​The SEMC ​​Subcomm​​​ittees and Reference Groups 

Objective: To consult and advise on ways to improve the coordination and application of an evidence-based approach to emergency risk management for all hazards.

• Provide advice to the SEMC on risk assessment, risk treatment and the risk framework.
• Develop advice and recommendations on emergency risk management, including risk treatment and mitigation options, for SEMC consideration.
• Provide a forum for continuous improvement, collaboration and the exchange of knowledge, practice and research on initiatives and issues relating to emergency risk management.
• Provide input to the review of policies and plans.
• Undertake activities to improve emergency risk management, as requested by the SEMC.

Sponsor:  Dr Ron Edwards, SEMC Chair

Chair: Mr Mal Cronstedt AFSM, Executive Officer SEMC

Executive Officer: Andrew Sanders​, DFES

Agencies represented on the Risk Subcommittee include:

Objective: To provide advice and support to the SEMC and its Sub-committees in relation to arrangements for the provision of emergency public information and public awareness related to emergency management in Western Australia.

Functions:

1. In relation to public information in emergency management:
    - Monitor emerging trends, identifying and reporting on relevant issues and opportunities.
    - Provide advice to the SEMC and its Sub-committees on policy, planning and education.
    - Maintain a forum for collaboration and networking, encouraging debate and enabling views to coalesce around critical issues.
2. Maintain responsibility for the State Support Plan - Emergency Public Information including regular review and exercising.
3. Provide input and representation to the nominated Sub-committees on matters associated with public information.
4. Other functions as directed by the SEMC.

Chair: Howard Gretton, State Emergency Public Information Coordinator

Agencies represented on the PIRG include:

Objective: To provide a forum for the exchange of information that will assist or improve the operation of essential services or functions in relation to emergency management for the benefit of the community.

• Provide advice to the SEMC and its subcommittees on matters relative to the provision of essential network services in the emergency management context including monitoring emerging trends, identifying and reporting on relevant issues, risks and opportunities.
• Provide a forum for SEMC and its subcommittees to seek advice and information in relation to essential services matters.
• Provide a forum for essential service network operators, which improve preparedness and response to emergencies through a trusted network, exchange of knowledge and collaboration.
• Provide input and representation to the SEMC and its nominated subcommittees on matters associated with essential service networks.
• Engage essential services network operators to work within the emergency management of the State.
• Undertake and participate in exercises, workshops and seminars to build understanding and capability of essential services network operators in the emergency manag​​ement aspects of Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery; with a focus on Risk and Resilience.
  

Objective: To be the coordinating body for Emergency Management (EM) exercises in Western Australia that will provide expert advice, assistance and guidance to Emergency Management Agencies (EMA’s) and non government agencies in the preparation, coordination, delivery and evaluation of EM exercise activities.

Functions:

• To support emergency management agencies to develop EM capability by providing advice on the development, delivery and reporting of the EMA capability based exercise program.
• Assist agencies in the evaluating of emergency management exercises.
• To maintain a State wide calendar of EMA based capability exercises.
• Coordinate the delivery of exercises to maximise agency outcomes and reduce duplication of effort.
• Support agency exercise programs by facilitating the provision of ‘exercise management staff’ during major multi-agency exercises. This will include but not be restricted to exercise controllers, umpires, observers, safety and damage control officers.
• Assist agencies to build capacity by researching, advising, coordinating and facilitating EM exercise training opportunities.
• Advise the SEMC on the status of the EMA and State-level exercise programs and any other significant emergency management exercises taking place in WA.
• Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the 3 yearly State-level exercise based on identified risks and gaps in the State’s preparedness.
• Provide advice to the SEMC on exercise management policy, practice, evaluation and delivery.
• Review submitted post-exercise reports and provide a summary of the State’s exercise activity regularly to the SEMC, SEMC subcommittees and reference groups as requested.

Purpose:

To provide oversight of the State’s lessons management framework, including the identification and prioritisation of lessons and monitoring and reporting on the implementation of resultant actions across the emergency management (EM) sector.

Objectives:

1. To improve the State’s EM Capabilities through evaluation of lessons and promotion of a continuous improvement ethos.
2. To integrate lessons management activities into the EM Sector as a normal course of business.

Members representing the all-hazards EM sector will be nominated and selected based on demonstrated experience, expertise to fulfil the functions of the reference group, and representation of one or more of the membership capabilities for a minimum of twelve months. Through its membership, the group aims to ensure all aspects of the membership capabilities are represented.