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NOVEMBER 2007 COPY NO: __________

LOCAL DISASTER PLAN

Adopted by Nambucca Shire

Local Emergency Management Committee 20 November 2007

AUTHORITY______________________________________________________1

AMENDMENTS ___________________________________________________2

DISTRIBUTION ___________________________________________________3

DEFINITIONS_____________________________________________________5

ABREVIATIONS _________________________________________________15

PART 1 INTRODUCTION _______________________________________16 1.1 PURPOSE _________________________________________________________________________16 1.2 OBJECTIVES ______________________________________________________________________16 1.3 SCOPE ___________________________________________________________________________16 1.4 PLANNING PRINCIPLES____________________________________________________________17 1.5 AREA COVERED BY THIS PLAN ____________________________________________________18 1.6 HAZARDS ________________________________________________________________________19 1.7 VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES ______________________________________________________20

PART 2 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES _______________21 2.1 COMBAT AGENCY and LEOCON RESPONSIBILITY ____________________________________21 2.2 AGENCY ROLES __________________________________________________________________22

PART 3 PREVENTION _________________________________________32 3.1 LEMC RESPONSIBILITY____________________________________________________________32 3.2 AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRATEGIES ______________________________________32

PART 4 PREPARATION ________________________________________34 4.1 PLANNING _______________________________________________________________________34 4.2 MAP STANDARDS _________________________________________________________________35 4.3 RESOURCE AND CONTACT DIRECTORIES ___________________________________________36 4.4 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC) MANAGEMENT ___________________36 4.5 PUBLIC EDUCATION ______________________________________________________________37

PART 5 CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION ______________________38 5.1 CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION RELATIONSHIPS ___________________________________38 5.2 COMBAT AGENCY OPERATIONS ___________________________________________________39 5.3 FUNCTIONAL AREA SUPPORT______________________________________________________39 5.4 LIAISON__________________________________________________________________________39 5.5 COMMUNICATIONS _______________________________________________________________40 5.6 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE _________________________________40 5.7 RESCUE ARRANGEMENTS _________________________________________________________41

PART 6 RESPONSE ARRANGEMENTS___________________________42 6.1 ACTIVATION OF PLAN_____________________________________________________________42 6.2 MOBILISATION OF RESOURCES ____________________________________________________42 6.3 STAGES OF ACTIVATION AND STAND-DOWN _______________________________________43 6.4 OPERATIONS CENTRES ____________________________________________________________45 6.5 WARNING ARRANGEMENTS _______________________________________________________46 6.6 STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL (SEWS) _________________________________48 6.7 AREA CONTROL __________________________________________________________________49 6.8 ROAD CLOSURES _________________________________________________________________49 6.9 EVACUATION ARRANGEMENTS____________________________________________________52 6.10 OUT OF AREA ASSISTANCE ________________________________________________________56 6.11 RESOURCE ASSEMBLY AREAS _____________________________________________________56 6.12 LOGISTIC SUPPORT _______________________________________________________________56 6.13 EMERGENCY FUNDING____________________________________________________________56 6.14 COMMONWEALTH AND DEFENCE ASSISTANCE _____________________________________57

PART 7 EMERGENCY RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS ____________58 7.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________________58 7.2 PRINCIPLES ______________________________________________________________________58 7.3 PLANNING FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS ___________________________________________59 7.4 RECOVERY OPERATIONS __________________________________________________________60 7.5 REGISTRATION ___________________________________________________________________61 7.6 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS_______________________________________61

ANNEX A PUBLIC CONTACTS____________________________________63

ANNEX B RESTRICTED CONTACTS ______________________________64

ANNEX C MAPS OF THE LOCAL AREA ___________________________65

ANNEX D RISK REGISTER _______________________________________67

ANNEX E VULNERABLE GROUPS ________________________________68

ANNEX F OPERATIONS CENTRES________________________________70

ANNEX G EVACUATION CENTRES _______________________________71

ANNEX H FORMAT MEDIA REQUEST TO USE SEWS_______________72

Nambucca Shire Council - DISPLAN Page 1 of 76

NAMBUCCA SHIRE LOCAL DISASTER PLAN (DISPLAN) AUTHORITY The Nambucca Shire Local Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) has been prepared and issued by the Nambucca Local Emergency Management Committee in accordance with Section 29 (1) of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended. APPROVED …………………………………. Chair Nambucca Local Emergency Management Committee ENDORSED ………………………………….. Chair Mid North Coast Emergency Management Committee Dated: ____________________


AMENDMENTS Suggested amendments or additions to the contents of this plan are to be forwarded in writing to: Local Emergency Management Officer Nambucca Local Emergency Management Committee Nambucca Shire Council PO Box 177 MACKSVILLE NSW 2447 Amendments approved and issued by the Local Emergency Management Committee are to be recorded in the following table when entered.

AMENDMENT ENTERED

NUMBER DATE SIGNATURE DATE

Original DISPLAN August 1993

Complete Reprint March 2000

Second Revision March 2002

Complete Revision August 2007


DISTRIBUTION LEMCs will need to determine a Distribution List. The following are only examples CONTROLLED COPY OF DISPLAN SENT TO: COPY NO: MID NORTH COAST EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DEOC - District Emergency Operations Controller Alternate District Emergency Operations Controller DEMO - District Emergency Management Officer District Emergency Operations Centre (2 Copies) MEMBERS, LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE LEMO - Local Emergency Management Officer LEOCON - Local Emergency Operations Controller LEOCON Alternate Local Emergency Operations Controller NSW Ambulance NSW Fire Brigade NSW Rural Fire Service State Emergency Service, Local Controller, Macksville Medical Coordinator - Macksville Hospital – CEO Welfare Coordinator – Department of Community Services NSW Department of Primary Industries National Parks and Wildlife Centrelink Telstra Nambucca River Marine Rescue Volunteer Rescue Association Australian Red Cross LOCAL GOVERNMENT Nambucca Shire Council - Director Engineering Services Nambucca Shire Council - Records Nambucca Shire Council - Mayor Nambucca Shire Council - General Manager Nambucca Shire Council - Director Environment and Planning Nambucca Shire Council - Public Health Coordinator LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRES Primary - Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre NSW POLICE NSW Police Stations at - Nambucca Heads - Macksville - Bowraville


Local Area Commander – Port Macquarie Police Communications Centre VKG3 NSW FIRE BRIGADES Zone Commander Director State Operations Fire Stations at - Nambucca Heads - Macksville - Bowraville AMBULANCE SERVICE OF NSW Area Manager - Coffs Harbour Station Officer - Macksville Station Officer - Nambucca Heads NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE State Operations Centre Region East Office Lower North Coast Zone (Macksville) STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE State Emergency Services (Region Headquarters) Grafton State Emergency Services (Nambucca Shire) ADJOINING LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES Kempsey Shire Council - Local Emergency Management Officer Bellingen Shire Council - Local Emergency Management Officer Coffs Harbour City Council - Local Emergency Management Officer ADJOINING LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRES Kempsey Shire Council - Local Emergency Management Officer Bellingen Shire Council - Local Emergency Management Officer Coffs Harbour City Council - Local Emergency Management Officer LIBRARIES Nambucca Heads Library Macksville Heads Library OTHER AGENCIES Nambucca Shire Council - Manager Water and Sewerage Country Energy Energy Australia AGL TransGrid Rail Infrastructure Corporation Roads and Traffic Authority


DEFINITIONS NOTE: The definitions used in this plan are sourced from The State Emergency & Rescue

Management Act, 1989 (as amended), other New South Wales legislation, and The Macquarie Dictionary (Second Edition, 1991). Where possible, the reference source is identified as part of the definition (eg. the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), is identified as SERM Act).

Agency

means a government agency or a non-government agency. (Source: SERM Act). Agency Controller

in this plan means the operational head of the agency, identified in this plan as the combat agency, who has command of the resources of the particular agency.

Casual Volunteer

means a person who:

(a) assists an accredited rescue unit in carrying out a rescue operation with the consent of the person in charge of the rescue operation; or

(b) assists, on his or her own initiative, in a rescue operation or otherwise in response to

an emergency in circumstances in which the assistance was reasonably given. (Source: SERM Act).

Civil Defence

means the performance of some or all of the 15 humanitarian tasks intended to protect the civilian population against the dangers and to help it recover from the immediate effects of hostilities, and also to provide the necessary conditions for its survival. (Source: Contained in Article 61 of Protocol 1 (1977) additional to the 1949 Geneva Convention).

Combat Agency

means the agency identified in Displan as the agency primarily responsible for controlling the response to a particular emergency. (Source: SERM Act).

Command

in this plan means the direction of members and resources of an agency / organisation in the performance of the agency / organisation's roles and tasks. Authority to command is established by legislation or by agreement with the agency / organisation. Command relates to agencies / organisations only, and operates vertically within the agency / organisation.

Community Relations Crisis incidents or emergencies affecting community relations as determined by the Chairperson of the Community Relations Commission in consultation with Community Leaders and Chief Executive Officers of the Community Relations Crisis Management Standing Committee, or as directed by the Premier.


Concept of Operations

in this plan refers to the Controller's general idea or notion, given the anticipated problems of the effects of the event, of how the emergency response and recovery operation is to be conducted. It is a statement of the Controller's operational intentions, and may be expressed in terms of stages / phases of the emergency operation

Control means the overall direction of the activities, agencies or individuals concerned. (Source: SERM Act). Control operates horizontally across all agencies / organisations, functions and individuals. Situations are controlled.

Coordination

means the bringing together of agencies and individuals to ensure effective emergency or rescue management, but does not include the control of agencies and individuals by direction. (Source: SERMAct)

Disaster means an occurrence, whether or not due to natural causes, that causes loss of life, injury, distress or danger to persons, or loss of, or damage to, property. (Source: Community Welfare Act, 1987).

Displan

means the New South Wales State Disaster Plan. The object of Displan is to ensure the coordinated response to emergencies by all agencies having responsibilities and functions in emergencies. (Source: SERM Act).

District

the State is divided into such districts as the Minister may determine by order published in the Gazette. Any such order may describe the boundaries of a district by reference to local government areas, maps or otherwise. (Source: SERM Act).

District Emergency Management Committee

means the committee constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), which at District level is responsible for preparing plans in relation to the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies in the District (District Displan) for which it is constituted. In the exercise of its functions, any such Committee is responsible to the State Emergency Management Committee. (Source: SERM Act).

District Emergency Operations Controller

means the Region Commander of Police appointed by the Commissioner of Police, as the District Emergency Operations Controller for the Emergency Management District.


Emergency

means an emergency due to an actual or imminent occurrence (such as fire, flood, storm, earthquake, explosion, terrorist act, accident, epidemic or warlike action) which: a endangers, or threatens to endanger, the safety or health of persons or animals in

the State; or b destroys or damages, or threatens to destroy or damage, any property in the State,

being an emergency which requires a significant and co-ordinated response.

For the purposes of the definition of emergency, property in the State includes any part of the environment of the State. Accordingly, a reference in the Act to: a threats or danger to property includes a reference to threats or danger to the

environment, and b the protection of property includes a reference to the protection of the

environment.(Source: SERM Act). Emergency Officer means the Director General of SES or a person appointed as an Emergency Officer

under Section 15 of the State Emergency Service Act. A person may be appointed as an Emergency Officer even if not a member of the State Emergency Service. (Source: SES Act).

Emergency Operations Centre

means a centre established at State, District or Local level as a centre of communication and as a centre for the coordination of operations and support during an emergency. (Source: SERM Act).

Emergency Risk Management in this plan means the process approved by the State Emergency Management committee and published in the NSW Implementation Guide for Emergency Management Committees.

Emergency Services Officer means a Police Officer, an officer of the NSW Fire Brigades of or above the position of

station commander, an officer of the State Emergency Service of or above the position of unit controller, or a divisional executive officer or the Director, Operations of that Service, a member of the Rural Fire Service of or above the position of deputy captain, or a District Emergency Management Officer. (Source: SERM Act).

Emergency Services Organisation

means the NSW Police, NSW Fire Brigades, Rural Fire Service, Ambulance Service, State Emergency Service, Volunteer Rescue Association or any other agency which manages or controls an accredited rescue unit (Source: SERM Act).


Essential services for the purposes of the Essential Services Act, 1988, a service is an essential service if it

consists of any of the following: a the production, supply or distribution of any form of energy, power or fuel or of

energy, power or fuel resources; b the public transportation of persons or freight: c the provision of fire-fighting services; d the provision of public health services (including hospital or medical services); e the provision of ambulance services; f the production, supply or distribution of pharmaceutical products; g the provision of garbage, sanitary cleaning or sewerage services; h the supply or distribution of water; i the conduct of a welfare institution; j the conduct of a prison; k a service declared to be an essential service under subsection (2); l a service comprising the supply of goods or services necessary for providing

any service referred to in paragraphs (a) - (k). Functional Area

means a category of services involved in the preparations for an emergency, including the following: a Agriculture and Animal Services; b Communication Services; c Energy and Utility Services; d Engineering Services; e Environmental Services; f Health Services; g Public Information Services; h Transport Services; and i Welfare Services.

