Local Disaster Management Plan - Bundaberg Regional Council

Version 3 – Adopted June 2012

Local Disaster Management Plan

Local Disaster Management Plan Version 3 – adopted June 2012 Page 2 of 100

Preliminaries

FOREWORD FROM CHAIRPERSON OF LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP (LDMG)

Experience has proven that around the world all communities are susceptible to natural disasters or other significant external threats that cause major impacts. The Queensland Disaster Management System exists to effectively deal with all kinds of disasters whether it is at the local, state or national level. The Bundaberg Regional Local Disaster Management Plan has been prepared to ensure there is a consistent approach to disaster management in the local area. The Plan will be an important tool for managing potential disasters and a demonstrated commitment towards safety within the community. The Plan identifies potential hazards and risks in the area; identifies steps to mitigate these risks and includes strategies to enact should a hazard impact and cause a disaster. Depending on the scale of a disaster, the Local Disaster Management Group will ensure there is adequate coordination for the local area to reduce adverse impacts. The Plan also documents efforts to mitigate against disasters, which in turn enables funding to be provided for such actions. The ultimate benefit is to reduce community consequences following an event. Should there be an event that is of greater impact to the local community, the District Disaster and State Disaster Management Groups would become involved. Where these agencies aren’t able to deal effectively with an event, Emergency Management Australia would be activated. I feel very confident that the Local Disaster Plan provides an excellent disaster response and mitigation framework. The local community can feel very secure in the fact that local emergency service agencies are very dedicated and capable in their respective fields. [Signature to be inserted] Cr Mal Forman (Mayor) Chairperson, Local Disaster Management Group


Table of Contents

Preliminaries ............................................................................................................................... 2

Foreword from Chairperson Of Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) ........................ 2 Authority to Plan ...................................................................................................................... 5 Approval of Plan ...................................................................................................................... 5 Powers under the Plan ............................................................................................................ 5 Amendment and Review of Plan ............................................................................................ 7 Version Control ....................................................................................................................... 7 Distribution List ....................................................................................................................... 7 Disaster Management System in Queensland ....................................................................... 7 Definitions ............................................................................................................................... 8 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 17

Section 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................ 19

Purpose of Plan .................................................................................................................... 19 Key Objectives ...................................................................................................................... 19 Local Government Policy for Disaster Management ............................................................ 20 Integration with Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans ................................................ 20 Membership of Local Disaster Management Group ............................................................. 20 Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................... 23

Section 2 – Disaster Risk Management ................................................................................... 28

Map of Combined Local Government Area .......................................................................... 28 Community Context .............................................................................................................. 29 Hazards ............................................................................................................................... 399

Section 3 – Prevention ............................................................................................................. 44

Legislation ............................................................................................................................. 44 Public Education ................................................................................................................... 44 Insurance incentives/disincentives ....................................................................................... 45 Land-Use Management Initiatives ........................................................................................ 45

Section 4 – Preparedness ........................................................................................................ 46

Event Coordination ............................................................................................................... 46 Warning Systems and Public Education ............................................................................... 46 Response Capability ............................................................................................................. 48

Section 5 – Response .............................................................................................................. 49

Activation............................................................................................................................... 49 Accessing Support ................................................................................................................ 49 Functional Plans ................................................................................................................... 49 Threat Specific Arrangements .............................................................................................. 50 Initial Impact Assessment ..................................................................................................... 50

Section 6 – Recovery ............................................................................................................... 51

Debriefing and Learnings ...................................................................................................... 51 Community Recovery ............................................................................................................ 51 Economic Recovery .............................................................................................................. 52 Environmental Recovery ....................................................................................................... 53

Annexure Lists .......................................................................................................................... 54

Annexures ............................................................................................................................. 54


Annexure 1 – Contact List ........................................................................................................ 55

Annexure 2 – Response Organisations .................................................................................... 56

Annexure 3 – Community Resources ....................................................................................... 62

Annexure 4 – Local Disaster Coordination Centre ................................................................... 63

Annexure 5 – Risk Management Record ................................................................................. 75

Annexure 6 – Risk Maps (Bushfire, Flood) ............................................................................. 100


AUTHORITY TO PLAN This Plan is prepared under the provisions of Section 30(1), Section 57(1), Section 63 and Section 80 of the Disaster Management Act 2003. The Plan must include provision for the following (containments vide Section 57(2)): (a) the State groups strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State, and the

local government’s policies for disaster management; (b) the roles and responsibilities of entities involved in disaster operations and disaster

management in the area; (c) the coordination of disaster operations and activities relating to disaster management

performed by the entities mentioned in paragraph (b); (d) events that are likely to happen in the area; (e) strategies and priorities for disaster management for the area; (f) the matters stated in the disaster management guidelines as matters to be included in the

plan; (g) other matters about disaster management in the area the local government considers

appropriate. A review of the disaster management legislation and policy in Queensland was finalised on 31 August 2009. A number of recommendations were made resulting in the Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Act being enacted on 1 November 2010. To ensure continuity of best practice and service delivery standards and compliance with the containments of the State Disaster Management Plan dated 10 March 2011 along with associated state policies and requirements this Local Disaster Management Plan has been upgraded to reflect accountability of these arrangements. Additionally, the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry into the disaster events of 2010 and 2011 have provided further impetus and recommendations for suggested actions by local governments and Local Disaster Management Groups. Where applicable these are reflected throughout this plan.

APPROVAL OF PLAN

In accordance with Section 80(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act 2003, a function of local government is to approve its Local Disaster Management Plan prepared under Part 3. The Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Plan was adopted by the Local Disaster Management Group on 12 June 2012. Bundaberg Regional Council adopted the Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Plan on 27 June 2012.

POWERS UNDER THE PLAN

In accordance with Section 30(1)(f) Section 30(1) and Section 80(2) of the Disaster Management Act 2003 “disaster response capability” for a local government means the ability to provide equipment and a suitable number of persons, using the resources available to the local government, to effectively deal with, or help another entity to deal with, an emergency situation or a disaster in the local government’s area, the Local Disaster Management Group is responsible to manage disaster operations in the area under policies and procedures decided by the State Group. In the event of a disaster, decision-making authority for its management in the local area vests with the Chairperson of the Local Disaster Management Group, Deputy Chairperson or any person


authorised to fulfil position. Such authority involves the coordination of disaster operations and activities performed by entities involved in a disaster. Whilst there are no specific powers granted to the Chairperson under the Disaster Management Act 2003, it is the responsibility of this position and Bundaberg Regional Council to prepare for and make available its resources in the event of a disaster. [Signature to be inserted] [Signature to be inserted] Cr Mal Forman (Mayor) P. J. Byrne Chairperson LDMG Chief Executive Officer and Local Disaster Coordinator


AMENDMENT AND REVIEW OF PLAN

Amendments to this plan must be authorised by the Local Disaster Management Group. Amendments of a minor nature, i.e. names, addresses, telephone numbers etc. will be handled administratively by the Local Disaster Coordinator (and alternatively the Disaster Management Officer) of the Group and ratified at the next committee meeting.

Revision Number

Revision Description Amending

Officer Revision

Date 0 Draft plan prepared John Clerke 11 / 08 / 2008

1 Final plan John Clerke 12 / 09 / 2008

2 Plan update Matt Dyer 10 / 06 / 2012

A review of the Plan is to be conducted at least once annually as required by Section 59 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 or as requested by the Local Disaster Management Group; the Plan is to be revised as determined by exercise, operations or perceived changes in requirements.

VERSION CONTROL

Current edition –Version 3 (10/06/12)

Version Date Prepared by Comments

1 12 / 09 / 2008 John Clerke

2 October 2011 Mal Churchill

3 10 / 06 / 2012 Matt Dyer

DISTRIBUTION LIST

Controlled Hard Copies Distributed To Copies

Local Disaster Coordinator 1

Disaster Management Officer 1

Local Controller/s State Emergency Service Bundaberg, Gin Gin and Childers and Woodgate

4

OIC Queensland Police Service 1

OIC Queensland Fire and Rescue Service 1

Area Director, Queensland Fire an Rescue Service, Rural Operations 1

OIC Queensland Ambulance Service 1

Area Director Emergency Management Queensland 1

District Disaster Coordinator 1

Executive Officer to DDMG 1

DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN QUEENSLAND

The figure below outlines the Disaster Management System in Queensland under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2003. Under the Act there is a framework in which all levels of government can work together to deliver effective disaster management across the state.


The fundamental principle of the above system is that local government has the primary responsibility to establish a Local Disaster Management Group for the Bundaberg Region. Further, it is the responsibility of the Bundaberg Regional Council, through the Local Disaster Management Group, to deal with disasters within the local area. This responsibility is specified by legislation which indicates that disasters are to be managed by the Local Disaster Management Group, with Bundaberg Regional Council making available its resources. The Local Disaster Management Group is required to manage and coordinate disaster operations performed by entities involved in a disaster.

DEFINITIONS

All Hazards Information Program

A program under development (as at May 2012) by Department of Community Safety’s Information and Communication Systems Division, which integrates RFA online, community Emergency Inventory and a mapping platform.

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009

International standard on risk management to supersede AS/NZS 4360:2004, risk management.

Assembly Point

A designated location specifically selected as a point which is not anticipated to be adversely affected by the hazard

Built Environment Elements of physical construction within a community.

Collection point

A designated location from where evacuees are collected and transported

Command Command is the internal direction of the members and resources of an agency in the performance of the organisations agreed roles and tasks. Authority to command is established in legislation or by agreement within an organisation. Command relates to an organisation and operates vertically within it.

Community A group of people with a commonality of association and generally defined by location, shared experience, or function.

Community A centre established by the Department of Communities to facilitate


Recovery Centre the delivery of disaster recovery services to the disaster affected community by multiple agencies from a single location.

Community Safety As used in this document, refers to community safety in the broadest sense and is not confined to crime prevention and law enforcement issues.

Consequence The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury, disadvantage, or gain.

Control Control refers to having direct influence/power over resources applied to achieve a particular objective. Authority for control is generally established in legislation and carries with it the ability to Control and Command within an agency. In specific circumstances legislation allows for control over other agencies. For example under the Public Safety Preservation Act 1986, once an emergency situation has been declared the emergency commander may take control of any resource whether it is in the charge or control of any person or not.

Control Authority An agency nominated to control the response activities to a specified type of emergency – the lead (or primary) response agency.

Coordination Coordination refers to the bringing together of organisations to ensure effective disaster management before, during and after an event. It is primarily concerned with systematic acquisition and application of resources (people, material, equipment etc) in accordance with priorities set by Disaster Management Groups. Coordination operates horizontally across organisations and agencies.

Critical infrastructure

It is accepted by the Australian, State and Territory governments that Critical Infrastructure is outlined as “Those typical facilities, supply chains, information technologies and communication networks which, if destroyed, degraded or rendered unavailable for an extended period would significantly impact on the social and economic wellbeing” (Australian government Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy 2010) e.g. Water supply, power supply, gas supply, sewerage treatment, communications, waste service, drainage, road, rail, air and sea ports, hospitals, fire, police, ambulance and emergency services.

Cyclone

A natural occurrence in tropical areas of the world, very destructive winds and flooding (EMA) or by dictionary definition of ‘an atmospheric condition characterised by the rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure centre usually accompanied by stormy, often destructive weather. In the southern hemisphere the circulation patter is in a clockwise rotation; in the northern hemisphere they are known as ‘hurricanes’ or ‘typhoons’ in Asiatic area and circulate in an anticlockwise direction.

Cyclone Information Bulletin

Issued every 6 hours when a cyclone exists in Queensland waters but a Cyclone Advice/Watch/Warning is NOT warranted.

Cyclone Shelter

A building, or part of a building, specifically designed and constructed to provide protection from wind and debris during the passage of a severe tropical cyclone. Cyclone shelters are to meet the requirements of a Public Cyclone Shelter as detailed in Design Guidelines for Queensland Public Cyclone Shelters: September 2006


Cyclone Warning

A message released by the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC) when the existence of a cyclone or a developing disturbance with potential to develop in a cyclone exists and is expected to cause at least gale force winds in coastal areas within 24 hours.

Cyclone Watch

A message released by the TCWC when a cyclone or a disturbance with potential to develop into a cyclone exists and is likely to cause coastal gales within 48 hours but not within 24 hours.

District Disaster Coordinator

Person appointed under the Disaster Management Act 2003 who is responsible for the coordination of disaster management activities for a Disaster district. (Section 24(10)(a) Disaster Management Act 2003)

District Disaster Coordination Centre

Location from which disaster operations are coordinated and managed regionally, within the Disaster district.

District Disaster Management Group

A group established for each Disaster district in the State to carry out a number of functions relating to disaster management, the primary ones of which are:

to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the district are consistent with the State Group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State; and

to develop effective disaster management for the district, including a district disaster management plan, and regularly review and assess disaster management arrangements.

Disaster A serious disruption in a community, caused by the impact of an

event, that requires a significant coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community recover from the disruption. Serious disruption means: (a) loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans; or (b) widespread or severe property loss or damage; or (c) widespread or severe damage to the environment.

Disaster district Part of the State prescribed under a regulation as a Disaster district.

Disaster management

Arrangements for managing the potential adverse effects of an event, including, for example, arrangements for mitigating, preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster.

Disaster management officer

The role of this position is to develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures, training and practices that ensure a response capability to disaster event situations for the Bundaberg region and to also develop strategies and plans for disaster mitigation.

Disaster Management Plan

Plan detailing the arrangements & responsibilities to cope with the affects of a disaster in the Bundaberg Region local government area. See also ‘The Plan’.

Disaster operations

Activities undertaken before, during or after an event happens to help reduce loss of human life, illness or injury to humans, property loss or damage, or damage to the environment, including, for example, activities to mitigate the adverse effects of the event.

Disaster Planning The process that documents how a community or group intends to deal with disasters. It should be linked to other planning arrangements.


Disaster Response Capability

The ability to provide equipment and a suitable number of persons, using the resources available to the local government, to effectively deal with, or help another entity to deal with, an emergency situation or a disaster in the local government’s area (Disaster Management Act 2003, S80(2)).

Disaster risk management

A systematic process that produces a range of measures which contribute to the well-being of communities and the environment. The process considers the likely effects of hazardous events and the measures by which they can be minimised.

Emergency Risk Management

A systematic process that produces a range of risk reduction measures that contributes to the well-being of communities and the environment.

Epidemic An outbreak of new cases of a certain disease, in a given human population that occurs during a given period, and substantially exceeds what is expected based on recent experience.

