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LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ARRANGEMENTS
Local Emergency Management Arrangements
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information available in this document. The document or material related to this document could
include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
The City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Arrangements have been prepared and
endorsed by the City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) pursuant to
Section 41(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005.
A copy has been submitted to the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) pursuant to
section 41(5) of the Emergency Management Act 2005 and a copy has been submitted to the
South East District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) as per item 31 of SEMC PS 2.5.
© City of Armadale 2011
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Services, c/‐ City of Armadale, Locked Box 2, ARMADALE WA 6992 or posted at
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LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS
The City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Arrangements have been prepared and
endorsed by the City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) pursuant to
Section 41(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005. They have been tabled for information and
comment with the South East District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) and the State
Emergency Management Committee (SEMC).
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Chairperson Date
City of Armadale LEMC
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Chairperson Date
South East DEMC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISTRIBUTION MATRIX ............................................................................................................. 9
DISTRIBUTION LIST ................................................................................................................. 10
AMENDMENT RECORD ........................................................................................................... 11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................................................... 12
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................................................. 13
ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................................. 17
PART 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 18
1.1 AUTHORITY............................................................................................................ 19
1.2 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY..................................................................................... 19
1.3 AIM........................................................................................................................ 19
1.4 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................... 19
1.5 SCOPE .................................................................................................................... 20
1.6 AREA COVERED...................................................................................................... 20
1.6.1 General Description ......................................................................................... 20
1.6.2 History .............................................................................................................. 21
1.6.3 Population Distribution.................................................................................... 21
1.6.4 Employment ..................................................................................................... 22
1.6.5 Dwellings .......................................................................................................... 23
1.6.6 Country of Birth................................................................................................ 24
1.6.7 Age Structure ................................................................................................... 24
1.6.8 Topography ...................................................................................................... 24
1.6.9 Climate ............................................................................................................. 25
1.6.10 Industrial and Commercial Development ........................................................ 25
1.6.11 Highways and Major Arteries........................................................................... 25
1.6.12 Electricity Supply .............................................................................................. 25
1.6.13 Water Supply.................................................................................................... 25
1.6.14 Sewerage System ............................................................................................. 25
1.7 EXISTING PLANS & ARRANGEMENTS..................................................................... 26
1.7.1 Local Plans........................................................................................................ 26
1.7.2 State Emergency Management Plans (WESTPLANS) ....................................... 26
1.7.3 Agreements, Understandings & Commitments ............................................... 28
1.8 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................... 28
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1.9 EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS (ERM) .............................................. 29
1.10 RESPONSE.............................................................................................................. 30
PART 2 PLANNING ...................................................................................................................... 31
2.1 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................... 32
2.1.1 Local Government ............................................................................................ 32
2.1.2 Local Emergency Management Committee..................................................... 33
2.1.3 Local Emergency Management Committee Membership ............................... 33
2.1.4 Chairperson Local Emergency Management Committee ................................ 33
2.1.5 Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC) ................................................................. 33
2.1.6 LEMC Constitution & Procedures..................................................................... 34
2.1.7 Annual Business Plan and Annual Report ........................................................ 34
2.1.8 Hazard Management Agency’s (HMA)............................................................. 35
2.1.9 Combat Agency ................................................................................................ 35
2.1.10 Support Organisation ....................................................................................... 36
2.2 TRAINING .............................................................................................................. 36
2.3 USEFUL WEBSITES ................................................................................................. 37
PART 3 RESPONSE....................................................................................................................... 38
3.1 EMERGENCIES LIKELY TO OCCUR .......................................................................... 39
3.2 ACTIVATION OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.............................................................. 40
3.3 INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG).......................................................................... 40
3.3.1 Role .................................................................................................................. 40
3.3.2 Activation Triggers for ISG ............................................................................... 40
3.3.3 Membership of an ISG ..................................................................................... 40
3.3.4 Frequency of Meetings .................................................................................... 41
3.3.5 City of Armadale Involvement ......................................................................... 41
3.4 RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 41
3.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)............................................................. 41
3.5.1 Location One .................................................................................................... 42
3.5.2 Location Two .................................................................................................... 42
3.6 MEDIA MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 42
3.6.1 Media and Public Affairs Officers (M&PA Officers) ......................................... 43
3.6.2 City of Armadale............................................................................................... 43
3.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS........................................................................... 43
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3.7.1 FESA Public Information Line ........................................................................... 43
3.7.2 Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)......................................................................... 43
3.8 PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 44
3.8.1 Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) .................................................. 44
3.8.2 Radio ................................................................................................................ 44
3.8.3 StateAlert ......................................................................................................... 45
3.9 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD CLOSURES.................................................... 45
3.10 EVACUATION......................................................................................................... 45
3.10.1 Evacuation Management ................................................................................. 46
3.10.2 Special Needs Groups ...................................................................................... 46
3.10.3 Evacuation Planning Principles ........................................................................ 46
3.10.4 Emergency Evacuation Centre’s (locations and facilities) ............................... 47
3.10.5 Demographic Details ........................................................................................ 48
3.10.6 Evacuation Matrix ............................................................................................ 49
3.10.7 Evacuation Routes............................................................................................ 49
3.11 ANIMAL WELFARE (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE ANIMALS) ....................................... 50
3.11.1 Domestic Animal Shelter.................................................................................. 50
3.11.2 Livestock........................................................................................................... 51
3.11.3 Rescue of Animals ............................................................................................ 51
3.11.4 Injured Animals ................................................................................................ 52
3.11.5 Food Supplies ................................................................................................... 52
3.11.6 Fees & Charges................................................................................................. 52
3.11.7 Requests for Assistance ................................................................................... 53
3.11.8 Recovery Management .................................................................................... 53
PART 4 WELFARE ........................................................................................................................ 54
4.1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 57
4.1.1 Aim and Objectives .......................................................................................... 57
4.1.2 Scope................................................................................................................ 57
4.1.3 Welfare Support Definition.............................................................................. 58
4.1.4 Related Documents.......................................................................................... 60
4.2 PLANNING ............................................................................................................. 61
4.2.1 Authority to Plan .............................................................................................. 61
4.2.2 Plan Responsibilities......................................................................................... 61
4.2.3 Exercise and Review Period ............................................................................. 61
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4.2.4 Organisational Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................... 61
4.3 PREPAREDNESS ..................................................................................................... 62
4.3.1 Subcommittees and Advisory Groups.............................................................. 62
4.3.2 Responsibility for preparedness....................................................................... 62
4.3.3 Planning and arrangements ............................................................................. 62
4.3.4 Special needs groups........................................................................................ 66
4.3.5 Resources ......................................................................................................... 66
4.3.6 Training ............................................................................................................ 68
4.3.7 Community welfare information ..................................................................... 68
4.3.8 Responsibility for preparing Local Welfare Plans ............................................ 68
4.4 RESPONSE.............................................................................................................. 69
4.4.1 Responsibility for response.............................................................................. 69
4.4.2 Notification ...................................................................................................... 69
4.4.3 Stages of Activation.......................................................................................... 70
4.4.4 Levels of response............................................................................................ 71
4.4.5 Incident Management System ......................................................................... 71
4.4.6 Public information and media management ................................................... 71
4.4.7 Activation of other WESTPLANS in support of this Plan .................................. 71
4.4.8 Financial arrangements for response .............................................................. 72
4.5 RECOVERY ............................................................................................................. 73
4.5.1 Stand down and debriefs ................................................................................. 73
4.5.2 Post‐incident analysis/major incident review.................................................. 73
4.6 APPENDIX 1 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION ..................... 74
4.7 APPENDIX 2 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE............................................... 75
4.8 APPENDIX 3 – ORGANISATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................ 78
4.9 APPENDIX 4 – LOCAL WELFARE CENTRE’S .................................................................... 86
4.10 APPENDIX 5 – CATERING SERVICES ............................................................................. 87
4.11 APPENDIX 6 – RETAIL OUTLETS .................................................................................. 88
4.12 APPENDIX 7 – PERSONAL SERVICES............................................................................. 90
4.13 APPENDIX 8 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTRES.............................. 91
4.14 APPENDIX 9 – KEY PERSONNEL AND CONTACT LIST........................................................ 92
4.15 ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................................. 93
PART 5 RECOVERY ...................................................................................................................... 99
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5.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 100
5.2 AIM OF RECOVERY............................................................................................... 100
5.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................. 100
5.3.1 Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC).................................................................. 100
5.3.2 Local Recovery Coordinating Committee (LRCC) ........................................... 101
5.3.3 LRCC Composition .......................................................................................... 102
5.4 TRANSITION FROM RESPONSE ............................................................................ 103
5.5 PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY ................................................................................. 103
5.6 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 103
5.6.1 Financial Assistance........................................................................................ 103
PART 6 EXERCISING AND REVIEWING ...................................................................................... 105
6.1 EXERCISING ......................................................................................................... 106
6.2 SCHEDULE OF EXERCISES..................................................................................... 106
6.3 REVIEWING.......................................................................................................... 107
PART 7 EMERGENCY CONTACTS DIRECTORY ........................................................................... 108
PART 8 RESOURCE AND ASSET REGISTER................................................................................. 110
PART 9 EVACUATION CENTRES ................................................................................................ 112
9.1 ARMADALE ARENA.............................................................................................. 113
9.2 ARMADALE HALL ................................................................................................. 116
9.3 BEDFORDALE HALL .............................................................................................. 119
9.4 FORRESTDALE HALL............................................................................................. 122
9.5 FRYE PARK PAVILLION ......................................................................................... 125
9.6 JOHN DUNN PAVILLION....................................................................................... 128
9.7 KARRAGULLEN HALL............................................................................................ 131
9.8 KELMSCOTT HALL ................................................................................................ 134
9.9 ROLEYSTONE HALL .............................................................................................. 137
APPENDIX A – Animal Registration Log ................................................................................ 140
APPENDIX B – Individual Animal Registration Form............................................................. 141
APPENDIX C – Map of the District ........................................................................................ 142
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DISTRIBUTION MATRIX
The following matrix has been developed to identify the level of access persons in the Distribution
List has to each of the documents found below.
Level 1 Access
Level 2 Access
Version Folder Version Folder
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FV A4 RV SB
Emergency Welfare Centres Register
FV A4 RV SB
Local Recovery Management Plan
FV A4 RV SB
Emergency Contacts Directory FV A4 NP NP
Resource & Asset Register FV A4 NP NP
A4: A4 4D Ring Insert Binder – (Duplex)
SB: A4 Spiral Bound Document – (Duplex)
FV: Full Version – (Including Electronic CD Copy)
RV: Restricted Version – (Removal of private contact information)
NP: Not for Public Access
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
CITY OF ARMADALE ACCESS LEVEL
NO. OF COPIES
LEMC Chairperson / City of Armadale Mayor (LEMC) Level 1 1
Chief Executive Officer (LEMC) Level 1 1
Manager Ranger & Emergency Services / Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (LEMC) Level 1 5
Executive Director Technical Services (LEMC) Level 1 1
Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (LEMC) Level 1 1
Public Libraries Level 2 3
Reception Level 2 1
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
OIC Armadale Police / Local Emergency Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1
FESA – Fire and Rescue Service – District Manager Hills (LEMC) Level 1 1
FESA – Bush Fire Service – District Manager Perth South East (LEMC) Level 1 1
FESA – State Emergency Service – District Manager Metro South (LEMC) Level 1 1
State Emergency Service – Armadale – Unit Manager (LEMC) Level 1 1
Armadale Health Services – Manager Medical Services (LEMC) Level 1 1
DEC – Regional Fire Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1
DCP – Welfare Coordinator – Emergency Services Officer Metro East (LEMC) Level 1 1
Western Power – Response Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1
Water Corporation – Manager of Catchment Operations (LEMC) Level 1 1
Alinta Gas – Maintenance Superintendent (LEMC) Level 1 1
OTHER
CEO – City of Gosnells Level 2 1
CEO – City of Cockburn Level 2 1
CEO – Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale Level 2 1
CEO – Shire of Kalamunda Level 2 1
CEO – Shire of Wandering Level 2 1
CEO – Shire of Beverley Level 2 1
CEO – Shire of York Level 2 1
Police Superintendent – Cannington District Level 2 1
DEMC – South East Metropolitan Level 2 1
DEC – District Office Level 2 1
Manager of Ambulance Operations – Metro Region Level 2 1
SEMC – Secretary Level 2 1
DCP – Armadale Level 2 1
Salvation Army – Armadale Level 2 1
Red Cross – Gosnells Level 2 1
Country Women’s Association – Armadale Level 2 1
TOTAL: 40
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AMENDMENT RECORD
Suggestions and comments from the community and stakeholders can help improve the
arrangements and subsequent amendments.
Feedback can include:
What you do and don’t like about the arrangements;
Unclear or incorrect expression;
Out of date information or practices;
Inadequacies;
Errors, omissions or suggested improvements.
To forward feedback copy the relevant section, mark the proposed changes and forward it to:
Manager of Ranger and Emergency Services
City of Armadale
Locked Box 2
ARMADALE WA 6992
or alternatively email to: info@armadale.wa.gov.au
Any suggestions and/or comments will be referred to the LEMC for consideration. Amendments
promulgated are to be certified in the following table when entered.
No Amendment
Date Amendment Details
Amended By (Initials)
1 August 2011 Original Document – LEMC Indorsed R. Porter
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Committee would like to acknowledge the
assistance from staff at the following agencies whose input was critical to the Local Emergency
Management Arrangements being developed;
City of Armadale
Department for Child Protection
Department of Environment and Conservation
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
Western Australian Police
The format development of these arrangements has been in accordance with the government of
Western Australia’s “Local Emergency Management Arrangements Guide for Western Australia –
Planning Together”.
Consultation of other Local Government Emergency Management Arrangements from throughout
Australia has assisted in ensuring that best practice has been adopted;
City of Albany
City of Bunbury
Greater Shepparton City Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan
City of Joondalup
Shire of Kalamunda
Town of Kwinana
Macedon Ranges Shire Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan
City of Mandurah
Maroondah City Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan
Shire of Northam
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AIIMS – Australasian Interagency Incident Management System is a command structure set up to
systematically and, logically manage emergency incidents from small incidents to large difficult or
multiple situations. It is designed to expand to ensure effective span of control at all levels.
COMBAT – to take steps to eliminate or reduce the effects of a hazard on the community.
COMBAT AGENCY – an organisation which, because of its expertise and resources, is responsible
for performing a task or activity such as fire fighting, rescue, temporary building restoration,
evacuation, containment of oil spills, monitoring of radioactive materials. An emergency operation
may involve a number of Combat Agencies.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT – a systematic process that produces a range of
measures, which contribute to the well being of communities and the environment. (See also –
RISK MANAGEMENT).
CONTROL – The overall direction of emergency management activities during an Incident or
Operation.
COORDINATION – the bringing together of organisations and elements to ensure an effective
response, primarily concerned with the systematic acquisition and application of resources
(organisation, human resources and equipment) in accordance with the requirements imposed by
the threat or impact of an emergency.
DISASTER – see EMERGENCY.
DISTRICT EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (DEC) – that person designated by the Commissioner of
Police to be the District Emergency Coordinator with responsibility for ensuring that the roles and
functions of the respective District Emergency Management Committee are performed, and
assisting the Hazard Management Agency in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency response
during Incidents and Operations. At the State level this is the Commissioner of Police. At the
District level it is the District Police Officer.
DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DEMC) – Based on emergency management
districts and chaired by Police District Officers, as District Emergency Coordinator, with a Regional
Director of FESA as Deputy Chair. Executive Officer support is provided by FESA Managers
nominated by FESA CEO.
EMERGENCY – an event, actual or imminent, which endangers or threatens to endanger life,
property or the environment, and which is beyond the resources of a single organization to
manage or which requires the coordination of a number of significant emergency management
activities.
NOTE: The terms "emergency" and "disaster" are used nationally and internationally to describe
events which require special arrangements to manage the situation. "Emergencies" or "disasters"
are characterised by the need to deal with the hazard and its impact on the community.
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The term "emergency" is used on the understanding that it also includes any meaning of the word
"disaster".
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR – that person designated by the Commissioner of Police to be the
District or Local Emergency Coordinator with responsibility for ensuring that the roles and
functions of the respective District or Local Emergency Management Committee are performed,
and assisting the Hazard Management Agency in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency
response during Incidents and Operations. At the State level this is the Commissioner of Police. At
the District level it is the District Police Officer. At the local level it is the Senior Police Officer
responsible for the police sub‐district.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – is a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the
environment. It involves the development and maintenance of arrangements to prevent or
mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters in both peace and
war.
“FUNCTION” SUPPORT COORDINATOR – that person appointed by an organisation or committee
to be the Coordinator of all activities associated with a particular support function, e.g. Welfare
Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, etc, and includes coordinating the functions of other
organisations that support that particular function, e.g. Red Cross in the State Welfare Plan.
HAZARD – a situation or condition with potential for loss or harm to the community or the
environment.
HAZARD MANAGEMENT AGENCY (HMA) – that organisation which, because of its legislative
responsibility or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources is responsible for ensuring that
emergency management activities pertaining to the prevention of, preparedness for, response to
and recovery from a specific hazard are undertaken. Such organisations are either designated by
legislation or detailed in State level emergency management plans.
INCIDENT – an Emergency, which impacts upon a localised community or geographical area but
not requiring the co‐ordination and significant multi‐agency emergency management activities at a
district or state level.
INCIDENT AREA – the area, defined by the Incident Manager, incorporating the localised
community or geographical area impacted by an Incident.
INCIDENT CONTROLLER (IC) – the person designated by the relevant Hazard Management Agency,
responsible for the overall management and control of an incident and the tasking of agencies in
accordance with the needs of the situation.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (IMT) – The group of incident management personnel comprised
of the Incident Controller, and the personnel appointed to be responsible for the functions of
Planning, Operations and Logistic.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GROUP (ISG) – the group that may be convened by an Incident Manager
in consultation with the relevant Local Emergency Coordinator to assist in the overall management
of an Incident. The ISG includes representation from key agencies involved in the response.