Functional Area Coordinator

in this plan means the nominated coordinator of a Functional Area, tasked to coordinate the provision of Functional Area support and resources for emergency response and recovery operations, who, by agreement of Participating and Supporting Organisations within the Functional Area, has the authority to commit the resources of those organisations.

Government Agency means: a a government department or administrative office as defined in the Public Sector

Management Act 1988; b a public authority, being a body (whether incorporated or not) established by or

under an Act for a public purpose, other than: (i) the Legislative Council or Legislative Assembly or a committee of either or

both of those bodies; or (ii) a court or other judicial tribunal;

c the NSW Police; d a local government council or other local authority; or


e a member or officer of an agency referred to in paragraphs (a) – (d) or any other person in the service of the Crown who has statutory functions, other than: (i) the Governor, the Lieutenant-Governor or the Administrator of the State; (ii) a Minister of the Crown; (iii)a Member of the Legislative Council or Legislative Assembly or an officer of

that Council or Assembly; or (iv) a judicial officer. (Source: SERM Act).

Hazard

in this plan means a potential or existing condition that may cause harm to people or damage to property or the environment.

Hazardous Material

means anything that, when produced, stored, moved, used or otherwise dealt with without adequate safeguards to prevent it from escaping, may cause injury or death or damage to property. [Source: Fire Brigades Act, 1989 (as amended)].

Hazardous Material Incident means an actual or impending land-based spillage or other escape of hazardous material

that causes or threatens to cause injury or death or damage to property. [Source: Fire Brigades Act, 1989 (as amended)].

Incident

in this plan means a localised event, either accidental or deliberate, which may result in death or injury, or damage to property, which requires a normal response from an agency, or agencies.

Incident Control System ( ICS)

means an operations management system using common language and procedures that allows agencies to retain their own command structure. The key principles are management by objectives and span of control using key functions of Control, Operations, Planning and Logistics.

Liaison Officer (LO)

in this plan means a person, nominated or appointed by an organisation or functional area, to represent that organisation or functional area at a control centre, emergency operations centre, coordination centre or site control point, a liaison officer maintains communications with and conveys directions/requests to their organisation or functional area, and provides advice on the status, capabilities, actions and requirements of their organisation or functional area.

Local Emergency Management Committee

means the committee constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), for each local government area, and is responsible for the preparation of plans in relation to the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies in the local government area (Local DISPLAN) for which it is constituted. In the exercise of its functions, any such Committee is responsible to the relevant District Emergency Management Committee. (Source: SERM Act).


Local Emergency Operations Controller

means a Police Officer appointed by the District Emergency Operations Controller as the Local Emergency Operations Controller for the Local Government Area.

Local Government Area

means an area within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1993 and includes a combined local government area as referred to in section 27 of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended).

Logistics

in this plan means the range of operational activities concerned with supply, handling, transportation, and distribution of materials. Also applicable to the transportation of people.

Minister

means the Minister for Emergency Services.

Mitigation means measures taken in advance of, or after, a disaster aimed at decreasing or eliminating its impact on society and environment. (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Natural Disaster

a natural disaster is a serious disruption to a community or region caused by the impact of a naturally occurring rapid onset event that threatens or causes death, injury or damage to property or the environment and which requires significant and coordinated multi-agency and community response. Such serious disruption can be caused by any one, or a combination, of the following natural hazards: bushfire; earthquake; flood; storm; cyclone; storm surge; landslide; tsunami; meteorite strike; or tornado. (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Non Government Agency

means a voluntary organisation or any other private individual or body, other than a government agency. (Source: SERM Act).

Participating Organisation

in this plan means the Government Departments, statutory authorities, volunteer organisations and other agencies who have either given formal notice to Agency Controllers or Functional Area Coordinators, or have acknowledged to the State Emergency Management Committee, that they are willing to participate in emergency management response and recovery operations under the direction of the Controller of a combat agency, or Coordinator of a Functional Area, with the levels of resources or support as appropriate to the emergency operation.


Plan

in this plan means a step by step sequence for the conduct of a single or series of connected emergency operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. It is usually based upon stated assumptions, and is a promulgated record of a previously agreed set of roles, responsibilities, functions, actions and management arrangements. The designation 'plan' is usually used in preparing for emergency operations well in advance. A plan may be put into effect at a prescribed time, or on signal, and then becomes the basis of the emergency operation order for that emergency operation.

Preparation

in relation to an emergency includes arrangements or plans to deal with an emergency or the effects of an emergency. (Source: SERM Act).

Prevention

in relation to an emergency includes the identification of hazards, the assessment of threats to life and property and the taking of measures to reduce potential loss to life or property. (Source: SERM Act).

Public Awareness

The process of informing the community as to the nature of the hazard and actions needed to save lives and property prior to and in the event of disaster. . (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Recovery

in relation to an emergency includes the process of returning an affected community to its proper level of functioning after an emergency. (Source: SERM Act).

Relief

the provision of immediate shelter, life support and human needs of persons affected by, or responding to, an emergency. It includes the establishment, management and provision of services to emergency relief or recovery centres. (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Rescue

means the safe removal of persons or domestic animals from actual or threatened danger of physical harm. (Source: SERM Act).

Rescue Unit

means a unit (comprising a group of persons) which carries out rescue operations for the protection of the public or a section of the public. (Source: SERM Act).

Response

in relation to an emergency includes the process of combating an emergency and of providing immediate relief for persons affected by an emergency. (Source: SERM Act).

Risk

a concept used to describe the likelihood of harmful consequences arising from the interaction of hazards, communities and the environment. . (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).


Risk Assessment

the process used to determine risk management priorities by evaluating and comparing the level of risk against predetermined standards, target risk levels or other criteria. . (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Risk Management

the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk. (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disaster in Australia, August 2002).

Roads Authority

means officers of the Roads and Traffic Authority and Council authorised under the Roads Act 1993.

Site Control

the location from which the Site Controller, agency commanders and functional areas coordinate the emergency. It usually includes the relevant Emergency Service Commanders and Functional Area Coordinators and other advisers as required.

Site Controller

a police officer appointed by and subject to the direction of an emergency operations controller to be responsible for determining the site, establishing site control and controlling on the ground response to an emergency. Until the Emergency Operations Controller appoints a Site Controller, the Senior Police Officer will assume control

State Disasters Council

means the council established by the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), to advise the Minister on all matters relating to the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies (including the coordination of the activities of government and non-government agencies in connection with those matters).

State Emergency Management Committee

means the committee constituted under the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), as the principal committee established under this Act for the purposes of emergency management throughout the State, and, in particular, is responsible for emergency planning at State level.

State Emergency Management Structure

In this plan the emergency management structure of New South Wales consists of the State, District and Local Emergency Management Committees, and established emergency operations centres at State, District and Local levels, which provides for the control and coordination of emergency response and recovery operations by all agencies having responsibilities and functions in emergencies.


State Emergency Operations Controller

means the person appointed by the Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister, responsible, in the event of an emergency which affects more than one District, for controlling the allocation of resources in response to the emergency. The State Emergency Operations Controller is to establish and control a State Emergency Operations Centre. (Source: SERM Act).

State of Emergency

means a state of emergency declared by the Premier under Section 33(1) of the State Emergency & Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended).

NOTE: Other New South Wales legislation also provides for a declaration of an emergency which has different meanings and different authorities within that specific legislation - that is: Essential Services Act, 1988; Dam Safety Act, 1978; and Rural Fires Act, 1997 (as amended)

State Waters

means: a the territorial sea adjacent to the State; b the sea on the landward side of the territorial sea adjacent to the State that is not

within the limits of the State; c other waters within the limits of the State prescribed by the regulations for the

purposes of this definition: The Act provides that State waters consist of the territorial sea from the low water mark seaward for 3 nautical miles as well as those waters prescribed by the Marine Pollution Regulation. The Regulation prescribes the following ports as being State waters (north to south): • Yamba • Newcastle • Sydney • Botany Bay • Port Kembla • Eden

Sub Plan

in this plan means an action plan required for a specific hazard, critical task or special event. It is prepared when the management arrangements necessary to deal with the effects of the hazard, or the critical task or special event differ from the general coordination arrangements set out in the main or supporting plans for the area.

Supporting Organisation

in this plan means the Government Departments, statutory authorities, volunteer organisations and other specialist agencies who have indicated a willingness to participate and provide specialist support resources to a combat agency Controller or Functional Area Coordinator during emergency operations.


Supporting Plan

in this plan means a plan prepared by an agency / organisation or functional area, which describes the support which is to be provided to the controlling or coordinating authority during emergency operations. It is an action plan which describes how the agency / organisation or functional area is to be coordinated in order to fulfil the roles and responsibilities allocated.

Terrorist Act

is an act or threat, intended to advance a political, ideological or religious cause by coercing or intimidating an Australian or foreign government or the public, by causing serious harm to people or property, creating a serious risk of health and safety to the public, disrupting trade, critical infrastructure or electronic systems. (Source: Criminal Code Act 1995 [Commonwealth]).

Victim

means a sufferer from any destructive, injurious, or adverse action or agency. [Macquarie Dictionary - Second Edition]. In this plan it means a person adversely affected by an emergency.

Vulnerability the degree of susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment to hazards. (Source: COAG Review into Natural Disasters in Australia, August 2002).

Welfare Services means the services provided to assist in the relief of personal hardship and distress to individuals, families and communities who are the victims of an emergency. (Source: Community Welfare Act 1987).


ABREVIATIONS ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics ADF Australian Defence Forces AQIS Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service AVCG Australian Volunteer Coast Guard CREST Citizen’s Radio Emergency Service Teams DACC Defence Assistance to the Civil Community DEMC District Emergency Management Committee DEMO District Emergency Management Officer DEOC District Emergency Operations Centre DEOCON District Emergency Operations Controller DOCS Department of Community Services DISPLAN Disaster Plan DPI Department of Primary Industries EOC Emergency Operations Centre LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee HAZMAT Hazardous Material HQAST Headquarters Australian Theatre LEMO Local Emergency Management Officer LESFAC Local Engineering Services Functional Area Coordinator LEOC Local Emergency Operations Centre LEOCON Local Emergency Operations Controller LO Liaison Officer MAG Mutual Aid Group NSWFB New South Wales Fire Brigades RTA Roads and Traffic Authority RVCP Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol SEMC State Emergency Management Committee SEOC State Emergency Operations Centre SEOCON State Emergency Operations Controller SES NSW State Emergency Services SITREP Situation Report SO Standing Order SOP Standing Operating Procedure UBD Universal Business Directory - Street Directory Nambucca Shire VRA Volunteer Rescue Association WICEN Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network WIRES Wildlife Information and Rescue Service

Nambucca Shire Council Local Disaster Plan


PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 PURPOSE a This plan details arrangements that prevent or mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from

emergencies within the Nambucca Local Government Area. It covers arrangements where:

i a combat agency is in control; ii a combat agency is in control and support is coordinated by the Local Emergency Operations

Controller; iii emergency operations for which there is no combat agency; iv operations where a combat agency has passed control to the Local Emergency Operations

Controller; v operations at District or State level where the Local Emergency Operations Controller

continues to co-ordinate local level operations. b The arrangements detailed in this plan apply to emergency operations conducted by the local

emergency operations controller or the relevant combat agency.

1.2 OBJECTIVES The objectives of the Nambucca Local Disaster Plan are to:

a Detail responsibilities for prevention and mitigation strategies;

b Detail roles and responsibilities in preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies;

c Set out the control, coordination and liaison arrangements at Local level;

i Detail activation and alerting arrangements; ii Detail arrangements for the acquisition and coordination of resources; iii Detail public warning systems and responsibility for implementation; iv Detail public information arrangements and public education responsibilities v Detail arrangements for the review, testing, evaluation and maintenance of this plan; and vi Detail reporting and information flow arrangements

1.3 SCOPE a The plan describes the arrangements at local level to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover

from emergencies and also provides policy direction for the preparation of Sub-plans and Supporting Plans.

b Arrangements detailed in this plan are based on the assumption that the resources upon which the plan relies are available when required.

c The effectiveness of arrangements detailed in this plan are dependent upon all involved agencies preparing, testing and maintaining appropriate internal instructions and/or standing operating procedures.



