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Contents Contents ............................................................................................................ 2 Acknowledgement of Country........................................................................... 2 Executive Summary........................................................................................... 3 Vision ................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4 Governance ....................................................................................................... 4 Maribyrnong arrangements: what everyone will do ......................................... 5 Part one.............................................................................................................. 6 Local context: know your risk ............................................................................... 6 Property level risk ................................................................................................ 6 What to expect .................................................................................................... 7 Flood Watches and flood warnings ....................................................................... 7 Emergency warnings ........................................................................................... 8 Where to go......................................................................................................... 8 Where to get warnings and information ................................................................ 9 About the river ................................................................................................... 10 Historic flood information ................................................................................... 12 Part two ............................................................................................................ 14 Prevention ......................................................................................................... 14 Preparedness .................................................................................................... 14 Response .......................................................................................................... 15 Recovery ........................................................................................................... 15 Annexes ........................................................................................................... 16

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We recognise the Maribyrnong River as a vital life source and a place of deep cultural, spiritual, and community significance for First Nations Peoples. For thousands of years, this river has sustained life, supported connection, and carried stories that continue to shape life today.

Executive Summary The Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan is a community-led initiative developed by community members after the October 2022 flood, which significantly impacted homes, businesses and community wellbeing. It was designed to ensure that local knowledge, lived experience and community strengths are embedded in future emergency management planning. This plan is structured in two complementary parts. Part one focuses on how the community can better prepare for future flood events. It provides practical guidance, locally relevant information and clear actions for residents before, during and after a flood. Part two focuses on sharing the Maribyrnong community’s local context, experiences and priorities with the agencies that are responsible for emergency management planning. It shares community-informed recommendations to improve communication, coordination and support, ensuring that future planning and response efforts better reflect local needs and are person-centred. It proposes a series of recommendations for the agencies that plan for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery activities. The plan uses a shared responsibility model and is guided by principles of collaboration, innovation and recognition of community diversity and strengths. A key feature is the establishment of the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network, the community group that led the development of this Plan. The Network strengthens communication, supports local leadership, and contributes a community voice in emergency management planning. Overall, the plan sets a clear direction for supporting a connected, informed and resilient community that actively shapes the systems designed to support them.

Vision

“A connected, prepared and supportive community that thrives alongside flood risk, making Maribyrnong home.”

Introduction In October 2022, the Maribyrnong River flood impacted hundreds of properties, including homes, businesses and places of worship, causing widespread damage and long-term impacts for the community. The Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan was developed in response, recognising that local residents hold critical knowledge about their community and its needs. It is a community-owned plan developed by the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network with input from the wider Maribyrnong community. It aims to strengthen preparedness and enable local experiences and priorities to inform emergency management planning. As a Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), it provides practical guidance for residents and formally contributes to the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP), embedding community context into decision-making. Ultimately, the plan supports a more informed and resilient Maribyrnong community by (1) informing community of key risk and preparedness information and (2) informing agencies of a series of asks from the community based on lived experience and learnings to support better outcomes for community in future events.

Governance As a CEMP, this plan will directly inform the Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) and will be considered by the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) during emergencies [1]. This plan has two purposes. First, to support community preparedness. Second, to share local context and recommendations to the MEMPC. This enables community insights to be formally reflected within emergency management systems and decision-making processes. This plan will become part of the Framework for Emergency Management Planning in Victoria and sit at the community level.

Victorian Framework for Emergency Planning in the SEMP

Maribyrnong arrangements: what everyone will do Households (including tenants) should: • • • •

Know your risk – collect your Property Flood Risk Card from Council and visit the SES Local Flood Guide Develop a household plan using resources available (see page 13) Ensure every member of the household including pets are considered Connect with your neighbours and local Neighbourhood Flood Network

The Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network will endeavour to: • • • • • •

Make introductions to neighbours so the community know who their network leaders are Share information on flood risk and preparedness with neighbours and networks where feasible Take community priorities to emergency management agencies and Council Amplify the existing warning system Co-develop preparedness materials with Council and agencies Support education campaigns in their community through accessible channels

With support from other agencies, the Victorian SES will: • • • •

Lead flood response and prioritise protection of life Notify community of flood warnings Consider local context and needs in flood planning Arrange accessible sandbag locations where feasible1

