Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management
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Who manages Civil Defence in Otago?
What is the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Plan?
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Legislation aims for improvements
Who manages Civil Defence in Otago?
The Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (CDEMG) is a partnership between all local authorities in Otago. This group is responsible for managing the planning and delivery of civil defence emergency services across the region.
We are supported by and work alongside the Police, Fire Service, St John, ODHB and a number of other key agencies.
The CDEM group is administered and co-ordinated by the Otago Regional Council. The Council also responds to pollution incidents including oil spills.
The CDEM Group works together before a Civil Defence event to reduce the potential effects of hazards and promote community and council readiness to respond to emergencies. During the event, the group ensures that emergency welfare resources are delivered to communities and helps with recovery.
The group has a new website. To visit it, click here
What is the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Plan?
The Otago Region CDEM Group has prepared a plan that provides the context and strategic direction for civil defence emergency management in Otago.
The CDEM Group Plan describes the roles and responsibilities of all contributors to civil defence emergency management including local authorities, emergency services, government departments and community organisations.
Get an electronic copy of the plan
View the Plan here
View the supporting information report
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You can obtain a copy of the Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan by contacting the Otago Regional Council on 0800 474 082 or at info@orc.govt.nz
Legislation aims for improvements
The CDEM Group carries out it's responsibilities for civil defence emergency management under the CDEM Act 2002. This legislation aims to improve New Zealand's civil defence emergency management capability through:
- achieving better integration, communication and co-ordination between emergency management agencies across a region through the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
- helping communities be prepared, by encouraging them to achieve levels of emergency readiness that will reduce the number of effects from disasters.
- involving lifeline organisations, local businesses and others who have a vested interest in planning for the safety of the region promote community management for the recovery and return to usual activities after a disaster.