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LIFELINES – systems or networks that provide for the circulation of people, goods, services and
information upon which health, safety, comfort and economic activity depend.
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (LEMC) – based on either local government
boundaries or emergency management sub‐districts. Chaired by the Shire President/Mayor (or a
delegated person) with the Local Emergency Coordinator, whose jurisdiction covers the local
government area concerned, as the Deputy Chair. Executive support should be provided by the
local government.
OPERATION – an Incident or multiple Incidents which impact, or is likely to impact, beyond a
localised community or geographical area.
OPERATIONS AREA – that area, defined by the Operations Area Manager, incorporating the entire
community or geographical area impacted or likely to be impacted, by an Operation and
incorporating a single or multiple Incident Areas.
OPERATIONS AREA MANAGER – that person designated by the Hazard Management Agency,
responsible for the overall management of an Operation and provision of strategic direction to
agencies and Incident Manager(s) in accordance with the needs of the situation.
OPERATIONS AREA MANAGEMENT GROUP (OAMG) – the group that may be convened by an
Operations Area Manager, in consultation with the relevant District Emergency Coordinator(s), to
assist in the overall management of an Operation. The OAMG includes representation from key
agencies involved in the response.
PREVENTION – Measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of emergencies.
PREPAREDNESS – Measures to ensure that should an emergency occur communities, resources
and other services are capable of coping with the effects.
RESPONSE – Actions taken in anticipation of, during, and immediately after an emergency to
ensure that people affected are given immediate relief and support.
RECOVERY – The coordinated process of supporting emergency effected communities in
reconstruction of the physical infrastructure and social, economic and physical well being.
RISK – a concept used to describe the likelihood of harmful consequences, arising from the
interaction of hazards, communities and the environment.
RISK MANAGEMENT – The systematic application of management policies, procedures and
practices to the task of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk. Refer to
AS/NZS Standard 4360:1999 (Risk Management).
RISK REGISTER – A register of the risks within the local government, identified through the
Community Emergency Risk Management process.
RISK STATEMENT – A statement identifying the hazard, element at risk and source of risk.
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STATE EMERGENCY COORDINATION GROUP (SECG) – a group that may be established at State
level, by the State Emergency Coordinator, at the request of, or in consultation with, the Hazard
Management Agency, to assist in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency response to and
recovery from the emergency. It is the operational arm of the State Emergency Management
Committee and includes representation, at State level, from key agencies involved in the response
and recovery for the emergency.
STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (SEMC) – Chaired by the Commissioner of Police,
as State Emergency Coordinator, with the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire and Emergency
Services Authority as deputy Chair. The Executive Director, FESA Emergency Management Services,
is the SEMC Executive Officer. The SEMC is comprised of an executive and four functional groups
whose membership includes those organisations essential to the State’s emergency management
arrangements. The chair of each of the functional groups is also a member of the SEMC Executive
group. The functional groups are:
Emergency Services Group
Public Information Group
Lifelines Services Group
Recovery Services Group
SUPPORT ORGANISATION – an organisation whose response in an emergency is either to restore
essential services (e.g. Western Power, Water Corporation of WA, Main Roads WA etc) or to
provide such support functions as welfare, medical and health, transport, communications,
engineering, etc.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS – the transmission of information by electrical or electromagnetic means
including, but not restricted to, fixed telephones, mobile phones, satellite phones, e‐mail and
radio.
TREATMENT OPTIONS – A range of options identified through the emergency risk management
process, to select appropriate strategies’ which minimize the potential harm to the community.
VULNERABILITY – The degree of susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment
to hazards.
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ACRONYMS
The following acronyms are used throughout in these arrangements
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics
AIIMS Australasian Interagency Incident Management System
BFS Bush Fire Service
CoA City of Armadale
COMCEN FESA Communications Centre
DCP Department for Child Protection
DEC Department of Environment and Conservation
DEMC South East Metropolitan District Emergency Management Committee
ECC Emergency Coordination Centre
EMA Emergency Management Australia
FESA Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FRS Fire and Rescue Service
HAZMAT Hazardous Materials
HMA Hazard Management Agency
ISG Incident Support Group
IMT Incident Management Team
LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee
LGA Local Government Authority
NRIS National Registration and Inquiry System
OAMG Operations Area Management Group
OIC Officer in Charge
PTA Public Transport Authority
RSPCA Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty against Animals
SES FESA State Emergency Service
SITREPS Situation Reports
SECG State Emergency Coordination Group
SEMC State Emergency Management Committee
VBFS Volunteer Bush Fire Service
VFRS Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service
WAPOL Western Australian Police
WESTPLAN Western Australian Emergency Management Plan
PART 1
INTRODUCTION
PART 1 – INTRODUCTION Local Emergency Management Arrangements
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1.1 AUTHORITY
The authority for emergency management in Western Australia is prescribed by the
Emergency Management Act 2005 [“the Act”]. The City of Armadale Local Emergency
Management Arrangements have been prepared and endorsed by the City of Armadale
LEMC
They have been presented and endorsed by the City of Armadale Council pursuant to
Section 41(1) of the Act.
They have been tabled for information and comment with the South East Metropolitan
DEMC and sent to the SEMC on the 25th November 2011.
1.2 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY
Copies of the City of Armadale’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements can be found
at:
City of Armadale Administration Building, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale
Armadale Library, 64/10 Orchard Avenue, Armadale
Kelmscott Library, 2800 Albany Highway, Kelmscott
Seville Grove Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove
or alternatively online at: www.armadale.wa.gov.au
1.3 AIM
The aim of the City of Armadale’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements is to:
(a) ensure there is a written understanding between agencies involved in managing
emergencies within the City of Armadale;
(b) to document the management of identified risks within the City of Armadale including
specific details on planning, response and recovery activities of the City of Armadale,
HMA’s and other organisations.
1.4 PURPOSE
The purpose of these emergency management arrangements is to set out:
(a) the City of Armadale’s policies for emergency management;
(b) the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in
emergency management within the City of Armadale district;
(c) provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to
emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph b);
(d) a description of emergencies that are likely to occur within the City of Armadale district;
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(e) strategies and priorities for emergency management within the City of Armadale
district;
(f) other matters about emergency management within the City of Armadale district
prescribed by the regulations; and
(g) other matters about emergency management within the City of Armadale district that it
considers appropriate”, [s.41(2) of the Act].
1.5 SCOPE
The scope of these arrangements is limited to and includes:
(a) The geographical boundaries of the City of Armadale;
(b) Existing legislation, plans and local laws;
(c) Statutory or agreed responsibilities;
(d) Support to and interface with other Emergency Management Plans.
1.6 AREA COVERED
1.6.1 General Description
The City of Armadale is located in Perth's south‐eastern suburbs, approximately 20
kilometres from the Perth GPO. Comprising of an area of 559.60 km2 it is one of the state's
fastest growing regional centres. The City centre is located at Perth's major gateway
crossroads of Albany and South Western Highways and Armadale Road.
The City of Armadale is bordered by the City of Gosnells and the Shire of Kalamunda to the
North, the Shires of York and Beverley to the East, the Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale and
the Town of Kwinana to the South and the Cities of Cockburn and Canning to the West.
Located only 30 minutes from the Perth CBD the City is accessible by road and rail. The
major road links are via Armadale Road and the Kwinana Freeway or alternatively Albany
Highway. The City of Fremantle, the states main shipping port, is accessible via Armadale
Road. The City is serviced by the suburban electric rail system by way of the Claisebrook
Bunbury railway link. Access to the Perth Airport is via Tonkin Highway.
The City of Armadale includes the suburbs and localities of Armadale, Ashendon,
Bedfordale, Brookdale, Camillo, Champion Lakes, Forrestdale, Harrisdale, Haynes, Hilbert,
Illawarra, Karragullen, Kelmscott, Lesley, Mount Nasura, Mount Richon, Piara Waters,
Roleystone, Seville Grove and Wungong. It is a residential, semi‐rural and rural area with
the main urban areas being in and around the suburb of Armadale, including the foothills of
Kelmscott, Mount Nasura, Mount Richon, Seville Grove and Camillo.
Major features and tourist attractions include the Araluen Botanical Gardens, Araluen
Country Club, Armadale City Centre, Armadale Settlers Common, Bungendore Park, Canning
Reservoir, Champion Lakes Recreational Park, Churchman Brook Reservoir, Darling Range
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National Park, Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve, Minnawarra Park and the Wungong
Reservoir.
The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre forming part of the Champion Lakes Recreational Park
is the only international standard purpose built Rowing, Dragon Boating & Kayaking facility
in Western Australia. It has been built to a standard to cater to international competition in
these water sports.
In addition it can host Triathlon, Open Water Swimming and Cycling. The venue is the home
to local, state and national events. The facility is also open to the public and is a major
recreational park for residents of the SE metropolitan area of Perth.
1.6.2 History
The region now known as the City of Armadale developed very early on in relation to the
history of the settlement in Western Australia. The townsite of Kelmscott was surveyed in
1829 only five months after the proclamation of Perth. Land was used mainly for timber‐
cutting, orcharding, dairying, market gardening and brick‐making.
The township of Armadale was established in the 1850s. Growth took place in the 1890s
and early 1900s, particularly in Armadale and Kelmscott, spurred by the construction of the
south western railway (Perth to Bunbury) in 1893. The Armadale siding soon grew into a
busy railway station from which the products of the region were freighted. During the early
1900s, planting of orchards grew at an increasing rate in Roleystone and Karragullen.
Expansion continued in the interwar period, accompanied by the construction of dams in
the 1920s and 1930s. Significant development occurred during the immediate post‐war
period, aided by immigration and the construction of public housing. Rapid growth took
place during the late 1960s and 1970s, with the population increasing from about 6,000 in
1956 to about 35,000 in 1979. Growth continued during the 1980s, with the population
rising to about 44,000 in 1986. The population increased slightly during the 1990s, growing
to nearly 50,000 in 2001.
Over the past 8 years the City has undergone considerable change assisted by the creation
of the Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) which was formally established in 2002.
The ARA's primary role is to transform the City into a strategic regional centre by generating
investment, education and employment opportunities within the district.
1.6.3 Population Distribution
The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the
Population and Household Census conducted every 5 years by the ABS. This population
figure includes overseas visitors but excludes Australians overseas.
However the Census count is not the official population of an area. To provide a more
accurate population figure the ABS also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP)
numbers. Based on population estimates as at 30 June each year, ERPs take into account
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people who missed the count on Census night, including people who were temporarily
overseas, plus an undercount adjustment for those who did not complete a Census form,
and an over count adjustment for anyone who was double counted.
ERP figures are updated annually taking into account births, deaths, internal and overseas
migration.
ERP forecast figures on the following “Suburb Distribution” table include finalised figures
for 2006 and 2007, in addition to newly issued data for 2008. ERP estimates for 2008 were
made available in April 2009.
ESTIMATED RESIDENT POPULATION FORECAST (Suburb Distribution)
Suburb 2008 2009 2010 2011 2112 2113
Armadale 12,466 12,622 12,892 12,941 13,215 13,486
Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 2,076 2,216 2,314 2,392 2,493 2,578
Brookdale ‐ Wungong 2,694 2,790 2,870 2,950 3,021 3,111
Camillo 4,776 4,737 4,771 4,771 4,793 4,828
Champion Lakes 494 606 787 966 1,149 1,327
Forrestdale 1,161 1,180 1,201 1,215 1,248 1,272
Harrisdale 1,021 1,698 2,288 2,812 3,239 3,676
Haynes 144 140 143 227 340 480
Hilbert 565 589 713 1,092 1,561 2,187
Kelmscott 10,065 10,152 10,333 10,482 10,587 10,642
Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 5,000 5,011 5,003 4,991 5,021 5,042
Piara Waters 508 833 1,234 1,586 1,936 2,283
Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 6,717 6,802 6,879 6,950 7,000 7,045
Seville Grove 8,285 8,744 9,198 9,719 10,120 10,477
TOTAL: 55,972 58,120 60,626 63,094 65,723 68,434©id Consulting Pty Ltd Data Source: ABS, Commonwealth of Australia
1.6.4 Employment
The 2006 ABS census showed that the City of Armadale's total labour force was 24,104 persons, of
which 14,680 (60.9%) were employed full time and 7,610 (31.6%) part‐time. A further 752 (3.1%) did
not state their current employment status.
The total labour force of 24,104 represents (61.1%) of the population aged 15+, while 12,940
residents (32.8%) were not in the work force (i.e. retired). A further 2,431 (6.2) residents did not
state there current status in relation to their workforce participation.
Overall, 23,042 (95.6%) of the labour force was employed (58.4% of the population aged 15+), and
1,062 (4.4%) unemployed (2.7% of the population aged 15+).
The 2006 ABS census “journey to work” data showed that of the total 23,040 employed residents,
6,342 (27.5%) were employed within the City of Armadale, whereas 14,013 (60.8%) were employed
outside the City of Armadale, while the work location was unknown for the remaining 2,685 (11.7%).
The following table indicates the workplace locations of resident’s from the City of Armadale.
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TOP 10 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT (Residents of City of Armadale, 2006)
Rank Local Government Area Number Percent (%)
1 City of Armadale 6,342 27.5
2 City of Canning 2,713 11.8
3 City of Gosnells 1,951 8.5
4 City of Perth 1,778 7.7
5 City of Belmont 1,043 4.5
6 City of Cockburn 699 3
7 Town of Victoria Park 588 2.6
8 City of Melville 535 2.3
9 City of Swan 442 1.9
10 City of Stirling 436 1.9
Other areas 6,513 28.3
Total employed residents in the City of Armadale 23,040 Source: ABS, Journey to work, unpublished data, 2006.
1.6.5 Dwellings
In 2006, there were 16,860 households who occupied a separate house in the area, while
1,584 occupied a medium density dwelling, and 45 occupied high density flats and
apartments.
Analysis of the types of dwellings of the households in City of Armadale in 2006 shows that
83.7% occupied a separate house; 7.9% occupied a medium density dwelling; while 0.2%
occupied high density dwellings.
Overall, 28.6% of the population owned their dwelling; 43.9% were purchasing, and 20.1%
were renting.
DWELLINGS FORECAST (Suburb Distribution)
Suburb 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Armadale 5,499 5,646 5,838 5,938 6,091 6,233
Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 710 755 788 816 849 878
Brookdale ‐ Wungong 891 929 967 1,000 1,032 1,064
Camillo 1,804 1,808 1,839 1,856 1,875 1,894
Champion Lakes 201 251 326 401 476 551
Forrestdale 420 428 435 442 449 456
Harrisdale 347 572 772 952 1102 1256
Haynes 67 67 67 97 137 187
Hilbert 149 164 204 328 483 673
Kelmscott 4,021 4,081 4,156 4,223 4,288 4,358
Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 1,969 1,983 1,989 1,995 2,008 2,022
Piara Waters 181 291 426 546 666 786
Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 2,477 2,519 2,554 2,584 2,614 2,639
Seville Grove 2,819 2,992 3,162 3,355 3,507 3,642
TOTAL: 21,555 22,486 23,522 24,533 25,577 26,639©id Consulting Pty Ltd Data Source: ABS, Commonwealth of Australia
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1.6.6 Country of Birth
Analysis of the 2006 ABS census showed that 71.8% of the population were born in Australia with 1,430 (2.8%) being Indigenous persons, of the population born overseas 7.5% were from a non‐English speaking background.
Overall, 85.0% of people over 5 years of age speak English only, 12.8% speak both English and another language well, while only 1.5% reported speaking another language well although not well or not at all in English.
The dominant non‐English speaking country of birth was the Netherlands, where 1.4% of the population, or 695 people, were born.
1.6.7 Age Structure
Analysis of the age structure of City of Armadale in 2006 ABS Census shows that overall, 26.8% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 16.2% were aged 60 years and over.
AGE STRUCTURE
2006 2001
Age group (years) number % number %
Change 2001 to 2006
0 to 4 3,438 6.8 3,611 7.2 ‐173
5 to 11 5,088 10.1 5,855 11.6 ‐767
12 to 17 5,022 9.9 5,140 10.2 ‐118
18 to 24 5,012 9.9 4,914 9.7 98
25 to 34 5,953 11.8 6,544 13 ‐591
35 to 49 10,756 21.3 11,163 22.1 ‐407
50 to 59 7,103 14.1 6,442 12.8 661
60 to 69 4,367 8.6 3,578 7.1 789
70 to 84 3,214 6.4 2,784 5.5 430
85 and over 585 1.2 433 0.9 152
Total 50,538 100 50,467 100 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991
1.6.8 Topography
The general topography of the district varies from the flat Coastal plain in the West to the
Darling Range hills area in the East.
Certain areas of the Coastal plain are only just above sea level, whilst the hills area rises to a
height of some 400‐500 metres above sea level.
Drainage is affected by the Canning River and to a lesser extent by the Neerigen and
Wungong Brooks, with a complex system of small creeks feeding these waterways.
The vegetation of the district varies from pasture land and scrub to the Jarrah forests (i.e.,
water catchment areas). Approximately 350 square kilometres (62.5%) of the district is
catchment area. Since areas of the Coastal plain are relatively low lying, it is also conducive
to swamp type vegetation (i.e., paper bark trees, etc).
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1.6.9 Climate
The City is located in the temperate zone and enjoys a Mediterranean type climate with a
mean annual maximum temperature of 23.2oC and a mean annual minimum temperature
of 13.1oC.
The prevailing winds are the rain bearing South Westerly’s to North Westerly’s, which occur
during the months of April to September, and dry Easterly’s during the remaining months.
The annual average rainfall for the district is 883 mm.
1.6.10 Industrial and Commercial Development
The principal industrial and commercial activities in the district are brickworks, orchards,
primary production activities, tourism and a host of light industrial pursuits. There are
currently two areas zoned Industrial, one in Kelmscott between Champion Drive and Gillam
Drive, and the other in South Armadale between the South Western Highway and the
Claisebrook Bunbury railway link.
