8 February 2016 Flooding over road; S.E Water mains rupture – Service Rd, South Melbourne. MERO responded – road closure, barriers implemented 22 February 2016 Bus crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only. 23 February 2016 Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only. 29 February 2016 Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only 4 March 2016 crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only 9 March 2016 Hottest March night since records were first kept back in 1856. Port Phillip City Council Comms Heat Alert measures activated on Friday 4 March for extended forecast of hot weather. 15 2016 water main, corner Wright Street and Richardson Street, Middle Park. SE Water responsible for incident management and repairs. MERO responded – road closure, barriers implemented 29 2016 Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only 19 April 2016 Explosion at 178-184 York Street, next door to the Albion Hotel and opposite the South Melbourne Market, person injured. MFB, VicPol & Ambulance attended. Council MFPO also attended. MERO responded by phone but MERC did not require his attendance. The MFB & WorkSafe investigating. Note only. 27 April 2016 11am – Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melb. No action by MERO, note only 27 2016 3pm – 2nd Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melb. No action by MERO, note only 17 May 2016 Truck crash into Montague Street Bridge, South Melbourne. No action by MERO, note only PART 2: Management Principles & Arrangements Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) Municipal Emergency Management Functions Municipal Emergency Resource Officer (MERO) Municipal Recovery Manager (MRM) Relief Centre Manager (RCM) Emergency Response Coordinator Municipal Emergency Coordination Centre (MECC) Municipal Operations Centre (MOC) Municipal Fire Prevention Officer (MFPO) Regional Recovery Coordinator Command, Control, Co-ordination Debriefing Arrangements Financial Considerations
Establish the recovery centre(s) as required Staff and stock the recovery centre(s) as required Ensure the recovery centre(s) are operational Monitor the need for recovery report back to and the MERO (or more often as required) Work towards withdrawal and transition to mainstream services as part of the incident recovery plan Report to MERO and council at conclusion of emergency Debrief recovery activities with relevant agencies 5.3 Municipal Recovery Services The organisations listed manage the designated Recovery function. They are responsible to their own Management but will liaise with the Municipal Recovery Manager. TYPE OF SERVICE CO-ORDINATED BY Information Services Port Phillip City Council. Material Aid Salvation Army (through the Municipal Recovery Manager) Financial Assistance Department Health and Human Services Temporary Accommodation Department Health and Human Services Language Services Interpreter Services Rebuilding & Utility Restoration Port Phillip City Council and Agencies Community Development Department Health & Services (Region) in conjunction with the Municipal Recovery Manager / Community Recovery Committee. Personal Support Service Coordinated by the CoPP in conjunction with the Department Health & Human Services, Inner South Community Health Service and Port Phillip Community Group. Food and water Red Cross and Salvation Army Registration of affected persons and public enquires Red Cross and VicPol 5.4 Municipal Recovery Committee The Municipal Recovery Committee has the role of ensuring community is communicated with during an emergency. This communication will include face to face meetings, a presence at the site of any emergency and relief and recovery, media and press releases (if appropriate), and reports to the Council. This will be at the direction of the MRM after discussions with the recovery subcommittee. 5.4.1 Municipal Recovery Committee Membership The composition of the committee will vary depending on the affected area. The membership of the committee should include as a minimum the following marked in bold: Municipal Recovery Manager and Deputy Recovery Managers Relevant service and operational managers, Coordinators and team leaders Senior Council staff, including: Manager Community Health & Service Planning, Coordinator Health Equity & Social Justice, and Coordinator Health Services Department of Health & Human Services Affected Persons Salvation Army Red
Recipient Service Provided Primary Support SOCIAL Individuals and families Personal hardship grants Income support Loan towards restoration of dwelling DHHS, NDRRA, Centrelink, RFCV Insurance companies, financial institutions charities, public appeals Municipal councils Restoration of public assets and emergency protection Specific funding programs DTF DPCD Insurance companies, financial institutions, public appeals Small business Loan funds towards restoration of assets; working capital Support for enhancing business skills RFCV Insurance companies, financial institutions, public appeals Primary producers and land managers Administration of specific assistance programs Beach Clean up DELWP Insurance companies, financial institutions,, public appeals Community groups Loan funds towards restoration of assets leadership & community Events Program RFCV DPCD Insurance companies, financial institutions, public appeals Individuals and families Emergency Accommodation (short term) Red Cross, Port Phillip City Council DHHS (grants) Insurance companies Interim accommodation (medium term) Support for transition to permanent housing DHHS Insurance companies Critical infrastructure food suppliers and logistics Damage assessment Assistance with interdependencies, contingency arrangements and reconstruction DELWP DTPLI Food supply, SCN, DBI Individuals, families and community groups Personalised support, counselling and advocacy Psychological first aid Psychological support services Outreach DHHS DHHS Port Phillip City Council Hospitals Community health/mental health centres VCC community Chaplain Australian Red Cross Salvation Army Voluntary groups Private health providers