DISASTER RECOVERY

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (2 July 2013).

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): I have been advised:

The emergency management unit within the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) was allocated $247,450 in 2012-13 towards emergency relief planning, preparedness and mitigation activities.

Additionally, the State Recovery Office had a budget of $685,360 for its ongoing activities in 2012-13. It was also provided additional one-off funding for three community emergency management projects.

The State Recovery Office works across government and non-government sectors to increase the state's recovery capacity. The office supports the State Recovery Committee and Zone Emergency Management Committees in meeting their planning and preparedness responsibilities. During an event, this support extends to leadership and coordination roles in recovery operations.

The Director of the State Recovery Office reports directly to the DCSI Chief Executive who is the Chair of the State Recovery Committee.