The Forrestdale Business Park, an additional industrial area bounded by Armadale, Lake,
Ranford Roads and Tonkin Highway, is currently being developed with occupancy having
started to occur in the second half of 2010.
1.6.11 Highways and Major Arteries
Albany Highway, Armadale Road, Brookton Highway, Lake Road, Nicholson Road, Ranford
Road, Rowley Road, South Western Highway and Tonkin Highway.
1.6.12 Electricity Supply
Western Power 440/240AC three phase provided through underground and overhead
supply.
1.6.13 Water Supply
Scheme water is provided to the majority of the main urban areas by the Water
Corporation drawn from the Canning Dam. The majority of residents outside the built‐up
areas rely on other water sources such as onsite rainwater tanks and groundwater bores.
1.6.14 Sewerage System
Most of the main urban areas in and around the suburbs of Armadale, Brookdale, Camillo,
Harrisdale, Kelmscott, Piara Waters and Seville Grove are serviced by deep sewerage, whilst
the remainder employs septic tank systems.
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1.7 EXISTING PLANS & ARRANGEMENTS
To enable integrated and coordinated delivery of emergency management within the City
of Armadale these arrangements are consistent with State Emergency Management Policies
[SEMC PS’s] and State Emergency Management Plans [WESTPLANS].
1.7.1 Local Plans
DOCUMENT RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
CONTACT LOCATION
CoA Local Emergency Management Arrangements
City of Armadale LEMC
Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
CoA Admin Centre
CoA Risk Register City of Armadale
LEMC Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
Currently Under Development
CoA Treatment Schedule
City of Armadale LEMC
Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
Currently Under Development
CoA Local Recovery Plan
City of Armadale LEMC
Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
Currently Under Development
CoA Bush Fire Management Arrangements
City of Armadale LEMC
Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
CoA Admin Centre
Araluen Valley Response Plan
City of Armadale FESA
Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111
CoA Admin Centre
1.7.2 State Emergency Management Plans (WESTPLANS)
HAZARD PLANS RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
CONTACT WESTPLAN LINK
Air Transport Emergencies
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
Aircrash (2009)
Animal and Plant Biosecurity
Department of Agriculture and Food
Manager Emergency Services (08) 9368 3418
Animal and Plant Biosecurity (2008)
Bush Fire FESA / DEC / CoA FESA Operational Services (08) 9323 9304
Bushfire (2009)
CBRN Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Coordination (08) 9323 9852
RESTRICTED Please contact
Responsible Agency
Collapse Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Coordination (08) 9323 9852
Collapse (2008)
Dam Break Water Corporation Corporate Incident Management Coordinator (08) 9420 3247
Dambreak (2004)
Earthquake Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9277 0555
Earthquake (2003)Under review
Fire (urban) Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9323 9493
Urban Fire (2000)
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Flood Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9277 0555
Flood (2004)
Fuel Shortage Emergencies
Dept. of Consumer & Employment Protection
Gas and Emergency Management (08) 9422 5202
NOT AVAILABLE Currently under
review
Hazardous Materials Emergencies (including radioactive materials)
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 99323 9311
HAZMAT (2005)
Human Epidemic Department of Health
Executive Officer Emergency Management (08) 9222 2777
Human Epidemic (2008)
Land Search and Rescue
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
Land SAR (2007)
Marine Oil Pollution Department for Planning and Infrastructure
Manager Marine Environmental Protection (08) 9216 8802
Marine Oil Pollution Plan
(2010)
Marine Transport Emergencies
Department for Planning and Infrastructure
Marine Safety Directorate (08) 9216 8902
Marine Transport Emergencies
(2007)
Nuclear‐powered Warships
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
RESTRICTED Please contact
Responsible Agency
PTA Rail Crash Public Transport Authority
Policy & Business Management Systems (08) 9326 2760
PTA Rail Crash (2009)
Road Transport Emergencies
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
Road Crash (2008)
Sea Search and Rescue
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
Marine SAR (2008)
Space Re‐entry Debris
WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
Space Debris (2010)
Storm/tempest Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9479 9321
Storm (2004)
Tropical Cyclone Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9479 9321
Cyclone (2007)
Tsunami Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9479 9321
Tsunami (1999)
Rail Freight Emergencies
Westnet Rail Access Manager Westnet Rail (08) 9212 2807
Westnet Rail (2008)
Terrorist Act WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186
RESTRICTED Please contact
Responsible Agency
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SUPPORT PLANS RESPONSIBLE
AGENCY ADMINISTRATION
CONTACT LOCATION
Health Support Department of Health
Executive Officer Emergency Management (08) 9222 2777
Westplan Health (2007)
Isolated Communities Freight Subsidy
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Operational Services (08) 9277 0555
Freight Subsidy Plan (1999)
Public Information Support
SEMC Public Information Group
Regional Director Bureau of Meteorology (08) 9263 2210
Public Information (2008)
Reception of Australian and approved foreign nationals evacuated from overseas
Department for Child Protection
Emergency Services Unit (08) 9489 3141
Reception (2009)
Registration and Reunification support
Department for Child Protection
Emergency Services Unit (08) 9489 3141
Registration and Reunification
(2009)
State Recovery Coordination
Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Executive Government and Security Services (08) 9222 9424
Recovery Coordination
(2008)
Telecommunications support
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
FESA Business Services Division (08) 9323 9373
Telecommunications (2005)
Welfare support Department for Child Protection
Emergency Services Unit (08) 9489 3141
Welfare (2009)
1.7.3 Agreements, Understandings & Commitments
The following agreements have been made between the City of Armadale and the
organisations as stated.
AGREEMENT PARTIES
AGREEMENT SUMMARY SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS LOCATION
CoA FESA Mutual Aid – Bushfire Support
CoA Admin Centre
CoA FESA
DEC Zone 2 Response FESA
CoA DCP Welfare Support Plan
CoA Admin Centre
1.8 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Due to the diversity of the City of Armadale there are several considerations that need to
be taken into account as they will have an impact on the implementation of these
arrangements;
Increased safety risk due to the restricted access to some areas within the CoA.
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Reduced resources and increased safety risks during the Bushfire season – Oct to Apr
Increased safety threat during the Storm season – May to Sept
A number of major public events are held in the City of Armadale throughout the year,
all of which attract significant numbers of people, e.g.;
Australia Day Fireworks – Minnawarra Park (January)
Minnawarra Festival– Minnawarra Park (March)
School Boys Head of the River– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (March)
Anzac Day Ceremony – Memorial Park (April)
School Girls Head of the River– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (August)
Tulip Festival – Araluen Botanic Park (September)
WA State Rowing Championships– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (September)
Spring Bushwalks (September – November)
Karragullen Expo – Karragullen Oval (October)
Kelmscott Annual Show – Rushton Park (October)
Highland Gathering – Minnawarra Park (November)
Carols by Candlelight – Minnawarra Park (Early December)
1.9 EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS (ERM)
In order to determine the emergences that are likely to occur within its district, the City of
Armadale LEMC through the AWARE program undertook a Risk Analysis utilising ERM
models based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4360:2004 ‐ Risk
Management. This process included full community consultation involving key
stakeholders, agencies and community members.
This information was then processed to identify Risks and create a Risk Statement Schedule
and this information forms part of the City of Armadale Emergency Risk Management
Project Report.
In 2007 the Cities of Armadale and Gosnells identified a need to update the existing Local
Emergency Management Arrangements and related documents. An ERM process was
adopted to undertake a community focused exploration of risks and vulnerabilities within
the communities, methods of mitigating these risks and opportunities for resource sharing
between the Cities.
This project commenced in November 2007 following receipt of a grant of $54,000 from the
Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) through the All West
Australians Reducing Emergencies (AWARE) Program.
In order to ascertain community perceptions, a questionnaire was developed for
distribution to residents within the districts. In the latter part of May 2008, 3,000
questionnaires were distributed by mail, to randomly selected residents. The ratio of
surveys to each district was based on the respective population between Armadale and
Gosnells. The level of response (436 or 14.5% collectively), was slightly higher than the
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expected 10% response rate, which is a reflection of the level of concern for community
welfare and interest in emergency management outcomes within the communities. Local
Community newspapers and newsletters were utilised to promote the process before the
survey was mailed out.
1.10 RESPONSE
The City of Armadale recognises SEMC PS 4.2 – “Funding for Emergencies”, which outlines
financial arrangements in meeting costs associated with an emergency.
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2.1 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following outlines descriptions and responsibilities of key positions or groups in relation
to local community emergency management as outlined in the Emergency Management
Act 2005 [“the Act”] and SEMC PS 2.5 – “Emergency Management in Local Government
Districts”.
2.1.1 Local Government
The functions of local government in local emergency management are as follows [s. 36 of
the Act]:
a) to ensure that effective local emergency management arrangements are prepared and
maintained for its district [s. 41(2) of the Act]. The local emergency management
arrangements are to set out —
i. the local governments policies for emergency management;
ii. the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in
emergency management in the local government district;
iii. provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to
emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph (ii);
iv. a description of emergencies that are likely to occur in the local government district;
v. strategies and priorities for emergency management in the local government
district;
vi. a recovery plan and the nomination of a local recovery coordinator [s. 41(4) of the
Act]
vii. other matters about emergency management in the local government district
prescribed by the regulations; and
viii. other matters about emergency management in the local government district the
local government considers appropriate e.g., provision for support to, or from, other
government districts
b) to manage recovery following an emergency affecting the community in its district;
c) to establish one or more local emergency management committees for its district;
d) to make its emergency management arrangements available for inspection, free of
charge, by members of the public during office hours;
e) to keep a copy of its local emergency management arrangements at the offices of the
local government.
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2.1.2 Local Emergency Management Committee
The local government is to establish a LEMC for its district [s. 38(1) of the Act]. The
functions of a LEMC are, in relation to its district or the area for which it is established are
to —
a) to advise and assist the LGA in ensuring that local emergency management
arrangements are established for its district;
b) to liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and
testing of local emergency management arrangements; and
c) to carry out other emergency management activities as directed by the DEMC or
prescribed by the regulations.
2.1.3 Local Emergency Management Committee Membership
The LEMC membership must include at least one LGA representative and the Local
Emergency Coordinator, relevant government agencies and other statutory authorities will
nominate their representatives to be members of the LEMC [s. 38(3) of the Act].
Membership of the LEMC includes representatives of agencies, organisations, community
groups and those with expertise relevant to the identified community hazards and risks,
and emergency management arrangements [SEMC PS 2.5].
The term of appointment of LEMC members shall be as determined by the local
government in consultation with the parent organisation of the members.
Refer to Part 7.1 LEMC Contact Directory for the City of Armadale LEMC Membership.
2.1.4 Chairperson Local Emergency Management Committee
The Chairperson of the LEMC is appointed by the local government [s. 38(3) of the Act].
LEMC Chairperson: Mayor – City of Armadale
Deputy Chairperson: OIC – Armadale Police
Executive Officer: Manager Ranger & Emergency Services – City of Armadale
2.1.5 Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC)
The LEC is appointed by the State Emergency Coordinator (Commissioner of Police) for a
local government district [s. 37(1) of the Act]. The LEC is a member of the LEMC and if they
are not the delegated chairperson, they are then the deputy chairperson.
At the local level the OIC of Armadale Police is the LEC and has the following functions [s.
37(4) of the Act]:
a) to provide advice and support to the LEMC for the district in the development and
maintenance of emergency management arrangements for the district;
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b) to assist HMA in the provision of a coordinated response during an emergency in the
district;
c) to carry out other emergency management activities in accordance with the directions
of the State Emergency
2.1.6 LEMC Constitution & Procedures
The LEMC shall meet every three (3) months and as required [SEMC PS 2.5]. Each meeting
of the LEMC should consider, but not be restricted to, the following matters, as
appropriate:
a) Every meeting:
i. Confirmation of local emergency management arrangements contact details and key
holders;
ii. Review any of post‐incident reports and post exercise reports generated since last
meeting;
iii. Progress of emergency risk management process;
iv. Progress of treatment strategies arising from emergency risk management process;
v. Progress of development or review of local emergency management arrangements;
and
vi. Other matters determined by the local government.
b) First calendar quarter:
i. Development and approval of next financial year LEMC exercise schedule (to be
forwarded to relevant DEMC);
ii. Begin developing annual business plan.
c) Second calendar quarter:
i. Preparation of LEMC annual report (to be forwarded to relevant DEMC for inclusion
in the SEMC annual report);
ii. Finalisation and approval of annual business plan.
d) Third calendar quarter:
i. Identify emergency management projects for possible grant funding.
e) Fourth calendar quarter:
i. National and State funding nominations.
The LEMC shall determine other procedures as it considers necessary.
2.1.7 Annual Business Plan and Annual Report
After the end of each financial year each LEMC is to prepare and submit to the DEMC for
the district an annual report on activities undertaken by it during the financial year. [s. 40(1)
of the Act].
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Annual reporting shall be in accordance with SEMC PS 2.6 – “Annual Reporting”. [s. 40(2) of
the Act].
2.1.8 Hazard Management Agency’s (HMA)
A HMA is ‘to be a public authority or other person who or which, because of that agency’s
functions under any written law or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is
responsible for emergency management, or the prescribed emergency management
aspect, in the area prescribed of the hazard for which it is prescribed [s. 4(3) of the Act].
The HMA’s are prescribed in the Emergency Management Regulations 2006.
a) Ensuring emergency management activities relating to the prevention of, preparedness
for, response to and recovery from a specific hazard are undertaken.
b) Preparing a strategic plan or arrangements (WESTPLAN) designed to cope with the
particular hazard that includes details of joint agency operational arrangements.
c) Appointing an Incident Manager(s) and Operations Area Manager, where appropriate,
responsible for:
Management of the Incident or Operation, within the context of Planning, leading,
organising and control.
Preparing and implementing an operational plan.
Public information and community awareness.
Activating the Incident Management Group or Operations Area Management Group
where appropriate, in consultation with the relevant State/Local Emergency
Coordinator(s).
Ensuring the activation of the appropriate recovery arrangements.
Providing progress/situation reports to the higher levels of their parent organisation
and the emergency management organisation (refer to SEMC PS 1 for details).
Arranging an operational debrief or post incident analysis as required.
Submitting a post operations report.
Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details of each HMA.
2.1.9 Combat Agency
A combat agency is ‘the agency prescribed as being primarily responsible for responding to
a particular emergency’ [s. 6(2) of the Act].
a) Executing combative action in accordance with their statutory responsibilities.
b) Executing tasks as allocated in the tactical response plan.
c) Providing progress reports to the designated Incident Manager or Operations Area
Manager.
d) Providing progress reports to the higher levels of their parent organisation.
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e) Provide an agency Liaison officer to participate as part of the Incident Management
Group upon request of the HMA.
f) Attend post incident debriefs.
g) Contributing to a post operations report or post incident analysis.
Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details of local combat agencies for
identified hazards.
2.1.10 Support Organisation
A support agency ‘provides essential services, personal or material support’ during an
emergency. An example may be the Red Cross or CWA providing meals to welfare centre.
[s. 6(3) of the Act].
a) Restoring essential services affected by the emergency.
b) Providing “function” support as part of the tactical plan, e.g. Department for Child
Protection to provide welfare services.
c) Managing their resources and those given to them in support of their specific function.
d) Providing progress reports to the designated Incident Manager or Operations Area
Manager.
e) Providing progress reports to the higher levels of their organisation
f) Provide an Agency Liaison Officer to participate as part of the Incident Management
Group upon request of the HMA
g) Attend post incident debriefs
h) Contributing a post operations report or post incident analysis.
Refer to Part 7.4 – Support Organisation List for contact details of Local Support
Organisations.
2.2 TRAINING
The CoA LEMC promotes emergency management training for LEMC members, HMAs and
other organisations with a role in emergency management. Emergency management
training is offered by FESA and EMA.
Current training modules being offered by both organisations can be found via the ‘Weekly
Emergency Management Bulletin’ sent to members of local governments, FESA employees
and other emergency managers who subscribe to the weekly bulletin.
The subscription list is maintained by the FESA Manager – Training and Development,
Emergency Management Services and is not available to other organisations and
individuals.
To SUBSCRIBE, send an e‐mail to: waembulletin‐subscribe@yahoogroups.com.au
To UNSUBSCRIBE, send an e‐mail to: waembulletin‐unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.au
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Specific operational “hazard” training is the responsibility of the relevant HMA.
2.3 USEFUL WEBSITES
Australian Red Cross www.redcross.org.au
Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa
Dept. for Community Protection www.community.wa.gov.au/DCP/Resources
Dept. of Environment & Conservation www.dec.wa.gov.au
Dept. of Health WA www.health.wa.gov.au/disaster
Emergency Management Australia www.ema.gov.au
Fire and Emergency Services www.fesa.wa.gov.au
Landgate – FireWatch Map Service http://firewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au
Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa
St John Ambulance WA www.ambulance.net.au
WALGA – EM Toolbox http://emtoolbox.walga.asn.au
WA Police www.police.wa.gov.au
PART 3
RESPONSE
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3.1 EMERGENCIES LIKELY TO OCCUR
The ERM Process identified five (5) major hazards within the City of Armadale as perceived
by the community. The following table indicates the five major hazards that are a source of
risk to the community, the responsible HMA, HMA representation at Local and District
levels, and the relevant WESTPLAN, Regional and/or Local Plans in place.
HAZARD HMA LOCAL COMBAT AGENCY
WESTPLAN LOCAL PLAN
(Gazetted Fire District) Armadale FRS & VFRS Roleystone VFRS
Urban Bush land Plans
(DEC Estate) Perth Hills District Swan Coastal District
DEC Fire Response Plan – Regional Parks
Fire (Wildfire/Bushfire)
FESA
(CoA) Bedfordale VBFS Roleystone VBFS
Bushfire (2009)
CoA Bush Fire Management Arrangements
Storm/Tempest FESA Armadale SES Storm (2004)
FESA SOP’s
Road Transport Emergencies
WAPOL Armadale Police Road Crash (2008)
Fire (Urban) FESA Armadale FRS & VFRS Roleystone VFRS
Urban Fire (2000)
FESA SOP’s
Rail Transport Accident
PTA PTA PTA Rail Crash (2009)
These arrangements are based on the premise that the HMA responsible for the above risks
will develop, test and review appropriate emergency management plans.
