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WEBRepowering communities after disaster faster than ever. The National Emergency Management Stockpile has added stand-alone generators to support emergencies across Australia. Resilience and risk reduction. Bushfire.
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WEBAbout the National Emergency Management Agency. Who we are. In the face of devastating fires and floods, the Australian Government combined the efforts of the National Recovery and Resilience Agency and Emergency Management Australia, to create a single, enduring, end-to-end agency to better respond to emergencies, help …
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WEBSep 11, 2024 · NEMA continues a 50 year legacy. This year marks 50 years since the Australian Government established a national emergency management organisation. We deliver programs to reduce the impact of disasters and increase the resilience of all Australians. We also work closely with communities recovering from disasters, while investing in initiatives ...
National preparedness for the higher risk weather season
WEB3 days ago · The second National Higher Risk Weather Season (HRWS) Preparedness Summit took place over 18-19 September 2024. The event brought together more than 240 leaders from all levels of government and the emergency management, private and not-for-profit sectors. With a focus on best preparing for the 2024-25 higher risk weather season.
Key programs | NEMA
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Public Safety Mobile Broadband. The Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) will offer emergency services fast, safe, and secure communication. We sat down with 5 remarkable employees at NEMA to hear their thoughts on this year’s International Women's Day theme, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’. We recognise that communities are often ...
Our work | NEMA
WEBSep 11, 2024 · NEMA continues a 50 year legacy. This year marks 50 years since the Australian Government established a national emergency management organisation. We deliver programs to reduce the impact of disasters and increase the resilience of all Australians. We also work closely with communities recovering from disasters, while investing in initiatives ...
Emergency management | NEMA
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The NSR is our 24/7 crisis management facility. It: records domestic and international emergencies affecting Australia. monitors hazards and dangers. talks to emergency centres in states and territories. coordinates government emergency aid. runs the National Security Hotline, vital to counter-terrorism. Some …
NEMA continues a 50 year legacy | NEMA
WEBWritten 1 August 2024. News. This year marks 50 years since the Australian Government established a national emergency management organisation. The first agency was established in August 1974. This was the National Disaster Organisation within the Department of Defence, headed up by Major-General Sir Alan Stretton CBE, AO and 5 other Director ...
Emergency Response Fund | NEMA
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The Emergency Response Fund (ERF) helps Australia deal with major natural hazards. From 2019-2023, according to the Emergency Response Fund Act 2019, the government could draw from the ERF up to: $50 million to fund projects that prepared for or reduced future disasters. $150 million to fund projects that supported recovery or resilience after ...
Emergency response | NEMA
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Emergency resources. We enhance crisis planning, crisis response and emergency management arrangements to further support state and territory governments. A National Boeing 737 Large Air Tanker (LAT) now forms part of Australia’s permanent aerial firefighting fleet, leaving us equipped with the largest fleet of water-bombing aircraft in ...