Local Emergency Management Committee

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The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is responsible for the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters within the local government area (LGA). These responsibilities include activities such as the development of emergency management plans, emergency risk management, multi-agency training and exercises, and supporting combat agency public education programs.

Port Stephens Council is part of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC).

The LEMC is constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Act 1989 (SERM Act)

Council is responsible for preparing plans for response and recovery across the Port Stephens Local Government Area.

Details arrangements for, prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the Local Government Area(s) are covered in the Port Stephens Local Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) 2022

The following agencies are represented on the LEMC:

NSW Police
Rural Fire Service
Fire and Rescue NSW
State Emergency Service
Surf Life Saving NSW
Marine Rescue
Department of Community and Justice
NSW Ambulance
NSW Health
Transport NSW
Local Land Services
Hunter Water