Communities in the Kimberley are experiencing a one-in-100 year flood event, with the clean-up expected to be long, costly and complex. Individuals and businesses can now donate to the Kimberley Floods Appeal through the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund. Information about where assistance is available and how the public can help is available on the DFES Kimberley Floods Webpage. Volunteering WA has also set up a registration point for those wishing to provide support. GIVIT has also launched an appeal to support the management of donations during recovery.
A State Recovery Coordinator has now been appointed to coordinate state-level recovery arrangements and agencies involvement in recovery preparation. Rob Cossart was the District Recovery Coordinator for the Shackleton Complex and Narrogin East Bushfires and will now support the Kimberley region as State Recovery Coordinator. Read more.
A number of other announcements have been made in the past few weeks to support the region:
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Please share any feedback you provide to the below consultations with WALGA via em@walga.asn.au.
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State Capability Framework Review
The Framework supports assessment and development of the State’s capability to manage emergencies. DFES have reviewed the framework to better reflect the current emergency management landscape and are seeking Local Government feedback via a survey.
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Emergency Welfare State Support Plan
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Disaster Ready Fund (DRF)
The first DRF grant round is open and DFES is seeking expressions of interest for projects that wish to be included in the WA application. To submit a project, please complete the form here, and return to semc.grants@dfes.wa.gov.au by 10 February 2023. More information is available here.
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Women and Firefighting Australasia Awards
WAFA Inc are seeking nominations for the WAFA Awards to be presented at the AFAC Conference in August. Nominations close Wednesday, 1 March 2023.
Read more.
Image credit: WAFA Website
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State Climate Adaptation Strategy to be Developed
The State Government is preparing a State-wide Climate Adaptation Strategy, to be released later in 2023. DWER will be engaging with Local Governments during the first-half of 2023 to inform the finalisation of the Strategy.
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Cybersecurity Hazard Plan Coming Soon
The State Government will be progressing the development of a hazard management framework for cybersecurity and investigate the viability of it being recognised as a hazard. The Department of Premier and Cabinet will be leading the consultation with stakeholders over the coming months. Read more.
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Brigade Local Laws - Legal Advice for LGs
WALGA has obtained legal advice that confirmed having established a Bush Fire Brigade, it is a requirement that the Local Government also adopt an associated Bush Fire Brigades Local Law.
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Emergency Dashboard WA First
The Shire of Ashburton has recently launched their Guardian emergency dashboard, the first in WA, to provide their community with information about power outages, weather warnings and conditions (including fire danger rating), and more.
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ANU Climate Update 2023
Online and In-person in Canberra
6 February | Register here
WALGA Urban Forest Conference 2023 Valuing Canopy
In-person at Curtin University
17 February | Register here
WALGA Emergency Management for Local Government Leaders
20 February | Register here
Online Masterclass: Animal Emergency Management Complexities
22 February, 1 and 8 March | Register here
WALGA Emergency Management Foundations for Local Government
7 March | Register here
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WALGA Community Disaster Recovery
8 March | Register here
AIDR Volunteer Leadership Program
17 - 19 March | Apply here by 17 February
WACOSS Conference
1-2 May | Register here
AFAC Conference - Save the Date
22-25 August, Brisbane | Read more
featuring the Australian Disaster Resilience, the Institution of Fire Engineers National, and the Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) Conferences.
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Want to share something with the sector?
Want to share your successes, promote a new project, have a key question answered or collaborate with other Local Governments? We want to hear from you about any stories or initiatives to share with the sector.
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WALGA contacts
Susie Moir, Policy Manager, Resilient Communities, 9213 2058
Rachel Armstrong, Senior Policy Advisor, Emergency Management, 9213 2064
Cassandra Mora, Policy Officer, Emergency Management, 9213 2044
Simone Ruane, Project Lead, LEMA Review, 9213 2049
Contact the Emergency Management team via em@walga.asn.au
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