Local Emergency Management Committee

The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is responsible for the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters within the local government area (LGA). These responsibilities include activities such as the development of emergency management plans, emergency risk management, multi-agency training and exercises, and supporting combat agency public education programs.

Dungog Shire Council is part of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC).

The LEMC is constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Act 1989 (SERM Act)

Council is responsible for preparing plans for response and recovery across the Dungog Shire Local Government Area.

Details arrangements for, prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the Local Government Area(s) are covered in the Emergency Management Plan attached below.

Represented on the LEMC are combat and frontline agencies including:

  • NSW Police Force
  • NSW Rural Fire Service
  • Fire and Rescue NSW
  • NSW State Emergency Service
  • Department of Community and Justice
  • NSW Ambulance Service
  • NSW Health
  • Transport NSW
  • Local Land Services
  • Hunter Water

Also represented are Functional Areas and Supporting agencies including:

  • NSW Reconstruction Authority
  • Department of Education
  • Essential Energy
  • Salvation Army
  • Transport for NSW
  • Primary Industries
  • NSW Public works
  • Office of Planning & Environment
  • Environment Protection Authority

 

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