Event

An event means any of the following:

a cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm, storm tide, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption or other natural happening;

bushfire;

an explosion or fire, a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or a gas leak;

an infestation, plague, or epidemic;

a failure of, or disruption to, an essential service or infrastructure;

an attack against the State; or

another event similar to the above events. An event may be natural or caused by human acts or omissions.

Evacuation

The planned movement of persons from an unsafe or potentially unsafe location to a safer location and their eventual return. Evacuation may be:- Voluntary: The DDC may advise people in threatened areas to evacuate voluntarily before a managed evacuation is required. Managed Evacuation or Mandatory Evacuation: The DDC issues a Managed Evacuation Order granted by a declaration of a Disaster Situation in accordance with Section 64 of the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2003 by the issue of an Evacuation Advisory Notice for people in designated threatened areas to evacuate

Evacuation Centre

A building or facility which is located beyond the natural hazard which provides people with basic human needs including temporary accommodation, food and water during the event

Evacuation Route

The route nominated along which people may travel from the an evacuation zone to a place or area of safety

Evacuation Time

Total time taken to make the decision to evacuate; to advise people to evacuate; for all people to withdraw; for all evacuees to be sheltered.

Flash flood A flood of short duration with relatively high peak discharge (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Flood

A flood occurs when water inundates land that is normally dry (see Bureau of Meteorology).


Heatwave A prolonged period of excessive heat (37c to 42c) (source: EMQ 2009).

Hazard A source of potential harm, or a situation with a potential to cause loss (source: Emergency Management Australia 2004).

Incident Can be used interchangeably with event.

Infrastructure Schools, government facilities, aged care facilities, sporting facilities, community facilities, recreational facilities and structures not defined as critical infrastructure.

Level of risk

Magnitude of a risk or combination of risk, expressed in terms of the combination of consequences and their likelihood (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009).

Likelihood

Change of something happening. NOTE 1: In risk management terminology, the term ‘likelihood’ is used to refer to the chance of something happening, whether defined, measured or determined objectively or subjectively, qualitatively or quantitatively, and described using general terms or mathematically (such a probability or a frequency over a given time period). NOTE 2: The English term ‘likelihood’ does not have a direct equivalent in some languages; instead the equivalent term ‘probability’ is often used. However, in English, ‘probability’ is often narrowly interpreted as a mathematical term. Therefore in risk management terminology, ‘likelihood’ is used with the intent that it should have the same broad interpretation as the term ‘probability’ has in many languages other than English (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009)

Local Disaster Coordinator

An employee of the relevant local government appointed by the Chair of the local group in consultation with the Chief Executive if satisfied the person has the necessary expertise or experience to be a Local Disaster Coordinator. The appointment must be in writing and may only be revoked in writing.

Local Disaster Coordination Centre

Location from which disaster operations are coordinated and managed within a Local government area.

Local Disaster Management Group

A group established for each Local government area in the State to carry out a number of functions relating to disaster management, the primary ones of which are:

to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the district are consistent with the State group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State; and

to develop effective disaster management, and regularly review and assess disaster management arrangement

to help the Local government for its area to prepare a local disaster management plan.

Local Emergency Service

The local emergency service established and maintained under the Disaster Management Act 2003 by a Local Government within its area or by combined Local governments within their combined areas to establish a disaster response capability.


Major flooding In addition to the effects of minor and moderate flooding, extensive

rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major traffic routes likely to be closed. Evacuation of people from flood affected areas may be required (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Minor flooding Causes inconvenience. Low-lying areas next to watercourses are inundated which may require the removal of stock and equipment. Minor roads may be closed and low level bridges submerged (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Mitigation Measures taken in advance of a disaster aimed at decreasing or eliminating its impact on society and environment (source: Australian Emergency Management Glossary 1998).

Moderate flooding In addition to the affects of minor flooding, the evacuation of some houses may be required. Main traffic routes may be covered. The area of inundation is substantial in rural areas requiring the removal of stock (source: Bureau of Meteorology)

Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)

The primary mechanism used by the Queensland Government for providing assistance to communities affected by natural disaster events.

Pandemic An outbreak of infectious disease with a high attack rate in people of all age groups that occurs concurrently throughout the world.

Preparedness Arrangements to ensure that, should an emergency occur, all those resources and services which are needed to cope with the effects can be efficiently mobilised and deployed.

Prevention Regulatory and physical measures to ensure that emergencies are prevented, or their effects mitigated.

Probable maximum flood

The most severe flood that is likely to occur at a particular location. Such a flood would result from the most severe combination of critical meteorological and hydrological conditions. (Bureau of Meteorology)

Property All other structures in the built environment not defined as infrastructure or critical infrastructure.

Reconstruction Actions taken to re-establish a community after a period of rehabilitation subsequent to a disaster. Actions would include construction of permanent housing, restoration of all services, and complete resumption of the pre-disaster state.

Recovery The coordinated process of supporting disaster-affected communities in reconstruction of the physical infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic, and physical well-being.

Rehabilitation The operations and decisions taken after a disaster with a view to restoring a stricken community to its former living conditions, whilst encouraging and facilitating the necessary adjustments to the changes caused by the disaster.

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 centres.

Residual risk Level of risk remaining after implementation of risk treatment.

Resilience The capacity of a system, community or society to resist or to change in order that it may obtain an acceptable level in functioning and structure. This is determined by the degree to which the social system is capable or organising itself and the ability to increase its capacity for learning and adaptation, including the capacity to recover from a disaster. (source: UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction; National Disaster Resilience Strategy 2010; Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy 2010; National Strategy for Disaster Resilience 2009 (Building our nations resilience to disasters).

Resources Individual manpower, services, materials and provisions.

Response Actions taken in anticipation of, during, and immediately after, an emergency to ensure its effects are minimised and that people affected are given immediate relief and support.

Risk The chance of something happening that may have an impact on the safety and wellbeing of a community. It includes risk as an opportunity as well as a threat and is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood.

Risk control That part of risk management, which involves the provision of policies, standards, and procedures to eliminate, avoid, or minimise adverse risks facing a community.

Risk identification The process of identifying what can happen, why, and how.

Risk management The culture, processes, and structures that are directed towards realizing potential opportunities whilst managing adverse effects.

Risk Management Process

The systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of communicating, establishing the context, identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and reviewing risk.

Risk reduction Actions taken to lessen the likelihood, negative consequences, or both, associated with a risk.

Risk Register A listing of risk statements describing sources of risk and elements at risk with assigned consequences, likelihoods and levels of risk.

Risk transfer Shifting the responsibility or burden for loss to another party through legislation, contract, insurance, or other means. Risk transfer can also refer to shifting a physical risk, or part thereof, elsewhere.

Risk treatment Process of selection and implementation of measures to modify risk.

Riverine flooding Riverine flooding is generally a result of wide-spread rain, causing water over large areas to collect in streams and rivers which overflow. These floods generally rise at a slower rate and although quite devastating, do rise at a rate that usually allows for managed escape.


Riverine floods are still dangerous as flowing water can still wash people, cars etc. away. Also breaches of levies and other barriers may cause localised flash flooding as water flows through the breach into previously dry land (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Serious Disruption Serious disruption means: (a) loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans; or (b) widespread or severe property loss or damage; or (c) widespread or severe damage to the environment (Disaster Management Act 2003, S13(2)).

Severe storm

A storm which produces: (a) hail, diameter of 2cm or more; or (b) wind gusts of 90kms/hr or greater; or (c) flash floods; or (d) lightning that causes death, injury or damage; or (e) tornadoes; or (f) any combination or these. (Bureau of Meteorology)

Shelter in place The process of staying where you are and taking shelter, rather than trying to evacuate. This usually means selecting a small interior room with no or few windows and taking refuge there. Further security measures can be covering the person with a mattress in such a room.

Source of Risk Source of potential harm e.g. bushfire, cyclone etc.

State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA)

Financial relief measures activated by the Minister for Emergency Services for personal hardship and distress, where natural disasters are ineligible for Australian government NDRRA funding. Such relief is able to address a far wider range of disaster events than the NDRRA.

Standard Emergency Warning Signal

Known as ‘SEWS’, the signal used in assisting delivery of public warnings and messages for major disaster events.

Standard Operating Procedures

A set of directions detailing what actions could be taken, as well as how, when, by whom and why, for specific events or tasks. Syn. standing operating procedure.

Storm surge A storm surge is a rise above the normal water level along the shore, resulting from strong onshore winds/reduced atmospheric pressure. Storm surges accompany a tropical cyclone as it comes ashore (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Storm Tide

The combination of a storm surge, tidal peaks, a shallow coastal gradient and on-shore winds. A storm tide effect may be increased by funnelling due to terrain.

Storm Tide Information Bulletin

An initial estimate of the possible storm surge associated with a coastal crossing of a severe tropical cyclone at the forecast intensity. (NOTE: the estimate includes only the storm surge, the actual storm tide would also depend on the wave set-up and the normal tide height at the time of the crossing estimate).

Storm tide warning

Issued 12 hours before wind gusts of 100km/h are predicted. Storm tide heights in the warnings are referenced to AHD. Warnings are updated at 3 hourly intervals. A Final Storm Tide Warning is issued after the cyclone has crossed the coast or ceases to be a threat.


Storm tide warning (Preliminary)

Issued during a Cyclone Warning phase when a storm tide risk is identified and it is expected that wind gusts along the threatened coast could increase to 100km/h or more within 24 hours

Storm water flooding

Inundation caused by local run off – exceeding the capacity of the drainage system (see Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics).

Support Organisation

The Authority or organisations, which support the control authority when the plan is implemented.

Sustainability The capacity to endure, the ability of a system to maintain processes, functions, biodiversity and productivity into the future.

The Plan The Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan.

The Arrangements The Queensland State Disaster Management Arrangements.

Tornado (Waterspout)

The rarest and most violent of thunderstorm phenomena are rapidly rotating columns of air that descend in the well known funnel shape from the base of a storm cloud. A tornado vortex, which can range in width from a few metres to hundreds of metres usually whirls clockwise (viewed from above) and contains very damaging winds that may reach more than 450kms/hr (Bureau of Meteorology).

Tropical Cyclone Tropical cyclones are intense low pressure systems which form over warm ocean waters at low latitudes. Atmospheric circulations rotate clockwise in the southern hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere. Tropical cyclones are associated with strong winds, torrential rains and storm surges (in coastal areas). Tropical cyclone category system Category 1 (Tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are gales with typical gusts over open flat lands at 90-124kms/hr. Category 2 (Tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are destructive with typical gusts over open flat lands at 125-164kms/hr. Category 3 (Severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are very destructive with typical gusts over open flat lands at 165-224kms/hr. Category 4 (Severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are very destructive with typical gusts over open flat lands at 225-279kms/hr. Category 5 (Severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are very destructive with typical gusts over open flat lands of more than 280kms/hr. (see Bureau of Meteorology).

Tsunami A tsunami is a series of ocean waves with very long wave lengths (typically hundreds of kilometres) caused by large scale disturbances of the ocean, such as:


(a) earthquakes (b) landslides (c) volcanic eruptions (d) explosions (e) meteorites These disturbances can either be from below (e.g. underwater earthquakes with large vertical displacements, submarine landslides) or from above (e.g. meteorite impacts). (Bureau of Meteorology)

Vulnerability

The susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment to hazards.

Warning time

The time taken to warn persons in an identified evacuation zone to evacuate.

Wave Setup

An increase in the mean water level towards the shoreline caused by wave action. It can be important during storm events as it results in a further increase in water level above the tide and surge levels.

Wave Runup

The rush of water up a beach after a wave reaches the shoreline. The amount of wave run up is the vertical distance between the maximum height on the beach the rush of water reaches and the still water level. Wave run up is dependent on a number of factors including wave height and period, and the slope and composition of the beach.

Wellbeing (welfare)

The provision of immediate and continuing care of disaster affected persons who may be threatened, distressed, disadvantaged, persons with disability, homeless or evacuated and the maintenance of health, wellbeing and prosperity of such persons with all available community resources until their rehabilitation has been achieved.

ABBREVIATIONS

AHD Australian Height Datum AHIMP All Hazards Information Management Program AIIMS Australasian Inter-Agency Incident Management System ATWS Australian Tsunami Warning System BCA Building Code of Australia BSA Building Services Authority BoM Bureau of Meteorology CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority COAG Council of Australian Governments CWO Chief Welfare Officer DART Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami DCS Department of Community Safety DDC District Disaster Coordinator DDCC District Disaster Coordination Centre DDMG District Disaster Management Group DDMP District Disaster Management Plan DEEDI Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation DERM Department of Environment and Resource Management DES Department of Emergency Services DM Act 2003 The Disaster Management Act 2003 DMP Disaster Management Plan DOCS Department of Communities DPI Department of Primary Industries


DTMR Department of Transport and Main Roads EHO Environmental Health Officer EMA Emergency Management Australia EMQ Emergency Management Queensland EPG Evacuation Planning Route GA Geoscience Australia GH Gauge Height (all BOM datum reported in GH unless otherwise stated) GIS Geographic Information System HAT Highest Astronomical Tide JATWC Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre LDC Local Disaster Coordinator LDCC Local Disaster Coordination Centre LDMG Local Disaster Management Group LDMP Local Disaster Management Plan LES Local Emergency Service LGAQ Local Government Association Queensland LWRG Local Wellbeing and Recovery Group MOA Memorandum of Agreement MOU Memorandum of Understanding MSQ Maritime Safety Queensland NDRRA Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements NGO Non Government Organisation NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NSP Neighbourhood Safer Places QAS Queensland Ambulance Service QFRS Queensland Fire and Rescue Service QH Queensland Health QPS Queensland Police Service. QR Queensland Rail QRA Queensland Reconstruction Authority QRAA Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority RACE Response Advice for Chemical Emergencies SDCC State Disaster Coordination Centre SDCG State Disaster Coordination Group SDMC State Disaster Mitigation Committee SDMG State Disaster Management Group SDMP State Disaster Management Plan SDRA State Disaster Relief Arrangements SES State Emergency Service SEWS Standard Emergency Warning System SITREPS Situation Reports SLSQ Surf Life Saving Queensland SOC State Operations Coordinator SOCC State Operations Coordination Centre SOP Standard Operating Procedure VMR Volunteer Marine Rescue WBB Wide Bay Burnett WICEN Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network (Volunteer group of licensed radio operators for emergency and back-up communications) XO Executive Officer


Section 1 – Introduction

PURPOSE OF PLAN

Local communities are susceptible to various impacts relating to increasing population, infrastructure requirements, natural and man made disasters. Adding to the challenge of planning for the increased impacts on resources and infrastructure are emerging risks from possible acts of terrorism, failure of critical infrastructure, climate change and the possible impact of hazardous materials on environments and communities. Another key influence in the disaster management environment is the increasing emphasis on good governance, including accountability within the Queensland disaster management system. To achieve safer and more sustainable communities, an effective disaster management plan achieves the following:

has an all-hazards approach;

is comprehensive and documented;

focuses on strategic outcomes; and

is regularly reviewed and validated. Section 4A (Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010) requires Local Governments in Disaster Management to be planned across 4 distinct phases as cited in Section 4A(1)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv) (ie: prevention, preparation, response and recovery, respectively). Section 4A(b) specifies the management principles. Section 4A(c) specifically states Local Governments should primarily be responsible for managing events in their local government area. It is also necessary to ensure that the resources used to mitigate, respond to and recover from disasters are used efficiently to achieve the most affective outcomes for the local community.

