State Emergency Management Committee

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

Last updated: 30 October 2023

Announcements

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News story

13 September 2023

Philanthropic Engagement Framework for Emergency Management

Share your feedback on the Philanthropic Engagement Framework that outlines the principles for engagement to strengthen emergency management and the overall resilience of Western Australia.

Public notice

23 June 2023

Disaster Ready Fund

Expressions of interest are now invited for the 2024 DRF Round Two

Event

18 July 2023

Review into District and Local Emergency Management Committees

The findings from the Review into District and Local Emergency Management Committees will be presented to SEMC in December 2023.

Event

4 August 2023

LEMA Review Project Outcomes

SEMC endorsement of the LEMA Improvement Plan

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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