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Council support in an emergency

Our role in a major incident is to support the Emergency Services, and maintain essential Council services and help the community return to normal as soon as possible.

  • media matters (joint statements)
  • information centres
  • road closures/diversions
  • specialist plant/heavy lifting equipment
  • environmental health support/advice
  • longer term recovery issues
  • emergency transport
  • rest centres
  • temporary accommodation
  • welfare & trauma support
  • emergency feeding
  • plans & maps
  • emergency control centre
  • survey damaged buildings & structures
  • building repairs & demolitions
  • disaster funds
  • legal aspects