To prepare for emergencies:    

• a Municipal Emergency Management Plan has been developed with agencies, this plan identifies the roles and responsibilities and the risks and hazards for East Gippsland
• we endorse legislative regulations such as health, fire prevention, building and planning inspections and permits
• we maintain our assets such as roads, drains, parks and community buildings
• we work with emergency services, government agencies, local community organisations and our neighbouring councils to increase our capacity to support the community before, during and after an emergency.  

  
During and after an emergency:   

• we support agencies such as Victoria Police, Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service and Forest Fire Management Victoria in responding to emergencies
• we provide the community with warnings and information issued by agencies through our media channels
• if requested by the Incident Controller we will set up an emergency relief centre to provide shelter, food, information and support services
• we link local agencies with communities in need of assistance.  

After an emergency:  

• we work with agencies and communities to assist with recovering from an emergency
• we provide information from agencies to assist with recovery from an emergency.  

We have several plans that help us prepare for emergencies and respond to them.  The Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) addresses the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies.  The MEMP and associated sub plans can also be viewed at our customer service or outreach centres.  Hardcopies of the following documents are also available by contacting us. 

• ‍Municipal Fire Prevention Brigade Maintenance Request‍  ‍
• Fire Plug Inspection and Fault Report 

A Local Incident Management Plan (LIMP) is a document developed by communities with the support of Council to ensure residents and visitors know where to go, what to take and what to expect if a major incident affects the area. The plans are circulated within communities and reviewed to ensure the information is accurate and relevant. 

• Anglers Rest  ‍
• Bemm River‍  ‍
• Benambra
• ‍Bendoc
• ‍Bonang
• ‍Buchan and District‍
• ‍Bruthen
• ‍Cabbage Tree Creek
• ‍Cann River 
• ‍Chandlers Creek and Buldah  ‍
• Club Terrace  ‍
• Cobungra 
• ‍Combienbar 
• ‍Ensay and District 
• ‍Fernbank 
• ‍Furnell Landing 
• ‍Genoa 
• ‍Gipsy Point 
• ‍Glenaladale 
• ‍‍Goongerah 
• ‍Hillside 
• ‍Johnsonville 
• ‍Lakes Entrance 
• ‍Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust‍‍ 
• ‍Mallacoota‍  ‍
• Marlo‍ 
• ‍Metung‍ 
• ‍Mount Taylor District 
• ‍Noorinbee and Noorinbee North‍‍ 
• ‍Nowa Nowa‍  ‍
• Nungurner‍ 
• ‍Omeo‍ 
• ‍Orbost‍ 
• ‍Raymond Island‍ 
• ‍Simpsons Creek‍  ‍
• Swifts Creek‍ 
• ‍Tamboon‍ 
• ‍Tamboon South‍ 
• ‍Tambo Crossing 
• ‍Tonghi Creek‍ 
• ‍Tubbut 
• ‍Wairewa 
• ‍Wattle Point‍ 
• ‍Waygara  ‍
• Wingan River and Mount Drummer 

Local Incident Management Plan booklets 

These booklets ensure people have access to a detailed overview of planning for a major incident in their area.  Booklets are circulated within communities and reviewed to ensure the information is accurate and relevant. 

• Bonang Information Booklet  ‍
• Lakes Entrance Information Booklet  ‍
• Goongerah Information Booklet  ‍
• Wattle Point Information Booklet