Activity Group: People Activity: Emergency Management Amongst other requirements, the CDEM Group Plan describes: How this Activity Contributes to the Vision and Related • the emergency management policies and procedures in place to manage the Community Outcomes hazards and risks This Activity helps to achieve the Vision by demonstrating care for the well-being of the • arrangements for declaring a state of emergency in the District community. It contributes to the Community Outcomes of Governance, Environment, arrangements for cooperation and coordination with all other Civil Defence People, Economy and Living as outlined below. • Emergency Management Groups Column Actions Marlborough’s risk profile which identifies the hazards, likelihood, consequence and • Governance Providing a governance role to ensure Civil Defence and total risk rating which must be managed by the CDEM Group. The eight most Emergency Management (CDEM) operates effectively in significant risks are: Marlborough. local source tsunami • Environment Advocating for the reduction of significant hazards as identified in the CDEM Plan risk profile. • earthquake People Engaging with vulnerable sectors of the community to assist them • human pandemic with their preparedness planning. marine accident • Encouraging communities to build their own community resilience by being prepared at home and work, supported by CDEM. • animal pandemic Training volunteers and equipping them to establish Civil Defence • marine pests and diseases Centres in their communities. • river flooding Economy Engaging with business groups and non-governmental organisations to encourage the development of Business Continuity • plant and animal pests. Plans. These are essential for their own economic survival and that Marlborough also needs to be prepared to deal with a number of other hazards not of their employees during significant events. mentioned here, such as drought, electricity failure and liquefaction. Living Providing an effective, coordinated response to emergencies in Marlborough so that the community retains confidence in the The vision and goals of the Marlborough CDEM Plan are outlined below. Council’s ability to respond to emergencies. Fostering the coordination of members within the Welfare Vision Coordination Group, Engineering Lifelines and the Readiness and Improve the resilience of the region to all foreseeable emergency events through Response Committee to ensure a holistic approach to emergency active engagement of communities and the effective integration of support agencies. management in Marlborough. What is this Activity About? Goals Council is a key member and the sole funding agency of the Marlborough Civil Goal 1. To coordinate efforts to reduce the risk posed by hazards that threaten the Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group, with responsibility for the life, well-being, infrastructure, economic fabric and ecological systems that administration and implementation of a CDEM Group Plan. The Assets & Services support the lifestyle of the area. Committee has the governance role of ensuring civil defence and emergency management operates effectively in Marlborough. Goal 2. To improve an awareness of the remaining risks faced by residents and visitors to the region in order to be better prepared for the risks of known hazards. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 50