Council will: • • • •

Coordinate local recovery efforts in line with the national recovery principles Support the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network to share risk and preparedness information in community Support community to update the Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan every three years – aligned with the MEMP update cycle Consider flood impacts in planning and land-use decisions

The group of organisations that lead local emergency planning – the MEMPC – will: • • •

Plan for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery Consider the Community Plan when updating plans and sub-plans Embed local context and priorities in decision-making where possible

Refer to annex 4 for list of asks for agencies from the Maribyrnong community, including early warnings. Refer to annex 5 for more information on the role of the Neighbourhood Network.

Sandbag effectiveness depends on the type and severity of flooding and the floor level of your property. Do not rely on sandbags alone and always follow emergency warnings and advice. 1

Part one Local context: know your risk Residents, businesses, workers and visitors in Maribyrnong Township may become isolated from flooding surrounding Maribyrnong River. Properties may experience flood impacts and have access cut off. During a flood, the streets listed below in Maribyrnong may flood and could be closed: • • • • • • • •

Almeda Avenue Anglers Way Chifley Drive Ensign Street Clyde Street Hillside Crescent Burton View Chicago Street

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Cumberland Drive Duffy Street Hortense Street Leopold Street Middle Road Navigator Street Plantation Street

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Raleigh Road Newstead Street Oakland Street The Esplanade Van Ness Avenue

For current road closures, check VicTraffic. VicEmergency may include road closures. For more local risk information, visit the Maribyrnong Local Flood Guide: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides/maribyrnong-city-Council.

Property level risk 1. Check your property flood risk card for the height that your property may be impacted in a flood. 2. Check if your property would be impacted in a minor, moderate or major flood. 3. Put in place your own plan and triggers based on your property’s specific height. 4. Monitor flood warnings for predicted minor moderate and major flood.

What to expect In a flood event, the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) is the control agency. This means they provide warnings and lead response activities. They make decisions based on forecasting from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM).

Flood Watches and flood warnings The BoM issues flood watches and warnings when forecast rainfall and catchment conditions suggest that local and riverine flooding is possible. The purpose is to provide early advice of a developing weather situation that may lead to flooding. A Flood Watch isn't a warning of imminent flooding. The BoM have issued target times to provide warnings. This is listed below for each forecast location.

This information is from the BoM [2]. 7

Emergency warnings The Australian Warning System has three levels of warnings for floods: Advice, Watch and Act and an Emergency Warning. Each warning level has a set of action statements to give the community clear information about what to do. Action statements may look like the below.

This differs from the information issued by the BoM. Monitor VicEmergency or an emergency broadcaster like ABC Radio for official warnings. Page 9 contains more information about accessing warnings.

Where to go Before a flood, think about where you would go and who you could stay with. In the first instance, stay with family and friends where you can. If you do not have a safe, secure place to stay, visit the Emergency Relief Centre for support. In most cases, this will be at the Maribyrnong Community Centre at 9 Randall Street. Check that an Emergency Relief Centre has been opened using VicEmergency or Council channels. Pets can be accommodated at the Emergency Relief Centre.

Where to get warnings and information During an emergency, there are a range of ways you can get warnings and information.

Telephone alerts You should not wait to receive a Telephone Alert before you act. •

A Telephone Alert is one way emergency services can alert the community to official warning information using the National Emergency Alert system.

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You don’t need to sign up – they can target this information to you by your landline (voice), or mobile phone (text) – either by address or by a specific geographic area.

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Alerts will begin with “Emergency, Emergency” and will only be received if your landline and mobile phone (based on its billing address and/or your last known location) is within the defined area and has service.

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Telephone Alerts are not used in all circumstances and depends on the nature of the incident.

Warnings and information • • • •

VicEmergency app VicEmergency Hotline – Call 1800 226 226 Social media - follow VicEmergency on Facebook Radio and TV – any of Victoria's commercial radio stations, ABC local radio, a number of community stations and SkyNews TV

If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, contact VicEmergency through the National Relay Service:

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TTY users phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 226 226

Speak and Listen users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 226 226

Internet relay users connect to the NRS then ask for 1800 226 226

If you have trouble understanding English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 for translated information from the VicEmergency Hotline [3].