Please refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for full contact details of each HMA at the Local
Level.
It is recognised that the HMA’s and Combat agencies may require CoA resources and
assistance in emergency management. The City of Armadale is committed to providing
assistance/support if the required resources are available.
During the response stages of an emergency there are many terms and acronyms used in
incident management. The purpose of the following section is to familiarise the reader of
the City of Armadale’s local arrangements and some of the terms used in response.
The City of Armadale recognises SEMC PS 4.1 – “Operational Management”, which provides
a common set of principles and structures utilised by all agencies involved in emergency
management.
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3.2 ACTIVATION OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
The Hazard Management Agency or the Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC) in consultation
with the Hazard Management Agency is responsible for the implementation of the
Arrangements and for activating the required organisations in accordance with these
Arrangements.
3.3 INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG)
The ISG is convened by the HMA or the LEC in consultation with the HMA to assist in the
overall coordination of services and information during a major incident. Coordination is
achieved through clear identification of priorities by agencies sharing information and
resources.
3.3.1 Role
The role of the ISG is to provide support to the IMT. The ISG is a group of people
represented by the different agencies who may have involvement in the incident to assist
the Incident Controller in the overall coordination in terms of services (physical, human,
information) during a major incident. Coordination is achieved through clear identification
of priorities by agencies sharing information and resources.
3.3.2 Activation Triggers for ISG
The ISG is activated by the HMA Incident Controller in consultation with the relevant LEC.
The activation of an ISG should be considered when the following occur;
Multi agency response where there is a need for collaborative decision making and the
coordination of resources/information.
Requirement for possible or actual evacuation.
A need to coordinate warning/information to community during a multi agency event.
Where there is a perceived need relative to an impending hazard impact. (Flood, fire,
storm surge).
Where there is a need for regional support beyond that of a single agency.
3.3.3 Membership of an ISG
The ISG is made up of agencies /representatives that provide support to the Hazard
Management Agency during the response phase.
Chair: the Incident Controller/Incident Manager appointed by the HMA.
Members: representatives from those agencies and the community directly involved in
the response and recovery of the event as determined by the Incident Controller.
As a general rule, the recovery coordinator should be a member of the ISG from the onset,
to ensure consistency of information flow and transition into recovery. The representation
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on this group may change regularly depending upon the nature of the incident, agencies
involved and the consequences caused by the emergency.
The composition of the ISG must be flexible to the needs of the emergency and the
membership will change as the incident/operation progresses.
3.3.4 Frequency of Meetings
Frequency of meetings will be determined by the Incident Controller and will generally
depend on the nature and complexity of the incident. As a minimum, there should be at
least one meeting per incident.
3.3.5 City of Armadale Involvement
The City of Armadale will make available an appropriate staff member to be a part of the
ISG or as liaison to an IMT of a large incident on request made by either: the ISG; the
Incident Controller; the Local Emergency Coordinator; or the Local Government Authority.
The role of the nominated ‘City of Armadale Liaison Officer’ is to be liaison between the
ISG/Incident Controller and the City of Armadale and is in addition to the Local Recovery
Coordinator if one has been appointed.
3.4 RESOURCES
The HMA is responsible for the determination of resources required for the hazards for
which they have responsibility. Resources within the community and City of Armadale’s
assets have been identified and are listed in Part 8 – “Resource and Asset Register” of these
arrangements
Where possible the City of Armadale resources will be made available upon request.
3.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)
The purpose of an EOC is to assist an Incident Controller to effectively carry out their role.
An EOC is established as the focal point for the coordination of resources for an emergency
including recovery activities and/or the provision of public information.
Chapter Four (4) of the EMA Australian Emergency Management Manual 31 “Operations
Centre Management” provides guidelines on the establishment and maintenance of an
EOC.
Personnel need to consider key issues such as communications, staffing, liaison officers and
administration. The following table identifies suitable EOC’s within the City of Armadale.
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FACILITY RESPONSIBLE AGENCY LOCATION
1 *City of Armadale Administration Building
City of Armadale 7 Orchard Avenue Armadale WA 6112
2 Armadale Police Station WA Police 23 Prospect Road Armadale WA 6112
*Please note that the City of Armadale Administration Building doesn’t have back up power.
The following table provides the contact details for opening each Centre:
3.5.1 Location One
CONTACT NAME BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
1st Property Services Supervisor
2nd Assistant Property Supervisor
3.5.2 Location Two
CONTACT NAME BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
1st OIC Armadale Police
2nd On Duty Shift Sergeant
3.6 MEDIA MANAGEMENT
WESTPLAN – “Public Information” provides that the HMA is responsible ‘for the provision
and management of public information during emergencies’.
Media and Public Information management is to reflect multi‐agency involvement and will
be authorised by the Incident Controller/Manager and the following principles will apply:
The HMA is to manage all media releases,
All media releases and public information alerts for the incident are to be authorised by
the Incident Controller/Manager after consultation with the Emergency Coordinator and
other Combat Agencies,
All media releases are to reflect Multi‐Agency Incident Management and detail all
agencies’ involvement,
Must relate to the incident only, not to operational protocols, procedures or
administration. These issues will be referred to the relevant agency,
All media releases are to carry the agencies’ identification,
Copies of multi‐agency incident media releases are to be provided to each agency as
soon as possible before release; and
All Media releases issued by any agency at State level will reflect multi‐agency
involvement.
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3.6.1 Media and Public Affairs Officers (M&PA Officers)
M&PA Officers are to be provided by HMA’s, Combat Agencies and Support Agencies and
are responsible for:
managing the media and emergency public information function for their agency, when
required, or;
assisting other M&PA Officers during major events, where practicable.
3.6.2 City of Armadale
Clause 4.6(b) of the City of Armadale Code of Conduct requires that all aspects of
communication by staff (including verbal, written or personal), involving the City’s activities
reflect the standards and objectives of the City. Communications should be accurate, polite
and professional.
Any information for release to the media or public must be forwarded through the City’s
Communications Manager and approved by the Chief Executive Officer. Statements to the
press on behalf of the City shall be made by the Mayor or the CEO only.
The City of Armadale Communications Manager will be the designated M&PA Officer for
the City of Armadale. Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for the contact details.
However the Chief Bushfire Control Officer may make statements to the media or public on
behalf of the City of Armadale regarding operational matters.
3.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3.7.1 FESA Public Information Line
When there is an incident that threatens lives or property, FESA activates the public
information system.
Emergency alerts are only issued for major emergencies involving cyclones, fires, floods,
earthquakes, tsunamis and hazardous material spills.
The contact number for the FESA Public Information Line is 1300 657 209 or
www.fesa.wa.gov.au
3.7.2 Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)
The Bureau of Meteorology provides whether warning information to the public. The
warning services provided include; fire weather warnings, severe thunderstorm and general
severe weather warnings, flood warning and other warnings or alerts. The information
provided in a whether warning includes the type of warning issued, when and where they
are issued and samples of the individual warnings.
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The BoM site also provides current weather radar displays, satellite images, weather charts
and weather observations. The local BoM contact number is: Tel: (08) 9263 2222 Fax: (08)
9263 2233 or WA Weather and Warnings.
3.8 PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEMS
When issuing a request to broadcast a warning to the public the HMA will assign a
broadcast level based on the assessed imminence, likelihood and scale of the threat to life
and property. Requests to broadcast a warning to the public are to be in accordance with
the SEMC PS 4.6 – “Emergency Public Information".
3.8.1 Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS)
The Standard Emergency Warning Signal is a distinct warning signal that is broadcast
immediately prior major emergency announcements on the radio, television and other
communication systems.
The purpose of SEWS is to alert the community that an official emergency announcement is
about to be made concerning an actual or imminent emergency that has the potential to
affect them.
The emergency announcement that follows SEWS is intended to instruct the community to
take, or be prepared to take, specific action in order to protect life, property and/or the
environment.
It can be used for various hazards and does not relate to any particular emergency situation
or State of Emergency, as defined by the Act.
Care must be taken to maintain the status and effectiveness of the signal by limiting its use
to significant events as determined by the HMA. The decision to use the SEWS rests with
the relevant HMA, in consultation with the LEC.
An Incident Manager may use SEWS in a localised emergency, as defined in the Act, for
broadcasting over vehicle public address systems by police, emergency services and local
government where there is an immediate requirement to warn the community of a threat.
Channels for the delivery of the SEWS can be through television, radio, public address
systems (e.g. police vehicles and in buildings), or other appropriate means.
Requests to use SEWS and make an emergency announcement may be made verbally but
must be confirmed via fax or email to the relevant media outlet.
The use of and access to SEWS is guided by SEMC OP–05 “State Emergency Warning Signal
[SEWS]”.
3.8.2 Radio
Radio is the most immediate communication tool and is used to provide essential
information, such as location, direction of fire or cyclone, timing etc. ABC local radio 720
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ABC Perth undertakes emergency broadcasts during its programs when requested (quarter
to and quarter past the hour when activated).
ABC local radio will broadcast an emergency message immediately, repeatedly and for as
long as necessary. WAPOL or an authorised representative of the HMA can request this in
order to notify listeners that a significant emergency is occurring in their area. The alerts
are only to be issued under strict instruction.
3.8.3 StateAlert
StateAlert is an automated system that uses web technology to deliver voice and text
messages about the emergency to members of the public in geographically‐determined
locations, as well as to other specified groups via landline phones or mobiles.
People can also register to receive emergency warnings via email, RSS feed and their
mobiles for up to three addresses
All home phones (landlines), including silent numbers, are automatically registered. Mobile
phones are automatically registered to the billing address. Residents unsure on what
address their mobile phone is registered to are encouraged to register at StateAlert
Registration.
3.9 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures, whether partial or full, are to be conducted in accordance with SEMC PS 4.8
– “Traffic Management During Emergencies” The management of traffic, including the
welfare of persons affected, is the responsibility of the HMA and must be carefully
considered by the Incident Controller.
The City of Armadale Executive Director Technical Services will determine the most
appropriate traffic management strategy to ensure community safety on behalf of the City
of Armadale following hand back from the HMA.
Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for the contact details.
3.10 EVACUATION
Evacuation is the movement of people from a threatened area to a place of safety and is an
important part of the emergency management process. The decision to evacuate will be
made by the HMA or an authorised officer when the members of the community at risk do
not have the capability to make an informed decision or when it is evident that loss of life
or injury is imminent.
Alternatives such as shelter in place or “prepare, stay and defend” should be considered.
Any decision to evacuate or recommend evacuation should be made as early as is practical
as late evacuation may compound the risk by potentially exposing communities to greater
levels of risk.
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3.10.1 Evacuation Management
Decisions relating to evacuation during an emergency rest with the IC appointed by the
HMA. Evacuation will occur in a planned and safe manner, coordinated by WAPOL.
Depending on the risk, the need for long or short‐term evacuation and immediate or
planned evacuation may be necessary.
WAPOL will be requested to effect and control evacuations of persons to a location
predetermined by the HMA. The HMA must liaise with the appropriate LEC, Welfare and
support agencies/authorities including DCP, SES and local government to ensure the
appropriate arrangements for registration and support for evacuees are in place.
Responsibility for decisions relating to the return of evacuated residents rests with the
HMA. The return of evacuated residents will be conducted in consultation with the affected
community and relevant health and welfare agencies including DCP and the Department of
Health.
It is LGA responsibility (in partnership with the HMA) to ensure adequate arrangements are
in place to support evacuation. This includes the provision of evacuation centres and
applicable support functions.
All evacuations shall be managed as per SEMC PS 4.7 – “Community Evacuation” and SEMC
OP–17 “Direction Concerning Movement and Evacuation”.
3.10.2 Special Needs Groups
Please refer to Part 7.5 – “Special Needs Groups Contacts” for detailed information on the
facilities and contact details for sections of the community that may need assistance or
special consideration during an evacuation.
3.10.3 Evacuation Planning Principles
Depending on the risk, the need for long or short‐term evacuation and immediate or
planned evacuation may be necessary. The general policy of the State’s emergency
management organisation is that:
a) to be effective it is essential the community be involved in the evacuation planning
process. It is critical that communities are fully informed of the risks that they may face
and the options, including evacuation and shelter in place, which may apply during an
emergency.
b) planning should also recognise that other plans, such as the State Welfare Emergency
Management Support Plan, the State Registration and Inquiry Emergency Management
Plan and a number of other District and State level plans, may be relevant. Local
community emergency management arrangements should therefore recognise the
relationship and links to neighbouring districts and higher level planning.
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c) the evacuation plan should include arrangements for training exercises and testing of
evacuation procedures.
d) HMA’s must develop and implement community education programs and warning
systems for those hazards for which they are responsible to provide community
members with the capability to make an informed choice as to whether to stay or leave
when threatened by an emergency.
e) Warning systems should be developed in partnership with local governments and other
emergency management agencies.
See SEMC PS 4.7 – “Community Evacuation” for more detailed evacuation planning
principles.
Schools, hospitals, nursing homes, child care facilities etc. should each have separate
emergency evacuation plans, which show where their populations will assemble for
transportation.
3.10.4 Emergency Evacuation Centre’s (locations and facilities)
For detailed information on “Emergency Evacuation Centre’s” facilities and contact details
please refer to Part 9 – “Evacuation Centre’s”.
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3.10.5 Demographic Details
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS (Age / Suburb Distribution ‐ 2009 Estimated Resident Population)
AGE (Years)
Suburb 0 to 4 5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 84 85 + TOTAL
Armadale 799 983 1,014 1,386 1,555 2,285 1,690 1,299 1,302 298 12,611
Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 133 257 232 147 210 562 337 232 84 15 2,209
Brookdale ‐ Wungong 298 340 300 336 444 611 256 147 46 5 2,783
Camillo 345 504 410 549 651 938 625 402 258 59 4,741
Champion Lakes 26 44 62 69 70 129 92 71 43 3 609
Forrestdale 73 144 118 100 163 273 154 106 47 4 1,182
Harrisdale 156 210 151 182 306 428 144 68 44 11 1,700
Haynes 6 7 6 3 4 29 28 28 3 0 114
Hilbert 41 57 46 52 64 126 55 24 70 49 584
Kelmscott 594 856 913 1,041 1,197 2,076 1,399 1,100 801 176 10,153
Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 247 387 403 455 422 1,036 787 652 542 86 5,017
Piara Waters 67 96 74 88 146 213 76 40 32 4 836
Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 360 657 630 546 632 1,658 1,058 860 342 57 6,800
Seville Grove 798 1,064 899 1,200 1,638 1,784 739 362 238 25 8,747
TOTAL: 3,943 5,606 5,258 6,154 7,502 12,148 7,440 5,391 3,852 792 58,086
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3.10.6 Evacuation Matrix
The Matrix below designates CoA facilities or resources that can cope with evacuees for the
following durations. Facilities outside of the CoA may be required in other circumstances.
More detailed information on these facilities and contact details are contained in Part 9 –
“Evacuation Centres”.
DURATION No. of People 0‐8 Hrs 8 Hrs ‐ 1 Day 1‐3 Days 3‐7 Days 1 Week +
1‐10
10‐100
100‐500
500+
The Matrix is designed for the possible use by the LEC during emergency operations. The
HMA should be in a position to advise the LEC of the area and estimated duration of
evacuations.
The LEC should then establish and estimate the number of persons involved and by using
the matrix to determine the required level of welfare support.
The Department for Community Development is to be contacted whenever an evacuation is
considered as the Department has responsibility for the provision of welfare services (food,
clothing, accommodation, financial assistance, personal support) to evacuees and
management of registration and inquiry services using the National Registration and Inquiry
system and forms.
The appropriate agency to arrange activation of Local or State plans should be the HMA in
consultation with the LEC. Should a short‐term evacuation include persons who have been
involved in or witnessed a traumatic event, the provision of trauma counseling shall be
through DCP.
3.10.7 Evacuation Routes
Evacuation routes are principally from evacuation assembly area to Welfare Evacuation
Centres. They will relate to evacuation departure points to be used and will be designated
at the time by the HMA’s Incident Controller in consultation with the LEC.
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3.11 ANIMAL WELFARE (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE ANIMALS)
Animal care and welfare always remains the responsibility of the owner. It is accepted
however that during a major emergencies, the CoA Ranger Services may be required to
perform various duties, including animal welfare.
When a large number of animals are involved, or are likely to be involved, in an emergency
situation the HMA should immediately notify the CoA. An Animal Welfare Controller
(“AWC”) will be appointed in consultation between the HMA and the CoA and will decide
on which personnel and what equipment will be needed.
The rescue and ongoing welfare of animals shall only occur after the Incident Controller or
relevant HMA has advised the AWC that the Incident Area is safe for personnel to enter.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for CoA Animal Welfare contact details.
3.11.1 Domestic Animal Shelter
When the need arises an emergency animal shelter will be set up to temporarily house
domestic animals brought in. The AWC will appoint a “Person in Charge” of the shelter who
shall be responsible for:
Keeping an “Animal Registration Log” for all animals brought in. Refer to Appendix A –
Animal Registration Log.
Recording the type of animal/s, breed, colour, and sex, where/when found, owner of
the animal/s and apparent condition of the animal/s on an “Individual Registration
Form”. Refer to Appendix B – Individual Animal Registration Form .
Providing each animal with a tag that has a number corresponding to the “Animal
Registration Log”.
Securing / confining the animal in an area where it is not likely to injure or be injured by
other animals.
Ensuring that the animals are fed watered and the facilities regularly cleaned.
Reporting any apparent injury / illness to a Veterinarian and if necessary, at the earliest
convenient time and obtaining treatment or if necessary euthanisia.
