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What is Emergency Management Australia's primary role?
What is Emergency Management Australia's primary role?
- To operate within the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
- To provide support services to affected communities in times of crisis
- To manage disasters and emergencies in Australia (correct)
- To offer training and education programs to emergency services personnel and the wider community
Who does EMA work closely with?
Who does EMA work closely with?
- The Australian Federal Police
- State and territory emergency management agencies (correct)
- The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
- The Australian Red Cross
What services can EMA provide during a disaster?
What services can EMA provide during a disaster?
- Food and shelter for affected communities (correct)
- Legal advice and support
- Media coverage and public relations support
- Financial assistance for businesses
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- Emergency Management Australia (EMA) is responsible for managing disasters and emergencies in Australia.
- EMA operates within the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
- EMA works closely with state and territory emergency management agencies.
- EMA supports the development of policies and strategies to improve emergency management capability.
- EMA provides advice and support to the Australian Government and state and territory governments on emergency management matters.
- EMA offers training and education programs to emergency services personnel and the wider community.
- EMA coordinates national emergency management exercises to test and improve preparedness.
- EMA provides support services to affected communities in times of crisis.
- EMA can deploy specialist personnel and equipment, provide emergency supplies, and coordinate disaster recovery efforts.
- EMA's primary role is to improve Australia's emergency management capability.
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