The State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) has commenced a LEMA Improvement Program to build the capability and resilience of Western Australian communities.
This program aims to implement key local emergency management activities recommended in WALGA’s LEMA Review Project Summary, informed by extensive consultation with Local Governments.
The LEMA Improvement Program will be delivered as a partnership between WALGA and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) on behalf of the SEMC. The projects that make up the LEMA Improvement Program will be fulfilled in phases.
Phase 1: Overview
In December 2023, the SEMC allocated funding to launch the first phase of LEMA Improvement Program activities over an 18-month period. WALGA, as a key project partner, has received funding to:
- appoint a LEMA Improvement Project Lead
- deliver a LEMA improvement pilot project
- develop a LEMA maturity assessment tool
To ensure that the LEMA Improvement Program meets the diverse needs of WA Local Governments, WALGA has established a Local Government LEMA Working Group. This group will co-develop new LEMA resources, tools, and guidance material. The new LEMA approaches will be piloted with the broader Local Government sector to inform the SEMC’s roll out of more fit-for-purpose LEMA model.
Important Notice
If your Local Government’s LEMA is scheduled for review, please ensure you continue with this to fulfill your obligations under the Emergency Management Act 2005. For more information about reviewing your Local Government’s LEMA, consult your local District Emergency Management Advisor.
