State Emergency Management Framework
The State EM Framework comprises of legislation, policy, plans, procedures, guidelines and a governance structure to facilitate effective management of emergencies. For more information on the State's EM arrangements, principles, objectives and hazard management structures see the
EM Fundamentals webpage.
Legislation, Policy, Plans, Procedure and Guidelines
Emergency Management (EM) arrangements in Western Australia are established through the following legislation and policy framework, which incorporates the following suite of SEMC documents. Each document needs to be read in context of the other documents within the framework.
The current version of the State EM Policy is 3.02, State EM Plan is 3.03 and State EM Procedures is 3.01.
Some documents have alternate version numbers, which are located on
the front cover of each document. To ensure you are referring to the current version of the documents, refer to those published on this website.
Amendments, Review and Consultation
Review schedules and details of amendments for each version released are available on the
State EM Document Amendments webpage.
The DFES State EM Policy Branch administers the review and consultation of the documents within the State EM Framework.
For access to any ongoing consultations or for assistance with the State EM Framework please email semc.policylegislation@dfes.wa.gov.au.
Emergency Management in WA is underpinned by the State Emergency Management Act 2005 (the EM Act) and the
State Emergency Management Regulations 2006. |  The State Emergency Management Policy (State EM Policy) provides a strategic framework for emergency management in Western Australia and covers the aspects of Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. | 
The State Emergency Management Plans comprise of the State EM Plan, State Hazard Plans, and State Support Plans. National EM Plans also provide guidance to the State's EM arrangements.
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The State Emergency Management Procedures (State EM Procedures) provide a step-by-step process for the completion of activities directed within State EM Policy.
|  The State Emergency Management Guidelines (State EM Guidelines) support the policy, plans and procedures. These guidelines propose methods for conducting activities and are not formal instructions. |
The State Emergency Management Glossary (State EM Glossary) provides information on the range of terms and definitions encountered in emergency management, drawing together definitions from many existing sources. | 
Click here to access the Emergency Management Forms. These forms are restricted for authorised emergency management personnel. |
