Emergency Datashare Victoria (EDV)
The aim of EDV is for the Victorian Government to obtain the location of water, gas and electricity infrastructure from utilities for the use of Emergency Services such as CFA, MFB, Police, SES and Ambulance.
The reason is to eliminate duplicated effort and to improve access to accurate and current information such as hydrants and power lines.
Sign Once, Cut Once, Use Many
The flow of data will be ongoing so that these agencies no longer have to go out searching for data themselves and have a Common Operating Picture. How it works
“This program will free up a whole chapter of administration so we can turn our attention to system enhancements and improved mapping support to our staff and volunteers”.
Mark Garvey, GIS Manager, CFA
Assets can be better protected in bushfires and floods when emergency services know what it is and where it is.
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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