Note: one of the recommendations for the agencies in this plan is for the local SES unit to door knock to notify residents of flood warnings in an accessible channel. Do not wait for a door knock to act.

About the river The Maribyrnong River runs for 160 kilometres from its source on the slopes of Mount Macedon through to Port Phillip Bay. The Maribyrnong gradually changes from a small headwater stream to a lowland river to an estuary where it meets the sea. It is a saltwater and tidal river. The Maribyrnong River has two main branches, Deep Creek and Jacksons Creek, which are fed by tributaries including Boyd and Konagaderra creeks [4].

The Maribyrnong River

Map – 1% Annual Exceedance Probability This map shows the properties identified as at risk in a flood event with one percent chance of taking place in any given year – this is known as a 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP). This information is provided by Melbourne Water [5].

1% AEP extent

Historic flood information This table contains the heights of previous flood events in Maribyrnong. Flood Height

AEP Flood Extent

4.73m

1% annual exceedance probability– this is the level that emergency management planning is based on Historical major 1906 flood level. flood

4.50 m

Historical Impacts

4.26 m

Historical major flood

1916 flood level.

4.22 m

Historical major flood

2022 flood level. Major disruptions and evacuations. About 500 properties flooded.

4.20m 4.20 m

2% annual exceedance probability Historical major 1974 flood level. Traffic gridlocked and 372 flood properties flooded.

3.80m 3.31 m

5% annual exceedance probability Historical major 1993 flood level. Anglers Tavern and 50 properties flood impacted.

3.24m 2.90 m

10% annual exceedance probability Major flood level

2.83 m

Historical moderate flood

2.44m 2.30 m

20% annual exceedance probability Moderate flood level

2.21 m

Historical minor flood

1.70 m

Minor flood level

1954 flood level. Families experienced homelessness. Evacuations required.

2011 flood level. Road closures and flooding of lower floor of Anglers Tavern.

*The height measurement measured at the Chifley Drive Gauge. AEP or annual exceedance probability means the chance of a flood occurring in any given year. This table is adapted from the Maribyrnong Local Flood Guide [6].

Resource list •

VicEmergency (official warnings): https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

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Maribyrnong Local Flood Guide: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-staysafe/flood-guides/maribyrnong-city-Council

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Understanding warnings: https://www.australianwarningsystem.com.au/

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Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Resources: https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare/

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Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness toolkit: https://collaborating4inclusion.org/pcep/pceptools/

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Are you Covered? Insurance information: https://www.vic.gov.au/are-you-covered

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Maribyrnong Insurance Guide: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Residents/EmergencyManagement/Flood-Recovery/Maribyrnong-FloodRecovery/Maribyrnong-Insurance-Project

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Resilient retrofit guide: https://www.nema.gov.au/ourwork/resilience/national-resilience-actionlibrary/flood-resilient-guide-retrofitting-your-home

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River gauge monitoring tool created by a local Maribyrnong resident using publicly available river data: https://www.maribyrnongfloods.com/2

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Contact Council to check if a Property Flood Risk Card containing tailored risk information has been issued for your property

Visit the Maribyrnong Community Centre or reach out to a member of the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network for paper copies of these resources.

2 The river monitoring tool is not an official source that emergency services use. It is a community

member-designed tool.

Part two This section contains the community’s asks of agencies based on their lived experience.

Prevention “Following the 2022 flood, there is still a great deal of anxiety in community about the next flood. We want to be prepared as a community, but we also want governments to take disaster risk reduction seriously and invest in mitigation solutions.” We (the community) will… •

Make improvements to property to minimise risk where feasible (ranging from no cost to high cost)

We want emergency management agencies and Council to… • •

Plan for mitigation with catchment management authority and inform community of activities in this area Consider risk reduction in emergency management planning

Lead: Melbourne Water, Federal and State governments, Council

Preparedness “I want to leave this community in a better place for my children and the next generation.” “I want to make sure when people move into the area, they know what the risks are and what to do in a flood.” We (the community) will…. • • •

Understand our flood risk Develop household plans Put in place triggers to activate plans