Recording details of owners (name, address, telephone number, date and time of
release) on the “Animal Register” and ensuring that the “Individual Registration Form” is
filled in when animals are released.
Consulting with the AWC on possible alternate locations for the animal shelter when
damage, overcrowding or other circumstances exist at the current animal shelter.
The approved CoA emergency domestic animal shelter will be the CoA Dog Pound, 23
Kilburn Lane, Kelmscott in the first instance however other nominated shelters may be used
dependant on the number of animals involved.
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When deemed necessary due to damage, overcrowding or other circumstances, the AWC
shall consult the Incident Controller of the nominated HMA to consider moving the animals
to another site this may also involve relocation outside the CoA district. Possibilities include
Boarding Kennels, the RSPCA shelter or other veterinary clinics.
There may also be a requirement for a temporarily domestic animal shelter to be
established at the Welfare Centre to deal with evacuees arriving with accompanying
animals. The FESA Animal Emergency Group (AEG) trailer is to be utilised for this function.
Animals received at the temporarily domestic animal shelter are be transferred to the
approved emergency domestic animal shelter where evacuees are unable to relocate their
animal/s autonomously, as soon as possible.
Where owners are not allowed access to the Incident Area then the AWC shall ensure that
ongoing food and water is supplied to the affected animals.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for the nominated Animal Shelters.
3.11.2 Livestock
For safety reasons efforts must be made to ensure livestock are kept off roads. When
livestock are encountered they should be put into the nearest fenced property after
ensuring they are not likely to be endangered or cause major damage.
Where possible livestock should remain within the Incident Area and impounding should
only be considered as a last resort. Where owners are not allowed access to the Incident
Area then the AWC shall ensure that ongoing food and water is supplied to the affected
animals.
In instances where livestock is required to be removed from the Incident Area the AWC
shall liaise with Livestock Compliance Unit at the Department of Agriculture and Food for a
Livestock Inspector to be in attendance.
The movement of livestock is to be undertaken in accordance with the Enzootic Diseases
Regulations 1970 and Stock (Identification and Movement) Act 1970.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for contact details for the Department of
Agriculture and Food
The approved CoA emergency livestock shelter will be the CoA Dog Pound, 23 Kilburn Lane,
Kelmscott in the first instance however other nominated shelters may be used dependant
on the number of animals involved.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for the nominated Livestock Shelters.
3.11.3 Rescue of Animals
The rescue of animals shall only occur after the Incident Controller has declared the
Incident Area safe for personnel to enter. Animal Rescues should be coordinated by the
AWC in consultation with the Incident Controller or relevant HMA.
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3.11.4 Injured Animals
Any animal requiring veterinary treatment should be seen to, as soon as practical, by a
person registered as a Veterinary Surgeon under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960.
Where an authorised person deems the movement or prolonging the life of an injured
animal will cause unreasonable stress, they may destroy or authorise the humane
destruction of the animal in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2002.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for details of local Veterinary Surgeons.
3.11.5 Food Supplies
Animal food suppliers should be contacted to obtain additional food if Council own food
supplies are insufficient.
Donations of food for the immediate care of animals and or donations for future animal
welfare projects will be accepted.
Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for local Pet Food Suppliers.
3.11.6 Fees & Charges
Normally there will be no fees for caring of animals during an emergency, provided the
animals are collected within two (2) weeks after the emergency has passed.
All animals must be collected within a reasonable time, as deemed by the AWC, following
the conclusion of the emergency incident unless prior satisfactory arrangements are made.
Arrangements for the return of animals shall be made at the time of impounding. Owner
contact details shall be recorded in the “Animal Register” to ensure animals are returned
without delay.
Animals not collected within a reasonable time, as deemed by the AWC may by sold or
otherwise disposed of in accordance with Part XX of the Local Government (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act 1960.
Animals destroyed must be carried out in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2002.
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3.11.7 Requests for Assistance
Where deemed necessary the AWC may request assistance from veterinarians or anyone
with special animal care knowledge. This includes requests to other Councils for assistance
for additional Ranger Services staff.
The AWC may also make request to other departments within the CoA for use of specialist
vehicles if deemed necessary to assist with evacuation. Work Crews may also be called for
assistance via the correct channels for specialist equipment such as chainsaws for the
rescue of trapped animals.
Assistance from the FESA Animal Emergency Group (AEG) can also be requested should the
need arise. Mobilisation is to be arranged via FESA COMCEN.
Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for FESA COMCEN contact details.
3.11.8 Recovery Management
When the emergency is deemed to be over or downgraded to the extent that the CoA
believes they have sufficient resources to handle the evacuated animals, the AWC shall
release any additional agencies assisting.
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PART 4
WELFARE
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR THE PROVISION OF
WELFARE SUPPORT
ARMADALE DISTRICT
(SUPPORTING CITY OF GOSNELLS, CITY OF ARMADALE, AND
SHIRE OF SERPENTINE/JARRAHDALE)
PREPARED BY
The Department for Child Protection on 2010
TABLED AT THE
LOCAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
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Department for Child Protection
LOCAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE
PROVISION OF WELFARE SUPPORT
AMENDMENT RECORD
Proposals for amendment of this plan should be forwarded to:
District Emergency Services Officer,
Department for Child Protection,
150 Gilmore Ave, Medina, WA 6160
Amendment No. Date Details Name/Date
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
Welfare is defined as providing immediate and ongoing supportive services, to alleviate as
far as practicable, the effects on persons affected by an emergency.
The Emergency Management Act 2005 defines a Support Organisation as ‘a public authority
or other person who or which, because of the agency’s functions under any written law or
specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is responsible for providing support
functions. The Emergency Management Act 2005, the associated Regulations and State
Emergency Management Committee Policy Statements place the responsibility for the
State Welfare Emergency Management Support Plan with the Department for Child
Protection.
Emergency planning provides for a community centered approach to emergency
management. The extent of welfare support activity will, however, depend on the nature
and magnitude of the emergency. This Plan ~ the Local Emergency Management Support
Plan for the Provision of Welfare Support outlines the arrangements that apply in local
circumstances.
The Plan is based on the utilisation of resources existing within a community, and to
supplement those resources when required at the State level.
Terminology used in this Plan has the meaning prescribed by Section 3 of the Emergency
Management Act 2005.
4.1.1 Aim and Objectives
The Plan prescribes the arrangements for the provision of welfare support services during
emergencies.
The objectives of the Plan are to:
Prescribe the organisation, concepts, responsibilities, mechanisms and procedures for
all organisations involved in the delivery of emergency welfare support services;
Outline the structure for the coordination of emergency welfare support services,
including resources, during emergencies; and
Establish the principles for Planning for the provision of welfare support at the Local
levels.
4.1.2 Scope
This Plan outlines the arrangements adopted to coordinate Local Welfare Support Services
in an emergency. It details the local level organisational and response arrangements in
support of ‘Local Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of Welfare Support’ (Local
Welfare Plan). (See Appendix 2)
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The arrangements provide for both government and non‐government agencies to operate
cooperatively in a coordinated manner, in accordance with the roles and responsibilities
outlined herein.
Planning and provision of emergency welfare support services at the local level needs to be
consistent with, as far as is practicable, the arrangements detailed in the State Welfare
Plan.
Where Local Governments elect to prepare their own arrangements and nominate their
own Welfare Coordinators, or Welfare Liaison Officers, the Local Welfare Coordinators
referred to in this Plan will revert to a support coordination role.
4.1.3 Welfare Support Definition
This Plan outlines the arrangements for the provision of welfare support, where required,
within an ALL HAZARDS approach structure.
To assist in coordinating the provision of Welfare Support services they have been grouped
into six functional areas:
(1) Emergency Accommodation
The provision of temporary shelter for persons rendered homeless by an
emergency.
(a) The provision of temporary shelter may take the form of a centre established
and maintained to provide emergency welfare services to disaster affected
persons. Such a centre is known as a Welfare Centre. Welfare Centres may
include: Evacuation Centres, Relief/Recovery Centres (commonly referred to
as a ‘one stop shop’) and Accommodation Centres.
(b) Centre locations should be identified in relevant Local Welfare Plans
together with procedures for their activation and management. Their
activation is determined by the respective Welfare Coordinator in
consultation with the Local Emergency Coordinator and the Hazard
Management Agency (HMA). They are established and managed by
designated Centre Managers appointed by the Welfare Coordinator.
(c) Accommodation facilities, such as government owned or managed
residential facilities, may be utilised when available and appropriate.
(d) A resource list of facilities available for use as Welfare Centres should be
maintained by the relevant Welfare Coordinator and included in Appendix 4.
(2) Emergency Catering
The establishment of an emergency catering service for those rendered homeless,
evacuees, casualties and welfare workers.
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(a) Depending on the numbers involved and the length of time for which
catering is required, this may be met through either of the following:
voluntary groups, such as the Salvation Army or Country Women's
Association;
fast food outlets;
Meals‐on‐Wheels; or
Hospital/Hotel/Motel/Public Catering services.
(b) Responsibility for provision of meals for non‐welfare emergency workers is
the responsibility of the HMA.
(c) A resource list of catering agencies should be maintained by the relevant
Welfare Coordinator and is attached at Appendix 5.
(3) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites
The provision of essential clothing and personal requisites, such as toiletry packs, to
affected persons.
(a) This function includes the provision of basic necessities such as blankets,
towels, mattresses, pillows, bedding, disposable nappies, and sanitary needs
as required.
(b) Where possible new clothing or financial assistance for the purchase of new
clothing should be provided to eligible persons as soon as practicable.
(c) The use of ‘recycled’ clothing is a last resort.
(d) Welfare Coordinators should maintain lists of retail outlets agreeing to
participate in these arrangements and ensure that acceptable procedural
matters have been established. See Appendix 6.
(4) Personal Services.
The provision of services including emotional support, information, advice and
counselling services to ensure that affected persons receive the necessary personal
support to cope with the effects of loss, stress, confusion, trauma and family
disruption.
(a) The Department’s officers work with a number of other specialist agencies in
providing this service. These include specialised counselling and psychiatric
services, childcare facilities and self help groups.
(b) Information and advice services may cover such matters as relief measures,
availability of grants and other forms of financial assistance, insurance, legal
advice, health and safety, rebuilding, child care and financial counselling.
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(c) Welfare Coordinators should maintain and include a list of agencies, and
establish procedural arrangements for their participation during
emergencies. (See Appendix 7).
(5) Registration and Reunification
The implementation of the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS) that
provides for individuals to be traced, families reunited and inquiries answered.
(a) Policy governing the delivery of this function is detailed in WESTPLAN –
“Registration and Reunification”.
(b) Welfare Coordinators need to be familiar with WESTPLAN – “Registration
and Reunification” to ensure that arrangements are in place to activate.
(6) Financial Assistance
The provision of financial assistance to those affected by emergencies who are
eligible and in need.
(a) There are a number of financial assistance programs that may be put in place
following a major emergency. The policy governing each of these programs
may vary and are determined at the time.
(b) Financial assistance may include:
The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements’(NDRRA)‐
Personal Hardship and Distress Relief Payments;
Federal Government Grants managed through Centrelink’s Disaster
Relief Payments and Special Benefits categories;
The Department’s Family Crisis Program; and
Any other forms of emergency assistance available at the time.
4.1.4 Related Documents
Other documents related to this Plan may include:
Emergency Management Act 2005
State Emergency Management Policies
WESTPLAN – “Welfare”
WESTPLAN – “Recovery Coordination”
WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification”
WESTPLAN – “Reception”
NDRRA 2007 Determination
Local Emergency Management arrangements
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4.2 PLANNING
4.2.1 Authority to Plan
The authority for this Plan is the State Welfare Emergency Management Committee.
4.2.2 Plan Responsibilities
The development and maintenance of the Plan is allocated to the Department for Child
Protection and will be conducted in consultation with members of the Local Welfare
Emergency Committee (LWEC)
4.2.3 Exercise and Review Period
The Department will ensure that a complete review of the Plan is conducted every two
years. The Plan shall be exercised at least annually in accordance with the State Emergency
Management Policy (SEMP 4.2). Review Appendices and contact details quarterly and after
activation.
4.2.4 Organisational Roles and Responsibilities
Each of the six welfare functional areas are managed by the Department with the assistance
of other organisations that have agreed to responsibilities under that functional area.
Agreed Roles and Responsibilities are attached at Appendix 3. Where an organisation is
unable to meet its responsibilities, the Department shall on being advised make alternative
arrangements.
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4.3 PREPAREDNESS
4.3.1 Subcommittees and Advisory Groups
The Local Welfare Emergency Committee (LWEC) is an advisory, consultative and referral
group to oversee and assist in the planning and operation of local level welfare support
services. A contact list of the organisations that constitute the LWEC is provided at
Appendix 2.
4.3.2 Responsibility for preparedness
The responsibility for the preparedness for provision of emergency welfare services is based
on the following:
(1) Welfare Coordinators, appointed by the District Director of the Department at the
Local level, managing this responsibility;
(2) The Departments Emergency Services Coordinator ensuring the Department’s
capacity to respond effectively to emergencies;
(3) Welfare Emergency Committees at the Local level assisting Welfare Coordinators
with their responsibilities;
(4) Organisations that have designated responsibilities for each of the six welfare
functional areas ensuring they have the capacity to effectively respond;
(5) Other government and non‐government agencies are identified to provide further
support as required; and
(6) Recognition that Local Government may appoint their own Local Welfare
Coordinators or Welfare Liaison Officers to coordinate the provision of welfare
services.
4.3.3 Planning and arrangements
The operational concept for the emergency provision of welfare support is based on the
following:
(1) The designation of a single specialist organisation responsible, on a local basis, for
the management of the emergency welfare support functions during emergencies.
This agency is the Department for Child Protection.
(2) The management of emergency welfare support services shall be based on the daily
administrative structure of the Department. Emergency Management Plans for the
Provision of Welfare Support will be prepared at State and Local levels.
(3) The grouping of emergency welfare services into six functional areas (see 4.1.3
Welfare Support Definition).
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(4) The allocation of the responsibility for each functional area to a “functional”
manager (i.e. Emergency Catering Manager, Emergency Accommodation Manager).
Where this allocation has been made on an organisational basis such allocation
shall, as far as practicable, apply at all levels. Where this is not possible, the
Department shall make alternate arrangements.
(5) The provision of emergency welfare services shall be based on a two tier response,
i.e. Local response and resources first, followed by State support.
Welfare Coordinators are appointed as follows:
(1) State Welfare Coordinator
(a) The title “State Welfare Coordinator” used throughout this Plan is the
Departments representative appointed by the Director General, Department
for Child Protection.
(b) The responsibilities of the State Welfare Coordinator include the following:
(i) Co‐ordination of all Emergency Welfare services at the State level,
Chairing the State Welfare Emergency Committee;
(ii) Co‐ordination of all participating agencies within the State Welfare
Emergency Coordination Centre; and
(iii) Co‐ordination of the welfare response during emergencies.
(2) Emergency Services Coordinator, Department for Child Protection
(a) The Emergency Services Coordinator is an appointed officer of the
Department, whose function is to ensure the preparedness of the
Department to carry out its emergency management functions. The
Emergency Services Coordinator is the link between the Local Welfare
Coordinators and the State Welfare Coordinator and, where applicable, with
the relevant HMA.
(b) The responsibilities of the Emergency Services Coordinator include the
following:
(i) Act as the Director General’s representative on the following State
Emergency Management Groups:
Emergency Services Subcommittee (ESS);
Recovery Services Subcommittee(RSS);
Health Services Subcommittee (HSS); and
Public Information Group (PING);
(ii) Maintain the State Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre and
manage the operating of the centre during operations;
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(iii) On behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator prepare and maintain the
State Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of Welfare
Support;
(iv) Activate responses to emergency situations, authorise emergency
expenditure and utilisation of resources to meet those responses;
(v) Assist the State Welfare Coordinator with their functions;
(vi) Manage emergency welfare support functions as required;
(vii) Provide support to country staff/offices involved in emergencies; and
(viii) Represent the Department on the State Emergency Coordination
Group as required.
(3) District Welfare Representatives
(a) The Department will appoint a representative to sit on District Emergency
Management Committees to address emergency welfare support matters.
This is usually the District Director.
(b) During activation, co‐ordination of emergency welfare services will be
undertaken by the Local Welfare Coordinator. Should further welfare
assistance be required this will be coordinated at the State level. The
Department’s representatives to each of the identified District Emergency
Management Committees are listed in the WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.
(c) The responsibilities of the Department’s representatives at District level
include the following:
(i) Represent the Department on District Emergency Management
Committees;
(ii) Ensure the arrangements of this Plan are clearly understood at the
District level;
(iii) Clarify the Department’s policy on emergency welfare matters where
required;
(iv) Refer matters of a contentious nature to State level for resolution;
and
(v) Represent the Department on Operations Area Management Groups,
as required.
(4) Local Welfare Coordinators
(a) The Local Welfare Coordinator shall be a nominated officer of the
Department located in the Local Government area. Where the Department
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is not located within a Local Government area the Department, in
conjunction with the Local Emergency Management Committee, will formally
appoint a suitable person as the Local Welfare Coordinator. When the
nominated Local Welfare Coordinator is not a Department Officer the
nominated person will be clearly identified in the respective local emergency
management arrangements.
(b) The responsibilities of the Local Welfare Coordinator include the following:
(i) Establish, chair and manage the activities of the Local Welfare
Emergency Committee (LWEC), where determined appropriate by the
District Director;
(ii) Prepare, promulgate, test and maintain the Local Welfare Plans;
(iii) Represent the Department and the emergency welfare function on
the Local Emergency Management Committee and Local Recovery
Committee;
(iv) Establish and maintain the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(v) Ensure personnel and organisations are trained and exercised in their
welfare responsibilities;
(vi) Coordinate the provision of emergency welfare services during
response and recovery phases of an emergency; and
(vii) Represent the Department on the Incident Management Group when
required.
