State Emergency Management Committee

The State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) is the peak emergency management body in Western Australia.

Last updated: 21 March 2023

Announcements

Public notice

21 March 2023

National Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Grant Program

The 2023 round of the National Disaster Risk Reduction grant will be open for applications from 24 April until 29 May.

News story

17 October 2022

SEMC Strategic Plan 2022-2025

This Strategic Plan provides the foundations on which the emergency management sector can build a better prepared, more resilience and safer community for all West Australians.

News story

5 December 2022

SEMC Annual Report 2021-22

The 2021-2022 Annual Report showcases the work of the emergency management sector to help make Western Australia a safer place for all.

News story

14 March 2023

State Risk Profile Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets for an assessment of 28 hazards as prescribed under state emergency management legislation.

What we do

We play a key role in setting the strategic emergency policy framework in Western Australia, including facilitating consultation and coordination between emergency management stakeholders.

The SEMC manages the Emergency Management Act 2005 and the Emergency Management Regulations 2006.

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