1.4 PLANNING PRINCIPLES The following principles are applied in this plan: a Responsibility for preparedness, response and recovery rests initially at Local level. If Local

agencies and available resources cannot cope they are augmented by those at District level. Finally, resources and support, coordinated from the State, and possibly resources provided from the Commonwealth and other States and Territories, are used.

b Control / Coordination of emergency response and recovery operations is conducted at the lowest effective level.

c Designated combat agencies may deploy additional resources from their own service from outside the affected Local Area or District if they are needed to conduct single service operations.

d During an operation which is the legal responsibility of a designated combat agency, the Emergency Operations Controller is responsible, when so requested by that combat agency, to coordinate the provision of support resources through the Emergency Operations Centre. The Emergency Operations Controller is responsive to the requirements of the Controller of the Combat Agency. Emergency Operations Controllers would not normally assume control of an operation from a designated combat agency unless the situation can no longer be contained and a change of control is likely to improve matters. In any case a change of control at any level can only occur after consultation between SEOCON and the State Controller of the combat agency, and agreement from the latter, or at the direction of the Minister.

e Combat Agency Controllers at all levels are required to keep Emergency Operations Controllers advised of the situation during emergency operations which are their responsibility.

f In the event that an Emergency Operations Controller has assumed control of an operation which would normally be the responsibility of a combat agency, control should be passed to the combat agency as soon as the situation is stabilised and when the change of control will not adversely affect operations.

g Emergency Operations following a terrorist attack will be controlled by SEOCON.

h Emergency preparedness, response and recovery operations should be conducted with all agencies carrying out their normal functions wherever possible.

i Prevention measures remain the responsibility of authorities / agencies charged by statute with the responsibility.



1.5 AREA COVERED BY THIS PLAN The area covered by this plan includes the whole of the Nambucca Shire which has an area of 1443 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 18 220, a large influx of people occur during the peak tourist times. Situated within the plan area are the townships of Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Bowraville containing about 60% of the population. The villages of Scotts Head, Valla Beach, Hyland Park, Taylors Arm, Eungai and Eungai Rail also provide concentrations of population. The Pacific Highway traverses the area on a North/South axis and carries a vast amount of Local and Interstate traffic. Heavy transport and large passenger vehicles regularly travel this highway giving rise to concern. The Nambucca River also passes through the Shire. This river system is expanding in recreational usage hence the potential for accidents and as for any coastal river there is the flooding threat. The main North Coast Railway Line passes through the area and the Sydney-Brisbane air corridor passes over the rugged interior of the Shire. A map detailing the Nambucca Shire area can be found in Annexure C. Towns, Villages and Rural Population

1991* 1996* 2001* 2006

Bowraville 969 884 956 954 Eungai ** 158 139 583 584 Hyland Park 153 284 321 315 Macksville 2872 2722 2661 2658 Nambucca Heads 5669 6248 6146 6121 Scotts Head 834 832 793 794 Valla Beach 488 729 814 819 Rural/Non Urban Balance 5556 5729 5444 5415 TOTAL SHIRE* 16699 17567 17718 17660 Source: ABS Census ** Area extended for 2001 figures to include Eungai Creek, Eungai Rail and Allgomera *Includes overseas visitors Nambucca Heads 2006 includes Kingsworth Estate (not previously included in town population)

Median age at 2006 was 46.3 yrs Median age at 2001 was 42.7 yrs Median age at 1996 was 39.4 yrs



1.6 HAZARDS The hazards which could affect the local area are: The basis for this plan is subject to the Emergency Risk Management Process which is an ongoing study. The information shown below is the result of this process which was undertaken during January to July 2001. Details relating to the study follow:-

THREAT LEVEL REMARKS HAZARD Probability Consequence

Aviation Emergency Low Moderate LEOCon to control

Hazardous materials emergency (mobile or static)

Moderate Moderate/High Combat Agency - NSW Fire Brigade EPA - Coordinate Cleanup

Storm and tempest Moderate Moderate Combat Agency - SES

Urban Fire Moderate High Combat agency – NSW Fire Brigade

Major transportation accident - road/rail Moderate High

LEOCon to control. Includes tourist buses and HAZMAT incidents.

Flood High High Combat Agency – SES See Local Flood Plan

Bushfire High High

Combat Agency – RFS District Fire Committee Management and Opeational plans

Exotic Disease Emergency Moderate Moderate NSW Department of Primary

Industries

Epidemic - Human Disease Low Moderate NSW Dept. of Health

Earthquake Low High LEOCON to control



BUSH FIRE Under the provisions of The Rural Fires Act, 1997, a "bush fire emergency" may be declared and a person appointed to take charge of fire fighting operations and fire prevention measures by the Commissioner, under the provisions of Section 44 of the Act, as the "Commissioners delegate". The Local Emergency Operations Controller is then to be prepared to coordinate support resources if requested by the “Commissioners delegate”. FLOOD AND STORM Subject to the requirements and provisions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), and under the provisions of the State Emergency Service Act, 1989 (as amended), for the emergencies of flood and damage control for storms, including the coordination of evacuation and welfare of affected communities, the overall control of operations in response to these emergencies is vested in the Director General of the State Emergency Service. The Local Emergency Operations Controller is then to be prepared to coordinate support resources if requested by the appointed Local / Region State Emergency Service Controller. 1.7 VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES Various facilities and areas within the community have been identified as possibly requiring special consideration during a hazard impact by virtue of either the location, the number of people in the facility, their age, mobility, or state of health. Examples of vulnerable facilities and areas include but are not limited to hospitals, isolated areas, nursing homes, schools and shopping centre. Details of these facilities are at Annexure E.



PART 2 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 COMBAT AGENCY and LEOCON RESPONSIBILITY The following organisations have been identified by the NSW State DISPLAN, or by local arrangement, as the agencies primarily responsible for controlling the hazards/’emergencies listed below:

THREATS AGENCY OR LEOCON RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROL AND INITIAL RECOVERY

Aviation Emergency LEOCON under Displan arrangements Hazardous Materials Emergency (including waterways)

NSW Fire Brigade – rendering safe and clean up operations that are land based including inland and coastal waterways other than State Waters. NSW Maritime – rendering safe and clean up State Waters. EPA – Co-ordinate clean up.

Storm and Tempest NSW State Emergency Service Urban Fire NSW Fire Brigade Incident Controller, or in accordance

with a Bush Fire Management Committee Plan of Operations or Mutual aid Agreement.

Fires – Rural (Bush, Grass and other fires within Rural Fire Districts as prescribed in the Rural Fires Act 1997)

Incident Controller of Officer appointed by the Commissioner, Rural Fire Service, or in accordance with a Bush Fire Management Committee Plan of Operations or Mutual Aid Agreement.

Major Transportation Accident – Road/Rail

LEOCON under Displan arrangements.

Transport Impact Emergency (Marine related)

LEOCON under Displan arrangements

Flood (Riverine and Flash) NSW State Emergency Service Marine Oil Spill NSW Maritime – State Waters Tsunami / Tidal Inundation / Storm Surge

NSW State Emergency Service

Exotic Animal or Plant Disease Emergency

Department of Primary Industries

Epidemic / Pandemic – Human Disease North Coast Area Health Service

Illegal Immigrants Police, Customs, Immigration, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

Earthquake LEOCON Water Supply Contamination Nambucca Shire Council

North Coast Area Health Service - Public Health Unit - Provide advice and health warnings in the event of persons being affected by the hazardous material.

LEOCON to be involved as needed. Terrorist Act SEOCON/LEOCON



2.2 AGENCY ROLES 2.2.1 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (LEOCON) a Monitor operations controlled by combat agencies.

b Maintain liaison with combat agency and support organisations.

c Coordinate support and control the allocation of resources to combat agency-controlled operations when required by the combat agency.

d Control operations when there is no designated combat agency.

e If the situation can no longer be contained, as directed by the SEOCON or the Minister assume control of the combat agency operation until the situation becomes stabilised to a point that it can be handed back to the combat agency.

f Advise and activate appropriate emergency service organisations and Functional Areas.

g Activate and staff the Local Emergency Operations Centre in accordance with LEOC Standing Operating procedures.

h Ensure the District Emergency Operations Controller is kept appraised of the situation.

i Ensure recovery operations are initiated during the earlier stages of response operation and that where required the Local Recovery Coordinating Committee for Nambucca is established to manage long term recovery issues.

j As necessary, request “out of area assistance” (OOAA) resources through the District Emergency Operations Controller.

k Ensure that another Police Officer in the local area is delegated responsibility for and authority to act as “deputy” or “back-up” to the appointed LEOCON in his/her absence and that the DEOCON and/or DEMO are advised of absence or intended absence of LEOCON

l Conduct exercises to test all or part of this DISPLAN.

2.2.2 SITE CONTROLLERS a Establish a Site Control Point, notify all relevant agencies of its location and requests Liaison

Officers from agencies at the site as necessary.

b Controls the overall situation and coordinates activities and resources of all agencies at the site.

c Determines the priority of actions of the individuals or agencies concerned at the site.

d Ensures that perimeters are established and access to the site is controlled.

e In consultation with Ambulance and Medical authorities, designate a treatment / triage area and Ambulance loading area if required.

f Designate equipment / personnel assembly areas, marshalling areas, rest areas, media assembly / briefing area and evacuation assemble areas, as required.

g Designate a helicopter landing area if required.

h Arrange through the EOCON additional support resources as required.

i Provide Situation Reports (SITREPS) to the EOCON if requested.



j Through agency commanders, coordinate the provision of catering and other support to agency personnel at the site.

k Determine and plan resource needs.

2.2.3 LIAISON OFFICERS a It is preferable that any Liaison Officer have the authority or capacity to commit the resources of the

agency or functional area they represent / coordinate.

b Maintain communication links with their own control / coordination centres and / or their counterparts at any other involved local ‘Emergency Operations Centre(s).

c Provide accurate and timely advice to the LEOCON and other LEOC staff, on the situation, capabilities, status, actions of their agency or functional area, and any forecast requirements.

d Keep the LEOCON and the LEOC staff informed of the actions taken, and the requirements of their organisation or functional area.

e Convey the LEOCON’s directions, instructions or requests to their agency or functional area, as soon as possible.

2.2.4 LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER (LEMO) a Provide executive support to the LEMC.

b Act as Executive Officer to the LEOCON.

c Assist the LEOCON to establish and maintain the LEOC.

d Act as liaison officer of the Council.

e Maintain a directory of contacts for the Local Government Area.

f Coordinate emergency management public education programs, which are not the responsibility of a combat agency.

g Collate a comprehensive resource register and media directory (Councils, Emergency Service and Functional Areas).

h provide executive support at the LEOC when activated.

i Co-ordinate arrangements for a central debrief following operations and prepare a consolidated report on the operation, in consultation with the Local Emergency Operations Controller.

j Ensure that adequate “back-up” arrangements are made to cover any period of absence and that the LEOCON is advised of the absence or intended absence of the LEMO.



2.2.5 NAMBUCCA SHIRE COUNCIL At the request of LEOCON: a Provide personnel, plant, equipment and material resources, as available and as required, to assist

during an emergency.

b Provide expertise and technical support

c Provide executive support and other assistance, including staff and resources, to maintain the LEOC.

d Support local recovery operations

e Provide a liaison officer to the LEOC

f Appoint a Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) to provide executive and operational support to the LEOCON and the LEOC for Coffs Harbour.

g Provide a liaison officer to the LEOC when requested by the LEOCON.

h Provide support to functional areas as requested.

i Provide a local liaison contact for networking and assistance in planning and operational matters for the Functional Areas:

i Engineering ii Environment iii Public Health iv Transport

2.2.6 AMBULANCE SERVICE OF NSW a Provide pre-hospital care and transport for the sick and injured.

b Provide and/or assume responsibility for transport of designated North Coast Area Health Service teams and their equipment to the sites of incidents or emergencies, receiving hospitals or emergency medical facilities when so requested by the North Coast Area Health Services Functional Area Coordinator.

c Provide coordinated communications for all health systems involved in emergency responses.

d Provide, when called for, an Ambulance Liaison Officer with communications to the Local Emergency Operations Centre.

e Provide, when necessary an Ambulance Liaison Officer to the Police Site Controller.