KEY OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Plan are to:

Provide the Authority for the establishment of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG);

Detail the Disaster Management structure for the Bundaberg Region Local Emergency Service (henceforth called "LES"), as defined in the Disaster Management Act 2003 Section 80 (1) (2);

List the agreed roles and responsibilities, under this Plan, of the various organisations which form the LES plus Queensland Police Service (QPS), Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Queensland Fire Services (QFS) and any other Co-ordinating Authority;

Describe, rate and estimate the effect of the identified threats to the community and property in the area by applying a rigorous risk analysis methodology for disaster events;

Provide guidelines for disaster preparedness, prevention, response and recovery;

Provide a Concept of Operations (e.g. Guardian Disaster Management Software, LDCC structure);

Provide special Plans (sub-plans) and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) to cope with specific identified problems;

Maintain a committed working relationship with District and State Disaster Management Groups;

Align local disaster management with the Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework for a focussed all hazards approach with all levels of government; and

Maintain partnerships across all sectors to ensure achievement of Council’s legislative requirements as outlined under Section 80 of the Disaster Management Act 2003.


LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICY FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Policies and related Council documents to this Plan:

1. District Disaster Management Plan 2011; 2. Bundaberg Regional Council Corporate Plan; 3. Bundaberg Regional Council Information Technology Strategic Plan; 4. Bundaberg Risk Management Plans 2011-12; 5. Bundaberg Flood Mapping; 6. Burnett River Dam Emergency Action Plan - Paradise dam; 7. BRC Recovery Plan; 8. Function and threat specific plans as appropriate. State Government strategic documents or other infrastructure entities that relate to this Plan: 1. Ergon Energy – Emergency Management Plan; Wide Bay Region; 2. SunWater – Emergency Action Plan; Burnett (Paradise) River Dam; 3. SunWater – Emergency Action Plan; Fred Haigh Dam; 4. SunWater – Fred Haigh Dam; Inundation Plan 2004; 5. State Disaster Management Plan March 2011; 6. Disaster Management Act 2003; 7. Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2010; 8. Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

INTEGRATION WITH COUNCIL’S CORPORATE AND OPERATIONAL PLANS

As part of Council’s ongoing budgeting and resource allocation, sufficient provision is made annually and within long-term cash flow requirements to ensure its disaster response capability is acceptable according to the level of service required.

MEMBERSHIP OF LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP

As required by Section 29 of the Disaster Management Act 2003, a Local Disaster Management Group has been established to oversee disaster management and disaster operations for the Bundaberg Region. In accordance with Section 33 of the Disaster Management Act 2003, the following persons are appointed to the Local Disaster Management Group. A quorum, as required under Section 40 of the Act, is one half the members of the core group plus one.

Number Member Organisation LDMG Position Contact details

1 Mayor Bundaberg Regional Council

BRC Chairperson LDMG

Refer Annexure 1

2 Deputy Mayor Bundaberg Regional Council

BRC Deputy Chairperson LDMG

3

Division 2 Councillor Bundaberg Regional Council

BRC Chair Childers Sub-group

4 Division 3 Councillor Bundaberg Regional Council

BRC Chair Gin Gin Sub-group


Number Member Organisation LDMG Position Contact details

5 Disaster Management Officer

BRC Member

6 SES Local Controller SES Member

7 Officer in Charge Bundaberg

QPS Member

8 Inspector Bundaberg

QFRS Member

9 Area Inspector

QFRS Rural Operations

Member

10

Officer in Charge Bundaberg

QAS Member

11 Area Director Wide Bay Burnett

EMQ Member

12 Representative Ergon Energy Member

13

QH Manager Business and Corporate Services

Bundaberg Base Hospital

Member

14 DDMG XO QPS Member

15 Representative Telstra Member

In accordance with Section 40A meeting deputies for particular members: 1. a member of a disaster management group may with the approval of the chairperson of the group

appoint by signed notice another person as his or her deputy 2. the deputy may attend a group meeting in the members absence and exercise the member’s

functions and powers under the Act at the meeting 3. a deputy attending a group meeting is to be counted in deciding if there is a quorum for the

meeting Additional members (or alternates) may be co-opted to the LDMG from time to time for a specific event where specialist or local expertise is needed. An Advisory Group shall also be established to provide this expertise as required. Advisory Group members may include (but not be limited to):

Advisory Group Members

1. Environmental Health Officer(s)- Chief Welfare Officer, BRC 2. An Engineer, BRC 3. Officers in Charge Bargara, South Kolan. 4. Medical Representative, Friendlies & Mater hospitals 5. Representative, Q-Build Bundaberg 6. Representative, Origin Energy 7. Representative, SunWater Bundaberg 8. Representative, DERM 9. Representative, Department of Primary Industries, Bundaberg 10. CEO, Bundaberg Port Authority 11. Representative, Queensland Transport Bundaberg (DTMR) 12. Representative, Department of Main Roads Bundaberg (DTMR) 13. Representative, Queensland Rail 14. Representative, Bundaberg Health Service District 15. Representative, Environmental Protection Agency (DERM) 16. Representatives of Community Organisations (e.g. Chamber of Commerce), Salvation Army, Red

Cross, Diageo as required from time to time. 17. Representative, Maritime Safety Queensland 18. Representative, Local Wellbeing and Recovery Committee, BRC 19. BRC Media Liaison Officer


20. BRC GIS Officer 21. BRC IT Officer 22. Representative, ABC Radio 23. Representative, Bundaberg Broadcasters 24. Representative, Southern Cross 25. Representative, SLSQ 26. Representative, Volunteer Marine Rescue 27. Representative, QRAA 28. Representative, DOCS 29. Representative, WICEN 30. Representative, GP Hospital 31. Representative, Tourism Qld NOTATION: The Local Disaster Management Group in early 2010 augmented affirmative actions of the establishment of Local Disaster Management Sub-groups within the towns of Childers and Gin Gin within the area of control of the Bundaberg LDMG. These actions were taken in line with Section 30 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the said Council region were consistent, effective and in the best interests of the community. In 2011 (01/08/11) the Queensland Flood Commission of Inquiry handed down recommendations and in particular note are Recommendation 5.1.2 of page 163 of such report which cites:- “As part of their planning before the next wet season LDMG’s should identify communities which

because of distance the potential for isolation by a disaster or any other reasons may require specific disaster management arrangements and take steps to establish them. Such arrangements may include forming disaster management sub-groups in those communities”; and

Recommendation 5.8 of page 164 which cites:- “Where a local disaster management forms a sub-group of a disaster management group:

The responsibility of the sub-group must be clearly defined within the Local Disaster Management Arrangements; and

Each member of the sub-group must understand his or her role”. Accordingly, a separate plan has been prepared for the operation of the sub-groups at Childers and Gin Gin and appears in the Annexure Sub-plan K.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The summary in the table below provides details regarding the agencies involved and their responsibilities.

Organisation Responsibilities

Council Reporting structure – reports to District Disaster Management Group

Establishment of the Local Disaster Co-Ordination Centre/s (LDCC)

Communications co-ordination and Public Warning and Advice as required

Collection and interpretation of Bureau of Meteorology warnings and data

Protection, maintenance and restoration of water and sewerage services

Clearance of debris and wash down of streets, etc Co-ordination of clean up of private dwellings Maintenance of drainage systems Assessment and safety of damaged buildings Preservation of public health and hygiene precautions Signposting, barricading and road maintenance Provision of manpower and equipment as necessary Transport as required Assessment and control of chemical pollution of water

courses or water supply Supply and erection of barricades Restrict movement of unauthorised vehicles until arrival of

police Supply vehicles as necessary Protection, restoration and maintenance of utility services Assistance by health staff with animal control Assistance in vaccination programs Provision of animal records (eg. dog registration) Communication co-ordinator between all organisations At an airport incident, restrict movement of unauthorised

persons until arrival of Police. At the commencement of the emergency advise Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Media Liaison Meeting of all the legislative requirements of the DM Act 2003 Establishment of process to identify buildings/locations for

utilisation as Evacuation Centres (Note – There are no cyclone shelters in the BRC Region)

Establishment of an Evacuation Planning Group Establishment of a Wellbeing and Recovery Group Evacuation of pets/housing Initiation of vector control mechanisms Maintenance of partnerships with other response

organisations Initiating re-supply as necessary

Queensland Police Service

Control and coordination of counter-terrorism operations Issue of Public Information Control of essential traffic routes and traffic control Evacuation and rescue of persons if required Security of specific areas for public safety or investigation



purposes Control of accident / impact site and surrounds Control of crime threatened site Control of rescue operations for trapped or injured persons Crowd control Co-ordination and assistance in rescue of trapped/stranded

persons Co-ordinate search operations Augmenting emergency communications Road blocks and diversions Tracing of persons (DVI) Stock movement control Assistance on request with stock and infected material tracing Assistance with stock destruction Investigation of offences Assistance with emergency communications Security of evacuated premises and temporary shelters Co-ordination and control of identification and mortuary

facilities if required Notify Hospital (Temporary Morgue) Security of specific areas Provision of a DDC vide Section 25 DM Act Provision of X/O to the DDC and function vide S.28 of the DM

Act Processing of RFA’s Participant member of EPG

State Emergency Service Agency Support Community Education Floodboat Operations Incident Management Search Storm Damage Traffic Management Compliance with any MOA schedule between EMQ and local

government (if adopted) Participate in the evacuation planning group

Queensland Ambulance Service

Establish triage areas and co-ordinate transport of patients Initial triage and treatment of casualties and on-going care

with the medical team Emergency pre-hospital care Co-ordinate (medical aspects) of rescue of trapped persons

with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Documentation Transport of casualties including road and air transport Liaison with other services Selection of Triage and Treatment area Selection of marshalling area for QAS units Co-ordination of Volunteer First Aid Groups (eg. St John

Ambulance) and other first aid providers Co-ordinate aerial medical services for fixed and rotary wing

service providers

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

Provision of specialised equipment and manpower if required Fire control Control and clean up of hazardous materials, spillage/release Extrication of trapped persons



Provision of extraction equipment if required Advice and directions to public on safety/evacuation from fire

and hazardous spill danger zone Provide removal equipment for trapped persons Assistance in provision of cleanup facilities, particularly

pumping and hose down Control of urban fires and the fire ground until secure Safety of persons in relation to fire prevention, fighting and

recovery Safety of persons in relation to urban fire Prevention, fighting and recovery operations Advice on carcass burning conditions, in exotic animal

disease outbreaks, and fire safety of carcass burning activities

Provision of specialist manpower and equipment, including protective equipment

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service – Rural

Control of rural fires and operations Safety of persons in relation to fire prevention, suppression,

response and recovery operations Advice and directions on public safety/evacuation from fire

danger zones Provision of specialist manpower and equipment Provision of assistance to urban fire brigade Advice on carcass burning, conditions and safety of carcass

burning activities Assistance in support roles with manpower and equipment as

required Safety of Persons in Rural, Bushfire prone Areas Expert advise on Bushfire Management strategies Manage the Fire Warden network

Ergon Energy Response and control of dangerous electrical situations and electrical hazards due to damage on the electricity network

Repairs and restoration of main power and services as required

Support to community critical infrastructure with generation options where available.

Origin Energy Control of natural gas hazards Restoration of gas supplies

Telstra Telephone communication restorations and provision of communications facilities

Queensland Health and/or Government Medical Officer

Co-ordination of medical and health resources Public advice and information on health issues Detection of sources of infection Immunisation / inoculation programs Disinfection of contamination Control of movement of people (quarantining) as necessary Advice and assistance where animal disease may threaten

human life

Hospitals Bundaberg Base

Hospital Friendly Society Private

Hospital, Bundaberg Mater Misericordiae

private Hospital,

Provision of Site Medical Officer or site Medical Team as required

On site field triage and emergency treatment of casualties if required

Casualty Clearance Station Short-term medical support Provisioning of morgue facilities



Bundaberg Gin Gin Hospital Childers Hospital

Red Cross Registration of evacuees/displaced persons Compliance with any MOU Fill out registration forms as required Maintain an alphabetic filing system of all evacuees/displaced

persons Produce a complete report at end of operation

Department of Primary Industries

Detection of source of infection Slaughter and disposal of animals and infective agents Disinfection of contamination Co-ordination in exotic animal disease operations Control of movement of animals, animal products, vehicles Co-ordination of resources at local level Public advice and information Counselling services to relevant sector Control of specific enterprises Evaluation and compensation

Department of Natural Resources and Water

Fire suppression and control within State Forest (DNRMW Forestry)

Regulation of surface and ground water resources Regulation design assessment and monitoring of

implementing dam safety programs

SunWater (dam owner) Activate and manage Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for SunWater dams and storages.

Provision of information regarding dam conditions and status to the LDMG during activation of EAPs.

Participate as an advisory member of the LDMG Responsibility for implementation of dam safety programs Monitoring and advice on blue-green algae infestations Advice on contamination of raw surface water supplies (Walla

Weir, Ben Anderson Barrage and Fred Haigh Dam)

Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB)

Issue of information or warnings Co-ordination and control of crash site

Department of Main Roads Advise on location and suitability of heavy earthmoving equipment

Advice on vehicle detour routes

Queensland Transport Assistance in tracing of animal and livestock products being transported

Halting, off loading and disinfecting of transportation vehicles as required

Advice on vehicle detour routes Provision of heavy earthmoving equipment Oil spill response

Queensland Rail Control operation, movement and technical advice on railway plant and equipment

Provision and control of railway manpower and equipment as required

Clearance and restoration of railway lines

Bundaberg Port Authority Maintenance of Port facilities Provision of manpower and equipment Augment emergency communications Co-ordination of ‘in Port’ oil spill

Sunmap Provision of local maps and other information



Bureau of Meteorology Supply of meteorological bureau information of flood and wind warnings

National weather and warnings information refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/qld/

Environmental Protection Agency

Assistance with information about recovery strategies for environmental damage

Chamber of Commerce Assistance with information about recovery strategies for business

ABC and other commercial radio networks

Participate as necessary in the LDMG Provision of timely information to the community Participate in provisioning of warning networks

Surf Lifesaving Queensland Assist in dissemination of warnings Providing of support that enhances capabilities to the local

community, specifically in the areas of: 1. Tsunami response – preparedness,

warnings, response and recovery; 2. Cyclone and severe storm response–

preparedness, warnings, response and recovery;

3. Flood response– preparedness, warnings, response and recovery; and

4. Other disasters where the Bundaberg Regional Council requires assistance – preparedness, warnings, response and recovery

Close and evacuate beaches on receipt of warnings in consultation with Bundaberg Regional Council

Assist in search and rescue from surf zone following impact of tsunami

Provision of specialised equipment and personnel if required Use of facilities if required

Volunteer Marine Rescue Safety of persons using marine environment for recreation, sport, tourism and industry pursuits.

