Emergency Management
Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) Plan
Local residents, workers and visitors are encouraged to maintain up-to-date knowledge of emergency preparedness so that they can respond appropriately if an emergency situation arises within the community. To assist this process, the City of South Perth Local Emergency Management Arrangements Plan ensures appropriate planning is in place in the event of an emergency or large scale incident.
Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)
The City of South Perth and the City of Canning facilitate a joint Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) that comprises local government staff and representatives from key agencies involved in emergency management including Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), State Emergency Service (SES), WA Police, St John, Curtin University, Perth Zoo and others. The LEMC meet on a quarterly basis to oversee emergency management planning for the two municipalities.
Emergency communication
A critical part of managing an emergency is being able to communicate with local residents, businesses, employees and visitors to receive alerts and updates immediately after an incident. The City will disseminate public information messages via its website and social media channels.
Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date. You can also listen to your ABC local radio station for emergency updates, advice and information.
Emergency WA warnings and incidents
Emergency WA allows you to stay in the know when it matters most. The Emergency WA app is available for download through the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device. The app is a powerful tool that offers the fastest and most accurate way to get trusted alerts and warnings for hazards across Western Australia.
Learn how to use Emergency WA and the app by watching this video. To view real time information, alerts and warnings about fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, cyclones or hazardous material incidents, visit emergency.wa.gov.au
Evacuation centres
There are three designated local evacuation centres in the City in the event of an emergency.
- George Burnett Leisure Centre – Cnr Manning Rd and Elderfield Rd, Karawara
- John McGrath Pavilion – 97 Hensman St, South Perth
- Manning Community Centre – 2 Conochie Cres, Manning
The Department for Child Protection Family Services (CPFS) is the support agency responsible for emergency accommodation. The decision to activate a centre will be made by CPFS on the advice of the incident controller.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) provides useful information on animal welfare in emergencies.
Emergency preparedness for your household
Having an emergency plan is an important step towards preparing your household to survive and cope during an emergency. Preparedness experts recommend that all households have an emergency kit prepared.
Learn more about preparing for bushfires.
Useful Links
Department of Fire and Emergency Services
How to get ready for a bad weather emergency (Easy Read)
How to get ready for a storm (Easy Read)
How to get ready for a cyclone (Easy Read)
How to get ready for a flood (Easy Read)
How to get ready for a bushfire (Easy Read)
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