2.2.7 NSW FIRE BRIGADE a In relation to Fire Districts, prescribed in the New South Wales Fire Brigades Act, 1989 (as

amended), is the designated Combat Agency for taking all practicable measures for preventing and extinguishing fires and protecting and saving life and property in case of fire in any fire district.

b Is the designated Combat Agency for land based hazardous materials incidents and emergencies within New South Wales, specifically for taking all practicable measures:



i for protecting and saving life and property endangered by hazardous material incidents; and ii for confining or ending such an incident; and iii for rendering the site of such an incident safe. iv Provide fire control services by: v dealing with outbreaks of fire and the rescue of persons in fire endangered areas; vi taking such measures as may be practicable to prevent the outbreak of fires; and vii on land, dealing with the escape of hazardous materials or a situation which involves the

imminent danger of such an escape. c As determined by the State Rescue Board, provide secondary accredited "rescue units" for the

Nambucca Local Government area.

d Assist in any other response or initial recovery operations for which the Fire Brigades' training and equipment is suitable, for example, the provision of emergency water supplies and pumping equipment.

e Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate

f Provide, when necessary a Liaison Officer to the Police Site Controller.

g Inform the LEOCON of the existence of serious incidents.

2.2.8 NSW POLICE a Is the designated Combat Agency for law enforcement.

b Is the designated Combat Agency for search and rescue.

c As necessary, control and coordinate the evacuation of victims from the area affected by the emergency.

d Maintain law and order, protect life and property, and provide assistance and support to a Combat Agency, Functional Areas, and other Organisations as required. This may include:

i reconnaissance of the area affected by the emergency; ii traffic control, and crowd control; iii access and egress route security and control; iv identifying the dead and injured, and notifying next of kin; v establishing temporary mortuaries; vi maintaining the security of property and evacuated areas; vii statutory investigative requirements; and viii operation of a public enquiry centre capable of providing general information on incidents and

emergencies to members of the public. e Respond accredited "rescue units" to general and specialist rescue incidents, and control and

coordinate rescue operations, except where vested by law in another authority.

f Provide overall control and co-ordination for emergency response and short-term recovery operations.



g Maintain law and order, protect life and property and provide support to other combat agencies, other organisations and functional areas as required. This may include:

i initial reconnaissance of the area affected by the emergency; ii traffic and crowd control, including the control of evacuations if required; iii identifying the dead and injured and notifying next of kin; iv establishing temporary mortuaries; v maintaining the security of property; vi determine recovery operations. vii Maintain law and order, protect life and property and provide support to other statutory

investigative requirements; and h Providing a registration system for victims of emergencies;

i Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate.

j Provide a Police Site Controller when required.

k Provide, when necessary a Liaison Officer to the Police Site Controller.

l Provide the LEOCON and the alternate LEOCON

2.2.9 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE a Is the designated Combat Agency for dealing with floods, and to coordinate the rescue, evacuation

and welfare of affected communities.

b Is the designated Combat Agency for damage control for storms and tempests (including coastal erosion from storm activity and tsunamis), and to coordinate the evacuation and welfare of affected communities.

c Assist, at their request, the Police, Fire Brigades, Bush Fire Brigades and Ambulance Service in dealing with incidents or emergencies.

d Assist in any other emergency management prevention, preparedness, response or recovery operations where their training and equipment is suitable.

e Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate.


2.2.10 RURAL FIRE SERVICE a In relation to the Nambucca Shire Rural Fire District, (as defined in the Rural Fires Act 1997), or in

accordance with Mutual Aid Agreements, is the designated combat agency for fire incidents and emergencies and for taking all practical measures for preventing and extinguishing fires and for protecting and saving life and property.

b Dealing with outbreaks of fire and the rescue of persons in fire-endangered areas.

c Takes such measures as may be practicable to prevent the outbreak of bush fires.



d At the request of , and under the control of either the relevant combat agency or Local Emergency Operations Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Rural Fire Services training and equipment is suitable.

e Provides a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the Local Emergency Operations Controller.


2.2.11 VOLUNTEER RESCUE ASSOCIATION (Nambucca District Rescue Squad – VRA) a As determined by the State Rescue Board, provide primary accredited Land Rescue Units in the

Nambucca Shire areas.

b Under the control of the relevant combat agency or Local Emergency Operations Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Associations' training and equipment is suitable.

c Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the Local Emergency Operations Controller.

d Provide, when necessary a Liaison Officer to the Police Site Controller.

e Act as the accredited Land Rescue Unit for the area, as defined by the State Rescue Board.

2.2.12 VOLUNTEER RESCUE ASSOCIATION (Nambucca River Marine Rescue - NRMR) a As determined by the State Rescue Board, provide primary accredited River and Sea Rescue Units in

the Nambucca Shire areas.

b Under the control of the relevant combat agency or Local Emergency Operations Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Associations' training and equipment is suitable.

c Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the Local Emergency Operations Controller.

d Provide, when necessary a Liaison Officer to the Police Site Controller.

e Act as the accredited Marine Rescue Unit for the area, as defined by the State Rescue Board.

2.2.13 RESCUE a This section refers to ‘General Land Rescue’ as defined in the ‘State Rescue Policy and generally

includes road, rail, industrial, domestic, agricultural, animal and aircraft rescues.

b NSW Police will co-ordinate rescue activities in the Nambucca local area in accordance with the State Rescue Policy through the senior Police Officer at the scene, with the exception of rescue from fire, fire endangered areas or hazardous materials, which is co-ordinated by the NSW Fire Brigade, or from floods, which is co-ordinated by the NSW State Emergency Service.

c In addition to the various accredited rescue units, the NSW State Emergency Service and the NSW Fire Brigades can provide a general emergency rescue capability.

d Rescue standard operating procedures for the Mid North Coast District are annexed to the Mid North Coast District DISPLAN. These SOPS apply to the Nambucca Shire Local Government area..



e NSW Police is the authority responsible for the overall control of marine search and rescue operations in NSW. The NSW Police Marine Area Command will normally coordinate marine search and rescue operations.

2.3 FUNCTIONAL AREAS Support provided by functional areas, and other agencies included in the following section, is co-ordinated by the appropriate District Functional Area Coordinator. 2.3.1. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL SERVICES Coordinator: Department of Primary Industries (Coordinated at District Level with representation at local level). a Is the designated Combat Agency for exotic animal diseases operations and other animal health

emergencies. This includes implementing procedures in conjunction with State and National authorities for the eradication or control of exotic animal diseases, including:

i detection, diagnosis, risk assessment and surveillance of the disease; ii destruction and disposal of infected animals, plants and products as required; iii disinfection of contaminated areas, buildings and vehicles; iv programs for vector control, for example, insect and feral animal control; v quarantine controls for the movement of persons, animals and plants; and vi provision of adequate trained staff to ensure quarantine requirements are observed.

b Provide immediate animal care services and continuing rehabilitation assistance to primary producers, including:

i assessment of injured stock and disposal of carcasses; ii assessment of rural property losses and damage to buildings, fences, crops, equipment and

fodder; iii coordination of the supply and distribution of emergency fodder supplies and other materials; iv administration of financial assistance to victims; v assistance to primary producers suffering emergency induced traumas, in conjunction with the

Department of Community Services; and vi with support of Participating and Supporting Organisations, manage the care of companion

pets. c With support of Participating and Supporting Organisations, provide animal care services for

wildlife, domestic animals and for companion pets of victims evacuated from an area affected by an emergency.

d Planning for response and initial recovery operations for agricultural emergencies, and advising on animal care, veterinary public health, and plant disease control measures.

e Provide a Liaison Officer to the District or Local Emergency Operations Centre as requested by the Emergency Operations Controller.



2.3.2 ENGINEERING SERVICES

Coordinator: Nambucca Shire Council (Director of Engineering Services). a Coordinate all engineering resources associated with emergency response and initial recovery

operations, including clearance and re-establishment of roads and bridges, demolition and shoring up of buildings, removal of debris, and establishment of electrical power, water, sewerage, and gas services, either temporarily or permanently as required, construction of levees to control flooding, maintenance of essential services and other related matters.

b Provide Engineering Services support to a Combat Agency, and other Functional Areas or Organisations involved in the emergency.

c Coordinate resources required for hazardous materials clean up operations.

d Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate.

e Liaise with the District Engineering Services Functional Area Coordinator (Department of Commerce)

2.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Coordinator: Department of Environment and Climate Change (Coordinated at District Level).

Represented at local level by the Nambucca Shire Council, Director of Environment and Community Planning.

a Once the material has been rendered safe, direct and co-ordinate clean up of hazardous materials

which pose a threat to the environment.

b Protect the environment during emergency response and recovery operations.

c Co-ordinate scientific support for the on site controller during operations to combat the pollution of the sea and inland waters within NSW.

d Advise and co-ordinate scientific support to the NSW Fire Brigades during land base hazardous materials incidents and emergency response operations.

e Advise other combat agencies on environmentally sound and legal practices for the disposal of wastes or contaminated materials resulting from an emergency.

f Conduct post response operations investigations following incidents or emergencies involving hazardous materials.

g Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate.



2.3.4 HEALTH SERVICES Coordinator: NSW Department of Health. North Coast Area Health Services Coordinated at

District Level a Coordinate and control the mobilisation of all medical/hospital responses to emergencies when this

plan is activated. This includes medical, nursing, first aid, mental health services and public health matters and involves:

i hospital and medical services for the management of large numbers of casualties resulting from an emergency;

ii provision of field hospital medical teams to manage casualties in the field. This may be prior to, or as an alternative to later transport to hospital; and

iii medical and mental health services to welfare centres; b Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations

Centre as appropriate.

c Coordinate and control the mobilisation of public health responses to emergencies including:

i public health units and scientific specialists; and ii control of sanitation and communicable diseases.

2.3.5 TRANSPORT SERVICES Coordinator: Department of Transport. Coordinated at District Level. a Coordinate the provision of transport support as required by other Agencies and Functional Areas,

whilst maintaining as far as practicable, the normal operations and activities of public and commercial transport services. Tasks for providing transport other Services or areas might include:

i Movement of emergency equipment and personnel ii Movement of emergency supplies and goods including water, fuel and food; iii Evacuation of people; and iv Assistance for medical transport at the request of the Ambulance Service.

b Maintain and operate a road condition/closure advisory service to Agencies, other Functional Areas and members of the public.

c Provide a liaison officer to the LEOC if requested by DEOCON.



2.3.6 WELFARE SERVICES Coordinator: Department of Community Services, Local Disaster Welfare Manager a During response and or recovery operations, provide relief services to victims of incidents and

emergencies. This may require:

b establishing Welfare Centres through which the provision of emergency accommodation, essential material needs, and the delivery of personal services to victims of emergencies can be made;

c providing information and advisory services to victims of emergencies;

d providing personal support, counselling and referral services, including financial aid and Child Care services;

e establishing a support unit to co-ordinate offers of donated relief aid; and

f providing mobile welfare teams to operate within the area affected by the emergency.

g Mobilise and co-ordinate catering facilities and services to provide:

i feeding of victims of emergencies, including evacuees in transit or in Welfare Centres, and displaced or homeless people in emergency accommodation centres; and

ii meals for Combat Agency or other Functional Area personnel engaged in response and/or recovery operations, by arrangement between the Combat Agencies or Functional Area and the responsible Welfare Services Catering Co-ordinator.

h Provide short-term emergency accommodation for homeless victims of emergencies.

i Arrange for the acquisition, reception, storage, issue and disposal of material needs including clothing, bedding and personal requisites.

j Provide emergency financial assistance to victims of emergencies.

k Provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre or Combat Agency Operations Centre as appropriate.

l Ensuring in conjunction with Agriculture and Animal Services, the provision of companion animal care.

m Ensuring, in conjunction with Health Services, the provision of medical and mental health (counselling) services.

2.3.7 TELSTRA a Advise on the establishment and maintenance of reliable telephone / internet communications for the

control and co-ordination of emergency response and recovery operations.

b Arrange for alternate telephone / internet communications links in the event of overloading or need for greater capacity.

c Arrange for alternate means of telephone / internet communication in the event of failure.

d Within the scope of its business operations, provide communications support to the LEOCON, Combat Agencies, Council and Functional Areas. In particular when normal systems require enhancement or fail.

e Provide advice on DISPLAN line services.



PART 3 PREVENTION 3.1 LEMC RESPONSIBILITY a The Local Emergency Management Committee, using the emergency risk management process to

identify prevention or mitigation options, may refer these options and recommendations to the appropriate agency, and monitor outcomes.

b Responsibility for the development and implementation of Prevention and Mitigation strategies rests with the agencies, organisations and/or committees detailed below and is not subject to DISPLAN arrangements.

c To facilitate coordination of Prevention and Mitigation measures, the agencies, organisations and/or committees with responsibilities have provided details of the strategies they implement within the local area, which are listed below:-

3.2 AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRATEGIES

HAZARD AGENCY / COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

MITIGATION / PREVENTION STRATEGIES

CONTAMINATION OF WATER SUPPLY / WATERWAYS

Nambucca Shire Council, North Coast Area Health -Public Health Unit, Dept of Environment and Climate Change and Department of Environment and Climate Change

Monitor water supply at water treatment plants.

