State Emergency Management Committee

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

Last updated: 12 June 2024

Announcements

Public notice

12 June 2024

LEMA Improvement Program June 2024 update

Since late 2023, the LEMA Improvement Program has made significant progress. Explore the Program’s key achievements and next steps.

News story

13 December 2023

WA Emergency Management Sector Adaptation Plan Discussion Paper

Share your feedback on the Emergency Management Sector Adaptation Plan Discussion Paper that aims to support the emergency management sector to accelerate action for climate change adaptation.

Media release

20 December 2023

WA Community Disaster Resilience Strategy

An important milestone has been reached, with the release of the WA Community Disaster Resilience Strategy, which will help communities improve their preparedness and build resilience before, during, and after a disaster.

News story

9 November 2022

2023 Emergency Preparedness Report

The 2023 Emergency Preparedness Report has now been released.

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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