The committee is chaired by Councillor Andrew Burgess and is made up of the following Stakeholders:
- SES
- Tasmania Police
- Tasmania Fire Service
- TasWater
- TasNetworks
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Tasmanian Health Service
- Parks & Wildlife Service
- Kingborough Council
The Emergency Management Committee makes recommendations to the Council regarding the preparation and review of the Huon Valley Emergency Management Plan and special emergency management plans.
The committee is also involved in coordinating policy, arrangements and strategies for emergency management in the Huon Valley. It reviews the management of emergencies and works to improve emergency management arrangements.