All hazards

Risks spanning across multiple hazard types and across the emergency management system.

Biosecurity

Exotic animal and plant disease outbreaks and pest incursions can have significant economic, community and environmental impacts.

Bushfire and other fires

Bushfire and other fires have potential consequences including loss of life and property, and damage to infrastructure and environment.

Climate change

Risks include more days of extreme heat, harsher fire weather, less rainfall and rising sea levels.

Communications disruption

Communications services are crucial in keeping communities safe, connected and informed before, during and after emergencies.

Cyber security and ICT systems failure

Risks relating to the confidentiality, availability, integrity of information and data and disruption of services.

Energy supply disruption

Reliable energy supplies are critical to many social and economic activities.

Flood

Major flood events have occurred in Victoria every 10 to 20 years, with much of the increasing risk created by human settlement.

Hazardous material incident

Potential risks relate to many places where Victoria’s hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, used and disposed.

Heatwave

Heatwaves are considered to be the ‘silent killer’ of extreme weather events and are the leading cause of weather-related deaths in Australia.

Public health emergency

Risks may relate to the delivery of public health services, with impacts on community health and wellbeing and potential for loss of life.

Supply chain disruption

Geopolitical, environmental, economic, societal and infrastructure-related shocks can expose supply chains to wide ranging consequences.

Terrorism and extremism

Attacks carried out by individuals or non-state groups with ideological, political or religious goals can result in loss of life, severe injury and/or material damage.

Water supply disruption

Risks include collection, storage, treatment, delivery, availability and allocation of water for consumption and environmental, recreation and cultural uses.

Workforce and resourcing

Risks may relate to human resource supply and skills to support emergency management operations.

Welcome to the Inspector-General for Emergency Management

The Inspector-General for Emergency Management is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of Victoria's emergency management arrangements and fostering their continuous improvement
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Join our team - Manager Evaluation and Review (Program Lead)

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Join our team - Manager Evaluation and Review (Program Lead)

An opportunity to join a contemporary, energetic organisation and further develop your expertise in analysis, evaluation, and reporting within a unique setting

Assurance and Continuous Improvement Priorities 2025-2029

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Assurance and Continuous Improvement Priorities 2025-2029

Four priorities guiding IGEM’s assurance work

A quick introduction to IGEM

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A quick introduction to IGEM

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Understanding warnings

A visual summary of Victoria's 4 types of warning level

3 January 2025

You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to take action.

2025 Diversity and Inclusion Awards - nominations open

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6 December 2024

2025 Diversity and Inclusion Awards - nominations open

Recognising and celebrating leading practice in promoting inclusion and gender diversity

AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook - Summer 2024

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6 December 2024

AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook - Summer 2024

An increased fire risk for most of Victoria’s west, also the north-east, south-west Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula and greater Melbourne

Welcome to the Inspector-General for Emergency Management

The Inspector-General for Emergency Management is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of Victoria's emergency management arrangements and fostering their continuous improvementRead more about us

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The Inspector-General for Emergency Management is an independent statutory role providing assurance to government and the community in respect of Victoria's emergency management arrangements and fostering their continuous improvement
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