Integral part of the Australian National Search and Rescue Plan (ANSAR)

Comply with service agreement with DCS (DES) via EMQ

St Johns Ambulance Registration of evacuees/displaced persons Compliance with any MOU Fill out registration forms as required Maintain an alphabetic filing system of all evacuees/displaced

persons Produce a complete report at end of operation

http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/qld/


Section 2 – Disaster Risk Management

MAP OF COMBINED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA


COMMUNITY CONTEXT

Feature Relevant information and considerations

PROFILE

Bundaberg Regional Council was formed in 2008 by the amalgamation of Bundaberg City and Burnett, Isis and Kolan Shires. Its area is 6451 sq km. Bundaberg Regional Council's census population in 2006 was 84,115. Bundaberg city The city of Bundaberg is located on the Burnett River and is 12 kms from the eastern coastline and has an area of approximately 95 square kilometres. The city is predominantly comprised of residential properties with major commercial and industrial areas. Bundaberg is typified by very flat terrain. The Burnett River, which rises to the South West of the city caused flooding in the city and environs in 2010-11. The river flows from West to East in the city reach and bisects the city. The river provides part of the water supply for the city and is tidal below the barrage in the City reach. There are two road bridges and a rail bridge crossing the river in the City reach. All Emergency Service providers are situated within the city limits. There has been consistent growth within the city itself and this growth is expected to continue. Rural and Coastal Communities Bundaberg Regional Council’s coastal region extends from Baffle Creek to the north to Theodolite Creek in the south (northern bank of Burrum River to the hamlet of Buxton (391 persons (ABS, 2006)). The area has almost 100 kms of coastline and is subject to unpredictable weather patterns and occasional cyclonic conditions. The centres of Gin Gin and Childers are within the Regional Council’s boundaries. Outside the coastal towns, rural activities predominate. Sugar cane, macadamia nuts, avocados, horticultural and small crops (approximately 25% of Queensland’s small crops are from the Bundaberg region) form the main components of the Regional Council’s economy, with sugar mills at Bundaberg (Bingera) and north-west of Childers (Isis). Grazing areas and the State Forests make up a large part of the northern area of the Region. Surrounding Bundaberg are significant residential populations at estates such as Tantitha, River View, Kentucky Blue Grass, Miara, Coonarr, Kinkuna, The Hummock, Boaga, and Winfield. Coastal development in reasonable proximity to the township of Bundaberg has witnessed significant and ongoing growth. These consist of the coastal towns of Moore Park, Burnett Heads, Bargara, Innes Park, Coral Cove and Elliott Heads. Bargara is a renowned tourist destination. During holiday periods each of the nominated areas attract numerous holiday makers that can expand the population base by another 30 percent with the bulk of these being RV’s, caravan and campers. Rural townships include Sharon, South Kolan, Avondale, Wallaville and Yandaran. Gin Gin area Gin Gin is situated 50 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg and is regarded as the hub for rural communities for that area. To the north and east of Gin Gin are river flats and undulating slightly timber lands to farmland. To the north and west the country rises to rugged mountainous regions with heavily timbered areas. Some of this country is impenetrable. Depending on the nature of the season this area can become a central point for grass and wildfires.



The area adjoins the major river systems of the Burnett and Kolan on its boundaries and Lake Monduran on Fred Haigh Dam is approximately 20 kilometres north of Gin Gin. Paradise Dam on the Burnett River is situated to the South of Gin Gin and on the southern boundary of the Bundaberg Regional Council. The Bruce Highway (National Highway) dissects the area and passes through Gin Gin. Major ranges of the Boolboonda, Hogback, Burnett and Kalpower are within the area. The Dawes and Bucca Ranges lie on the boundary of the area. The area concerned is 2,650 km

2 ranging from Bullyard in the east, Tim Fisher Bridge,

Burnett River in the south, seven kilometres from the township of Mt Perry in the west, and the Kolan River crossing on the Bruce Highway fifty kilometres in the north. Gin Gin has an elevation of 65 metres above sea level. Gin Gin has a Local Disaster Management Sub-group. Childers area The thriving township of Childers is situated approximately 300 kilometres northwards from Queensland’s capital city of Brisbane and has a bustling community mainly evolving around the sugar cane, small crops, grazing, avocado and macadamia industries. It is a short 50 kilometre drive via the Isis highway or the Goodwood Road routes. Both of these roads can be subjected to flash flooding. The township itself is dissected by the Bruce Highway. A high level bridge over the Isis River to the South of Childers now permits the free movement of traffic in both directions. The region has a population base of about 3000 people. The Childers township was the subject of one of the renowned disasters in Queensland – The Palace Backpackers fire in 2001. Three major river systems exist within the Childers region namely the Burnett, Gregory and Isis Rivers. Lake Gregory is cited within this area. Childers is the site of an annual multi-cultural festival which is a two day event and attracts in excess of 60,000 people. Situated on the coastline approximately 30 kilometres eastwards of Childers is the seaside village of Woodgate. This area is also subjected to the population growth factors during the designated holiday periods. The location of Woodgate has made it the subject of part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s storm surge evacuation plan. Whilst the main coast railway line passes through this region it does not pass in close proximity to the township. Access to this railway line could be prohibited if the Gregory River on the Goodwood Road is subject to flooding. Childers has a Local Disaster Management Sub-group.

General

The Bundaberg Regional Council area is as a result of the amalgamation of Isis Shire Council, Burnett Shire Council and Kolan Shire Council and Bundaberg City Council. The primary populations bases is the city of Bundaberg and the towns of Childers and Gin Gin with growing coastal areas at Bargara and Moore Park forming an amassed area of 6,451 square kilometres. The overall population base for the region is in excess of 84,000 (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2006) and Bundaberg Regional Council documents (eg: Bundaberg Region 2031) has a forecast of 160,000 persons.

Electorates and Bordering Councils

The Bundaberg Regional Council local government area includes three state government electorates (ie. Bundaberg, Burnett and Callide) along with two federal electorates (ie. Hinkler and Flynn). The boundaries are boarded by Fraser Coast Regional Council to the



South, North Burnett Regional Council to the West and Gladstone Regional Council to the North. The area sits above latitude 25. [Map to be inserted]

Transportation

The major north coast railway line passes through the city of Bundaberg whilst the Bruce Highway, the major arterial coastal road passes through the townships of Childers and Gin Gin. Bundaberg has a substantial airport which has been upgraded to a 2,000 metre runway to enable the landing of jet aircraft larger than the Dash 8 standard. Bundaberg airport has the proven potential to be the hub for re-supply and re-distribution during times of disasters to all the surrounding Council areas as previously mentioned.

Port of Bundaberg

The Port of Bundaberg is situated 19.3 road km downstream from the City of Bundaberg, 4.8km from the mouth of the Burnett River, and has an entrance channel 11km long. The channel is 103m wide, with a minimum 9.5m navigable depth (LAT) which leads into a swing basin, 1,165m long and 320m wide.

A Port record for Bundaberg was a loading of 44,000 tonnes. During moderate or major flooding the swing basin and channel have a history of becoming silted to the degree that larger vessels cannot enter the Port until dredging has been effected. This silting also grossly affects the local/national and overseas visiting yachts gaining access to maritime businesses within the Bundaberg city reaches.

Tourism

Bundaberg is located at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and provides access to Lady Elliott and Musgrave Islands (situated within the Gladstone local disaster district). A significant of backpackers and travellers of a wide variety of nationalities converge on the Bundaberg area every year. Lingual problems are created in trying to express the disaster management message. Bundaberg is also home to the now internationally recognised Bundaberg Rum (owned by Diageo) which stores a significant amount of ethanol posing a risk and potentially damaging economic losses to the community.

River Catchment Areas

Burnett River

The Burnett River is located on the southern Queensland coast with the mouth of the river sited just north of the City of Bundaberg. The total area of the catchment is about 33,000 square kilometres.

The Burnett River rises in the Dawes Range, just north of Monto and flows south through Eidsvold and Mundubbera. Along the way it is joined by the Nogo and Auburn Rivers which drain large areas in the west of the catchment. Just before Mundubbera, the main river is joined by the Boyne River draining areas from the south and then begins its northeasterly journey to the coast. Between Gayndah and Mt Lawless, the Barker-Barambah Creeks system joins the Burnett River.

Major flooding in the Burnett River is relatively infrequent. However, under favourable meteorological conditions such as a tropical low pressure system, heavy rainfalls can occur throughout the catchment which can result in significant river rises and floods. These floods can cause considerable damage to rural properties along the rivers and to the commercial and residential areas in some of the smaller towns in the area and at Bundaberg.

To gain a clearer understanding of this, it is necessary to view the image on page 26. Kolan River

The Kolan River catchment is located in south east Queensland and covers an area of



approximately 3,000 square kilometres. The river rises in the rugged Dawes Range, 100 kilometres northwest of Bundaberg. It meanders for a distance of 70 kilometres, generally in a southeasterly direction, before entering Lake Monduran and passing through the Fred Haigh Dam.

Below the Dam and the Bucca Range, the Kolan River enters a wide coastal plain, generally under large areas of sugar cane cultivation. Gin Gin Creek, its major tributary, rises in the Burnett Range 35 kilometres west of Gin Gin and flows in a easterly direction joining the Kolan River 10 kilometres above Bucca Weir. Floods normally develop in the headwaters of the Kolan River and Gin Gin Creek and its major tributaries, however, Fred Haigh Dam has a significant effect on reducing major flooding in the lower reaches. Flooding from local area heavy rainfall may still occur in areas downstream of Bucca Weir.

Since the Fred Haigh Dam was completed in 1974, only minor to moderate flooding had been recorded before December 2010. In December 2010 the dam spilled by 3.85 metres causing major flooding.

Baffle Creek

The Baffle Creek catchment Area encompasses an area of 3000 km square, including numerous rural townships and communities.

Dams There are a considerable number of dams and weirs throughout the catchment area. The two primary dams of concern to the LDMG are Paradise Dam, situated slightly to the west of the Bundaberg region’s western boundary and Monduran Dam, situated on the Kolan River in the Gin Gin area. A significantly smaller lake, Lake Gregory, known as the ‘duck pond’ is situated in the Childers area. A descriptive of the dams follows hereafter. Paradise Dam covers an area of 2,951hectares and has a 300,000 mega-litre capacity with a depth of almost 68 metres. Monduran (Fred-Haige Dam) covers an area of 5,340 hectares and has a 562,000 mega-litre capacity with a depth of approximately 75.5 metres. Dam emergency management plans are controlled by Sunwater. Lake Gregory is the Isis balancing storage of 200 hectares and has a capacity of 6,000 mega-litres with a depth of 3.1 metres.

Climate and weather

Bundaberg Region The climate of the area may be best described as maritime sub-tropical, characterised by an absence of temperature extremes. Summer peak temperatures rarely exceed 35 degrees C with the winter minimum rarely falling below 8 degrees. The moderate rainfall, (1200 mm mean average on the coast) occurs mainly during the summer months. This rainfall decreases as the distance from the coast increases. In normal circumstances, the rainfall in the headwaters of the Burnett in only about 75 % of the coastal average. Historically severe weather events are relatively infrequent, the most common being cyclone influences and effects (eg: Cyclone Wanda in 1974, Cyclone Fran 1992 and Cyclone Hamish in 2009). No one should be lulled into a sense of false security by this as cyclones and their concomitant effects are unpredictable. Tropical influences throughout the State bring in their wake extensive rainfalls which can severely affect the rivers and streams within the Burnett River catchment area, as



experienced in the events of December 2010 and January 2011 which were caused by inland heavy rain as a result of Cyclone Tasha. On a threat matrix analysis scale both these types of events rate moderate to high. Whilst Bundaberg region sits on the cusp between the northern and southern influences, the region does experience between 6 and 12 thunderstorms per year with the number escalating more inland and away from the coastal belt. A more infrequent weather event is that of small scale tornadoes emanating at sea with the occasional mainland event. There has been a number of these experienced throughout the coastal belt (eg: Bucca 29 Nov 1992). It is generally acknowledged that the storm/cyclone season extends from 1 November to 30 April the following year. The majority of cyclones that have impacted or threatened the Bundaberg region appear on historical data to have occurred from January to March. However, cyclones are not predictable and have occurred outside of these acknowledged time frames. There is a need to constantly vigilant. The Gin Gin area is known for its wide-spread cattle industry and prolonged early season rain which can causes an overabundance of grasses and subsequent ignition material that can lead to extensive grass fires as previously experienced in Gaeta 2009. Emergency services such as the QFRS (urban and in particular rural) express serious concerns regarding the potential for out of control hazard reduction burning and the more serious issue of bushfire arson (see EMA National Strategy for the Prevention of Bushfire Arson). The Local Disaster Management Group is constantly monitoring implications for the environment and infrastructure emanating from the Australian Government outputs on climate change. The Bundaberg region coastline consists of open sandy coasts backed by soft sediment planes that are already subject to the impacts of natural disasters (e.g. floods and storm surges). Inundation analysis undertaken by the Australian government indicates these characteristics create a higher level of inundation risk (Australian Governments Change Risks to Australian Coasts 14/11/2009). A working relationship has been established with Geoscience Australia to appropriately monitor any changes.

Regional Population

The Office of Economic and Statistical Research (2011) has verifiable population statistics up until 2009 with projections to 2010 (2011 Census data was not available at time of release). There have been increased population bases across the region. The following population statistics are outlined for the Local Disaster Management Planning system

Location Population

Apple Tree Creek 557

Bargara 7,024

Bundaberg 53,009

Burnett Heads 2,809

Childers 1,586

Coral Cove 1,153

Elliott Heads 935

Gin Gin 959

Innes Park 2,165

Moore Park 1,954

These statistics do not include the influx of tourists and travellers.



