Additional Tools and Information
The Greater Shepparton Municipal Emergency Management Plan addresses the prevention of, response to and recovery from emergencies within Greater Shepparton.
The Greater Shepparton Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) has been produced pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Emergency Management Act 1986 and Emergency Management Act 2013.
The MEMP is the result of the co-operative efforts of the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee.
The broad objectives of this Plan are to:
- implement measures to prevent or reduce the causes or effects of emergencies;
- manage arrangements for the utilisation and implementation of municipal resources in response to emergencies;
- manage support that may be provided to or from adjoining municipalities; and
- assist the affected community to recover following an emergency
Complement the local, regional and state planning arrangements.
Version 10.3 - Updated October 2019
Australian Red Cross
The Australian Red Cross offers a range of valuable resources designed to help people to better prepare, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Resources are available for households, seniors, people with disabilities, parents of young children, psychosocial preparedness and coping with anniversaries.
Prepare your finances for emergencies
An emergency can have a large financial impact on a household. It can often take years to recover. Insurance gives you the peace of mind that you can replace important belongings when you need it and rebuild your life if an emergency does strike.
The fact sheet below was developed by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and contains important info and tips for ensuring that your possessions are properly insured against an emergency. Learn more at insureit.vic.gov.au.
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing