Landmark emergency management survey
26 May 2006
ALGA has today urged all councils to complete a landmark emergency management survey. The first of its kind, the survey will provide a clearer national picture of local government's emergency management responsibilities and capabilities.
This will - in turn - help ALGA more effectively engage in national decision-making forums concerning emergency management and security issues.
ALGA President, Cr Paul Bell, said that the roles of local government in emergency management differed from state to state and even within jurisdictions.
"Getting a clear picture will help us identify our needs and priorities. It will also help us work with state and federal agencies more effectively in national forums, providing better outcomes for all communities," Cr Bell said.
Senior managers are asked to complete the online survey by July 7. Results will be available in September.
For assistance, please contact Sharyn Csanki, Project Manager Emergency Management, by telephone on 02 6122 9420 or email at sharyn.csanki@alga.asn.au.
The survey is part of ALGA's Working Together to Manage Emergencies national project, funded by the Australian Government.
- Contact
- Cr Paul Bell AM, ALGA President - 0418 791 596
- Rohan Greenland, ALGA Public Affairs - 0412 85 9434 / 02 6122 9434