Community Scope

Bundaberg region is serviced by strategically placed State Emergency Service (SES) units in;

BARGARA POTTERS ROAD BARGARA 4670 (PO Box 8072, Bargara Q 4670)

BUNDABERG KENDALL ROAD BUNDABERG 4670

BURNETT HEADS

BREWER STREET BURNETT HEADS 4670

CHILDERS NORTH STREET CHILDERS 4660

ELLIOTT HEADS WELCH STREET ELLIOTT HEADS 4670

GIN GIN FLANDERS STREET GIN GIN 4671

INNES PARK ELLIOTT HEADS ROAD BUNDABERG 4670

MOORE PARK MURDOCHS ROAD MOORE PARK 4670

SOUTH KOLAN 6 CHAMBERS ROAD SOUTH KOLAN 4670

WOODGATE THIRD AVENUE WOODGATE 4660

YANDARAN SOUTH LITTABELLA ROAD YANDARAN 4673

All relevant state government agencies are represented in Bundaberg, many of whom make up advisory membership of the Local Disaster Management Group. Emergency service personnel e.g. Police, Ambulance and Fire exist at various locations throughout the Bundaberg region. Whilst the primary Local Disaster Management Group is situated in Bundaberg, sub-groups have been established in the townships of Childers and Gin Gin. These groups have a mandate to operate independently only when and if they are isolated by power and phone disruptions from the main group. Hospitals are also located in these. There is a strong working relationship between the LDMG and DDMG and during times of activation it is common practice to have those groups co-located within the Bundaberg Council Chambers in Bourbong Street, Bundaberg.



There is a considerable level of Council resources available throughout the region that can be best and well-utilised in the time of a disaster event or subsequent recovery processes. The AGL rescue helicopter is based in Bundaberg but services the whole of the Bundaberg region. It is important to be aware that this service also provides response activities to Fraser Coast and North Burnett areas.

Industry

Bundaberg has both heavy and light industry. Bundaberg has internationally recognised companies in the aero and avionic industries. Further internationally recognised industries are the Bundaberg Rum (Bundaberg Distilling Co.) and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks. Bundaberg is also a hub for the seafood production and processing industry and is an acknowledged centre for the international yachting fraternity; customs and quarantine officers are located at Bundaberg. Regionally the rural areas revolve around the usual primary industries of cattle, sugar cane, small groups, horticulture, avocados, macadamias and peanuts. As at 2011, only two sugarcane processing mills exist within the region (ie. Isis Central and Bingera). The township of Bundaberg supports two major shopping centres within the heart of the city. There is substantial secondary development in the growing area of Bargara. Gin Gin and Childers have also sustained development along these lines too. Tourism In any planning perspective on behalf of the LDMG or in any response activity, disaster managers and decision makers need to be highly cognisant of the fact that Bundaberg has substantial multi-cultural tourism and backpacker industries. There are thus implications for response activities because of this multi-cultural and multi-lingual aspect.

Public spaces, buildings and events

Within the functional boundaries of the Local Disaster Management Group area there are a number of national parks. These include:

Woodgate/Burrum national park (Childers LDMG Sub-group area);

Goodnight Scrub national park (Gin Gin LDMG Sub-group area);

Littabella national park;

Kinkuna national park. In addition there is the Mon Repos national park which is acknowledged as the largest turtle nesting site in the south pacific. Part of the coastline incorporates the Woongarra Marine Park (Barolin Rocks) which is part of the Great Sandy Straits marine park of approximately 6,000kms.

Offshore islands

Located and serviced from the Bundaberg Marina are the coral cay islands of Lady Elliott and Lady Musgrave islands. It should be noted that these islands fall within the Gladstone local disaster management parameters but assistance would need to be provided by the Bundaberg LDMG in the event of an evacuation from those islands.

Showgrounds and others

Showgrounds exist at Gin Gin, Childers, Bundaberg Central and Bundaberg Agrotrend. Throughout the region there are number of Council owned hall facilities usually with large, open spaces. These can be found in the Community and Wellbeing Plan under facilities.

Educational, sport and recreational facilities

There are numerous sporting facilities across the region. There are state primary and secondary schools across the Bundaberg Regional Council area as well as a number of primary and secondary private schools within the city limits of Bundaberg. Sited within the outskirts of Bundaberg is a Central Queensland University campus. A well-established TAFE college also exists within the city. The majority of



these educational facilities have within their boundaries large open areas utilised for sporting and recreational facilities.

Motels/hotels

There are numerous motels, hotels, caravan and camping areas and accommodation venues across the region. It should also be borne in mind that there is a number of backpacker of accommodation facilities throughout the region, which has implications for disaster management in terms of multi-cultural and multi-lingual considerations.

Shopping complexes

The townships of Childers and Gin Gin have dedicated shopping centres and within the limits of the township of Bundaberg main street shopping is available along with two major shopping centres. There is three major hospitals with Bundaberg (one public and two private) and small hospitals service centres exist in Childers and Gin Gin.

Events

Major events held in the region include multicultural festivals (in both Bundaberg and Childers), Bundy Thunder, Bundy in Bloom, Agrotrend and the Wide Bay Australia International Airshow which is held biannual. In addition there is an annual show in Bundaberg and Gin Gin. Because there are numerous events held throughout the year it is suggested that the reader of this document also views the Events Calendar on Bundaberg Regional Council’s website.

Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP)

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service has identified a number of areas throughout the region which have been declared as Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP): places of safety for the community in the event of bushfires in those areas. These places that meet the criteria are:- (a) Gin Gin Showgrounds, King Street, Gin Gin (b) Moore Park, Bicentennial Oval, Park Driver Moore Park (c) Woodgate Community/Sports and Recreation oval, Kangaroo Court, Woodgate. (Refer Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission 2009 recommendations)

Critical infrastructure

Bundaberg Region The Burnett River provides part of the water supply for the City and is tidal below the barrage in the City reach. There are two road bridges and a rail bridge crossing the river in the City reach. Paradise Dam is situated just outside the western boundary of the Region and impacts water flow to Bundaberg; Sunwater, the dam control body, plays a crucial role in the formulation of predictions and assessments for the township and environs. The Isis Highway and the North Coast Railway which are routed North/South, dissects the City. The Isis Highway connects Bundaberg with Highway 1 (Bruce Highway) at Apple Tree Creek near Childers. The Goodwood Road is an alternative route in and out of the City. Both of these routes are critical should there be a necessity to undertake demanding and purposeful evacuations from the township or nearby coastal resorts. The Burnett River is the major topographical feature in the former Burnett Shire. The only crossings outside Bundaberg City are a single lane, low level crossing at the Cedars Bridge at South Kolan. There is a large can train network throughout the sugar producing areas of Bundaberg region. These lines are critical to the support of the cane industry and hence the economy of the region. Any debilitating event that occurred and rendered this rail network inoperable could have significant economic effects in the Region.



The Burnett River has its upper reaches in the South Burnett region and there are a number of dams and weirs in the headwaters. The Kolan River in the northern part of the former Shire is another major system that has the Fred Haigh Dam (commonly referred to as Monduran Dam or Lake Monduran) in its upper reaches in the Kolan Shire. Bucca Weir provides a major storage for agricultural irrigation for the western part of the area. The area is dissected by the North Coast Railway that passes through Bundaberg and generally runs parallel to the coast. There are a number of light gauge rail lines that service the many farms and sugar mills in the area. The major roads are the Bundaberg–Gin Gin Road that caters for traffic from the north of the State and the Isis Highway and the Goodwood Road that brings traffic from the south. With the improvements to the Bundaberg Agnes Waters road in the past several years via upgrading of bridges southwards of the township of Rosedale this route is carrying increased traffic. This route is crucial to those who reside in the Agnes Waters/1770 area. Whilst these locations are within the Gladstone Regional Council area, response, resupply and recovery may need to be enacted through the Bundaberg Regional Council LDMG. The Airport serving the region is located within the Bundaberg City boundary. Airport Data Location : 24:54'19" South Latitude 152:19'03" East Longitude This is approximately 5.0 kms South West of the City centre. The runway is bitumen sealed and is 2,000 meters in length. An alternative un-rated grass strip has a length of 1188 meters. There are a number of grass air strips (private) across the region with particular note to the light aircraft strip 5 km southwards from Childers off the Bruce Highway. A further private grass strip is located on Monduran Station, Monduran 13km northwards from Gin Gin Bundaberg Base Hospital Bundaberg Base Hospital is a major hospital that is able to provide emergency and trauma assistance, surgical, maternity care and general hospital services. The Base hospital a helipad which is serviced by Energex (AGL) Rescue Helicopter. Two private hospitals are also established within the Bundaberg township, these being the Mater Private and the Friendlies as previously outlined in this documentation (See Profile). There is a hospital complex sited at Gin Gin within that township and another within the township of Childers. They are crucial to the wellbeing of those local communities but would likely be overwhelmed in the event of a major disaster. Sewerage Water and sewerage plants are situated at various locations throughout the Bundaberg region. The critical pieces of infrastructure are subject to preservation continuity and on a threat matrix scale rate high from a response capability perspective and more particularly those facilities that are subject to or are situated in flood prone areas (facilities listing



available from Infrastructure). Electricity Supply of electricity throughout the region is the responsibility of Ergon Energy and is subject of their Disaster Management Plan. Representatives are members of the Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group. During power outages it should be noted that Bundaberg Council Centre has the provision of substantial generator back-up. This does not exist at Childers or Gin Gin. Telecommunications Network The fixed line CAN owner in Queensland is Telstra. The two suppliers of mobile services are Telstra and Optus. In the main emergency service departments and councils operate through Telstra and they operate via their own emergency planning network systems. The LDMG does have the availability of a satellite phone.

Essential services ( critical infrastructure)

Essential emergency services exist in the three primary areas of the Bundaberg region. In the rural areas the Qld Fire Services is normally represented by the Qld Rural Fire Service – a volunteer service similar to the SES. There are a number of pharmacies situated in the city centre and suburbs of Bundaberg and Bargara and a pharmacy in both Gin Gin and Childers. Medical centres are established in various locations throughout the township of Bundaberg and Bargara as well as Childers and Gin Gin. There are numerous services stations situated throughout the entirety of the region.

Hazardous sites

Bundaberg Region Bundaberg is home to Bundaberg Rum and the distillery in east Bundaberg is a hazardous site. There is a risk of fire, explosion and hazardous materials because of the bulk storage a substances such as ethanol. Note the risk management team of Diageo (Bundaberg Distilling Co.) are advisory members of the LDMG. The three crucial sites for the storage and/or transit of hazardous materials are the Bundaberg Airport, Bundaberg Port and the Bundaberg Railway Station. In the Gin Gin area the transportation of the substance cyanide to the Mt Rawdon gold mine situated near Mt Perry is monitored and subject of requisite requirements and government regulations. There are a number of sugar cane crossings situated throughout the cane belt and where there are no electronic warning or signalling devices this can pose danger to motorists. Marine transportation that fails to comply with the maritime safety regulations e.g. (Shen Neng 1) could witness vessels moved to the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay within the parameters of the Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group or at a nearby location within the Fraser Coast Local Disaster Management Group which in any event would call for possible activation of the LDMG. As at May 2012 there is no bulk fuel storage at the Port of Bundaberg.


HAZARDS

The following is a hazard analysis identified within established guidelines but on the understanding that there is sufficient scope to expand these hazard nominated areas as required.

Hazard Vulnerable Sector Potential Risk Likelihood Consequence

Hazardous Materials Accident

People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage

network Critical Infrastructure

Death or injury Truck rollover/ruptured container Fluid/vapour release Exposure to hazardous material Environmental/ecological damage Toxic plume

Possible Moderate

Major Traffic Accident



Persons injured/fatalities Possible related fires Infrastructure damage Loss of essential services

Likely Moderate

Urban Structural Fire



Death or injury Damage to structures Disruption to business/educational

facilities Threat to adjoining premises Evacuation (mass or otherwise) Displacement

Possible Minor

Dam Failure People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage


Loss of life/injury Inundation to downstream locations Road and bridge inundation Threat to private residences Threat to businesses Environmental/ecological damage Loss of tourism Agricultural/horticultural damage Erosion Landslip (downstream)

Rare Major

Aircraft / Aeronautical Crash



Injury/loss of life Fire to aircraft Localised bushfire caused from

accident Access to site Service impedance Economic loss

Rare Major

Bridge Failure



Injury/loss of life Retrieve survivors Traffic disruption Accessibility Environmental/ecological damage

Unlikely Moderate

Failure of Critical Infrastructure



Injury/loss of life Retrieve survivors Traffic disruption Environmental/ecological damage Disease Vermin Evacuation Loss of communications Business and societal disruption Loss of electricity

Unlikely Moderate /Major



Food poisoning Large scale wellbeing issues

Shooting Massacre



Injury/loss of life Evacuation Security of area Morgue facilities Availability of social resources Lack of wellbeing facilities Lack of medical facilities

Unlikely Moderate

Lost Persons People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage


Loss of life/injury Accessibility of human/physical

resources

Possible Minor

Terrorist Attack



Injury/loss of life Mass evacuation Security of area Stressors Poisoning Attack on response agencies Morgue facilities Victim identification Availability of recovery resources Community disorder

Rare Major

Storm / Cyclone



Death or injury People trapped under debris Flying debris Property (homes) damaged Structural damage to property Loss of flora, fauna & habitats Increased soil erosion Wipe-out of crops / death of livestock Business & trade relationships

damaged due to road closure Community dislocation Damage to infrastructure Disruption to essential services Access to emergency facilities Ability of emergency vehicles to

travel to critical sites reduced Rail closures Airport closures Port closures Morgue facilities Missing persons Persons with disability

Likely Moderate

Storm Surge People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage

network Critical Infrastructure All coastal areas Baffle

Creek to Burton

Death/Injury Community dislocation Property inundation necessitating

local relocation of small numbers of people;

Property Inundation; Loss of flora, fauna and associated

habitat; Damage of infrastructure eg roads,

drainage network, buildings; Restricted access to facilities;

Possible Major



Limited travel ability; Disruption to essential services eg

power, communication, water supply and sewerage;

Access to emergency facilities eg hospitals, police etc are blocked;

Ability of emergency vehicles to critical sites is reduced.