We want emergency management agencies and Council to… • • • •

Work with community to enhance preparedness through programs such as community and agency exercises Deliver education programs on interpreting warnings and understanding the difference between a minor, moderate and major flood Host regular community meetings to keep residents informed Plan for coordination efforts such as exit routes, safe spaces for cars and pets, effective traffic management

Lead: MEMPC agencies, Council, community members 14

Response “Warnings were inconsistent in 2022. Some were door knocked; others were not. We want to see consistent, accurate warnings and consideration given to vulnerable residents.” We (the community) will…. •

Listen to the advice of emergency services

We want emergency management agencies and Council to… • • •

Provide accurate warnings – utilise single source messaging distributed using a range of channels including door knock where feasible Consider local channels, networks and needs Provide tailored response efforts for people that experience vulnerabilities

Lead: VICSES

Recovery “After the flood, we were asked to share our story repeatedly to different services to access support. It was exhausting. Design the recovery system around the community that needs to navigate it.” “Recovery requires agencies to take an empathetic approach… recovery meeting chairs should be empathetic and listen.” We (the community) will… •

Support neighbours and recover together

We want emergency management agencies and Council to… • • •

Take an empathetic approach to recovery – listen to community Provide tailored supports in recovery Deliver inclusive and accessible supports

Lead: Council, Emergency Management Victoria See Annex 4 for table of asks for the MEMPC. Note: the MEMPC is the committee of emergency services agencies responsible for local emergency management planning. It has representation from Council and emergency management agencies with legislated roles in emergency management.

Annex 1: How this plan was created The Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan was developed following a workshop held with the Maribyrnong community in May 2025. The goal of the workshop was to capture the community’s voices in flood planning, given that they are experts in their own local community, context, strengths and opportunities. Following the workshop, Council worked closely with the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network to develop a plan that reflects the local context and community strengths, while aligning with the shared responsibility model and Victorian Emergency Planning Framework. In April and May 2026, the plan was presented to the wider community for input via a survey. Several in-person engagement activities were also held, including a workshop to test the plan, and two pop-up engagement stands at community events. The network held neighbour-to-neighbour conversations to collect wider input, and feedback was also collected from the Maribyrnong Community Recovery Committee and the Maribyrnong Catchment Resilience Association. Maribyrnong City Council will work with the community to update this Plan every three years. This aligns with the review timeframe for the Municipal Emergency Management Plan. This Plan will influence the MEMP and associated sub-plans. As a CEMP, the MEMPC are required to note this Plan in an emergency, effectively bringing local context to the forefront. This is a community-owned document created with support from Maribyrnong City Council. The Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan was created on the following principles: •

Collaboration: we collaborate with community members, Council and agencies

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Innovation: we challenge the status quo to find new and innovative approaches

• Recognising complexity and uniqueness of communities: we relay the local context to decision makers • Looking at strengths from within a community: we want emergency services to see communities as partners and participants with skills and resources to contribute “I want the organisations involved in emergency management planning to understand the community context.”

Annex 2: Stakeholder roles and responsibilities This matrix represents the roles that various stakeholders hold in emergency management 3

Matrix key Stakeholder

Details

State agencies

Government agencies with responsibilities in the State Emergency Management Plan

Catchment Management Authority

Melbourne Water

Council MEMPC

Maribyrnong City Council Emergency services representatives and Council

Community members/Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network

Residents and the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network

Residents are not responsible for preventing a flood, the matrix reflects small actions that some may take where feasible to minimise impact to their home, business, or household. 3

Annex 3: About the community When asked what they love about living in Maribyrnong, the community identified the proximity to the river and the lifestyle that comes with riverfront living. They highly value the parks, open space, and their backyards. They also value their connection, sense of belonging, neighbourhood contacts and the diversity of the community. Despite their strong connection to the river, many in the community have expressed the community need to feel safe and secure in their homes, a challenge for many after previous flood events. Environment

Strength

Physical/built environment

Proximity to city Well serviced by roads and bus and tram network Positive urban development

Natural environment

Size of block, garden, feels like living in the country Open space, environment River is our playground Garden/backyard Reminders of Indigenous significance

Social relationships

Great neighbours, friends, community Sense of belonging People are down to earth Diversity Feels like home

In the Maribyrnong township: •

42% of people speak a language other than English

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42% of people were born overseas

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27% of properties are owned outright

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23% of properties are owned with a mortgage

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31% of properties are rented

This information is based on an analysis of data from the 2021 census for the Maribyrnong township community.

