Response

This means responding to emergencies and their effects by using resources effectively and providing immediate rescue and relief services. This can be accomplished if the various control and support agencies coordinate their planning, preparation and response actions.

Council has appointed a Municipal Emergency Resources Office (MERO) to coordinate municipal resources in an emergency response. Council has responsibilities in an emergency to provide access to council resources when requested by emergency services or police during response activities; maintain effective liaison with emergency agencies within or servicing the municipal district and providing access to a facility that can act as an Municipal Emergency Co-ordination Centre (MECC).