INQ170

SEMC and EM WA should: formally and regularly assess which hazards the state should prepare for

SEMC and EM WA should: assess the state’s level of preparedness at least annually, identifying gaps and significant risks

SEMC and EM WA should: review procedures for plan preparation and approval so that agencies can prepare their plans in a more timely way

SEMC and EM WA should: ensure agencies fulfil their obligations under the Act

SEMC and EM WA should: submit outstanding legislative changes to Parliament as a matter of priority

SEMC and EM WA should: work with local government to ensure up-to-date, comprehensive local arrangements are in place

SEMC and EM WA should: monitor and take action to ensure local plans are in place and cover areas where the hazard could occur

SEMC and EM WA should: define key roles within the emergency management framework

SEMC and EM WA should: ensure that agencies have a common or compatible crisis information management system in place

SEMC and EM WA should: ensure that all agencies can access other agencies’ operations centres when needed and that the procedures to do so are documented

SEMC and EM WA should: ensure all agencies use the same approach to managing incidents.

Agencies should: update out-of-date Westplans and support plans as a matter of urgency

Agencies should: identify overlaps between Westplans and develop written procedures for these circumstances

Agencies should: annually assess their capability to respond to emergencies and take measures to address any shortfalls

Agencies should: ensure their Westplans and support plans have supporting local arrangements in place

Agencies should: ensure their internal emergency management arrangements are up-to-date and regularly reviewed

Agencies should: train their staff who will be involved in emergencies in incident management.