Erect warning signs at sites of contaminated water. eg lagoons

Surveillance of waterways through testing of water samples

EARTHQUAKE

Nambucca Shire Council Regulate property development and building construction through LEPs and DCPs.

EXOTIC ANIMAL AND PLANT DISEASE

Department of Primary Industries (DPI)

Surveillance by DPI and Australian Quarantine Inspection Service.

Training of DPI staff in detection of diseases.

Nambucca Shire Council

Regulate property development and building construction through LEPs and DCPs.

Development and maintenance of flood mitigation works.

Preparation of floodplain management plans.

Dept of Environment & Climate Change

Preparation of mitigation schemes and floodplain management plans

FLOOD – RIVERINE

State Emergency Service Provide community education



HAZARD AGENCY / COMMITTEE

RESPONSIBLE MITIGATION / PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Regulate the transport of dangerous goods.

Assists industry with the development of safe handling and response Procedures.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENTS

Workcover Authority Regulate the production and storage of dangerous goods.

Bureau of Meteorology

Issue storm and thunderstorm warnings.

STORM AND TEMPESTS

State Emergency Service Provide public education material

AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES

Department of Primary Industries Surveillance by DPI and Australian Quarantine Inspection Service

NSW State Animal Health Emergency Sub Plan

AUSVET PLAN PLANT PLAN Training of DPI staff in detection of diseases.



PART 4 PREPARATION 4.1 PLANNING 4.1.1 EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS The Local Emergency Management Committee is to conduct Emergency Risk Management studies and reviews within the NSW Context and that identify, analyse, evaluate and treat community risks. The outputs and outcomes of this process is to form the basis for all emergency management plans developed, reviewed and updated by the Local Emergency Management Committee. 4.1.2 RISK IDENTIFICATION, ANALYSIS, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT Only those risks that may require a significant and coordinated multi agency response are processed by the LEMC. The risks satisfying these criteria are detailed at ANNEX D. This is currently being reviewed. 4.1.3 COMMUNITY VULNERABILITY Vulnerable groups requiring special attention including Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Retired Persons Accommodation, Schools and Pre schools, Special Schools and Sheltered Workshop. Details of those elements and/or parts of the community that are at risk are also shown at ANNEX E. 4.1.4 SUB PLANS Local Sub-plans for specific hazards and Local Supporting Plans for functional areas that have been produced as separate documents to this plan are listed below:

Flood Plan SES Bush Fire Operations Plan - Rural Fire Service Welfare Services Supporting Plan - Department of Community Services

4.1.5 SUPPORTING PLANS * Note: District plans applied to local level

Agriculture and Animal Services* Communication Services (State Plan applies) Engineering Services* Environmental Services (State Plan applies) Public Information Services (State Plan applies) Mid North Coast Area Health Services* Transport Services* Emergency Finance



4.1.6 ORGANISATIONAL PLANS and PROCEDURES a These plans and procedures are the responsibility of the relevant schools, industry, commercial

organisations and institutions to update. The Local Emergency Management Committee will not normally review these documents.

b The Standing Operating Procedures, Standing Orders and Instructions of all participating and supporting Agencies for both incidents and emergencies support this plan.

4.1.7 REVIEWING, TESTING, EVALUATING AND MAINTAINING THE LOCAL

DISPLAN a The LEOCON is to ensure that this DISPLAN is reviewed, tested and evaluated.

b This DISPLAN is to be reviewed by the Local Emergency Management Committee:

i After each local operation ii After each exercise to test the DISPLAN (or part thereof) iii If deficiencies are identified iv At least once every five (5) years and v As roles and responsibilities of agencies change due to legislative changes

c The LEOCON is to ensure that this DISPLAN is tested through the conduct of an exercise every two (2) years to:

i Ensure all participants are familiar with the contents of the plan ii Test specific aspects of the plan and iii Practice procedures associated with the plan

d The Nambucca Shire Local Emergency Management Officer maintains this DISPLAN and issues amendments.

4.2 MAP STANDARDS To ensure uniformity and alleviate problems during response operations, the District Emergency Management Committee recommends:

a 1:25000, 1:100000 or 1:250000 scale topographic maps or digital mapping systems, which utilise

Australian Map Grid (AMG) co-ordinates, be used by agencies when necessary for operational purposes: and

b UBD Street Directories is used by agencies when necessary for operational purposes.

c SIMMS software from Department of Lands will be utilised for mapping if electronic systems are operating. Planned emergency exercises will also involve the use of this software where possible.



4.3 RESOURCE AND CONTACT DIRECTORIES Each Emergency Service Controller, Functional Area Co-ordinator and other Agency participating in DISPLAN arrangements is to develop and maintain up to date resource and contact directories, relevant to their operational requirements. The LEMO will maintain the DISPLAN LEMC contact directory. 4.4 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC) MANAGEMENT a The LEOCON is responsible for controlling the LEOC and preparing and maintaining Standing

Operating Procedures for the LEOC.

b The Local Area Commander based in Port Macquarie is the appointed Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) for the Nambucca Local Area. An alternate LEOCON for the Local Government Area is the Duty Officer based in Macksville.

c The LEOCON is responsible to the District Emergency Operations Controller (DEOCON) for the overall direction, control and co-ordination of emergency response and recovery measures for the local area.

d The Local Council has accepted responsibility for:-

i Establishing and maintaining a Local Emergency Operations Centre for its local community. ii Ensuring that sufficient adequately trained Council personnel are available to staff the LEOC

when required. iii Maintaining a contact directory of LEOC staff. iv Providing appropriate training for LEOC staff. v Liaison Officers and their Assistants, required at the LEOC, are to be drawn from relevant

participating and supporting agencies.



4.5 PUBLIC EDUCATION a Responsibilities for the conduct and co-ordination of public education relating to the local

hazards/threats are detailed in the following matrix:-

HAZARD AGENCY AND RESPONSIBILITY Bush and Grass Fires The Fire Management Committee, on behalf of the Bush Fire

Council of NSW, co-ordinates public education programs relating to the bush and grass fire threat throughout the Local Area.

Exotic Animal and Plant Disease

Rural Lands Protection Board assists Department of Primary Industries with public awareness concerning the implications of exotic animal and plant disease and appropriate strategies for its prevention and detection.

Flooding - (Riverine) State Emergency Service Local Controller is responsible for ensuring, as detailed in the Local Flood Plan, that the residents of their Local Area are aware of the flood threat and how to protect themselves against it.

Severe Storm and Tempest State Emergency Service Local Controller is responsible for ensuring that the residents of their Local Areas are aware of the likely effects of storm and tempest impact and how to protect themselves against it.

Environmental The Department of Environment and Climate Change conducts general public education programs on environmental matters and addresses various groups/organisations on request.

Hazardous Materials The Chemical Industry Council undertakes public education and awareness through the Responsible Care Program. Workcover issue information in relation to handling and safety.

Fire Safety NSW Fire Brigade in the defined urban areas. Rural Fire Services in the rural areas and designated villages.

Marine Safety Marine Rescue. b Develop community education programs that will provide an awareness of:

i The nature of local hazards ii Public warning systems iii Agency roles and responsibilities iv Emergency procedures

It is considered imperative, however, that the public are aware of the broader Emergency management Structure which supports the agencies. The Local Emergency Management Committee will endeavour to promote public awareness of its role using appropriate strategies.



PART 5 CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION 5.1 CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION RELATIONSHIPS TYPE OF OPERATION: Combat Agency Managed

CONTROL PLANNING INFORMATION \ LIAISON

Combat Agency controls operation and may request other agencies or Emergency Operations Controller to coordinate support. Supporting agencies command their own elements and carry out support tasks as directed by the Combat Agency, other agency or Emergency Operations Controller

Support tasks, which can be foreseen, are agreed to and reflected in Combat Agency Plans, Displans, Sub Plans or Supporting Plans where applicable. The Emergency Operations Controller can coordinate unforeseen support, or the Combat Agency can deal direct with the supporting agencies. In the latter case the Emergency Operations Controller must be kept informed.

The Combat Agency is responsible to ensure that the Emergency Operations Controller, supporting emergency service organisation and functional area coordinators are kept informed of the situation. Emergency Operations Controllers and supporting agencies, under the control of the Combat Agency, provide resources to the Combat Agency Control Centre as required. Supporting agencies carrying out tasks under the coordination of an Emergency Operations Controller provide liaison to the Emergency Operations Centre as required.

TYPE OF OPERATION: Operations Controlled By Emergency Operations Controllers: This applies when:- Emergency Operations Controllers are designated in plans as Controllers. There is no designated Combat Agency.

Emergency Operations Controllers are requested by the Combat Agency to assume control, with the approval of the Combat Agency head.

CONTROL PLANNING INFORMATION \ LIAISON

Emergency Operations Controller controls operations and coordinates resources. Individual agencies command their own resources and carry out tasks as directed.

DISPLAN arrangements The Emergency Operations Controller is responsible to ensure that the emergency service organisations and functional area coordinators are kept informed of the situation. Agencies provide liaison to Emergency Operations Centre as required.



5.2 COMBAT AGENCY OPERATIONS 5.2.1 STORM, TEMPEST AND FLOOD OPERATIONS Overall control and the coordination of support resources for flood, storm and tempest operations and rescue is the responsibility of Nambucca Shire SES. 5.2.2 BUSH FIRE OPERATIONS Overall control and the coordination of support resources for bush fire operations is the responsibility of an Incident Controller selected, or appointed by the Commissioner of the Rural Fire Service, from the RFS, DEC, State Forests or NSW Fire Brigade. During a section 44 bush fire emergency, a LEOCON may be requested to coordinate non-fire fighting support to an Incident controller or conduct community evacuations. 5.2.3 HAZMAT AND URBAN FIRE OPERATIONS Control of “Fire Ground” operations and coordination of fire fighting and/or HAZMAT support resources is the responsibility of a NSW Fire Brigade Incident Controller. Usually Police would be requested by the Incident Controller to control and coordinate all other non fire fighting and/or HAZMAT support resources and activities (eg Evacuation, perimeter control, road closures). 5.3 FUNCTIONAL AREA SUPPORT Support provided by the Agricultural/Animal Services, Communications Services, Environmental Services, Engineering Services, Public Information Services, North Coast Area Health Services, Transport Services and is co-ordinated by the appropriate District Functional Area Co-ordinator. 5.4 LIAISON a Liaison Officers representing Combat Agency Controllers or Functional Area Co-ordinators at the

LEOC must be capable of providing immediate advice to the LEOCON, and other combat agencies, on the capabilities and current resource status of their agency and must have the authority to commit their agencies resources.

b During prolonged operations the LEOCON, or the Combat Agency Controller is to conduct regular progress report/briefing/planning meetings in the Nambucca Emergency Operations Centre Training Rooms, to be attended by all combat agency controllers and functional area co-ordinators. The minimum requirement is for a daily meeting, at a mutually convenient time, to plan for the next 24-hour period.

c Liaison Officers are to be appointed by each involved Emergency Service and Functional Area.

d For operations controlled by the LEOCON, Emergency Services Liaison Officers are to deploy to the LEOC, as requested by the LEOCON. Functional Area Liaison Officers are to be available but will not attend the LEOC unless requested by the LEOCON.



e Liaison officers maintain communications with and convey directions/requests to their organisation or functional area and provide advice on the status, capabilities, actions and requirements of their organisation or functional area. A liaison Officer must have the authority to commit the resources of their organisation or functional area.

f Liaison Officers must be able and prepared to provide communications to their own organisations.

g The LEMO will always deploy to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when activated.

5.5 COMMUNICATIONS a The primary means of communication between the LEOCON and agencies is to be telephone and

facsimile.

b The secondary method of communication will be the cellular telephone network.

c Backup radio communications is to be co-ordinated by the LEOCON and LEMO.