Annex 4: Asks for agencies We (the community) ask that the MEMPC consider the following recommendations from the community to emergency services, state government agencies, Council and others as identified in their legislated role of planning for emergencies. Themes Communication

Prevention • Communicate mitigation and prevention activities through accessible channels using plain language

Coordination

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Work with catchment management authority on mitigation as part of emergency management planning

MEMPC recommendations Preparedness Response • Establish channels of • Provide interpreters and communication between community translated material at the at risk of flood and agencies before Emergency Relief Centre a flood • Provide message boards in • Support to map exit routes based accessible locations on historical information • Investigate audible alert • Hold annual Emergency Relief systems and innovative ways Centre walk-through with residents to make warnings more accessible • Hold an annual preparedness meeting to share seasonal outlook • Use methods like door knocks and preparedness information with and telephone messages to residents provide timely early warnings to residents • Share risk information with local community including real estate • Consider avenues to reach agencies and owners' corporations people experiencing homelessness when sharing emergency warnings • Undertake an annual agency and • Activate local spaces, e.g. the community flood exercise Parish at St Margaret’s Catholic Primary School or • Review forecasting effectiveness Highpoint Shopping Centre and opportunities to upgrade gauges, technology and other • Coordinate approaches to solutions e.g. sirens move cars • Provide a resource kit for residents • Support community in the at-risk area volunteers to activate their own relief centres in an emergency

Recovery • Provide clear information about returning home, cleaning up and what to expect • Use multiple channels of communication and languages • Information provided on sanitation and clean-up safety • Community meetings held for information-sharing • Help community to understand what they will likely experience in recovery

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Coordinated volunteer cleanup program Clean-up programs provided by state and local government at various intervals Effective needs assessment to be undertaken alongside the Secondary Impact Assessments to better understand relief needs

Themes

Prevention

Person-Centred

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Undertake communitycentred risk assessments when evaluating mitigation options Consult with people with lived experience and diverse perspectives, particularly groups that face additional barriers in emergencies in prevention planning

MEMPC recommendations Preparedness Response • Create a volunteer coordination plan to enable volunteers to safely support communities • Engage with local health services in planning •

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Apply an intersectional lens in all planning across prevention, preparedness, response and recovery Undertake community mapping to better understand needs Consult with people with lived experience and diverse perspectives, particularly groups that face additional barriers in emergencies when planning including in the next MEMP and sub-plan review Create a framework to support young people in emergencies A representative from the Maribyrnong community participates as a member of the MEMPC or advisory group for quarterly meetings Apply an equity lens to all program planning

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Provide dedicated staff available to help residents apply for rebates, grants and other support Provide support with accessible transport to the Emergency Relief Centre or to alternative accommodation where feasible Outreach and psychosocial support provided, including supports appropriate for children and young people Develop a process for checking on vulnerable residents in a flood event and investigate an opt-in register

Recovery • State government to provide access to independent experts including structural, hydraulic and geotechnical engineers and hygienists to support rebuilding • Coordinate relief support for residents, including provisions for ‘vulnerable’ residents • Dedicated staff available at visible, accessible locations to support residents to access recovery information and support • Consult with people with lived experience, particularly groups that face additional barriers in emergencies when planning for and delivering recovery activities • Insurance, financial, psychosocial and case support available at Recovery Centre for at least six weeks • Create space for community to come together and connect with one another

Annex 5 – Neighbourhood Flood Network objectives The objectives below were developed by the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network to guide their activities. The Network objectives are underpinned by the recognition that the Network are a community volunteer group. Their purpose is to increase the reach of the existing information-sharing system, not replace it. They are not responsible for warning distribution. Instead, they amplify emergency services’ messaging where they can and help community members understand risk and preparedness information before an event takes place. Their focus is on removing accessibility barriers to this information, noting that community leaders play critical roles in information-sharing across all phases of emergency management. The network aims to have a dedicated ‘neighbourhood’ or a community of interest (for example young people). They have business cards to introduce themselves to their neighbours. The Network will be supported by Council while there is still community interest for this initiative to continue. This will be reviewed when this community plan is updated in three years, in line with the review of the MEMP. Objective 1: Community voices are heard by emergency agencies and shape emergency planning. What we’re working on

Why we’re doing it

What success looks like

We (Council) aim to…

So that…

And then (by December 2026) …

· A Maribyrnong Community Flood Plan can be created.

