disaster planning

Considering what could go wrong during a pandemic years before the coronavirus hit Australian shores has helped the Department of Home Affairs respond to the challenges of COVID-19, according to department secretary Mike Pezzullo.

The New South Wales government is updating its spatial digital twin so it can be used to help emergency services be more prepared for disasters, including bushfires.

Defence’s former director of preparedness had commissioned the report so the department could plan for three major risks.

When floods, fires or storms strike, the public sector needs its critical IT systems. Audits across three states suggest not all agencies are up to scratch, and offer useful recommendations on best practice disaster recovery planning.