5.6 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND INTELLIGENCE a During bushfires the District Fire Committee Executive Officer is responsible for the passage of

operational information between agencies. This officer is also responsible to ensure the Council Public Information Centre (if established) is kept fully informed.

b During floods and storm/tempest damage control operations the SES Local Controller is responsible for the passage of operational information between agencies. This officer is also responsible to ensure the Council Public Information Centre (if established) is kept fully informed.

c During other Combat Agency managed operations, the Combat Agency Controller is responsible for the passage of operational information and intelligence to the LEOCON.

d The Combat Agency Controller is also responsible for:-

i the passage of operational information and intelligence to and from all involved agencies, using the combat agency control centre as the collection and distribution point.

ii the passage of public information to the community. iii the release of regular media releases. iv ensuring the LEOCON is kept informed of developments and forecast support needs.

e During Combat Agency managed operations the relevant Combat Agency Controller may request the LEOCON to assume responsibility for the passage of all or certain classes of operational information and intelligence between LEOCONs and/or involved agencies.

f During operations controlled by the LEOCON, the LEOCON is responsible for the passage of operational information and intelligence to the DEOCON and adjoining LEOCONS. The LEOCON is also responsible for:-

i the passage of operational information and intelligence to and from all involved agencies, using the LEOC as the collection and distribution point.

ii the passage of public information to the community. iii the release of regular media releases. iv ensuring the DEOCON is kept informed of developments and forecast support needs.



g The following may be used to disseminate public information throughout the community:-

i The Nambucca Guardian, the Observer or the Hibiscus Happynings. ii Nambucca Shire Council newsletter - Council Newsletter. iii Radio Stations in the Nambucca Shire area eg,: (Port Macquarie) Star FM 105.1 FM; Radio

2MC 106.7 FM and (Coffs Harbour) Star FM 105.5; ABC 92.3; 106.3 2CS iv Nambucca Shire Community Broadcasters eg,: 2NVR v Tourist Information Radio 107.9 FM. vi Progress Associations/Community Newsletters in the local areas. vii The Nambucca Shire Council Bush Fire Brigade Organisation. viii The Nambucca Shire Council Visitor Tourist Information Centre. ix Letter box drops and public displays, and public addresses at service clubs and schools.

h In the event of a widespread power failure, printed public information material will be required. Australia Post will be requested to assist in distribution.

5.7 RESCUE ARRANGEMENTS a Rescue arrangements detailed in this Plan are subject to the provisions of the State Rescue Policy

and the command structure of the NSW Police Service, except when an Emergency Operations Controller controls an operation.

b Initial response to rescue operations is coordinated by Police Operations Staff at VKG3 Newcastle (Police Communications). Coordination of a rescue operation passes to the senior officer on the first Police vehicle to arrive at the scene.

c Rescue arrangements are managed by the relevant Police Local Area Commander (or delegate), assisted by the Local Rescue Committee. The Local Rescue Committee is responsible to the Mid North Coast District Rescue Committee that in turn is responsible to the State Rescue Board for the implementation of State Rescue Policy.

d Marine rescue management arrangements are developed and coordinated by the relevant Police Commanders assisted by Coffs Harbour Water Police and the Mid North Coast District Marine Rescue Advisory Sub Committee.

e Rescue related matters, involving local rescue resources, that are raised at the Local Emergency Management Committees are to be referred, as soon as practical, to the relevant Police Local Area Commander and Local Rescue Committee.



PART 6 RESPONSE ARRANGEMENTS 6.1 ACTIVATION OF PLAN a This plan is activated by the LEOCON, but does not need activating for combat agencies to respond

to incidents.

b Whenever a combat agency responds to a major incident, or receives warning that it may need to do so, the controller is to advise the LEOCON in accordance with local arrangements. The LEOCON is to then maintain contact with that combat agency and monitor the incident.

c The LEOCON will implement the arrangements in this plan when:

i The lead combat agency controller indicates assistance may be needed; or ii The Incident Controller appointed under the provisions of Section 44 of the Rural Fires Act, to

take charge of fire fighting operations; iii The SES Local Controller is conducting:-

o Storm/Tempest damage control incidents and emergencies; or o Flood incident and emergency operations in accordance with the Nambucca Shire Local

Flood Plan. iv The LEOCON has received confirmed reports that an emergency has or may occur. v The LEOCON has been notified that an emergency in an adjoining area is likely to impact on

this area; vi The LEOCON has received advice from a Combat Agency that a situation agency incident is

likely to develop into a multi-agency response. vii Directed by the DEOCON

6.2 MOBILISATION OF RESOURCES Provided circumstances permit, resources are to be mobilised in three stages:-

a Alert Stage

b Standby Stage

c Callout Stage

d Stand Down and Debrief



6.3 STAGES OF ACTIVATION AND STAND-DOWN ALERT STAGE

RESPONSIBILITY ACTION

Relevant Combat or Warning Agency

Notifies the LEOCON in accordance with local arrangements, than an operation with potential to escalate has occurred or is imminent.

LEOCON Notifies the LEMO and DEOCON; Monitors operations.

LEMO Notifies the Supporting Emergency Services Controllers; Notifies the Functional Area Representative.

STANDBY STAGE


The Lead Combat Agency Controller

Notifies the LEOCON that assistance under DISPLAN arrangements might be required.

The LEOCON Activates LEOC to a level appropriate to the situation. Notifies the LEMO and the DEOCON. Collects intelligence on the potential emergency;

The LEMO Notifies the Mayor and General Manager of Nambucca Shire Council;

Notifies supporting Emergency Services Controllers. Notifies functional Area Coordinators Activates the LEOC and tests communications

Supporting Emergency Services Controllers

Open Control Centres and test communications with the LEOC Prepare resources for response

Functional Area Representatives

Move to normal work place test communications with the LEOC Prepare resources for response



CALLOUT STAGE


Combat Agency Controller

Notifies the LEOCON that assistance under DISPLAN arrangements is required.

LEOCON Provides a liaison officer to Combat Agency’s control centre Notifies the LEMO and DEOCON Moves to the LEOC

LEMO Notifies the Mayor and General Manager of Nambucca Shire Council Notifies Supporting Agency Controllers Notifies Functional Area Coordinators Escalates LEOC to required staff level • Ready State • Standby State • Callout State

Supporting Emergency Services Controllers

Moves to LEOC Through their own Centres, deploy resources as required by the LEOCON

Functional Area Representatives

Provide liaison officer to the LEOC From their normal workplace, deploy resources as required by the LEOCON

STAND DOWN STAGE


Agencies Controllers must authorise the ‘stand down’ of their own and supporting agency resources after incidents.

LEOCON If the LEOCON issues an alert, standby or callout, the LEOCON is to issue the ‘stand down’ advice to all agencies originally placed on alert or called out. This may be done after consultation with the combat agency controller if there is a combat agency for the particular type of operation;

The ‘Stand Down' must be passed to: • LEOCON (if issued by Combat Agency) • Police • All organisations involved or utilised in the operation.

Final reports completed and distributed by agencies in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures.



DEBRIEFING


Combat Agency Each agency is to conduct its own debrief and report to the LEOCON within seven days of the issue of ‘Stand Down’.

LEOCON The LEOCON is to ensure that a combined agency debrief is conducted for all major incidents within seven days of the incident occurring.

After an emergency: The LEOCON will debrief EOC staff before closing EOC; The LEOCON will conduct a combined agencies debrief within fourteen days of the issue of the stand down.

The LEOCON will report to the LEMC on lessons learned and highlighted during the debriefs. A copy of the report will be sent to the DEOCON.

6.4 OPERATIONS CENTRES This information is restricted and will now appear at Annexure F and only be released to Emergency Management Agencies.



6.5 WARNING ARRANGEMENTS a Local Combat Agency Controllers are to advise the LEOCON whenever an event occurs which may

escalate to a Local level emergency operation.

b Responsibilities for providing warnings to the community, the LEOCON, Emergency Services, Functional Areas and other agencies in relation to the Local Area hazards/threats are detailed in the following matrix:-

HAZARD OR THREAT

AGENCY RESPONSIBLE

WARNING PROVIDED

Bureau of Meteorology General fire weather advice to the wider community via regional electronic and print media.

Bush and Grass Fire

Executive Officer Fire Management Committee

Specific warnings and Total Fire Ban advice to the community, LEOCON, relevant Emergency Services and Functional Area representatives.

Department of Primary Industries

Warnings to the community and LEOCON. Exotic Animal and Plant Disease

LEOCON Warnings to relevant agencies specific to exotic disease outbreaks and restricted areas.

SES Local Controller Pump and Stock Warnings, Local Flood Advice, Flood Bulletins, Flood Heights and Evacuation Warnings to the LEOCON and relevant Emergency Services and Functional Area representatives

Flooding -Riverine

Bureau of Meteorology General weather advice and specific flood predictions to the community.

SES Local Controller Specific warnings regarding concerns about dam safety to SES Controllers, DEOCON, LEOCON.

Flooding - Dam Failure

Agency responsible and relevant dam owner

Specific warnings including evacuation warnings to the community.

Hazardous Materials Spillage

NSW Fire Brigade Warnings and advice to Site Controller, LEOCON, DEOCON, EPA regarding public safety directions and warnings relating to spillage into waterways.

Bureau of Meteorology General advice to the wider community via regional electronic media.

Severe Storms

SES Local Controllers General advice and warnings to the LEOCON, relevant Emergency Services and Functional Area representatives.

Storm Surge NSW State Emergency Service

Safety messages. General advice and warnings to the LEOCON and relevant agencies and Functional Areas

Significant Infrastructure Failure / Damage

Agency responsible for the infrastructure affected.

General advice and warnings to the LEOCON, LEOCONs and relevant agencies and Functional Areas.

Tsunami SES General and Evacuation Warnings to affected communities and relevant agencies and Functional Areas.

Other Warnings LEOCON General and Evacuation Warnings to affected communities and relevant Emergency Services and Functional Area representatives.



c A guide to the contents of emergency warning message is attached at Annexure H - Guidelines for

the Use of the Standard Emergency Warning Signals (SEWS)

d If time permits emergency warnings will be broadcast over the following media as appropriate and in accordance with DEMC Standing Operating Procedures for dissemination of warnings via the electronic media;

i Television Stations Prime Channel 7 NBN Channel 9 Southern Cross Channel 10 ABC SBS

ii Radio Stations

ABC Regional 92.3 FM Rox FM 102.3 FM 2CHY 104.1 FM Star 105.5 FM 2CS 106.3 FM 2NVR 105.9 FM Easy Listening 639 AM

e If time permits appropriate personnel will deliver evacuation warnings through a door knock

operation and mobile public address systems.

f When the Local Emergency Operations Controller receives advice of any event which has the potential to escalate into an emergency or may require the support of additional resources, the local Emergency Operations Controller will:

iii Contact the emergency services and Functional Areas required to either support the combat agency or carry out other tasks relating to the emergency; and,

iv Advise neighbouring areas and the next higher level of control. g Normally, warnings to the public will be authorised and released by the combat agency. However, if

there is an urgent need for localised warnings, then these may be authorised by the LEOCON.

h Public warnings will be communicated, by the responsible agency, to the community by whatever media is considered appropriate at the time.

i In some circumstances, particularly if there is a need for urgent evacuations or other actions, media warnings may be reinforced by the following methods:

i Use of public address systems fitted to emergency services vehicles. ii Evacuation teams, made up of personnel from either Police, Rural fire Service, Fire Brigade

and/or State Emergency Service, VRA and others if necessary, to carry out doorknocks within the danger area.



6.6 STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL (SEWS) a The broadcast of safety information to the public in an emergency will enable the community to take

appropriate actions to protect life and property. The Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) will alert the public to messages about things they can do to reduce potential loss of life or damage to property.

b SEWS is only to be used to warn the public when they need to take some urgent and immediate action in order to reduce the potential for loss of life or property from emergency events such as:

i Severe thunderstorms ii Gale force winds iii Severe floods iv Cyclones v Hazardous material emergencies vi Biological hazards vii Earthquake aftershocks viii Tsunamis ix Dam failure x Bushfires xi Terrorist Act

c The purpose of SEWS is to:

i Alert listeners / viewers of radio / television that an official emergency announcement, concerning an actual or potential emergency, is about to be made.

ii Alert the community at large, via a public address system, to an important official emergency announcement.

AUTHORITY TO USE SEWS a Combat Agency Commanders / Controllers and Emergency Operations Controllers at Local, District

and State Levels are authorised to use SEWS for the above purposes.

b All instructions for the use of the SEWS are included in the Standard Operating Procedures for the Local Emergency Operations Centre.

PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF SEWS a Requests to the media to broadcast SEWS will be confirmed by facsimile

b The SEMC is responsible for issuing the SEWS signal to the electronic media

c Format of Request to the Media to use SEWS, see Annex H.



UPON RECEIPT OF A SEWS FAX: If in doubt, confirm the message is not a hoax by calling the number given. Begin the broadcast by playing the Standard Emergency Warning Signal for 15 seconds.

Broadcast the Emergency Announcement verbatim. Repeat the broadcast of the SEWS, followed by the Emergency Announcement, twice at five minute intervals, unless requested otherwise by the Authorising Officer.

