Key improvements
Pro-active not Reactive data is available for planning as well as emergency response.
Fire brigades can verify the location of hydrants before they are needed and ensure they are in working order. There will be clearer processes for feedback of problems to asset owners.
A Common Operating Picture All agencies can be confident they are viewing the latest authoritative data.
Regular updates
“Cut once, use many” each utility supplies one copy of the dataset to DSE which handles the licensing, secure access and distribution to all emergency service organisations
Simple paperwork – a single agreement with each utility covers all emergency services.
Protectionof sensitive data through secure access and distribution.
Consistent format – moving towards a common format for data from all water companies.
Who to contact:
Emergency Datashare Victoria
Department of Sustainability & Environment
John Gallagher
03 8636 2337
john.gallagher@dse.vic.gov.au
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