· Emergency planning includes the Maribyrnong community’s ideas.

· Host meetings to listen to what community members think emergency management agencies could do before, during and after a flood. · Take community ideas to emergency management agencies.

· Emergency Management agencies consider · Community members are told which ideas the community’s ideas in their emergency will be supported and reasons why any ideas planning. can’t be included in emergency planning.

Objective 2: Emergency flood information is shared by the community, for the community. What we’re working on

Why we’re doing it

We (Council and all Network Leaders) aim So that… to…

· Work together to start the Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network, recruiting Network members and organising two meetings per year.

· Households at risk of flood have access to Network.

What success looks like And then (by December 2026) … · Community members know how to reach the Network.

· Network report feeling supported in their · Network feel confident and clear about their role/s and have access to training. role and what they are going to do. · Flood risk and preparedness information will · Provide Network members with training and · Households at risk of flood have access to flow to community via multiple channels that information about their household risk, tools. suit community preferences for receiving preparedness and warnings. information where possible. · Pass flood information about risk, preparedness and warnings, via Network, to · Council will receive regular updates about · Council and the Maribyrnong the community’s flood preparedness worries, Community. Neighbourhood Flood Network can respond strengths and future needs. to the community’s worries and future needs. · Pass information about Community’s · Council can share the community’s worries, worries, strengths and future needs to · Emergency management agencies hear strengths and future needs with emergency Council via Network. about the community’s worries, strengths and management agencies. future needs at least once per year.

Objective 3: Maribyrnong’s preparedness for floods increases. What we’re working on

Why we’re doing it

What success looks like

We (Council and all Network Leaders) aim to…

So that…

And then (by December 2029) …

· Work together and with emergency management agencies to create tools or events about flood risk and preparedness.

· Network can share at least three tools and host events about preparedness with their neighbourhood or connections

· Maribyrnong community members including new residents report an increased understanding of their flood risk. · Maribyrnong community members (including new residents) report an increased feeling of preparedness for future floods.

Objective 4: Maribyrnong’s community connectedness increases. What we’re working on

Why we’re doing it

What success looks like

We (Council and some Network Leaders) aim to…

So that…

And then (by December 2029) …

· Work together to plan and host activities and events to increase community connectedness.

· Maribyrnong community members report · Each neighbourhood is supported to host one increased feelings of community social connection opportunity for their group. connectedness. · No-one is left out of supports in a future flood. · Isolated and vulnerable community members report feeling well supported.

Annex 6 – Glossary of terms Acronym MEMPC MEMP CEMP ERC LFG MNFN or ‘the Network’

Description Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee Municipal Emergency Management Plan Community Emergency Management Plan Emergency Relief Centre Local Flood Guide Maribyrnong Neighbourhood Flood Network

References [1] Emergency Management Victoria, “Victorian State Emergency Management Plan,” 2024. [2] The Bureau of Meteorology, “Greater Melbourne flood warning services Maribyrnong catchment,” 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.bom.gov.au/sites/default/files/2026-07/greater-melbourne-floodwarning-services-maribyrnong-catchmnt.pdf. [3] Vic Emergency, “Where do I get information in an emergency?,” n.d.. [Online]. Available: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/#where-do-i-get-information-inan-emergency. [4] Melbourne Water, “Maribyrnong River,” 7 December 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.melbournewater.com.au/water-and-environment/watermanagement/rivers-and-creeks/maribyrnong-river. [5] Melbourne Water, “Maribyrnong River Flood Level and Depth Maps,” Jacobs, 2024. [6] Victoria State Emergency Service, “Maribyrnong Local Flood Guide,” 2025.