Emergency Management

Councils play an important role in preparing for and recovering from emergencies. We work in collaboration with community groups, state emergency services, agencies, businesses and other councils to prepare and plan for emergencies.

An emergency can happen at any time and can affect your life in ways you don't expect. Planning and preparing for emergencies can reduce the impact of the event and reduce the time it takes to recover. You can plan and prepare for an emergency by creating a home emergency plan.

The types of risks you may face in the municipality include heatwaves, storms, riverine/flash flooding, protracted utilities interruption, dangerous goods incidents including factory fires and major road accidents. More information can be found in the Maribyrnong Municipal Emergency Managment Plan.