Mass evacuation Transportation Persons with disabilities Accessibility

Flooding People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage


Drowning; Disrupted critical services (eg water

supply and sewerage); Property inundation necessitating

local relocation of small numbers of people;

Property Inundation; Loss of flora, fauna and associated

habitat; Vector outbreaks; Increased landslides; Wipe-out of crops; Death of livestock; Business and trade relationships

damaged due to closure of roads ie Bruce Highway;

Damage of infrastructure eg roads, drainage network, buildings;

Restricted access to facilities; Limited travel ability; Disruption to essential services eg

power, communication, water supply and sewerage;

Access to emergency facilities eg hospitals, police etc are blocked;

Ability of emergency vehicles to critical sites is reduced.

Mental health services Persons with disabilities Availability of various agency

resources

Likely Moderate

Bush Fire People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage


Death or injury Personal health affected from burns Increased illness from smoke

inhalation Property (homes) damaged or under

threat – relocation of people Structure damage to property Loss of flora, fauna and habitats Poor air quality Increase of abandoned domestic

animals Wipe-out of crops/death of livestock Business & trade relationships

damaged due to road closure Disruption of essential services Access to emergency facilities Ability of emergency vehicles to

travel to critical sites

Likely Moderate



Lack of availability of counselling resources

Lack of morgue facilities

Earthquake People Buildings Environment Business Roads and drainage


Structures falling resulting in injury/death

Disrupted provision of critical services

Property and road damage Loss of flora, fauna and habitats Business services disrupted Disruption to essential services Access to emergency facilities Community dislocation Ability of emergency vehicles to

travel to critical sites Evacuation Transport Health facilities Disease Intense aftershocks No prior warning

Unlikely Catastrophic

Toxic Water Blooms



People using contaminated water for daily activities

Water mains & services become contaminated

Animals consuming contaminated water

Spread of weeds/crop disease Trade and tourism relations

damaged Water supply services disrupted Functions of emergency facilities as

a result of disruption to water supplier

Likely Moderate

Emergency Diseases (Pandemic) Epidemics



People come into contact with exotic diseases

Contaminated building services eg, air conditioning systems

Closure of local & regional businesses

Trade & tourism relationships damaged

Emergency services become overloaded

Loss of health continuity Lack of medical assistance

Possible Major

Animal Disease (e.g. anthrax, hendra virus)

People Environment Business Economy

Loss of life or injury Isolation Containment Availability of suitable resources Failure to comply with Qld Health

Animal Disease Response Plan Disposal of mass animal carcasses

Possible Moderate

Plant/Crop Disease (e.g. citrus canker, sugarcane smut)


Isolation Containment Availability of suitable resources Failure to comply with Department of

Primary Industries and Department of Environment and Resource Management

Disposal of infected plant material

Possible Major



Marine Oil Spill (Vessel storage)


National Plan to Combat Pollution National Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan 2011 Queensland Coastal Contingency Action Plan DM Act 2003

Possible Moderate-Major

Heatwave

Community Livestock Critical Infrastructure Bushfire

Loss of life Livestock losses Water/Power/Sewerage Rural School closures

Possible Moderate

Erosion Stream banks Flood plains Estuaries/coastline Farmland

Land degradation Roads/reserves

Possible Moderate

Earthslip (Landslide)

Dwellings Commercial premises People Environment Loss of critical infrastructure

Loss of life/injury Loss of structures Rescues Evacuation Water/Power/Sewerage/Comms

Unlikely Minor

Tsunami (Dependant on predictions as to consequence)

Coastal regions Coastal communities Commercial premises Dwellings Farming land Property Critical infrastructure

Loss of life/injury Rescues Evacuation Economic Psychological Insurance Lack of resources

Possible

Minor to cat.


Section 3 – Prevention

Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery strategies (commonly known as PPRR in disaster management circles) minimise loss of life and property damage during times of a disaster. Prevention and Preparedness phases ensure that communities are in a state of readiness with the knowledge and resources to protect themselves from harm. Prevention and Preparedness involves identifying before a disaster the potential risks and actions that can be taken to make enhance safety. Response and Recovery clearly indicates the process to combat a disaster and providing necessary assistance to those people and communities affected by a disaster. The PPRR process will be clearly outlined under each particular nominated heading. PREVENTION: The Disaster Management Act 2003 provides the legislative basis for the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangement (QDMA) by addressing the following:

The establishment of disaster management groups at local government areas; Detailed planning required at that level; Maintenance of the role and responsibilities of the State Emergency Service (SES); Provision of the conferring of powers on selected individuals and groups.

Other ancillary and peripheral legislation is in existence for Councils to regulate the construction, repairs and or restoration of building deemed to be to a requisite level of safety, maintenance of community health standards, provisioning and maintenance of critical infrastructure facilities such as water and sewerage, effluent control, protection of animals. This list is quite extensive. Application of each of the material particular within these various pieces of legislation lays the foundation stone for the preparedness in community readiness for astute prevention tactics.

In addition there exists the District Disaster Management Plan and State Disaster Management Plan with the Queensland Government referencing the Coastal communities Strategic Plan 2031.

LEGISLATION

Local Government is obligated to carry out its role according to an extensive range of legislation. Such authority provides Council with the responsibility to identify and analyse risks within the community and implement appropriate risk treatment options. Irrespective, the primary core of legislation for Council is the Disaster Management Act 2003.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Besides prescribing roles and responsibilities for disaster management, the Disaster Management Act 2003 requires that Local Disaster Management Group (Local Disaster Management Group) be involved in a public education program. In a preventative sense, the Local Disaster Management Group is required to ensure the community is aware of ways of dealing with possible disasters. The following provisions apply from the legislation: Section 30 Functions

(1) A Local Disaster Management Group has the following functions for its area - (e) to ensure the community is aware of ways of mitigating the adverse affects of an event and preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster.


There are a variety of methods and media that can enhance community preparedness for disaster events. It is important to note here that a holistic approach has been utilised in addressing all the various components of a community from school goers through to retirement and persons with disabilities. This education process should also include retirement villages/nursing home and the like, tourists and the travelling public. Refer to Sub-plan B – Communications Plan for details about public education program. Local government (here, Bundaberg Regional Council), State and Commonwealth agencies develop information, plans and guidelines related to disaster management; these documents are made available to the public most typically via the internet. The Bundaberg Regional Council website provides a range of content to enhance preparedness and prevention awareness and capability within the community, including information about how to contact the State Emergency Services and other general issues. The Bundaberg Regional Council utilises the various aspects of the social media networks to further address issues of prevention and preparedness.

INSURANCE

The LDMG through the local council willingly co-operates with the insurance industry providers as and when necessary. In addition liaison has been established with the Insurance industry Ombudsman.

LAND-USE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES

Managing land use activities is identified as a key aspect to preventing the potential of dislocation, damage and disruption to communities, particularly those persons within the rural area. Under the provisions of the Bundaberg Regional Council Planning Scheme (which comprises the former Burnett, Isis and Kolan Planning Schemes) certain provisions apply relating to the assessment of development. Such assessment offers a preventative approach to the risks associated within identified prone areas. Bushfire prone areas – The scheme has overlay areas that apply to natural features such as bushfire prone areas. The scheme identifies bushfire prone areas within maps to enable the operation of construction requirements for Class 1 buildings under the Building Code of Australia. Building matters – Council may request information to help in assessing a development application where land is contained in a natural features and resources overlay. Overlays that are considered relevant to this plan include, but may not be confined to:

Fred Haigh Dam Declared Catchment Area

Paradise Dam Declared catchment Area

Erosion prone areas

Natural hazard (bushfire prone area)

Landslide

Other overlay assessment (where risks exist).

Coastal planning (identified storm surge areas)

Areas susceptible to flooding Such measures help prevent the likelihood of land use being incompatible with the risks associated with residential construction.


Section 4 – Preparedness

EVENT COORDINATION

For the purpose of coordinating disaster response, the main emergency coordination centre will be the Bundaberg Regional Council Function room at 188 – 190 Bourbong Street Bundaberg. This room during these times will be known as the Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre (LDCC) Alternate control centres will be:

Supper Room Civic Centre Bourbong Street

Council Administration Building at 160 Hughes Road, Bargara

Bundaberg SES headquarters, Kendalls Road, With the establishment of Local Disaster Management Sub-groups at the locales of Childers and Gin Gin these centres can be activated only if they should become isolated from the primary LDMG at Bundaberg or alternatively on the instructions of the LDMG Local Coordination Centres:

Council Administration Centre, 4 Dear Street, Gin Gin, telephone 4133 2000

Council Offices 45 Churchill Street Childers. In addition to these coordination centres, a further set of alternates exist in each locality, thus:

SES Headquarters, Flanders Street, Gin Gin;

Childers: SES Headquarters North Street, Childers. Each member of the Local Disaster Management Group who is part of an emergency services organisation will establish their own headquarters to coordinate resources with relevant contact numbers as listed in Annexure 1. Prolonged operations – Should damage or disruptions be to such a degree that operations will continue over a number of days or longer, daily meetings will be held with the Officers in Charge of local emergency services to participate in response and recovery.

WARNING SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION

In Queensland, there are two principle warning and alert systems: 1. Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS); 2. Emergency Alert.

Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) SEWS is intended for use as an alert signal to be played on public media to draw listeners’ attention to a following emergency warning. It is meant to attract listeners’ attention to the fact that they should take notice of the emergency message. The Standard Emergency Warning Signal is a wailing siren sound which has been used in Queensland to attract attention to cyclone warnings where a destructive impact was expected. As a general rule, SEWS would only be used when the following four factors are present:

1. Potential for loss of life and/or a major threat to a significant number of properties or the environment. Usually the threat would be the lead item in local news bulletins;

2. A significant number of people need to be warned;


3. Impact is expected within 12 hours – or is occurring at the time; and, 4. One or more phenomena are classified as “destructive”

Responsibility for the management of SEWS in Queensland rests with the Assistant Director-General of Emergency Management Queensland in coordination with the Queensland Regional Director of the Bureau of Meteorology. In Queensland, the authority to initiate SEWS warnings is restricted to:

1. The Regional Director of the Bureau of Meteorology (or nominated delegate) for weather and flood related events only.

2. The Assistant Director-General of EMQ (or nominated delegate) for disaster events and civil defence emergencies.

3. The Commissioner of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (or Chief Superintendent or Regional Manager Rural Operations as delegate) for fire and HAZMAT related events only.

4. The Commissioner of Queensland Police Service (or Senior Officer of a rank no lower than Assistant Commissioner as delegate), for events not covered by the above.

When a SEWS warning is issued, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (or nominated delegate) of each Local Government affected by the warning will be notified by the initiating authority at the earliest opportunity. If QPS or QFRS are the initiating authority, then they will notify Local Governments directly. The initiating authority will advise the media that the use of the SEWS has been authorised using standardised text (ie: “Transmitters serving the area/s (list) are REQUESTED TO USE THE STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL BEFORE BROADCASTING THIS MESSAGE”.) Emergency Alert Emergency Alert provides the capability to send warning messages to fixed line telephones based on their physical location and to mobile telephones based on its billing address within a particular area. Each use of the system is known as a Campaign. Emergency Alert messages will:

Warn targeted areas of the Queensland community of imminent and severe threats from fire, chemical and natural weather or geological events; and,

Direct those warned, to other sources of information and/or direct them to move away from an imminent hazard or threat.

The Emergency Alert system will:

Define an emergency incident area on a map, known as a Campaign Area, by utilising a Geographic Information System (GIS) product to locate and draw the incident area polygon;

Identify the phone services located within the polygon area by querying the LBNS;

Send a voice message of up to 35 seconds in duration to all identified landline telephone services (NB: longer messages can be sent but will cost more and may degrade the message delivery time;

Send a text message of up to 160 characters to all identified mobile phone services; and,

Report on the delivery of these messages. The management and administration of Emergency Alert in Queensland is the responsibility of Department of Community Safety through Emergency Management Queensland. Emergency Alerts can be requested by an Incident Controller, who may include the Local Disaster Coordinator, QFRS officer or District Disaster Coordinator. The definition of Incident Controller is not prescriptive as Emergency Alert can be used in a variety of emergency events. The Incident Controller does not need to have specific knowledge about the operation of Emergency Alert but must understand their role and responsibilities, if requesting Emergency Alert. The Incident Controller is responsible for clearly identifying the need for community information and defining the campaign area where the Emergency Alert will be delivered. If evacuations are required, consideration must be given to specifying evacuation routes and /or where the threat is coming from.


If members of the community directed to an evacuation centre, ensure the evacuation centre is open and staffed. The Incident Controller will ask to ensure supporting information is provided on the local government website as well as requesting local media to broadcast the relevant information. The Incident Controller should also notify the 000 and local government call centres in the area, as the general public will likely call them to obtain more information. In summary, in the event of a potential emergency situation a warning would be issued by either the Bureau of Meteorology or the relevant emergency services organisation to the Police Service and local government. The following warning and alerting arrangements will be used to inform and mobilise the community:

Early warning – all communications with relevant emergency agencies will be carried out in accordance with the Communications Plan – Sub-plan B;

Public Education – community awareness and notification will be carried out in accordance with the Communications Plan – Sub-plan B;

Emergency Alerts based on messaging to handsets in specific locations or to mobile telephones based on the individuals billing address

Utilisation of Media across broad spectrum of ABC and commercial radio networks in accord with the Memorandum of Understandings.

An ongoing public education program about potential disasters and warning systems will be undertaken by all local emergency services organisations. Issues to be addressed as part of the public awareness program include evacuation and the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS). The relevant plans that form the basis of the public education program include the following:

Communications Plan – Sub-plan B

Evacuation Plan – Sub-plan C

Transport Coordination Plan – Sub-plan F

RESPONSE CAPABILITY

In conjunction with the Area Director Emergency Management Queensland Bundaberg Regional Council will conduct two (2) training exercises per annum. These can be in the form of table-top or projected reality. Evaluation will be undertaken to assess the procedures to ensure rapid mobilisation and deployment of resources to prevent/mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster.


Section 5 – Response

ACTIVATION

Activation of the LDMG will be in accordance with the containments of the system described below and as contained in the State Disaster Management Plan. Activation of the response arrangements may occur when there is a need to:

monitor potential threats or disaster operations;

support or coordinate disaster operations; and

coordinate resources in support of disaster operations

ACCESSING SUPPORT

The Chairperson through the Local Disaster Coordinator or the Disaster Management Officer (or delegated representative) as well as the EMQ Area Director and the Emergency Management Queensland Area Director and staff will maintain regular communications with the Disaster District Co-ordinator as well as the various Control Headquarters, to permit the assessment of damage and disruption and forecast the need for outside assistance. Requests for outside assistance: Any request for assistance from outside the Regional Council boundaries will be co-ordinated by the Local Disaster Coordination Centre. Such requests are to be submitted to the Disaster District Co-ordinator, Bundaberg utilising the established RFA (Request for Assistance) form and process. In the event that assistance from outside the district is required, then the Disaster District Co-ordinator requests such assistance through the Executive Officer, Control Group Brisbane. The State Disaster Co-ordination Centre for such activities is located in Brisbane.

