Survive and bounce back Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley Purpose of this presentation: The more resilient communities are, the better they will respond to shocks; The emergency management sector can contribute to building resilience by making people aware of what emergencies can confront them; and It is broader community development which will contribute to helping communities bounce back and survive.

Community look and expectations We need to change current urban development to achieve ‘resilient, sustainable cities’. Challenges Population change Climate change Urbanisation Globalisation Community look and expectations With 50 per cent of the world’s population living in cities, expected to rise to 70 per cent of people by 2050, how we design and manage our cities has profound implications for the livelihoods of people everywhere Community - broaden the definition to services business and people; Resilience - capacity to bounce back from emergencies; Councils – trusted local networks, work into communities, focus on the local services, business and people; Emergency management – manage emergencies, connect through councils to the communities and understand what their priorities are through the insights of the leaders Understand the shocks and stresses that will inhibit resilience, and work to plan to withstand these. The sector There are a myriad of issues to overcome, and they are the result of rapid change, instability, pressures and disruptions – but this gives us opportunity to be change agents, to drive big ideas.

Resilience Chronic Big data ANTICIPATION SHOCKS Creative leaders 100RC Rockefeller Foundation ANTICIPATION Coordination Big data BUILD Regenerative capacity 100RC SENSE Decoupled systems Expect the unexpected RESPOND geopolitical Robust LEARN A skill to learn rebuild Resilience feedback Social networks The capacity to bounce back from disruption build social capital Wicked problems Resist mere cleverness Epicentre of vulnerability GLOBILISATION ecological POWER RISK pandemics Old city URBANISATION liveability viability Lifelines Cities are vital partners in EM Local communities and authorities are the most credible and persuasive voices While many cities and shires are individually developing innovative response to address the challenge of emergencies, this establishes a platform for shared experience, pooling of resources and .. Now, through the RC100, we are building a community of cities and shires to inspire local action on a state wide scale Dynamic suburbs wellbeing sustainability SHOCKS Crucible of resilience STRESS Don’t fear failure culture Acute economic Creative leaders Chronic arts Peak efficiencies

Resilience …. capacity of individuals, communities, businesses, institutions and systems to survive, adapt and grow, no matter what chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience….. chronic stress climate change, high rates of chronic illness, lower rates of community participation, unemployment – particularly youth acute shock Natural disaster - Bushfire, Flood, Storm Health emergency - Heatwave, Pandemic, Infrastructure emergency - Electricity supply, Cyber Definitions: Community - broaden the definition to services business and people; Resilience - capacity to bounce back from emergencies; Councils – trusted local networks, work into communities, focus on the local services, business and people; Emergency management – manage emergencies, connect through councils to the communities and understand what their priorities are through the insights of the leaders Understand the shocks and stresses that will inhibit resilience, and work to plan to withstand these. We can’t stop the unstoppable but we can mitigate its destructive force.

Community Connection community = people, business, services, environment connection = trusted networks, trusted leaders and social capital / cohesion trusted networks / leaders – traders, medical & health services; vets/animal welfare, agriculture / Land Management welfare groups local churches service clubs, community & sporting groups Relationships There are many different ways to reduce and manage risks, from education to urban planning, insurance, flood warnings systems and sometimes structural measures. Increasing opportunities for community and stakeholder input

Safer and more resilient communities Shared Vision Safer and more resilient communities Shared Goal A sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, effect and consequences of emergencies “We work as one” This is the how of building resilience into communities through the ethos of shared responsibility between government, business, communities and individuals

“Together we are aware, responsive and resilient. Communities, business and government understand flooding, plan for challenges, and take action to manage risks.” Flood – fast moving water Stormwater Coastal and open space influence Urban growth Urban planning A better understanding of the impact of climate change is essential to planning ahead; Managing urban growth and developments and urban consolidation will help; and Through work in urban planning, managing drainage and civil infrastructure, planning for coasts and open space and responding to emergencies.