(c) Importantly, the Department recognises and supports a community centered
approach and will coordinate the resources to support local emergency
management arrangements. Accordingly, where a Local Government
appoints its own ‘Local Welfare Liaison Officer’ the Local Welfare
Coordinator referred to in this Plan will act as a support to that Officer, and
may activate the Local Welfare Support Plan or components thereof as
requested by the Local Welfare Liaison Officer.
(5) Local Welfare Liaison Officers
(a) LOCAL WELFARE LIAISON OFFICERS – the nominated representative of the
Local Government with the responsibility to coordinate the welfare response
during emergencies and liaise with the Local Welfare Coordinator of the
Department.
(6) Local Welfare Emergency Committee
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(a) The role of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee is to assist the
Department for Child Protection to manage emergency welfare services
during major emergencies. Depending on the size and characteristics of the
local community, a Local Welfare Emergency Sub Committee may or may not
be required. Where a committee is not established the Local Welfare
Coordinator shall take on all the functions of the committee.
(b) The responsibilities of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee include the
following:
(i) Assist with the testing and maintenance of the Local Welfare
Emergency Management Support Plan;
(ii) Provide advice and support to the Local Welfare Coordinator on all
aspects of emergency welfare services during emergencies;
(iii) Provide a forum for discussing/resolving welfare issues during
emergencies;
(iv) Review post response/recovery and/or exercise reports of
emergencies involving welfare services with a view to amending
arrangements in this plan; and
(v) Make appropriate recommendations to the Local Welfare
Coordinator to improve the local communities’ preparedness to cope
with welfare emergencies.
(c) Meetings of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee shall be determined by
the Chairperson ideally with a minimum of two meetings per annum and
following activation.
4.3.4 Special needs groups
Special needs groups should be considered at the Local level. State level Plans are cognisant
of all vulnerable groups, and those agencies responsible for the overall support of these
vulnerable groups should make every effort to make emergency Plans to effectively assist
those groups. The Department for Child Protection prioritises its response in line with its
operational capacity and relies on those agencies responsible to ensure they have suitable
Plans and response capabilities in place prior to an emergency to cater for the needs of
special needs clients.
4.3.5 Resources
Each of the six welfare functional areas shall be managed by organisations that have
accepted responsibility for that function. Roles and Functions of these agencies are listed at
Appendix 3.
Where an organisation is unable to meet its responsibilities the Department, upon being
advised, will make alternative arrangements.
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Welfare Centres
Welfare Centres are part of the Emergency Accommodation function. They are established
as emergency facilities from which shelter, food, clothing, financial assistance, registration,
personal support and other welfare services can be provided until alternative arrangements
can be made.
Welfare Centres may provide locations for assembly, evacuation, reception,
accommodation and relief and recovery (e.g. One Stop Shop). Welfare Centres may be
established individually or in any combination. This will be arranged, as required, by the
relevant Welfare Coordinator.
Welfare Centre Facilities/Services
The Department is responsible for ensuring the establishment and management of Welfare
Centres to provide the following facilities and services as required by persons affected by an
emergency.
(i) Administration
(ii) Emergency Catering
(iii) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites
(iv) Financial Assistance
(v) Personal Services
(vi) Registration and Inquiry
(vii) Basic First Aid
(viii) Emergency Accommodation
These services are provided by the relevant responsible agencies and are reflected in their
individual organisational Plans or in the case of Registration and Reunification, WESTPLAN –
“Registration and Reunification”.
Welfare Centre Locations
Local Welfare Centre locations are pre‐determined by Local Welfare Coordinators in
consultation with Local Government and endorsed by Local Emergency Management
Committees. The endorsed Centre locations are listed in Appendix 4. During an event the
Department will consult with the relevant HMA and LG, and then decide which centre/s will
be opened.
State Welfare Centres have been designated within the metropolitan area. Selection has
been made taking into consideration geographical location to ensure flexibility in coverage,
ease of identification and known premises. The actual location of these centres is
documented and the list maintained by the Department.
Resource Support
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The Department has the primary responsibility for coordinating the provision of welfare
resources. Requests for additional resource support should be made by the Welfare
Coordinator to the relevant Hazard Management Agency or Emergency Coordinator.
Local Welfare Emergency Committee
Local Department for Child Protection offices are to develop a local Welfare sub committee.
Possible membership could be representatives from local government, Australian Red
Cross, Salvation Army, CWA, Centrelink, St John Ambulance, FESA, SES, DET, Mental Health,
representatives from church groups, cultural groups and services clubs.
4.3.6 Training
Training, both internally and inter‐agency, will be advised by the member agencies of LWEC
so that staff and volunteers are provided the necessary skills to ensure the provision of
services under the Local Welfare Emergency Management Support Plan.
4.3.7 Community welfare information
In collaboration with LWEC members, community awareness and education strategies for
dissemination into communities may be developed, and may include Fact Sheets, brochures
and community guides.
4.3.8 Responsibility for preparing Local Welfare Plans
The responsibility for ensuring the development of Local Welfare Plans lies with the District
Director of the Department, for the District in which the Local Government area falls. The
District Director is responsible for appointing Local Welfare Coordinators for each Local
Emergency Management Committee.
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4.4 RESPONSE
4.4.1 Responsibility for response
(1) Control and Coordination
Overall control and coordination of the emergency welfare response rests with the
Department through the designated State and Local Welfare Coordinators. The
Department prioritises its response in line with its operational capacity and relies on
all government agencies, and non‐government agencies if available, to provide
assistance when requested.
(2) Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres
Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres are facilities from which the welfare
response to emergencies is coordinated and at which the Welfare Coordinators are
located. The provisions of such facilities, their staffing and operating procedures are
the responsibility of the Department.
(3) Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre
Such facilities may be located within the Department’s local offices. The primary
and alternate facilities designated as the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre are listed in Appendix 9:
(4) Support Agency Officers
During response/recovery activities, Support Agency Officers are provided by each
of the participating organisations to assist the Local Welfare Coordinator in the
management of the welfare response. These officers will need to be located at the
Local Welfare Coordination Centre as required.
Contact details of Support Agency officers and key personnel are at Appendix 2.
4.4.2 Notification
General
The activation procedures detailed hereunder relate to Local level arrangements.
(1) The first indication that this support Plan may need to be activated will come from
one of two sources as follows:
(a) A HMA may identify the need to activate this support Plan to help manage
an emergency; and/or
(b) The Local Welfare Coordinator, based on information provided from within
the organisation, may identify the need to activate this support Plan.
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(2) Regardless of who first identifies the need, the HMA and the Local Welfare
Coordinator shall confer and agree that the support Plan should be activated. Once
this decision is made the Local Welfare Coordinator shall activate and manage the
Plan accordingly.
(3) Contact the Department’s Emergency Services on Call Duty Officer on 0418 943 835
to advise of the situation.
Alert
An alert that an emergency has or is likely to occur will be received by the Emergency
Services Coordinator, who will in turn warn the appropriate key personnel of participating
organisations.
4.4.3 Stages of Activation.
The Plan will normally be activated in stages. In an impact event, for which there is no
warning period, these stages may be condensed with stages being activated concurrently.
(1) Stage 1 – Alert
(a) Participating organisations are alerted by the Local Welfare Coordinator on
behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator;
(b) Participating organisations alert their own personnel;
(c) Additional information allowing organisations time to arrange preliminary
preparations is provided;
(d) Key personnel are briefed on action to be taken;
(e) The Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre is prepared for activation;
and
(f) Establish liaison as appropriate with the HMA and/or Emergency
Coordinator.
(2) Stage 2 ‐ Activation
(a) The Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre is activated;
(b) Participating organisations are called out by the Local Welfare Coordinator
on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator and nominated Support Agency
officers proceed to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre;
(c) Welfare Support services are provided under the coordination of the Local
Welfare Coordinator;
(d) Links are maintained with the HMA, Emergency Coordinator, Welfare
Coordinators and participating organisations; and
(e) Welfare Support requirements, are monitored and reviewed.
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(3) Stage 3 ‐ Stand Down
(a) Participating organisations are informed of the stand down by the Local
Welfare Coordinator on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator;
(b) Participating organisations stand down in accordance with relevant
procedures for each organisation;
(c) Organisations are to advise the Local Welfare Coordinator when stand down
has been completed;
(d) The Local Welfare Coordinator advises participating agencies of debriefing
arrangements;
(e) The Local Welfare Coordination Centre is closed down; and
(f) The Local Welfare Coordinator, on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator,
conducts debriefs, prepares and distributes Post‐Emergency Report and
ensures review of this Plan by the Local Welfare Emergency Committee.
4.4.4 Levels of response
The activation of the Local Welfare Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of
Welfare Support will be at the request of the HMA or by the Local Welfare Coordinator. The
level of response will be determined by the Local Welfare Coordinator on the basis of
information supplied by the HMA or the Emergency Coordinator. The Welfare Coordinator
will attend and/or provide advice to the IMG where required.
4.4.5 Incident Management System
The Department’s staff and participating agencies will be familiar with the Australasian
Inter‐Service Incident Management System. However, current internal Department and
participating agency management procedures shall continue to operate.
4.4.6 Public information and media management
The HMA is responsible for the provision and management of public information during
emergencies (Refer to State Public Information Emergency Management Support Plan).
The Department and other participating support agencies to this Plan should only provide
information to the public and the media when approved by the State Welfare Coordinator
on issues that are directly their responsibility. All other matters will be referred to the HMA.
4.4.7 Activation of other WESTPLANS in support of this Plan
Other Plans may be activated to support this Plan including, but not limited to, WESTPLAN –
“Welfare”, WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification” and WESTPLAN – “Recovery
Coordination”. The procedures for activating these Plans are included in the respective
Plans.
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4.4.8 Financial arrangements for response
Financial arrangements for activation of this Plan will be as outlined in State Emergency
Management Policy No. 4.2 Funding for Emergencies, and State Emergency Management
Procedures OP‐2 Funding for Emergencies, unless other arrangements are negotiated and
approved by the State Welfare Coordinator.
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4.5 RECOVERY
4.5.1 Stand down and debriefs
Stand Down is to occur as per Section 4.4.3 Stages of Activation. Welfare Support Services
may continue beyond this time at the discretion of the Local Welfare Coordinator. Ongoing
services will be monitored by the Department’s Emergency Services Coordinator, and
participating agencies will be responsible for submitting ongoing and debrief reports to the
Emergency Services Coordinator.
4.5.2 Post‐incident analysis/major incident review
Agencies involved in any activation of this Plan may provide a Post Incident Analysis or
Major Incident Review to the Emergency Services Coordinator. These reviews may be used
for consultative purposes and will be included on the Incident File retained by the
Department.
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4.6 APPENDIX 1 – Local Welfare Emergency Management Coordination
DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
Provide welfare coordinator.
Coordinate welfare services and coordination centre.
Manage welfare centres.
Manage emergency accommodation.
Manage personal services.
Manage financial services.
Manage registration.
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Manage first aid.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Assist with personal services
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Assist with personal services
CHURCHES
Assist with personal services
ABORIGINAL
ORGANISATION
Assist with
personal services;
medical services,
child care,
transport etc
MULTICULTURAL
ORGANISATION
Assist with personal services
FESA
Assist with logistics and communications.
COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Assist with emergency catering.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY
Assist with welfare centres; logistics and welfare support.
RED CROSS
Manage Inquiry.
Assist with registration.
Assist with personal services.
CENTRELINK
Assist with financial services.
Assist with personal services.
SALVATION ARMY
Manage emergency catering.
Assist with emergency clothing.
Assist with personal requisites.
Assist with personal services.
LOCAL EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
LOCAL WELFARE COORDINATOR
LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUB‐COMMITTEE
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN POLICE
Assist with welfare centres.
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4.7 APPENDIX 2 – Local Welfare Emergency Committee
AGENCY & FUNCTIONS NAME / POSITION CONTACT NUMBER AFTER HOURS NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
1st Contact
Ryan Hamblion
District Emergency
Services Officer
2nd Contact
Stephanie Keating
District Director
Department for Child Protection
Overall Coordination
Accommodation
Financial assistance
Counseling
Personal support
Personal requisites
Registration
Note: DCP staff will be identifiable by the purple tabards they wear.
3rd Contacts
Team Leaders
1st Contact
Brian Watkins
Manager Ranger & Emergency Services
2nd Contact
Yvonne Coyne
Executive Director Community Services
City of Armadale
Assist with Coordination
Provision of Evacuation Centres
Financial assistance/appeals
Management of pets
3rd Contact
Ray Tame
Chief Executive Officer
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AGENCY & FUNCTIONS NAME / POSITION CONTACT NUMBER AFTER HOURS NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
Country Women’s Association (Serpentine Jarrahdale)
Catering support
Personal services
Emergency clothing/personal requisites
1st Contact
Myra Baldwin
1st Contact – (Statewide)
Ruth Lane
Emergency Services Manager
Red Cross
Registration of evacuees
Manage Inquiry
Personal support 2nd Contact – (Armadale)
Alison Short
Team Convenor
1st Contact
Paul Hethrington
OIC ‐ Armadale
Salvation Army
Catering
Personal Support
1st Contact
Chris Footer
OIC – Gosnells
St. John Ambulance (Volunteers)
First aid only
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AGENCY & FUNCTIONS NAME / POSITION CONTACT NUMBER AFTER HOURS NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
1st Contact
John Bouwman
OIC – (Armadale)
WA Police Service
Maintain public order at evacuation centre as required
Coordinate Public Information at evacuation centres
1st Contact
Ashley Goy
OIC – (Gosnells)
1st Contact
Glenn Hall
District Manager – Metro South
FESA/SES
Logistics support
1st Contact (Armadale)
Herman Hofman
1st Contact
Mr John Hesketh
(Area Manager)
Dept Education and Training
Personal support
Provide facilities for evacuation centres
Provide facilities for emergency catering
2nd Contact
Ms Maura Oconnell
Health Department – Mental Health Kim Dean negotiating with Health Dept on possible representation on state and local committees.
Department for Indigenous Affairs
(Aboriginal representation)
Ms Beverley Rebbeck
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4.8 APPENDIX 3 – Organisational Roles and Responsibilities
The provision of emergency welfare services requires the support of a number of statutory,
private and voluntary organisations. These responsibilities are allocated on a state‐wide
basis and have been determined by agreement between the respective organisations and
the State Welfare Emergency Committee.
The roles and responsibilities of each co‐opted agency are negotiated with that agency at a
local level, and then endorsed by the Welfare Emergency Committee and entered into this
Plan.
The allocated responsibilities do not restrict one organisation from assisting another,
regardless of its primary role.
Should an organisation not be able to manage its primary role, support with that role may
be requested from the Local Welfare Coordinator. Ultimately, the Department for Child
Protection is responsible for these functions where no Support Agency assistance is
available, subject to Response as outlined in paragraph 4.1 of WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.
List of Agencies:
(1) Department for Child Protection
(2) Department of Health
(3) Department of Indigenous Affairs
(4) Department for Education and Training
(5) Department for Communities
(6) Office of Multicultural Interests
(7) Volunteering WA
(8) WA Police
(9) Centrelink
(10) WA Local Government Association
(11) Adventist Disaster Relief Agency
(12) Australian Red Cross
(13) Council of Churches
(14) Country Women’s Association
(15) Salvation Army
(16) St John Ambulance
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DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION
Role
To coordinate all functional areas in the emergency welfare response during emergencies.
Responsibility
(1) Appoint a Local Welfare Coordinators to support each Local Government area;
(2) Establish and manage the activities of the Local Welfare Emergency Committees
including the provision of secretariat support;
(3) Provide staff and operate Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres at the Local level;
(4) Coordinate all welfare resources utilised under this Plan;
(5) Coordinate the welfare functional areas of:
(a) Emergency Accommodation;
(b) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;
(c) Personal Services;
(d) Financial Assistance;
(e) Registration and Inquiry; and
(f) Emergency Catering;
(6) Provide representatives to various emergency management committees and
coordination groups as required.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services;
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide a comprehensive mental health response as a result of an emergency;
(3) Provide health response as outlined in WESTPLAN – “Health”;
(4) Assist with the provision and use of catering facilities if available; and
(5) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Role
Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide strategic policy advice regarding the provision of emergency welfare services
to indigenous members and communities; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation;
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services;
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide access to facilities for Emergency Accommodation where available;
(3) Provide access to facilities for Emergency Catering where available;
(4) Provide access to staff to assist with Personal Services where agreed and available;
and
(5) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services;
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance; and
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Registration and Inquiry.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide access to staff to assist with Personal Services where agreed and available;
(3) Provide access to staff to assist with Financial Assistance where agreed and available;
(4) Provide access to staff to assist with Registration and Inquiry where agreed and
available.
OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL INTERESTS
Role
(1) Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility:
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide strategic policy advice regarding the provision of welfare services within a
multicultural framework; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
VOLUNTEERING WA – VOLUNTEERING RESOURCE CENTRES ETC
Role
(1) Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide strategic policy and advice regarding the provision of volunteering services
within the welfare emergency management environment;
(3) Manage affiliated and spontaneous non‐affiliated Volunteers; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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WA POLICE
Role
(1) Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Maintain public order where required; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
CENTRELINK
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance.
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre;
(2) Provide financial assistance to people affected by the emergency in accordance with
Centrelink guidelines, policies and the Social Security Act;
(3) Provide support services or referral advice to appropriate agencies; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation;
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of financial assistance in providing liaison and
strategic advice pertaining to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal;
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation by providing
liaison and strategic advice regarding available facilities; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation; and
(2) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Assist with short to medium term accommodation services; (where available) and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
RED CROSS
Role
(1) Manage the welfare functional area of Inquiry.
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Registration;
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Assist with registration services at Local Welfare Centre’s;
(3) Provide a State Central Registry and Inquiry Centre to receive, process and answer
inquiries regarding the whereabouts and safety of relatives and friends;
(4) Manage and operate the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS);
(5) Assist with the provision of Personal Support Services; and
(6) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and
(2) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Assist with the functional area of Personal Services at Welfare Centre’s where
available; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering.
