Emergency Management & Recovery
The Dorset Emergency Management Plan describes the emergency management arrangements for the municipal area of Dorset, in order to counter the impact and effect of emergencies on our community.
For up to date information and current alerts and warnings, emergency preparedness and recovery after an incident across Tasmania.
The Dorset Emergency Management Plan is issued under the authority of the State Controller, in accordance with the requirements of Section 34 of the Emergency Management Act 2006 and is maintained by Council. The Plan was reviewed in 2024 and has now been endorsed by the State Controller. The next review of the plan is due in February 2026.
The objectives of this plan are to record:
1. Roles and responsibilities related to identified hazards and emergency management functions
2. Current arrangements for Prevention and Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery
3. Identify opportunities to reduce risks to the community
To review the Dorset Emergency Management Plan, click on the link below.
Flood information
In 2018-19, Council received funding from the National Disaster Resilience Grants Program through the State Emergency Service (SES) to undertake flood modelling and produce flood maps for Derby and Branxholm. The flood maps can be used by households, businesses, infrastructure managers and emergency management groups and authorities to support flood preparedness and resilience in the community.
The maps can be viewed and downloaded below:
5% AEP Flood Scenario Map
2% AEP Flood Scenario Map
1% AEP Flood Scenario Map
1% Climate Change AEP Flood Scenario Map
Although the best available information has been used to produce this mapping, it is for general information purposes only. Reliance placed on this information is therefore at your own risk. For more information on the mapping please contact Council on 6352 6500.