FUNCTIONAL PLANS

Below is a list of the relevant plans prepared to detail arrangements for functional support:

Communications Sub-plan;

Evacuation Sub-plan;

Cyclone/Flood/Storm Surge Sub-plan;

Fire (Rural) Sub-plan;

Transport Management Sub-plan;


Community Wellbeing and Recovery Plan;

Risk Management Record.

THREAT SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS

While these events may be managed by other emergency services, a Risk Management Plan – Annexure 5 Risk Management Record has been devised to identify possible risks having regard to the area’s security context. Issues that were considered in the Plan are as follows:

Counter Terrorism Sub-plan

Exotic Animal/Plant Disease Sub-plan

Epidemic/pandemic or other health issues Sub-plan

Environmental Health Plan

INITIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The organisation primarily responsible for initial impact assessment is the Queensland Police Service. This assessment can also be supplemented by collection of data from organisation such as the State Emergency Service, QFRS, QAS, as well as from throughout the community and through specific requests from the LDMG to first responder representatives such as council employees.


Section 6 – Recovery

Recovery is the process by which an affected community is assisted in regaining a proper level of functioning following a disaster. It comprises initial recovery, which satisfies personal and community needs and restores services to the level where local government and the normal responsible agencies can manage the continuing process. The achievement of recovery requires a multifunctional, multiagency and multifaceted approach sitting under the umbrella of a Recovery Plan which outlines the various committees that need to be established. Other aspects are outlined hereunder:-

DEBRIEFING AND LEARNINGS

Following a disaster, the community environment is different and the Local Disaster Management Group will need to reassess the new risks in a new environment. Assuming the response phase has transpired, the activation of the Local Disaster Management Group will cease at the discretion of the Chairperson in consultation with the Local Disaster Management Group and the District Disaster Coordinator. When all operational onsite activities have been completed, personnel are to be recalled to assembly points for final clearance, before being stood down. Debriefing of all personnel is crucial from the point of view of eliciting information but also as another mechanism to offer ‘defuse’ assistance to personnel. At the conclusion of any operations, each member of the Local Disaster Management Group representing an emergency service shall attend a debriefing along with the submission of a report to the Executive Officer. Agencies should also carry out their own debriefings prior to final deliberations by the LDMG. A consolidated report will be compiled and forwarded to the District Disaster Coordinator. The following specific recovery strategies are to be followed, and should be read in conjunction with roles and responsibilities contained in Section 1 – Introduction.

COMMUNITY RECOVERY

Community recovery involves short-term sustenance, health and well-being. A level of resilience is expected from most communities; however, the Local Disaster Management Group will facilitate community needs by the following strategies:

Local Disaster Coordination Centre will provide a focal point for community access, information and reporting requirements;

Local Disaster Coordination Centre will provide relevant information involving evacuation management according to Evacuation Plan Sub-plan A;

Local Disaster Coordination Centre will contact all support agencies in Annexure 3 – Community Resources to harness the efforts of these groups and provide support systems;

Provide a public awareness program, through media releases to all audio/visual media outlets advising of the existing local community support agencies;

Specific needs of special interest groups such as cultural, ethnic, persons with disability and aged will be provided with assistance through existing networks;

Financial assistance information will be coordinated through the District Disaster Coordinator – Bundaberg;

Queensland Health will coordinate community health needs;

Department of Primary Industries will provide counselling where necessary in the rural sector;

Trauma Counselling will be conducted through agencies such as Lifeline;

Infrastructure Recovery will be under the auspices of an established committee within the Recovery Plan but within the realms of each attendant agency.


Environmental recovery will function under a structured committee or may be combined with that of the Infrastructure;

Similarly the built environment will fall under the auspices of another subcommittee or may be combined, dependant on the nature of the disaster event, with the Environment committee;

Flood recovery arrangements will need to take account of the availability or otherwise of insurance within the impact area through insurance agencies representatives or the Insurance Ombudsman.

Loss of infrastructure may pose the greatest potential for loss in the case of a disaster. Infrastructure involves essential services damaged or made inoperable following a disaster. The following strategies will be followed to ensure the restoration of essential infrastructure: Water services will be reinstated, where possible, by Council. If these services are not operating, public information/warnings will indicate alternative arrangements and these will depend on the condition of facilities and the availability of alternative sources for continuity of supply. Sewerage services will be reinstated, where possible, by Council. If these services are not operating, public information/warnings will indicate the failure of the system and alternative arrangements that should be followed, having regard to health and safety. Roads and bridges will be the responsibility of Council in terms of assessment of damage and trafficability of local roads, including public notification about conditions. The Queensland Department of Main Roads is responsible for state roads. Buildings – inspection of essential buildings is the responsibility of Council. The issuing of notices, temporary restoration and/or barricading instructions will be carried out by Council. There may be a probability for use of an external agency such as BSA or private engineer contractors depending on the extent.

ECONOMIC RECOVERY

The commercial and agricultural sectors may be subject to loss including business disruption. The impact to local economic activity may cause hardship in terms of provision of services, food supply, communications and social dislocation. Commercial loss to the business sector is expected to be covered by insurance. Losses may involve damage to buildings and stock. Information on both State and Federally funded grants should be made readily available to all the commercial sectors. In this regards the Chamber of Commerce should play a key role The agriculture sector may suffer varying impacts depending on the event. In general terms, losses to machinery and farm infrastructure would generally be covered by insurance, however, crop damage, loss of stock or other primary losses may not be covered. State Disaster or National Disaster relief may be available. In this regards the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) (or equivalent State department) and sub agencies such as Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI) (or equivalent State department) administers assistance programs across the business, rural and fisheries sectors. Restoration and continuation of the local economy will depend on the severity of the event and the following strategies are proposed:

Encourage insurance companies to assess and compensate business for losses, including business disruption considerations in a timely fashion;

Facilitate and encourage business to re-establish for the benefit of themselves and the community.


Involve Chamber of Commerce in re-establishment process;

Assist in seeking disaster relief funds for farm losses to ensure long-term viability remains by providing relevant information, process and procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY

There is much potential for environmental damage to rivers, creeks, water supplies and to the ecosystem function. Depending on the nature of the event, assessment of the damage caused to the environment may be difficult to measure. However, a failure to undertake responsible and timely redress could also seriously hamper recovery in other areas such as economic recovery. As a further example, the natural environment is highlighted, for the decision makers as there is a large number National and Marine Parks either within the BRC boundaries or bordering on those boundaries wherein the overall ecological system could be grossly affected leading to greater impacts across the region even to the degree in categories such as invasive plants. Consideration needs to be given to the type of disaster to effect an appropriate assessment. That is, flooding compared to fire may result in contrasting impacts and losses. The following strategies are included:

Facilitate the involvement of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) (Department of Environment and Resource Management – DERM (or equivalent State agency) in assessment processes;

Carry-out assessment of water quality including ongoing monitoring;

Display of relevant warning signs.

Ensure implementation of vector control as necessary

Ensure compliance with mangrove management policies.


Annexure and Sub-plan Lists

ANNEXURES

Number Description Public

Document

1 Contact list No

2 Response Organisations YES

3 Community Resources YES

4 Disaster Coordination Centre Standard Operating Procedure

No

5 Risk Management Record No

6 Risk Maps (Bushfire, Flood) YES


Annexure 1 – Contact List

This information is maintained by Bundaberg Regional Council. Bundaberg Regional Council: 1300 883 699 When lives are in danger dial 000. SES: 132 500


Annexure 2 – Response Organisations

Threat Co-Coordinating

Authority Supporting Organisation/s

Telephone Number

Storm Surge Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Bureau of Meteorology (advice) State Emergency Service Beach Protection Authority Ergon Energy Bundaberg Port Authority Bundaberg Base Hospital Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Environmental Protection Agency (DERM) Telstra Department of Social Security Maritime Safety Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads Surf Lifesaving Queensland Volunteer Marine Rescue AGL

Bundaberg Regional Council: 1300 883 699 Dial ‘000’ in an emergency SES: 132 500

Storms/Cyclone Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Bureau of Meteorology (advice) State Emergency Service Beach Protection Authority Ergon Energy Bundaberg Port Authority Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Environmental Protection Agency Telstra Q-Build Origin Energy Department of Social Security Sunwater Lifesaving Queensland Volunteer Marine Rescue Maritime Safety Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads AGL





Telephone Number

Road Accident Queensland Police Service

Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service State Emergency Service Local Government Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Queensland Transport AGL

Dial ‘000’ in an emergency Non-urgent incidents: 131 444

Flood Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Bureau of Meteorology (advice) State Emergency Service Ergon Energy Department of Natural Resources & Water Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Origin Energy (LPG) Telstra Department of Social Security Sunwater Surf Lifesaving Queensland Chamber of Commerce Environmental Health Officer DMTR MSQ AGL


Industrial Accidents Queensland Police Service

Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) State Emergency Service RACE DTMR





Telephone Number

Rail Accident Queensland Police Service

Queensland Rail Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Local Government Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) State Emergency Service Queensland Rail DTMR (if necessary)


Aircraft Accident (at airport) Refer to Bundaberg Aerodrome Manual OM-7-001 of 02/04/11

Bundaberg Regional Council, until arrival of Queensland Police Service

Bundaberg Airport Queensland Police Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority - General Aviation Briefing Office State Emergency Service AGL DTMR


Aircraft Accident (outside airport)

Queensland Police Service, until arrival of CASA

Local Government Agencies Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Marine Authorities (at sea) Bundaberg Port Authority Department of Environment & Heritage (DERM) State Emergency Service RACE Civil Aviation Safety Authority - General Aviation Briefing Office Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) DMTR

Dial ‘000’ in an emergency




Telephone Number

Marine Accident (inshore waters)

Queensland Water Police

Bundaberg Port Authority Queensland Transport, Marine & Ports Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Local Government Agencies Bundaberg Base Hospital Environmental Protection Agency State Emergency Service Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Australia Maritime Safety Authority MSQ DTMR


Fire – Urban Queensland Fire & Rescue Service

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) State Emergency Service


Fire – Rural Fire Service (RFS)

Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Rural Operations

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government State Emergency Service Queensland Fire and Rescue Service


Earthquake Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

State Emergency Service Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) EPA (DERM) Telstra Q-Build Origin Energy MSQ DTMR BOM





Telephone Number

Severe Weather Event(wind/hail storm/tornado)

Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

State Emergency Service Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Bureau of Meteorology Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Q-Build Others as required


Public Health Threat (e.g. Pandemic/Epidemic)

Local Government (Environmental Health Officers)

Central Public Health Unit Network – Wide Bay Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) State Emergency Service


Exotic Disease, Animal/Plant

Department of Primary Industries

DM Group Local Government Queensland Police Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service State Emergency Service Others as required


Bomb Threat Queensland Police Service

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Other agencies as required


Oil Spill (Outside Port)

Department of Transport (Marine and Ports)

Environmental Protection Agency Bundaberg Port Authority Queensland Transport – Harbours & Marine (MSQ and Roadtek Local Government Other agencies as required


Oil Spill (In Port)

Bundaberg Port Authority

Department of Transport (Marine and Port) Environmental Protection Agency Local Government MSQ Bundaberg Port Authority Other agencies as required in accordance with Oil Spill Plan





Telephone Number

Dam Burst (Public Threat)

Bundaberg Regional Council (LDMG)

Queensland Police Service LDM Group Local Government State Emergency Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Queensland Ambulance Service Ergon Energy Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) Environmental Protection Agency DERM SunWater (EAP) Telstra


Hazardous Material

Queensland Fire & Rescue Service

Queensland Police Service Queensland Ambulance Service Local Government Agencies CHEM Unit (RACE) Bundaberg Base Hospital Gin Gin Hospital (if required) Childers Hospital (if required) State Emergency Service

Dial ‘000’ in an emergency SES: 132 500


Annexure 3 – Community Resources

This information is maintained by Bundaberg Regional Council. Bundaberg Regional Council: 1300 883 699 When lives are in danger dial 000. SES: 132 500


Annexure 4 – Local Disaster Coordination Centre Standard Operating Procedure

INTRODUCTION

Coordination in disaster management is about the effective management of different agencies with a diverse range of expertise, resources and skills by ensuring that they work together to a common goal and resources are best used for the benefit of the community. Disaster coordination centres exist to ensure that disaster operations are coordinated in the most expedient and efficient manner. The State Disaster Management Plan defines a coordination centre as “a centre established at State, District or local government level as a centre of communication and coordination during times of disaster operations.” The Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) supports the LDMG by taking calls from the public, managing local resources, allocating tasks and managing information at a local level. The LDCC is managed by local government and will normally be staffed by local government employees supported by agency liaison officers from local government, local emergency services and non-government organisations, as appropriate to the local area. The purpose of the LDCC is to:

Manage resources;

Manage information;

Manage intelligence; and

Coordinate all the agencies involved. An information management system is required within a disaster coordination centre to coordinate the use of systems and processes to manage information. The Bundaberg LDCC utilised Guardian software. The Local Disaster Coordinator in consultation with the LDMG will develop an operational plan to outline the objectives for effective disaster operations relating to the disaster event. The operational plan is a tool developed to coordinate disaster operations for a disaster event and to communicate the event objectives and strategies. To ensure the effective coordination of disaster operations, the LDCC has adopted a functional approach. The functional approach to disaster coordination involves activities within the LDCC being considered across the following functional areas:

Coordination

Operations

Logistics

Planning

Intelligence

Liaison

Support Coordination The overall coordination of the LDCC is undertaken by the Room Manager. Responsibilities of the Room Manager include:

Ensure the LDCC functions and processes are conducted effectively; and

Ensure the LDCC is adequately staffed and administered.


