Bushfires, floods, storms and other hazards can significantly impact communities.
We work to reduce the impact of emergencies on the health and wellbeing of communities and individuals, especially for Victorians who face greater risk in emergencies.
Relief and recovery after emergencies and disasters
If you or people you know have been affected by a major emergency – like a fire, flood or storm – support is available to help you recover. Recovery can take time and is different for everyone. Practical, financial and emotional support is available to help you.
For more information, visit the Relief and recovery after emergencies and disasters webpage on our Services website.
Emergency management for service providers and councils
The department's emergency management policies aim to build resilience and minimise the impact of emergencies on Victorians, especially people most at risk.
For more information, visit the Emergency management webpage on our Service Providers website.
Emergency management arrangements across the Victorian Government
Victoria's emergency management arrangements are set out in the Emergency Management Act 1986 and the Emergency Management Act 2013. They are supported by the State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP) and other regulatory instruments.
Together these documents establish the 'all hazards, all agencies' approach underpinning Victoria's emergency management arrangements.
To meet our obligations to the SEMP, we take action to build resilience and coordinate financial assistance, psychosocial support, emergency accommodation and recovery programs for major emergencies.
For more information on our responsibilities outlined under the SEMP, visit our Role statement on the Emergency Management Victoria website.