(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services;
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;
and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Assist with the provision of emergency catering at Local Welfare Centre’s;
(3) Assist with the provision of personal support services;
(4) Assist with the provision of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
SALVATION ARMY
Role
(1) Manage the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering;
(2) Manage the welfare functional area of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;
(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and
(4) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide emergency catering at Local Welfare Centre’s;
(3) Provide emergency clothing as required;
(4) Provide personal requisites such as toiletries and other incidentals to those affected
as required; and
(5) Assist with the provision of personal support services; and
(6) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
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ST JOHN AMBULANCE (FIRST AID SERVICES)
Role
(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and
(2) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
Responsibility
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination
Centre;
(2) Provide qualified first aiders at Welfare Centre’s, where required and available; and
(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.
FESA
Role
(1) Generally a HMA/combat agency but may be required for response/recovery actions
to assist with logistical matters at the Local Welfare Coordination or Local Welfare
Centre
Functions
(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Coordination Centre; and
(2) Provide a FESA Officer at the Local Welfare Centre, if and when required (and if
available) to assist with logistical matters resulting from the emergency/disaster
including transport of people, goods and equipment, provision of emergency power
and lighting
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES – ROCKINGHAM KWINANA UNIT
Role
(1) Provides immediate local support to the HMA and to local residents in combating a
disaster but may also be required for response/recovery
Functions
(1) Coordinate evacuation resources and establish and manning of designated evacuation
departure points (if resources are available).
(2) General Support including road direction; crowd control; provide emergency power
and lighting as required (and if resources are available).
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4.9 APPENDIX 4 – Local Welfare Centre’s
NAME ADDRESS LGA CONTACT CAPACITY STREETSMART
Armadale Arena Townley St, Armadale City of Armadale 550 496/C8
Frye Park Pavilion Clifton St, Kelmscott City of Armadale 100 466/E7
John Dunn Pavilion Third Av, Kelmscott City of Armadale 150 466/C10
Kelmscott Hall River Rd, Kelmscott City of Armadale 400 466/E9
Armadale Hall Jull St, Armadale City of Armadale 441 496/E6
Bedfordale Hall Admiral Rd, Bedfordale City of Armadale 96 527/C1
Forrestdale Hall Weld St, Forrestdale City of Armadale 100 494/E6
Karragullen Hall Old Station Rd, Karragullen City of Armadale 275 469/A1
Roleystone Hall Wygonda Rd, Roleystone City of Armadale 367 468/A7
Maddington Community Centre Alcock St, Maddington City of Gosnells 400 436/B3
Langford Community C entre Brookeman Rd, Langford City of Gosnells 460 434/E1
Beckenham Community Centre Streatham St, Beckenham City of Gosnells 400 405/C8
Richard Ruston Community Centre Baron Wy, Gosnells City of Gosnells 700 435/E9
Addie Mills Centre Astley St, Gosnells City of Gosnells 170 436/C9
The Agonis Albany Hwy, Gosnells City of Gosnells 199 436/C8
Huntingdale Community Centre Holmes St, Southern River City of Gosnells 160 465/B4
Amherst Community Village Warton Rd, Southern Rover City of Gosnells 300 464/E4
Thornlie Community Centre Glenbrook Rd, Thornlie City of Gosnells 600 435/D5
Serpentine Jarrahdale Centre Mead St, Byford Shire of Serp/Jarra 1100 556/C2
Clem Kentish Hall Wellard St, Serpentine Shire of Serp/Jarra 200 646/A3
Bruno Gianatti Hall Munro St, Jarrahdale Shire of Serp/Jarra 200 617/E8
Mundijong Pavilion Cockram St, Mundijong Shire of Serp/Jarra 150 586/A8
Byford Hall South West Hwy, Byford Shire of Serp/Jarra 150 556/C4
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4.10 APPENDIX 5 – Catering Services
Payment for purchases during emergencies
Where purchases are required to assist with the provision of the emergency welfare response the
following payment options may exist:
Supplier may provide goods on invoice on the understanding that DCP will make payment within 14 days.
DCP staff may utilize their own cash and be reimbursed via petty cash system, however limits apply and prior approval from Emergency Services Unit should be sought.
Supplier may provide goods on the presentation by DCP of a Financial Assistance Voucher, which can be issued by authorized DCP staff via the voucher books located in the District Emergency Kit.
If DESO is available at the welfare evacuation centre, the DESO issue Government Purchasing card (Credit Card) could be utlised to make payments. In some cases this transaction may take place over the phone, or may have to be made in person. If DESO is not available, the Emergency Services Unit can be contacted on the 24 hour on call phone (Phone number on front page of plan) and they may be able to utilize their Government Purchasing card.
Salvation Army Head Quarters – Emergency Services – 0407 611 466
ES Trailer 50‐100 (Local); Truck,+ Mobile Cool Room 100‐250+ (HQ)
To activate and in accordance with the State Agreement/Partnership – discuss requirements further with DCP
Duty Officer and then Salvation Army Duty Officer rather than local contacts
Meals on Wheels
Stirling – Cnr Natalie Way & Delawney Street, Balcatta Ph: 9345 8580
Subiaco – 6 Rupert Street, Subiaco Ph: 9381 2129
Head Office – 67 Cleaver Street, West Perth Ph 9285 5822
(Approx 1000 chilled meals ready for reheating and distribution)
Country Women’s Association – will support the Salvation Army
Head Office: 1174 Hay Street West Perth 9321 6041
Fast Food Outlets can provide quick food in an emergency but only for the short term.
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS City of Armadale
Subway Sandwiches & Salads 194 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 8813
Domino's Pizza Shop 3/ 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9304 3016
McDonald’s: Armadale 69 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 3599
Red Rooster Cnr Fourth Rd & Streitch Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8811
City of Gosnells
Subway Sandwiches & Salads Shop 7 / 2328 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 8687
Red Rooster 2184 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 1972
Domino's Pizza Gosnells Shopping Centre Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9234 5888
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Utilize their own catering during events.
Local Shire (Appendix 2)
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4.11 APPENDIX 6 – Retail Outlets
PETROL STATIONS
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
City of Armadale
BP 3249 Albany Hwy, Armadale (08) 9399 2204
Liberty Armadale Church Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8512
Gull Petroleum Third Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8377
Mobil Oil South Western Hwy (08) 9497 1997
City of Gosnells
Caltex Ypres Rd, Kelmscott (08) 9390 9711
BP Warton Rd (cnr Matilda Rd), Huntingdale (08) 9490 2912
BP 2810 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9495 1475
Quick Stop Fuel 412 Orrong Rd, Kewdale (08) 9451 6245
Caltex 2347 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 2288
City of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Caltex 20 Paterson St, Mundijong (08) 9525 5010
Caltex South Western Hwy, Serpentine (08) 9525 2528
Caltex South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1033
SUPERMARKETS
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
City of Armadale
IGA Kelmscott 2784 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9390 3133
Coles 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 6888
Woolworths Orchard Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 1466
City of Gosnells
IGA 2251 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 2837
Coles 2160 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9451 4160
Coles Ranford Rd, Gosnells (08) 9398 6499
Coles 2176 Lakey St, Southern River 1800 061 562
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
IGA Mundijong 20 Paterson Rd, Mundijong (08) 9525 5010
IGA Byford 867 South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1500
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CHEMISTS
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
City of Armadale
Terry White Chemist 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 5557
Pharmacy Plus Kelmscott 2784 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9390 9911
West Armadale Pharmacy 23 Girrawheen Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 3963
City of Gosnells
Gosnells Pharmacy 2251 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 2556
Chemist Warehouse 2175 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 2791
Chemart 43 Attfield St, Maddington (08) 9459 5991
Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
Byford Pharmacy 865 South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1010
OTHER ASSORTED RETAIL PROVIDERS
NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
Ranger camping Willeri Dr Canning Vale (08) 9455 5875
Coates Hire William St Cannington (08) 9451 5211
Beds Plus 1359 Albany Highway Cannington (08) 9350 6277
Neverfail Springwater
(08) 9204 0101
0437 548 751
Kennards Hire ‐ Cannington Nicholson Road, Cannington (08) 9358 6366
Bunnings ‐ Maddington Burslem Drive, Maddington (08) 9493 1344
NOTES:
Beds Plus hold 20+ Single foam Mattresses per store plus doubles. They can supply pillows and limited quilts
as well. The owner has 11 stores across the metro area plus a warehouse. They estimate at least 200
matresses could be gathered together fairly quickly. The manufacturer can supply 100 x 4” plus 100 x 6”
mattresses within 24 hours.
There are other bedding stores within the Cities who hold some mattresses on hand.
Spotlight Stores are a possible source of doona’s and quilts.
The supermarkets would be able to meet most toiletry requirements from stock on hand.
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4.12 APPENDIX 7 – Personal Services
TYPE OF SERVICE ORGANISATION CONTACT NAME ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBERS
Psych Counselling DCP Armadale Department of Education and Training
Financial Relief DCP Armadale
Financial Support/Advice Centrelink
Registration and Inquiry DCP Armadale
Australian Red Cross
Personal Support DCP Armadale
Australian Red Cross
Salvation Army
Department of Education and Training
See Appendix 2 For Contact Details.
See Appendix 2 For Contact Details.
See Appendix 2 For Contact Details.
See Appendix 2 For Contact Details.
Interpreters Deaf Society of WA 46/5 Aberdeen Street
EAST PERTH WA 6004 (08) 9441 2677
Counseling and Social Workers Association for the Blind of WA 16 Sunbury Road
VICTORIA PARK WA 6100 (08) 9311 8202
Cultural Support and advice South Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre
241‐243 High Street FREMANTLE WA 6160
(08) 9335 9588
Ethnic Communities Council (Peak Body) – Broad level advice only
Nora (08) 9227 5322
Multicultural Services Centre of WA Ramadas Sankaran Executive Director
(08) 9328 2699
Translation and Interpreters Translating and Interpreting Service
131 450
Access to support from churches of various denominations
Council of Churches Reverend Eira
Clapton (08) 9385 5477
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4.13 APPENDIX 8 – Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres
CITY OF ARMADALE
Armadale Police Station
Prospect Road
Armadale WA 6112
Primary Location (08) 9399 0222 (ph)
(08) 9399 0215 (fax)
131444 (ph)
Armadale Arena
Cnr Forrest Rd & Townley Street
Armadale WA 6112
Alternative Location
Second Preference
(08) 9399 0840 (ph)
CITY OF GOSNELLS
City of Gosnells
Administration Centre
2120 Albany Highway Gosnells
WA 6110
Primary Location (08) 9391 3222 (ph)
(08) 9398 2922 (fax)
Gosnells Police Station
2291 Albany Highway
Gosnells WA 6110
Alternative Location
Second Preference
(08) 9398 0000 (ph)
(08) 9398 0001 (fax)
SHIRE OF SERPENTINE/JARRAHDALE
Council Chambers
Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale
6 Paterson Road
Mundijong WA 6202
Primary Location (08) 9526 1111 (ph)
(08) 9525 5441 (fax)
Any Council Building – Byford,
Jarrahdale, Keysbrook,
Mundijong, Oakford, Serpentine,
SJ SES Headquarters
Alternative Location
Second Preference
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4.14 APPENDIX 9 – Key Personnel and Contact List
NAME ORGANISATION WORK CONTACT
AFTER HOURS CONTACT EMAIL
Crisis Care 24 Hour line
Department for Child Protection
Carole Bain Silver Chain
Mark Fitzhardinge Water Corporation Lifelines Emergency Services Coordinator
Jagoda Jaskula Centrelink Multicultural Services Officer
Barry Morley Manager – Medical Services
Armadale Health Service
Western Power Telstra Alinta Gas
Western Power – Control Room
Animal Emergency Group
Comprised of staff from SES, Local Government Rangers and the RSPCA.
Indigenous Health services
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service 4 Binley Place Maddington
May Reballo Multi Cultural Services Officer
Centrelink (can provide support and information regarding CALD groups).
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4.15 ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS
All Hazards Approach
Is a method of planning a response to cater for all Hazards that are defined under Section
3 of the Emergency Management Act 2005, being cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm,
tsunami or other natural events; fire, road, rail or air crash, plague or epidemic, terrorist
act or other events prescribed in the regulations.
Defusing
The term given to the process of “talking it through”, with an individual or small group.
This provides an opportunity to ventilate about their disaster related memories, stresses,
losses, needs and methods of coping, and to be able to do so in a safe and supportive
atmosphere.
DEMC – District Emergency Management Committee
A district emergency management committee is established for each emergency
management district.
It is a function of a district emergency committee to assist in the establishment and
maintenance of effective emergency management arrangements for the district for which
it is constituted.
See Emergency Management Act 2005
DESO – District Emergency Services Officer (Department for Child Protection)
3 Metro DESO’s and 7 Country DESO’s
DET – West Australian Department of Education and Training
(Website www.det.wa.gov.au )
Disaster
See Emergency
ECC – Emergency Coordination Centre
Established when State resource or information requirements are complex, or protracted,
and provision of an interactive multi agency coordination site is seen as fruitful.
Key functions –resource coordination, interaction of methods & approach to activity,
development of integrated long term strategies.
An ECC is responsible for maintaining an overall view of operational activities for record,
debrief and planning purposes.
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ERT – Emergency Response Teams (Department for Child Protection)
These teams are managed through the Emergency Services Unit and are capable of being
deployed to assist districts in the event of an emergency. Contact through the Emergency
Services Coordinator is required to activate these teams, and is negotiated through the
District Director and the Emergency Services Coordinator.
Emergency
Means the occurrence or imminent occurrence of a hazard which is of such a nature or
magnitude that it requires a significant and coordinated response.
See Emergency Management Act 2005
Emergency Services Coordinator
An appointed officer of the Department for Child Protection, authorised to activate
responses to emergencies and approve emergency expenditure and utilisation of
resources to meet the emergency welfare requirements
FESA ‐ Fire and Emergency Services Authority (WA) (Fire Brigade)
Headquarters at FESA House, Hay St Perth.
Website: www.fesa.wa.gov.au
FESA: SES ‐ State Emergency Services
Now a sub section of the FESA.
Hazard
(a) a cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm tsunami, or other natural event;
(b) a fire;
(c) a road, rail, or air crash;
(d) a plague or an epidemic;
(e) a terrorist act as defined in The Criminal Code section 100.1 set out I the Schedule to
the Criminal Code Act 1995 of the Commonwealth;
(f) any other event, situation or condition that is capable of causing or resulting in – (1)
loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or to the health of persons or animals, or (2)
destruction of, or damage to, property or any part of the environment,
And is prescribed by the Regulations.
Section 3, Emergency Management Act 2005.
HMA – Hazard Management Agency
See Emergency Management Act 2005
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ISG ‐ Incident Support Group
Local level group that may be convened by an Incident Manager in consultation with the
relevant Local Emergency Coordinator to assist in the overall management and control of
an Incident and the tasking of agencies in accordance with the needs of the situation.
Incident
An “Emergency”, which impacts upon a localised community or geographical area but not
requiring the co ordination and significant multi – agency emergency management
activities at a District or State level.
(SEMC Policy Statement No 7 – WA Emergency Management arrangements)
Local Emergency Coordinator
The local emergency coordinator for a local government district provides advice and
support to the local emergency management committee for the district in the
development and maintenance of emergency management arrangements for the district.
They assist hazard management agencies in the provision of a coordinated response
during an emergency in the district and carry out other emergency management activities
in accordance with the directions of the State Emergency Coordinator
LEMC – Local Emergency Management Committee
The functions of a local emergency management committee are in relation to its district
or the area for which it is established. They advice and assist the local government in
insuring that local emergency management arrangements are established for its district.
They liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and
testing of local emergency management arranges and carry out other emergency
management activities as directed by the SEMC or prescribed by the regulations.
Local Welfare Coordinator
The Department for Child Protection locally based officers, usually Team Leaders (but
may also be DESO, senior officer, ERT Member), with delegated responsibility for the
development and annual update of the Local Emergency Welfare Plan.
The Local Welfare Coordinator will assess the welfare needs and activate their local plan
to provide appropriate services when requested by the District Director, Manager of the
Emergency Services Unit (on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator) or the relevant
Hazard Management Authority.
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Local Welfare Committee
Local Department for Child Protection Offices are encouraged to develop a local Welfare
sub committee. Possible membership could be representatives from local government,
Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, CWA, Centrelink, and St John’s Ambulance.
FESA,SES,DET,Mental Health, representatives from Church groups, cultural groups and
service clubs.
Local Welfare Liaison Officers
The nominate representative of the Local Government Authority with the responsibility
to coordinate the welfare responses during emergencies, and liaise with the Welfare
Coordinator of the Department for Child Protection.
LRC – Local Recovery Committee
Chaired by the respective Local Government President / Mayor. Membership should
include relevant local community and business leaders, a representative from the HMA
and appropriate State Government officers.
(Reference – SEMC Policy Statement)
NDRRA – Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements
NRIS – National Registration and Inquiry System
(NRIS) is a computer system used to assist in locating people who have been evacuated or
relocated as a result of a major incident.
NRIS Custodians
Department for Child Protection staff trained in the NRIS system who have the added
responsibility of ensuring Departmental District capability should an emergency occur
anywhere within that District.
OASG ‐ Operations Area Support Group
District level representatives from key agencies involved in a particular response
convened for that particular response by an Operations Area Support officer, in
consultation with the relevant District Emergency Coordinator (s), to assist in the overall
management of an Operation.
Personal Support
The provision of appropriate methods of assisting people following an incident which has
caused them great stress or trauma. This includes trained persons providing an
opportunity for “stress defusing”, ensuring immediate physical needs are met, giving
practical assistance and providing appropriate information which will assist the
individual’s coping and recovery.
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Recovery Centre/Welfare Centre
Refer WESTPLAN – “Welfare”
Registration:
The process of accurately recording on registration forms appropriate details of all
persons affected by an emergency and who are temporarily in an evacuation centre or
other locations under the authority of the Emergency Services.
