The Victorian Government has called for submissions to its Review of the 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response, and is continuing a series of public meetings in flood affected towns during April and May.

 

The Review will examine:

 

  • the adequacy of flood predictions and modelling;
  • the timelines and effectiveness of warnings and public information
  • emergency services command and control arrangements;
  • the adequacy of evacuations of people at-risk, including those in health and aged-care facilities;
  • the adequacy of clean-up and recovery efforts;
  • the adequacy of service delivery by Federal, State and local governments; and
  • the adequacy of funding provided by State and Federal governments for emergency grants.

 

An interim report will be submitted to the Premier by 30 June 2011.

 

The head of the review, Neil Comrie, said a Parliamentary inquiry would investigate related issues, including identifying best practice and technology for flood mitigation, monitoring infrastructure and levees across Victoria.

 

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee will make its final report to Parliament by November 30, 2011.

 

Public submissions are required by Friday, 27 May 2011. More information is at http://www.floodsreview.vic.gov.au/