Emergency Management Victoria
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) is a state government statutory authority responsible for leading emergency management in Victoria, Australia by working with communities, government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Established in July 2014, Emergency Management Victoria plays a key role in implementing the Victorian Government’s emergency management agenda. Role and responsibilities. Emergency Management Victoria's role and responsibilities include: EMV supports the Emergency Management Commissioner, who has overall responsibility for coordination before, during and after major emergencies including management of consequences of an emergency. EMV  is an integral part of the emergency management sector and shares responsibility with a range of agencies, organisations and departments for ensuring the system of emergency management in Victoria is sustainable, effective and community focussed. Other government departments and agencies involved with emergency management include the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Health and Human Services, Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police. Management and reporting. The Emergency Management Commissioner is Andrew Crisp. The Chief Executive responsible for the day-to-day management of Emergency Management Victoria is Kate Fitzgerald, who also holds the position  Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management in the Department of Justice. The Minister responsible is the Hon Lisa Neville, Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Commissioners. The following individuals have served as Emergency Management Commissioners: