Regulating Food Safety
Major Projects Performance
Victoria's Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Data
Employee Health and Wellbeing in Victorian Public Hospitals
Contractors and Consultants in the Victorian Public Service: Spending
Supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health
Appendix A. Audit Act 1994 section 16—submissions and comments
Introduction
In accordance with section 16(3) of the Audit Act 1994, a copy of this report, or part of this report, was provided to the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Justice—which includes Emergency Management Victoria— Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and the three audited councils and three audited health services
4 Activation and response to heatwaves
At a glance
Background
Public health messages and activation of heatwave plans by councils and community organisations that support vulnerable communities are two key actions taken to mitigate the risk that heatwaves present to public health.
3 Preparedness to respond to heatwaves
At a glance
Background
Emergency Risks in Victoria – Report of the 2012–13 State Emergency Risk Assessment identified heatwaves as one of 15 emergency risks to have potentially significant consequences if realised. Being well prepared to respond to a heatwave requires agencies to have plans in place that are evidence-based and meet requirements, and sufficient staff capacity and capability to respond.