Cancellation of the Request is to be confirmed by Fax by the Issuing Authority. 6.7 AREA CONTROL The Police are to control access to and egress from any disaster area designed by the LEOCON or Combat Agency Controller. The Council is to assist by supplying road barriers and personnel to staff them as required. 6.8 ROAD CLOSURES a When major road transport routes are closed by an authorised agency or individual or found to be

closed as a result of the hazard impact, the advice is to be passed by that agency or individual to the LEOCON.

b When an authorised person closes a road or regulates traffic flow, the following organisations are to be notified:

i Police ii Nambucca Shire Council iii Fire Brigade Control iv Ambulance Control v Bus Companies (if bus route) vi RTA if State Roads are affected vii State Emergency Service viii Rural Fire Service ix VRA

c The Organisations notified as per paragraph ‘b’ are also to be notified when the road is reopened or

when traffic flow regulation has ceased.



d The authority to order road closures and the applicable circumstances is detailed in the table below.

INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANISATION

CIRCUMSTANCES AUTHORITY

During a State Emergency declared under Division 4 of Part 3 of the Act and if satisfied that it is necessary or convenient.

Direct a person not to enter an emergency area or part of it, including doing all such things as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance, including the use of reasonable force. (S.37 of the SERM Act)

Minister for Emergency Services or Emergency Services Officer when authorised by the Minister

During a State Emergency declared under Division 4 of Part 3 of the Act and if satisfied there are reasonable grounds for doing so for the purpose of protecting property.

Direct the closure to traffic of any street, road, lane, thoroughfare or footpath or place open to or used by the public; and or the closure of any other public or private place. (S.37A of the SERM Act)

Senior Police Officer (ie. of or above rank of Sergeant)

If satisfied there are reasonable grounds for doing so for the purpose of protecting persons from injury or death threatened by an actual or imminent emergency

Direct (or authorise another police officer to direct) a person not to enter a danger area, including doing all such things as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance, including use of reasonable force. (S.60L of the SERM Act)

Senior Police Officer (ie. of or above rank of Sergeant)

If satisfied there are reasonable grounds for doing so for the purpose of protecting persons from injury or death or protecting property threatened by an actual or imminent emergency

Direct or authorise another police officer to direct the closure to traffic of any street, road, lane, thoroughfare, footpath or place open to or used by the public; and/or the enclosure of any other public or private place. (S.61 of the SERM Act)

Police Officer Where directed or authorised by a senior police officer (ie. of or above rank of Sergeant)

Direct a person not to enter a danger area, including doing all such things as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance including use of reasonable force. (S.60L of the SERM Act)

Police Officer Direct closure to traffic of any street, road, lane, thoroughfare, footpath or place open to or used by the public; and/or the closure of any other public or private place. (S.61 of the Act)

Police Officer During temporary obstruction or danger to traffic or for any temporary purpose.

Close any public street to traffic and prevent the traffic of any vehicles or horses in the street closed to traffic under any Act. (S.23 Traffic Act)

NSW Fire Brigade Officer in charge at a fire or hazardous

Protect and save life and property. Control and extinguish fire. Confine and end hazardous material incident and render site safe.

Take such measures as officer thinks fit, including close to traffic any street or public place in the vicinity. (SS 13 and 14 Fire Brigades Act)

Police Officer Where persons or property endangered by fire or hazardous material incident.

Recognise authority of, and support, Commissioner and members of the NSW Fire Brigade acting under the Commissioner’s orders; and officer in charge at a fire or hazardous material incident. (S.25 Fire Brigades Act)




CIRCUMSTANCES AUTHORITY

Director-General SES or “Emergency Service Officer” when authorised by Director-General

Emergency related to flood or storm and tempest; or when directed by SEOCON.

Direct a person not to enter an emergency area or any part of it, including doing all such things as are reasonably necessary to ensure compliance, including use of reasonable force;. (S.22 State Emergency Service Act)

Police Officer and all members of emergency services organisations

Emergency operations related to flood or storm and tempest; or when directed by SEOCON.

Recognise authority of, and assist Director General SES and emergency officers acting under the orders of the Director General division controller or local controller. (S21. State Emergency Service Act)

Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service; or an officer of a rural fire brigade of a rank designated by the Commissioner. Fire control officer.

To protect persons or property or to control or suppress an existing or imminent danger arising out of a fire, incident or emergency, except in relation to land or property vested in, or under the control of, the State Rail Authority, or Rail Access Corp unless permission granted.

Any action authorised by or under Rural Fires Act. (SS.22,24,27,38 and 44 Rural Fire Act).

Member of Police Services

Protection of persons from injury or death, or of property from damage, when the persons are or the property is endangered by fire or imminent danger of such fire.

Recognise and support the authority of, and assist the Commissioner of NSW Rural Fire Service and any member of rural fire brigade or fire control officer acting under Commissioners direction. (S.41 Rural Fires Act)

Roads Authority (includes Roads and Traffic Authority and Council)

Roads and Traffic Authority: for any other purpose. Other roads authorities for the purpose of protecting road from damage, protecting public from hazards; or protecting vehicles and property from damage.

Regulate traffic on public road by means of barriers or notices. (S.115 Roads Act)

Director General of National Parks and Wildlife Service. Police Officer (as ex officio ranger)

Within any Park (as defined) Close the whole or any part and or regulate, control or prohibit the entry of any person; and or close to public traffic any road, track, trail or other way. (SS. 16 and 155 National Parks and Wildlife Act)

Minister for Primary Industries

Within quarantine or protected area to prevent or regulate the movement of stock or vehicles.

Close any road; or authorise the erection of fencing and gates across any road. (SS.12, 15B and 23 Stock Diseases Act)

Department of Primary Industries Inspector

During an exotic disease outbreak Declare entry and exit points. (S. 13 Exotic Diseases of Animals Act)



6.9 EVACUATION ARRANGEMENTS Evacuation of persons or animals from an area of danger or potential danger is a possible strategy in combating any particular hazard impact. 6.9.1 DECISION a The decision to evacuate persons or animals is not one, which should be taken lightly. During

evacuations there are many tasks, which need to be carried out by a number of different organisations. This necessitates a coordinated approach to ensure that all the evacuee's needs are met. In some circumstances, it may be more appropriate for people to remain in their homes and take other measures to ensure their safety.

b The requirement to evacuate or stay put will ideally be identified during the planning process and be included in organisation's sub plans or standing operating procedures as necessary. However on occasions immediate evacuation may become necessary.

c The organisation with the authority to order an evacuation is to ensure that the affected community is informed, through a public information program, of the proposed evacuation strategies. Information leaflets should also be provided, if appropriate.

d The controller of the major incident/emergency (Combat Agency Controller, Section 44 (RFS) Appointee/Incident Controller, LEOCON or DEOCON) will determine the need for evacuation. Early identification of evacuation as a possible strategy during a response operation may allow time for the controller to brief the LEOCON/Local Emergency Management Committee allowing for more specific preparedness measures to be taken. At the first available opportunity the LEOCON will also advise the DEOCON in order that District Functional Areas may be alerted.

e If evacuation is the preferred option, the Controller is to consult with:

a The Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator to identify a safe and suitable Evacuation Assembly Area or Welfare Centre.

b Consult with the Transport Services Functional Area Co-ordinator to arrange

suitable transport from and return to the affected area.

c Consult with the Agricultural and Animal Services Functional Area Coordinator to arrange safe and suitable animal evacuation areas / centres.

6.9.2 AUTHORITY The Authority to order an evacuation must also be clear. The following Table indicates which individuals and organisations have authority to order an evacuation of persons or animals and under which circumstances.



EVACUATION


CIRCUMSTANCES

The Minister, or an “emergency services officer” (as defined) when authorised by the Minister.

During a declared State of Emergency, direct a person to leave premises and move out of an emergency area or part thereof, taking any persons in their care with them, and/or not to enter an emergency area or part thereof. (S.37 - SERM Act)

A senior Police Officer (ie. Of or above the rank of Sergeant)

If satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for doing so for the purpose of protecting persons from injury or death threatened by an actual or imminent emergency. (S.60L - SERM Act)

A Police Officer

In support of the authority of a member of the Fire Brigade acting under the Chief Officer's orders and to assist him or her where the persons are or property is endangered by fire or a hazardous materials incident. (S. 25 Fire Brigades)

In support of the authority of and in compliance with directions given by the RFS Commissioner, other RFS Officers or Incident Controller in connection with the prevention, control and suppression of any rural fire. (S. 44 and 41 Rural Fires Act) Act)

As an authorised officer, power to control persons and vehicles in the forest estate and direct persons and vehicles to leave an area if the activities being undertaken or conditions constitute a danger or potential danger to the safety of persons or property. (S. 15 Forestry Act)

A Police officer and all other members of emergency service organisations

In recognition of the authority of the Director General and emergency officers, provide assistance in connection with flood or storm and tempest operations. (S.21 - State Emergency Service Act)

The Fire Brigade officer in charge at a fire or hazardous materials incident.

Take such measures as the officer thinks fit to protect life and property and to remove any person, vehicle, vessel or thing that might interfere with the work of the Fire Brigades. (S.13; 19- Fire Brigade Act)

The Director General State Emergency Service or an "Emergency Officer"(as defined) when authorised by the Director General.

Direct a person to leave premises and move out of an emergency area or part thereof, taking any persons in their care with them, and/or not to enter an emergency area or part thereof. (S. 22 State Emergency Service Act)

Rural Fire Brigade Captains, Group Captains, Fire Control Officers, the Commissioner Rural Fire Service, or their respective deputies or appointees.

Do any act, matter or thing (including evacuation) necessary for or incidental to the protection of life or property from any existing or imminent bush fire danger, except in relation to land or property vested in or under the Control of the State Rail Authority, unless SRA grants permission. (S. 22, 38, 44-Rural Fires Act)

State Emergency Service Authority is limited to the evacuation of people during flood, storm and tempest, or at the direction of the State Emergency Operations Controller (S. 19; 22 State Emergency Service Act)



Ambulance Service The Ambulance Service may be directed by the Police Service to

assist in the conduct of evacuations, or, during a declared State of Emergency, by any authorised officer as determined under Section 37 of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 (as amended). Evacuation of medical facilities such as hospitals or nursing homes will be at the direction of the Medical Controller.

Local Government Authorities In connection with fire safety related to buildings, the issue of orders to cease the use of premises, evacuate premises, to leave premises, or not to enter premises. (S 124 to S 152 - Local Government Act)

6.9.3 WARNING a Evacuation warnings to the public, or advice not to evacuate, are to be authorised and released by the

person or agency nominated in Part 4 of this plan in accordance with the agency's normal operating procedures.

b The normal means of disseminating warnings and advice to the public is via the electronic media. In some circumstances, particularly if there is a need for urgent evacuations or other actions, evacuation warnings will be reinforced by :

i Use of public address systems fitted to emergency services vehicles. ii Evacuation teams, made up of emergency services personnel and others as necessary, to carry

out door knocks of the affected area. c Warnings to evacuate, whether disseminated via the media or by door knocks, should contain:

i Instruction to evacuate; ii Location of assembly areas for transport to evacuation centres; iii Location of evacuation centres, for those using private transport; iv Authorised route(s) to evacuation centres; v Arrangements for children in schools and pre-schools; vi Arrangements for elderly or infirm residents unable to self evacuate; and vii Likely duration of the evacuation.

d A Media Contact Directory is to be maintained at the Combat Agency Operations Centres and the Local Emergency Operations Centre (LEOC) for warnings to the public.

6.9.4 WITHDRAWAL a The Combat Agency may initiate and conduct evacuations if it is within its capability but must liaise

with Police to ensure security of the evacuated area. Consultation must also occur with the necessary supporting services, eg. Welfare Service Coordinator and the Transport Services Coordinator.

b Police, if requested by the Combat Agency Controller, Section 44 (Rural Fires Act) Incident Controller, LEOCON or DEOCON, will conduct the evacuations of persons to the selected Evacuation Centre, secure the affected area and coordinate Disaster Victim Registration. Police are to advise the Welfare Functional Area Coordinator of the activation of the selected Evacuation Centres.



c Transport requirements are to be organised by the Transport Services Functional Area Coordinator.

d Buildings, which have been evacuated, are identified as directed (eg with a towel, similar item or emergency service barrier tape securely tied to the front door handle or nearby fixture) so as to be visible from the street. This obviates the need to revisit individual premises to ensure they have been evacuated.

e The Combat Agency Controller, Incident Controller or LEOCON is to arrange for a check of the area to ensure the evacuation has been effective.

f Response to some hazard impacts may require the partial or complete evacuation of some smaller town and village areas to larger centres in adjoining local areas and/or districts. Evacuation strategies to deal with such situations are detailed in Local DISPLANs and shown at ANNEX G of this plan. If evacuation to an adjoining local area or district is necessary, operations may be controlled at District Level.

g If evacuation is necessary to an adjoining Local Government Area, arrangements are to be co-ordinated at the District Level.

6.9.5 SHELTER a Assembly areas and Evacuation Centres that may be used in an emergency are detailed in the Local

DISPLAN and Local Disaster Welfare Plans. The Local DISPLAN and Local Disaster Welfare Supporting Plan are to detail the same evacuation centre information.

b Police and the Local Disaster Welfare Coordinator are to maintain up to date details of Key Holders of evacuation centres.

c The District Disaster Welfare Service Coordinator is to ensure that nominated evacuation centres are assessed, on a regular basis, as to their suitability for use.

d The District Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator is to:

i Arrange for staffing of the identified Evacuation Centre(s) in time to receive evacuees; ii Provide welfare support services to evacuees in accordance with the Welfare Services

Supporting Plan; and iii Address longer-term accommodation arrangements.

6.9.6 RETURN a The Agency/Authority who initiated the evacuation determines, in consultation with the Combat

Agency, Recovery Coordinating Committee (if established), and the Coordinators of the Engineering Services, Health Services and Welfare Services Functional Areas, when it is safe for evacuees to return to their homes, and arranges for the evacuees to be advised accordingly.

b Transport is to be arranged by the Transport Services Functional Area Coordinator.



6.10 OUT OF AREA ASSISTANCE a Combat agencies may obtain additional resources from outside the local area or deploy their own

resources outside the local area. The LEOCON is to be advised in either event.

b All other requests for out of area resources are to be passed by the LEOCON to the Mid North Coast District Emergency Operations Controller.

6.11 RESOURCE ASSEMBLY AREAS This information is restricted and will now appear at Annexure F and only be released to Emergency Management Agencies. 6.12 LOGISTIC SUPPORT a Whenever possible, normal procurement procedures are to be used for the acquisition of goods and

services;

b Council resources will be co-ordinated by the LEMO or council Liaison Officer;

c Each responding agency is responsible to relieve and re-supply its own personnel.

d If required by the LEOCON the Local Disaster Welfare Manager is to provide meals for disaster workers and volunteers assisting them.

e At the request of the relevant agency, disaster workers brought in from outside the Council area are to be accommodated and fed under Local Disaster Welfare Plan arrangements.

f Each Emergency Service and Functional Area will maintain a Local Resource Register appropriate to their area of responsibility.

6.13 EMERGENCY FUNDING a Combat Agencies, Emergency Services and Functional Areas should have their own systems for

emergency funding.

b For Participating and Supporting Organisations, which are Government Departments or Authorities, the cost of providing resources, including Liaison Officers, during emergency response or recovery operations is to be met by the providers from their normal operating budgets.

c For private sector organisations or personnel, the cost of providing resources during emergency response or recovery operations is to be met by the requesting agency, which would usually be the agency/organisation responsible for meeting the cost during normal circumstances.

d Details of financial services available to of disaster affected persons may be found in the ‘Emergency Finance Functional Area Supporting Plan to the State Disaster Plan’.



6.14 COMMONWEALTH AND DEFENCE ASSISTANCE a Access to Commonwealth support: is arranged by the Local Emergency Operations Controller,

with the concurrence of the District Emergency Operations Controller and the State Emergency Operations Controller through Emergency Management Australia (EMA).

b Defence Assistance to the Civil Community (DACC): During major emergencies when the State has officially requested Commonwealth assistance the Australian Defence Force may provide specialist personnel, equipment, facilities or capabilities which are either not available to, or have been exhausted from, State resources.

c There are three categories of emergency DACC:

i DACC Category 1: is support to a local emergency with immediate threat to life and/or property. A local Defence commander, utilising local resources, may approve this type of support.

ii DACC Category 2: is support to a general emergency with direct threat to life and/or property. ADF Headquarters (ADFHQ) approves this category of support after State Authorities approach EMA. Defence resources for DACC Cat Two tasks are deployed on the Authority of Headquarters Australian Theatre (HQAST) and would generally lead to the deployment of an ADF Liaison Officer at the Local, District and State Emergency Operation Centre.

iii DACC Category 3: is support provided to an ongoing emergency with no direct threat to life and/or property. Bids for DACC Cat Three are usually submitted as an extension of Cat Two arrangements enabling a quick and efficient resolution to the initial response. This category is approved by ADFHQ after State Authorities approach EMA. Defence resources for DACC Cat Three tasks are deployed on the authority of Headquarters Australian Theatre (HQAST) and would generally lead to the deployment of an ADF Liaison Officer at the Local, District and State Emergency Operation Centre.



PART 7 EMERGENCY RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS 7.1 GENERAL a When an emergency has been contained, the emergency management structure continues to conduct

recovery operations to satisfy personal and community needs, and to restore services to the level where the continuing process can be managed by local government and the normal responsible agencies. While local government authorities have significant responsibility for the well-being of local communities, and play a major role in recovery operations, they may require significant resource support, particularly with respect to the overall coordination of recovery operations.

b It is essential that the requirements of recovery operations are assessed and planned during the earliest

stages of an emergency operation. Although an overlap will occur between the commencement of the recovery and the completion of the response, the handover of responsibilities between the response organisations and the recovery organisations needs to be considered carefully. EOCON’s are responsible to ensure recovery planning occurs.

c Those involved in contributing to recovery operations should keep in mind that the whole purpose of

such operations is to assist the affected community to manage its own recovery, while recognising that there will invariably be a requirement for external technical, physical and financial assistance.

7.2 PRINCIPLES a Disaster recovery is most effective when the following nationally recognised principles are

applied:

i management arrangements recognise that disaster recovery is a complex, dynamic and protracted process;

ii agreed plans and management arrangements are well understood by the community and disaster management agencies;

iii recovery agencies are properly integrated into disaster management arrangements; iv community service and reconstruction agencies have input into key decision-making; v recovery services are conducted with the active participation of the affected community; vi recovery managers are involved from the initial briefing on the operation; vii recovery services are provided in a timely, fair, equitable and flexible manner; and viii recovery personnel are supported by training programs and exercises. ix (Source: National Standing Committee of Community Services and Income Security

Administrators).

b The recovery process will commence as soon as possible during and following the impact and every effort will be made to ensure that individuals from the affected communities are actively involved in their own recovery.

c Management of recovery services should, whenever possible, occur at local level, although District and,

on occasions, State support will be required. Combat agencies are to advise the appropriate Emergency Operations Controller (EOCON) if specific recovery coordination will be required.

d Recovery services are most effective when managed by an identified recovery coordinator.



e There are a number of coordination options available, these include:

i LEOCON appointment – Disaster Recovery Coordinator - LEOCON established Committee. ii DEOCON appointment – Disaster Recovery Coordinator - DEOCON established Committee. iii Welfare Services Functional Area Coordinator – Welfare Services Committee and key

representatives advise. iv Engineering Services Functional Area Coordinator – Engineering Functional Area committee and

key representatives advise. v SEOCON appointments – Welfare Services Coordinator - SEOCON established Committee. vi Minister appointments – Welfare Services Coordinator - Appointee established committee or task

force. 7.3 PLANNING FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS a As early as possible during an emergency, the LEOCON is to call together the Nambucca Shire Local

Recovery Co-ordinating Committee which comprises of

i Members of the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) ii Mayor, Nambucca Shire Council, Chairperson iii General Manager, Nambucca Shire Council iv Director, Engineering Services, Nambucca Shire Council v Director, Corporate Services, Nambucca Shire Council vi Director, Environment and Planning, Nambucca Shire Council vii Combat Agency (to provide an overview of the situation) viii Disaster Welfare Coordinator ix Other representatives as required by the Committee (eg Chamber of Commerce)

b The Committee conducts recovery operations to assist victims and restore local community services. Whilst Local Government Authorities expect to retain significant responsibility for the well-being of local communities, and take a major role in recovery operations, they may require significant support, particularly with respect to the overall co-ordination of operations.

c The committee may invite members of the community to help it define the community’s recovery needs.

d The committee is to be briefed on the emergency by the LEOCON and then meet daily (except during protracted operations when it may meet less frequently), monitor response operations, define the recovery problem and prepare a recovery plan.

e At the time the LEOCON issues the stand down signifying the end of response operations the LEOCON is to provide a final brief to the hand control of operations to the Mayor.

f It is essential that the need for recovery operations is assessed and planned during the earliest stages of an emergency response operation. The Local Emergency Operations Controller is responsible to ensure that this occurs.



7.4 RECOVERY OPERATIONS a If recovery operations are necessary, the Local Emergency Operations Controller is responsible for the

formation of a Recovery Co-ordinating committee comprising all appropriate combat agencies, functional areas and other agencies (including commonwealth Departments).

b Combat Agency Controllers and Functional Area Co-ordinators are to determine the requirements for recovery operations by their agency or functional area, assist the Local Emergency Operations Controller in determining overall service or area requirements, and be prepared to take a lead role in operations when circumstances and expertise indicate this to be appropriate.

c The recovery coordinating committee is to act as the sole source of requests for assistance to the Mid North Coast District Recovery Co-ordinating Committee or any Special Recovery Co-ordinator appointed by the State Government.

d The Committee may appoint one of its members or request the Nambucca Shire Council General Manager to act as a special recovery co-ordinator if this is appropriate.

e At the conclusion of the recovery period the Mayor in conjunction with the LEOCON, is to recommend to the Mid North Coast District Recovery Co-ordinating Committee (or the Special Recovery Co-ordinator if one is appointed by the State Government) the type of longer-term reconstruction operations, which may be required. This includes a statement of outstanding relief measures (including continuing welfare matters) that need to continue or be implemented by Government Departments or statutory authorities.

f The Chairman of the Local Emergency Management Committee should become the Chair of the Recovery Co-ordinating committee.

g The Recovery Co-ordinating committee is to establish:

i The scope for recovery measures including the requirement for Government funding; ii The need for a ‘State of Emergency” to be declared, continues or extended; iii Arrangements for establishment of public appeal funds; iv Methods to obtain additional information; and v The potential capability of the community to implement recovery measures themselves, and the need

for subsequent support to and co-ordination of these measures h Based on this information, the Recovery Co-ordinating Committee is to prepare a plan for recovery

operations which is to include:

i Tasks and responsibilities of participating organisations; ii Co-ordination and control arrangements; iii Procedures and responsibilities for informing the Government, media and public; iv An assessment of the resources required including Government funding and external assistance; v Emergency relief funding measures; and vi Any special requirements, for example, large scale emergency accommodation.

i This plan is to be implemented at the direction of the chairman of the Recovery Co-ordinating Committee.

j Subsequent meetings of the Recovery Co-ordinating Committee held during the recovery period are to monitor the adequacy of the plan and recommend changes if necessary.



k When the Chair of the Recovery Co-ordinating Committee is satisfied that recovery from the emergency has been substantially affected, he is to liaise with the LEOCON who is to:

i Inform the DEOCON requesting that he recommend to the SEOCON the cancellation of the “State of Emergency” if one is in force. If the recommendation is approved then the time of cancellation is to be advised to all appropriate organisations;

ii Direct appropriate controllers and co-ordinators to cease recovery operations and activities; iii Arrange for the media and public to be informed; and iv Advise the procedures for a debrief to occur.

l At the conclusion of the recovery period, the Chair of the Recovery Co-ordinating Committee (with the assistance of the Local Emergency Operations Controller) is to prepare for the chairman of the District Emergency Management Committee (or the District Recovery Co-ordinating Committee if established), a recommendation on the need for longer term reconstruction operations, if necessary. This includes a statement of outstanding relief measures that need to continue or be implemented by Government departments or statutory authorities.

m In the event that a local Recovery Co-ordinating Committee needs significant assistance to be able to co-ordinate appropriate recovery operations, the State Disasters Council may recommend the appointment by the premier of a special recovery Co-ordinator.

7.5 REGISTRATION The Police are to ensure that all disaster victims (including evacuees) are registered and details forwarded to the Local Emergency Operations Centre in accordance with Police Services instructions. 7.6 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS a Emergency financial assistance to victims of the emergency is co-ordinated by the Dept of Community

Services, Functional Area Coordinator. Details are contained in the State Disaster Welfare Plan.

b Some assistance programs to farmers and small business are administered by the Rural Assistance Authority.

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Director Engineering Services Nambucca Shire Council 44 Princess Street PO Box 177 Macksville NSW 2447 Phone: (02) 6568 2555 Facsimile: (02) 6568 2201 Mobile:

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000 Bowraville 6564 7004 Macksville 6568 1044

NSW POLICE

Nambucca Heads 6598 5399

000 Bowraville 6564 7116 Macksville 6568 1561

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Nambucca Heads 6568 6346

000 NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE Macksville 6568 2536

SES 132 500 COUNTRY ENERGY 132 080

000 Macksville 13 12 33

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Nambucca Heads 13 12 33

Macksville 6568 0666 Coffs Harbour 6656 7000 Bellingen 6659 5800

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Kempsey 6562 6155

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