Risk Management
The systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task
of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk. Refer to AS/ NZS
Standard 4360:1999 Risk Management.
SEMC – State Emergency Management Committee
SEMC’s functions are to advise the Minister on emergency management and the
preparedness of the State to combat emergencies. They provide direction, advice and
support to public authorities, industry, commerce and the community in order to plan
and prepare for an efficient emergency management capability for the State. They
provide a forum for whole of community wide information systems to improve
communications during emergencies and develop and coordinate risk management
strategies to assess community vulnerability to emergencies. They perform other
functions given to the SEMC under this Act and any other function prescribed by the
regulations for the purpose of this section.
State Welfare Coordinator
The Director General of the Department for Child Protection or his/her delegate.
Support Agency Officer:
Are officers from each Welfare Support Agency provided to the Department for Child
Protection to assist in the Management of the welfare response, as outlined in Section 4.1
of the WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.
Support Agency/Organisation
An organisation whose response in an emergency is either to restore essential services (
eg Western Power, Water Corporation of WA, Main Roads WA etc) or to provide such
support functions as welfare, medical and health, transport, communications,
engineering , etc.
Reference ‐ (Policy Statement No 7)
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SWEC – State Welfare Emergency Committee
Meet quarterly at the State Coordination Centre.
SWEC was formed by the Department for Child Protection to bring together government
and non‐government organisations, agencies and non statutory volunteer groups to assist
them coordinate State Welfare requirements arising from a disaster.
WANDRA – Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements
Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre
The centre/s established at the State and Local level by the Department for Child
Protection from which the coordination of the emergency welfare support services
occurs.
Welfare Support Agency:
A participating organisation whose response in an emergency is to provide assistance to
functions under the State Emergency Management Plan for the provision of welfare
support.
WESTPLANS
State Emergency Management Plans in West Australia are known as WESTPLANS.
Designated HMA’s or Support Organisations prepare these in order to provide strategic,
state level arrangements for managing the particular functions for which they are
responsible. Of the twenty three WESTPLANS ……….are to manage the Hazard and …… to
provide the Support function.
The Department for Child Protection manages 3 WESTPLANS:
WESTPLAN – “Welfare”
WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification”
WESTPLAN – “Reception of Evacuees from Overseas”
PART 5
RECOVERY
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5.1 INTRODUCTION
Recovery management is the coordinated process of supporting “emergency affected
communities in the reconstruction and restoration of physical infrastructure, the
environment and community, psychosocial, and economic wellbeing”. [s. 3 of the Act]
It is a function of local government to manage recovery following an emergency affecting
the community in its district. [s. 36(b) of the Act]
5.2 AIM OF RECOVERY
The aim of recovery is to restore as quickly as possible, the quality of life in an effected
community so that they can continue to function as part of the wider community.
The purpose of providing recovery services is to assist the affected community towards
management of its own recovery. It is recognition that where a community experiences a
significant emergency or disaster there is a need to supplement the personal, family and
community structures which have been disrupted.
The extent of recovery activity will, however, depend on the nature and magnitude of the
emergency. In some circumstances, it may be necessary for the State Government to
assume responsibility for coordinating the recovery process at a whole‐of‐government level
and WESTPLAN – “Recovery Coordination 2008" outlines the arrangements that apply in
those circumstances.
The City of Armadale Local Recovery Plan is currently under development below is a
summary of recovery management
5.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following outlines descriptions and responsibilities of key positions or groups in relation
to local recovery activities following a particular event;
5.3.1 Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC)
The following person has been appointed by the City of Armadale to be the LRC [s. 41(4) of
the Act];
Ms. Yvonne Coyne – City of Armadale, Executive Director Community Services.
Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details.
Responsibilities
a) Prepare, maintain and exercise the CoA local recovery plan
b) Assess the community recovery requirements for each emergency, in liaison with the
HMA, to:
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i. Provide advice to the Mayor/CEO on the requirement to activate the Plan and
convene the LRCC.
ii. Provide advice to the LRCC.
c) Undertake the functions of the Executive Officer to the LRCC.
d) Assess the requirements for the determination of resources.
e) Coordinate local recovery activities, in accordance with plans, strategies and policies
determined by the LRCC.
f) Monitor the progress of recovery and provide periodic reposts to the LRCC.
g) Liaise with the State Recovery Coordinator on issues where State level support is
required or where there are problems with local services.
h) Ensure that regular reports are made to the State Recovery Coordinating Committee on
the progress of recovery.
i) Arrange for the conduct of a debriefing of all participating agencies and organisations as
soon as possible after stand‐down.
5.3.2 Local Recovery Coordinating Committee (LRCC)
To coordinate and support local management of the recovery processes within the
community subsequent to a major emergency in accordance with State Emergency
Management Policy and the CoA Local Recovery Plan.
Responsibilities
a) Appointment of key positions within the committee.
b) Establishing subcommittees as required.
c) Assessing requirements for recovery activities relating to the physical, psychological and
economic and environmental wellbeing of the community with the assistance of HMA’s.
d) Developing a recovery plan to coordinate a recovery process that:
i. Takes account of the local government long term planning and goals;
ii. Includes an assessment of the recovery needs and determines which recovery
functions are still required;
iii. Develops a timetable and identifies responsibilities for completing the major
functions;
iv. Considers the needs of youth, the aged, the disabled, and culturally and linguistically
diverse people;
v. Allows full community participation and access; and,
vi. Allows monitoring of the recovery progress.
e) Facilitating the provision of services, public information, information exchange and
resource acquisition.
f) Negotiating the most effective use of available resources including the support of State
and Commonwealth agencies.
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g) Monitoring the progress of recovery, and receive periodic reports from recovery
agencies.
h) Ensuring a coordinated multi‐agency approach to community recovery.
i) Making appropriate recommendations, based on lessons learnt, to the LEMC to improve
the community’s recovery preparedness.
5.3.3 LRCC Composition
The LRCC will be chaired by the CoA Mayor or their nominee and have relevant community
leaders as its members, including appropriate State Government Agency representatives.
Where a LRCC is established, a core group of key stakeholders will be represented on the
committee, supported by other organisations seconded as required.
The membership of the LRCC is dynamic and will change with the needs of the community
at various stages during the recovery process. Where a LRCC is established to manage the
local recovery process, the following structure will be implemented as appropriate to the
situation;
Executive
Chairperson (CoA Mayor or their Nominee)
Local Recovery Coordinator
Secretary (normally provided by the LGA)
Local Emergency Coordinator
Core Membership
City of Armadale Officers (e.g. Building Surveyor, Community Services, etc)
Hazard Management Agency
Department of Health Dept and/or Local Environmental Health Officer
Department for Child Protection
Western Australian Police Service
Community Representatives
Chairpersons of Sub‐Committees(if established)
Co‐opted Members (as required)
Department of Agriculture and Food
Department of Environment and Conservation
Lifelines Agencies (power, water, gas, etc)
Main Roads Western Australia
Department of Water
Regional Development Commission
Education/School Representative
Community Groups
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St Johns Ambulance
Chamber of Commerce
Insurance Representative
Other Persons/Organisations (as identified)
5.4 TRANSITION FROM RESPONSE
Recovery activities should commence immediately following the impact of an event (while
response activities are still in progress). Key decisions and activities undertaken during the
response may directly influence and shape the recovery process.
To ensure appropriate recovery activities are initiated as soon as possible after the impact
of the event, the HMA IC is to ensure that the LRC is notified of the event and is included as
a member of the ISG.
During response activities, many of the agencies with recovery roles are heavily committed,
therefore the inclusion of the LRC on the ISG will ensure:
the alignment of response and recovery priorities;
liaison with key agencies;
an awareness of the key impacts and tasks, and;
identification of the recovery requirements and priorities as early as possible.
The LRCC should be established as soon as possible for a briefing of the emergency (even
during the response phase) to ensure a smooth transition from response to recovery.
5.5 PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY
The CoA ERM Project identified that the community expectation on the priorities for
Recovery were Hospitals/Medical Facilities, Utilities, Emergency & Evacuation Centre’s,
Communication Systems and Drainage. Accordingly the expectation on the time to return
these to normal operations was within two days.
Other items considered of high priority were residential buildings and drainage systems. Of
particular note is the community expectation that residential buildings and drainage
systems should be returned to normal within weeks of an emergency event occurring.
The results also indicate that the community considers all facilities/assets would be
returned to normal within weeks; none expecting the delays to extend to months or even
years.
5.6 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
5.6.1 Financial Assistance
The primary responsibility for safeguarding and restoring public and private assets affected
by an emergency rests with the owner. However, government recognises that communities
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and individuals do not always have the resources to provide for their own recovery and
financial assistance is available in some circumstances.
It is important to note that such assistance is NOT provided as an alternative to commercial
insurance or other mitigation strategies, and generally it remains the owner’s responsibility
to safeguard assets. For instance, in a bush fire, insurable assets including houses, vehicles
and fencing will generally not be considered as eligible losses when considering the
provision of financial assistance.
Relief programs include:
Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (WANDRRA)
Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)
Centrelink
Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund (LMDRF)
Non‐Government Organisations (NGOs)
Information on these relief arrangements can be found in WESTPLAN – “Recovery
Coordination 2008".
PART 6
EXERCISING AND
REVIEWING
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6.1 EXERCISING
The LEMC recognises that the testing of these arrangements is as important as writing
them. As a blueprint for the communities’ response and recovery activities to an emergency
these arrangements must be verified for accuracy and functionality.
The benefits of testing these arrangements include;
Determining the effectiveness of the arrangements
Bringing together of all relevant people to promote knowledge of and confidence in the
arrangements and individuals;
Providing the opportunity to promote the arrangements and educate the community;
Providing the opportunity for testing participating agencies operational procedures and
skills in simulated emergency conditions while testing the ability of agencies to work
together on common tasks;
Improving the arrangements in accordance with the results of exercise debriefings.
SEMC PS 3.1 – “Emergency Management Exercises” detail the requirements on testing
arrangements within the State.
To ensure a consistent approach to the development and running of exercises it is
suggested where possible to utilise the documentation format found in SEMC TP1 “Exercise
Management”. This is consistent with the national approach to exercise management and is
based upon documentation from the Australian Emergency Management Manual 42
“Managing Exercises” (currently under review).
6.2 SCHEDULE OF EXERCISES
The LEMC shall undertake to conduct at least one multi agency exercise per year, though a
minimum of one exercise per year needs to be conducted, and the report forwarded to the
DEMC in the prescribed format [SEMC PS 2.5].
These exercises may be conducted and reviewed by an independent facilitator and/or panel
of appropriately qualified people. The review will include the conduct of a multi agency
debrief and the production of a report to the committee with recommendations for areas
or possible improvement to these arrangements.
Exercises may take various forms and should be developed under the guidance of a trained
exercise management practitioner.
Exercise Formats:
a) Discussion (Seminars, Workshops, Desktop)
Designed to stimulate discussion of issues or to assess plans, policies and procedures.
Can be undertaken as a stand alone activity or as a prelude to other exercises.
b) Functional (Drill or Games style)
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A repetitive, methodical activity undertaken to reinforce specific skills, procedures or
arrangements. Designed to test or evaluate individual capabilities, multiple functions or
interagency relationships.
c) Full Deployment (Field Exercise)
Large scale, complex activity conducted in real time under simulated conditions with
deployment of personnel and other resources. Designed to achieve maximum realism
and test organisational performance, interagency cooperation, communications links,
personnel and equipment
6.3 REVIEWING
The local emergency management arrangements are to be reviewed as follows, [SEMC PS
2.5]:
a) contact lists reviewed and updated quarterly;
b) a review conducted after an event or incident in which the local emergency
management arrangements were implemented;
c) after training that exercises the arrangements;
d) an entire review undertaken every five years, as risks might vary due to climatic,
environment and population changes; and
e) circumstances that may require more frequent reviews.
The Executive Officer of the LEMC shall be responsible for carrying out and distributing any
reviews.
PART 7
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
DIRECTORY
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PART 8
RESOURCE AND
ASSET REGISTER
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PART 9
EVACUATION
CENTRES
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9.1 ARMADALE ARENA
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address:
Telephone:
Cnr Forrest Road & Townley Street
ARMADALE WA 6112
(08) 9399 0840
Capacity: Standing: 550
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 68 + overflow
ACROD: 2
Map Reference: Street Smart: 496 C8
UBD: GPS:
E 406035
N 6441595
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Manager Leisure Services
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.2 ARMADALE HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Jull Street
ARMADALE WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 441
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 30 + overflow
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 496 E6
UBD: GPS:
E 407455
N 6442435
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 gas oven plus range hood Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Toilet – Male large urinal, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex 1 x Disabled toilet Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Back left hand corner / Security handle Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.3 BEDFORDALE HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Admiral Road
BEDFORDALE WA 6112
Capacity: Standing: 96
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 70 + overflow
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 527 C1
UBD: GPS:
E 410430
N 6439300
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply 1 x 45,000 litre tank Hot Water System Electric 180 litre Toilet – Male Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 1 x basin, 1 x coat rack, 1 x bench Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male 2 x showers in toilet Showers – Female 2 x showers in toilet Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Double doors at rear of hall Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male 2 x cubicles, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin, 1 x coat rack, 1 x bench Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Verandah on both sides Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.4 FORRESTDALE HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Weld Street
FORRESTDALE WA 6112
Capacity: Standing: 100
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 24 + overflow
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 494 E6
UBD: GPS:
E 399720
N 6442600
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Small Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets In meter box Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 2 x cubicles, 1 x basin Toilet – Unisex Taps On left hand corner of building in ground in valve box Enclosed Covered Areas Small front entry area Children’s Play Area Skate park & Playgroup grounds BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.5 FRYE PARK PAVILLION
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Clifton Street
KELMSCOTT WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 100
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 100
ACROD: 2
Map Reference: Street Smart: 466 E7
UBD: GPS:
E 407550
N 6446670
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point In meeting room Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x gas oven with range hood & electric deep fryer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Instantaneous Gas Units Toilet – Male 2 x cubicles, 2 x urinals, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male 6 x showers in the two change rooms Showers – Female 6 x showers in the two change rooms Showers – Disabled / Unisex Located in toilet Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewerage
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.6 JOHN DUNN PAVILLION
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Third Avenue
KELMSCOTT WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 150
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 100
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 466 C10
UBD: GPS:
E 406235
N 6445265
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Offices Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewerage System
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.7 KARRAGULLEN HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: Old Station Road
KARRAGULLEN WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 275
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 20 + overflow
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 469 A1
UBD: GPS:
E 416665
N 6449790
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Small Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply 1 x 5000 litre tank & 1 x 10,000 litre tank Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Eastern side of building Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 2 x cubicles, 1 x basin Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area Karragullen Oval BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.8 KELMSCOTT HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: River Road
KELMSCOTT WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 400
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 120
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 466 E9
UBD: GPS:
E 407605
N 6445675
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 2 x electric ovens with range hood & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink, change rooms: 180 litre gas storageToilet – Male 1 x urinal, 2 x basins, 1x coat rack Toilet – Female 5 x cubicles, 4 x basins 2 x mirrors, 1 coat rack Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Toilet – Female Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Toilet – Unisex Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area Rushton Park (down by Canning River) BBQ’s Rushton Park (down by Canning River) Area for Tents Bins Oval
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9.9 ROLEYSTONE HALL
FACILITY DETAILS
Owner: City of Armadale
Address: 19 Wygonda Rd
ROLEYSTONE WA 6111
Capacity: Standing: 367
Sleeping: Parking:
Bays: 20
ACROD:
Map Reference: Street Smart: 468 A7
UBD: GPS:
E 412195
N 6446725
Security Alarm:
Regular Patrols:
(Monitored)
Keys Required for Access:
Gates:
ACCESS DETAILS
POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE
CoA Property Services Supervisor
CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor
CoA Maintenance Carpenter
CoA Property Services Manager
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INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating In Meeting room Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 2 x electric ovens & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male 1 x urinal, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 4 x cubicles, 3 x basins, 3 x mirrors Toilet – Disabled / Unisex & baby change room Baby Changing Facilities In Disabled toilet Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System
EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES
Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Cross Park Public Toilets Toilet – Female Cross Park Public Toilets Toilet – Unisex Cross Park Public Toilets Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Front entry area Children’s Play Area & Skate park BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval
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APPENDIX A – ANIMAL REGISTRATION LOG Local Emergency Management Arrangements
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APPENDIX A – Animal Registration Log
EVENT AND LOCATION: ………………………………..……………………………………………………………….. PAGE No ………….………………………….……………….
OFFICER IN CHARGE: …………………………..………..………………………………………………………………. DATE: ………………………………………………………….
ENTRY
No
TYPE & No OF
ANIMAL/S DESCRIPTION OWNER ADDRESS PHONE COMMENTS
APPENDIX B – INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL REGISTRATION FORM Local Emergency Management Arrangements
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APPENDIX B – Individual Animal Registration Form
EVENT AND LOCATION: ………………………………..……………………………………………………………….. DATE: ………………………………………………………….
Part A – OWNER DETAILS
Name: Phone:
Address: Mobile:
Alternative Contact details:
Part B – ANIMAL DETAILS
No Animal Name Type dog, horse, etc Breed Description, colour, etc Collar, tag, etc Tag No Comments
1 2 3 4 Animal/s Received From:
Name: Date: Signature:
Part C – EMERGENCY HOUSING CONTACT DETAILS
Name: Phone:
Address: Mobile:
Animal/s Relocated To:
Name: Date: Signature:
Part D – ANIMAL RELOCATION DETAILS
Relocated to: Phone:
Address: Mobile:
Animal/s Relocated To:
Name: Date: Signature:
Part E – RETURN OR COLLECTION DETAILS
Name: Phone:
Address: Mobile:
Animal/s Collection By:
Name: Date: Signature:
APPENDIX C – MAP OF THE DISTRICT Local Emergency Management Arrangements
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APPENDIX C – Map of the District
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