Planning Planning are responsible for a systematic approach to establishing objectives and preparing pre-emptively for the next stage or focus of disaster operations. Responsibilities of the Planning Cell include:

Prepare operational plans and strategies; and

Forward planning (24-48 hours) for risks and evolution of the event. Operations Operations are responsible for coordinating all current operational activities across all agencies. Responsibilities of the Operations Cell include:

Brief and allocate operations personnel;

Coordinate and monitor operations;

Implement procedures to ensure safety and welfare of personnel;

Advise planning section and disaster coordinator of event situations, operations progress and emerging risks;

Determine need for and request resources and logistical support;

Report special incidents/accidents; and

Maintain log of activities. Intelligence Intelligence are responsible for supporting operations and planning functions by gathering, maintaining and reporting information and ensuring situational awareness of the disaster event. Responsibilities of the Intelligence Cell include:

Provide accurate, timely and reliable intelligence to inform disaster operations;

Prepare Situation Reports;

Ensuring the overall situation is accurately depicted on maps, charts and display boards or electronically; and

Awareness of any other potential threats. Logistics Logistics are responsible for the overall management of resources and to ensure continuous logistical support during an event. Logistics provide support to both the Operations and Planning functions to meet current and future operational objectives. Responsibilities of the Logistics Cell include:

Obtain and maintain human and physical resources, facilities, services and materials;

Estimate future service and support requirements;

Establish and maintain staging areas, if required; and

Tracking resources. Liaison LDCC coordination staff form the point of contact between the disaster management arrangements and their parent agency during disaster operations. The Liaison Officer forms the conduit through which requests for assistance from the LDCC are distributed to their agency and information on agency activities are passed back to the coordination centre. The link will be between the LDCC and agency’s operations centre or their forward command post in the field. The Liaison Officer has a requirement to support disaster operations in accordance with their agency’s role and responsibility for disaster management. Liaison Officers have the following key responsibilities:

Coordinating requests for assistance applicable to their agency;

Providing advice and assistance on their agency’s tasks, capacities, capabilities and resources; and

Communicating situational awareness to their agency. Support Functions In addition to the above functions, the LDCC will operate most effectively with a range of support functions.


- Communications Communications Officers are responsible for establishing and coordinating communications systems within the LDCC. These officers are normally specialists in radio, information technology or telephone systems and ensure they communications technology is operating effectively and is sufficient for the operations. - Media

Media Officers are responsible for liaising with the media and developing and implementing a media plan. Media officers are not required to give media releases but rather manage the media and may draft media releases on behalf of the Local Disaster Coordinator. The Media Officer will be a point of contact for the media and coordinate a media plan which should include the scheduling of regular media briefings each three hours, at least daily or as deemed appropriate to the event. - Administration

Administration is responsible for supporting the management of the coordination centre during operations. The Administration Cell provides administrative support to the coordination centre. - Loggers

Loggers are responsible for supporting LDCC staff by ensuring all relevant incoming and outgoing information is recorded correctly. Each functional area may require a Lggger to assist. When the LDCC becomes busy, Loggers are essential to ensure all information is captured - Telephonists

Telephonists are responsible for managing incoming calls within the LDCC by recording and efficiently disseminating the information or the request for assistance. Particularly in LDCC, telephonists will often be required to manage a large volume of calls from the public. The Telephonists and Loggers are responsible for receiving and transmitting information in the Coordination Centre. With the advent of the Guardian Disaster Management Program all data will be entered into the program and on-forwarded to the respective agencies for attention. This operator should be trained in the operation of the nominated computer management program. Specific Duties of Loggers and Telephonists include:

Brief incoming replacement telephonist staff

Answer incoming ‘phone calls and extract relevant information to determine if the call is and enquiry or should the information pass through to the LDCC Coordination Centre

Accurately record relevant information on the appropriate forms (in the appropriate manner within the Guardian computer management program) in a legible manner

Ensure the recorded information is passed to the Operations Logger for action (Can now forward same to relevant agency for action/attention)

As directed make ‘phone calls seeking and relaying information, monitor and check the status of incoming jobs as requested by the LDC or DMO

NOTE: A phone call should not be terminated until the entire message form has been completed. (All data required for the proper management of the Guardian system should be collected. The program will make the necessary prompts on missing details)

LDCC Structure In determining the structure of the LDCC it is important to ensure the centre is scalable and flexible in accordance with the severity and nature of the disaster event. In particular consideration should be given to:

The number of staff required to perform the functions commensurate with the scale of the event;

Coordination centre staff multi-tasking in smaller events eg. A single officer may undertake a number of functions concurrently; and


In larger events or as an event escalates, more staff are deployed to provde more specialised focus, including functions being split and more staff allocated to undertake individual roles.

All staff are required to sign in and out for each shift they work. (Staff are entitled to be paid for the hours they work.) Incoming staff are required to arrive half an hour before their scheduled shift start time, to enable handover briefings to be conducted.

DECISION TO ACTIVATE

The Chairperson or Local Disaster Co-ordinator of the Local Disaster Management Group will decide, as per part 5 of the main Plan, when to activate the Local Disaster Coordination Centre for operations. The Local Disaster Management Group is to keep frequent contact with the LDCC Local Disaster Co-ordinator prior to the decision to activate the centre. This will enable the Local Disaster Co-ordinator time to arrange staff and appropriate resources to operate the centre.

PRIOR TO ACTIVATING THE COORDINATION CENTRE

The Local Disaster Co-ordinator is to: 1. Ascertain staff availability for the Coordination Centre and advise the staff to remain on standby.

(This will require some staff to remain in town to ensure staffing is available to work the Coordination Centre);

2. Welfare will be required for staff members who, are required to remain in town; 3. Arrange for the centre to be organised; 4. Activate the Local Disaster Coordination Centre phone lines; 5. Ensure appropriate resources are available in the centre; 6. Ensure the deployment of Guarding trained personnel; 7. Ensure that the computer Guardian Disaster Management Program is functioning; 8. Ensure the Disaster Management Officer is advised of status.

UPON DECISION TO ACTIVATING THE COORDINATION CENTRE

The Local Disaster Co-ordinator shall initiate the following: 1. Call in staff on standby. 2. Brief staff of the nature of the situation. 3. Advise the Disaster District Coordinator of the activation. 4. Advise the Area Director, Emergency Management Queensland of the decision to activate. 5. Advise all members of the LDMG (Core and Advisory).

ADMINISTRATION OF THE COORDINATION CENTRE

The Bundaberg LDCC has implemented the Guardian Disaster Management Program, which eliminates paper flow unless there is a total malfunction of the computer system. Should Guardian not be available, refer to the proforma later in this Annex.


SITUATION REPORTS (SITREPS)

Situational Reports will be produced through the Guardian DM program electronically and can be transferred to appropriate sources in the same manner. Refer Annexure 4.

DUTY STATEMENTS

Local Disaster Coordinator

The Local Disaster Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) and support to the Local Disaster Management Group. Specific duties include:

1. Keep the Chairperson and the Local Disaster Management Group briefed on the situation and provide forward forecasts

2. Ensure there is a replacement LDC available at the change of shift 3. Oversee the processing of operational information 4. Overview the preparation of SITREPS 5. Prepare material for briefing and debriefing session in conjunction with the DMO 6. General brief to all staff of the situation at the change of shift with the DMO 7. Delegate where possible 8. Sequentially number the message out forms and the SITREPS. (Sitreps will be self

generating through the Guardian computer program) 9. Overview the ‘outstanding jobs’ system to ensure relevant action is being taken

Disaster Management Officer

1. Liaison with external agencies 2. Liaison with elected representatives who may visit 3. Monitor the operations and maintenance of Evacuation/Respite/Shelter Centres 4. Provide guidance and assistance to LDCC members when necessary 5. Ensure maintenance of systems and protocols 6. Ensure the meeting of response capabilities 7. Actively participate in strategy and decision making processes 8. Ensure compliance with WH&S across all sectors 9. Assist the Media Liaison (communications) Officer 10. Monitor the development of Recovery Centres 11. Ensure the proper development and sequencing of RFA’s 12. Provide assistance as necessary to the LDC 13. Provide advice to the LDMG on response and recovery issues


Whilst Guardian will manage this information, this board may be utilised to provide a visual to visiting dignitaries and key agency personnel.

CURRENT OPERATIONS STATUS BOARD

This status board is maintained by the Intelligence Cell. Details of current operations only are recorded. Once the operation is completed and the action recorded for inclusion in the SITREP, the entry should be deleted from the board. Date: ………………………………………

Log No.

Time In

Operations Detail Action Agency

Result

Form No: …………

Local Disaster Management Plan Version 1 – 12 September 2008 Page 69 of 100

OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE STATUS BOARD

This information is recorded in Guardian. The board below need only be used in time of system malfunction. This status board is maintained by the Intelligence Section. Details are recorded Offers of Assistance from various agencies or members of the Public. This is to include offers of labour, resources or intelligence. Date: ………………………………………

Assistance Offered

Name & Address of Person/Agency

Telephone No.

Any Limitations Imposed



OPERATION LOG

This information is recorded in Guardian. The board below need only be used in time of system malfunction.

No. Time

In Information or

Request Action Agency

Action taken Time Comp.



MESSAGE FORM IN

(This message form is replaced by Guardian, but may used in time of malfunction).

Log No: ………… Date: ........................................................................................... Time: .................. Hrs

From: .............................................................................................................................................

Name: ..........................................................................................................................................

Address: .....................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................

Phone/Facsimile No: .................................................................................................................

Message/Request: (If fax message, pin copy to rear of this form)

.......................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................

.......................................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………………

Signature of the Recipient

Action (to be completed by liaison officer/s taking action)

Liaison Officer/s Taking Action: ...................................................................................................

QFRA

QAS

SES

DPI

TELSTRA

Ergon Energy

QRAIL

Bundaberg RC

Other(specify) ................................ .................................................................... ....................................................................

Included In Sitrep YES NO Action Taken ......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

Date completed: ............................................................................... Time: ..........................


………………………………………………… Signature of the Liaison Officer

BUNDABERG REGIONAL SITUATION REPORT (SITREP)

(This form is replaced by Guardian, but may used in time of malfunction). TO: DISASTER DISTRICT CO-ORDINATOR TEL: ..................................................

FAX: .................................................

TO: DISTRICT MANAGER SES/CDRS TEL: ..................................................

FAX: .................................................

FROM: CHAIRPERSON/EXECUTIVE OFFICER TEL: ..................................................

BUNDABERG REGIONAL COUNTER FAX: ................................................. DISASTER COMMITTEE

DATE: ............................................................................ TIME: ................................................

SITREP NO.: .................................................................

WEATHER: Local Observations: ....................................................................................................................

Any difference from Official Weather Report: .............................................................................

TRANSPORT:

Road: ..........................................................................................................................................

Rail: .............................................................................................................................................

Aviation: ......................................................................................................................................

Marine: ........................................................................................................................................

Other: ..........................................................................................................................................

COMMUNICATIONS:

Telephone Network: ...................................................................................................................

Mobile Phone Network: ..............................................................................................................

Radio Two Way: .........................................................................................................................

Broadcast Radio/Television: .......................................................................................................


POWER:

Mains: .........................................................................................................................................

Auxiliary: .....................................................................................................................................

DAMAGES:

Buildings: ....................................................................................................................................

Services: .....................................................................................................................................

Environment: ..............................................................................................................................

POPULATION:

Deceased: ..................................................................................................................................

Injured: ........................................................................................................................................

Missing: .......................................................................................................................................

Homeless: ...................................................................................................................................

EVACUATIONS:

Numbers: ....................................................................................................................................

Origin: .........................................................................................................................................

Destinations: ...............................................................................................................................

Evacuation Centres Activated: ...................................................................................................

INDUSTRY:

Council: .......................................................................................................................................

Government Offices: ...................................................................................................................

Schools: ......................................................................................................................................

Hospitals: ....................................................................................................................................

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS:

Changes in Contacts: .................................................................................................................

Problems Encountered: ..............................................................................................................


Staff/Resources Deployment: .....................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES (include brief details of current operations, political visits etc): .........

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

PROJECTED OPERATIONS (major problems in next 25 hours; anticipated resource requirements

including food re-supply etc): .....................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE SITUATION: ..........................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................................................

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Annexure 5 – Risk Management Record

Hazard Potential Risk Consequence Risk Evaluation Treatment Options Response Agencies

Hazardous Materials Accident

Truck rollover or ruptured container Fluid/vapour release in residential area (not restricted to residential) Exposure of persons to hazardous material Exposure of native animals and plants

Multiple deaths/injury Need for urgent evacuation Blocked highway Road diversion, traffic chaos Environmental impacts Economic Impacts Social Impacts Natural Environment

impacts

A serious risk that can have a major impact. If it occurs would require immediate action, but is a low risk of occurring.

Training & awareness programs within response agencies

Link strategies with chemical transport companies.

Test training capabilities Best left to the responsible

agencies

QFRS QAS QPS SES QTMR Media DERM

Major Traffic Accident

Major vehicle damage Persons injured, fatalities Possible related fires to property Loss of power Loss of communications systems

Multiple deaths/injury Blocked highway Road diversions, traffic

chaos Delayed information

An ongoing risk that would require immediate action. (On going with the large scale movement of chemicals, increased traffic flows and tourists increases). Assessed as high but probability mediuam

Training & awareness programs within response agencies.

Test training capabilities.

QFRS QAS QPS SES QTMR Media

Urban Structural Fire

Damage to structures Disruption to business Threat to adjoining premises Toxic plume Bleve (Biling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion) Water contamination Environmental impacts

People may become homeless

Loss of economic activity Loss of life/serious injury Inadequate morgue facilities Evacuation Traffic disruption Health issues Effects on fauna and flora

An ongoing risk requiring immediate action.

Ensure local emergency services capability.

Risk & public awareness campaigns.

QFRS QPS QAS SES Ergon Origin Media DERM Red Cross Lifeline Salvation Army

Dam Failure Inundation to downstream locations Road and bridge inundation

Potential loss of life & houses

Major traffic delays on

A low level risk that would need to be dealt with immediately.

Refer to Emergency Action Plans – Paradise Dam and Fred Haig Dam.

QFRS QPS QAS



Threat to private residences Threats to commercial premises Threats to the marine industries Threats to the seafood industry

Bruce Highway Loss of Water Supply Displacement Trauma Economic impacts Environmental/ecological

damage

SES DERM DEEDI Media Sunwater (EAP) QPS QFRS QAS MSQ Community Networks Chamber of Commerce BRC

Aircraft / Aeronautical Crash (See EAP for Aerodrome)

Injury/loss of life Fire to aircraft Localised bushfire caused from accident Access to site Environmental damage

Recovery of deceased and injured

Possible need to evacuate Local emergency services

over-stretched Hospital capabilities in large

scale event

A low level risk that has major impacts with widespread implications.

Elevate to district Disaster. Compliance with Bundaberg

Aerodrome Manual OM-7-001 (at aerodrome or surrounding area)

QFRS QPS QAS SES BRC CASA ATSB QH Telstra Media

Bridge Failure

Injury/loss of life Retrieve survivors Traffic disruption Environmental Damage


Traffic delays/disruption Impacts of native flora and

fauna Continual diversion of traffic Isolation if not alternate

route

A low level risk that may have limited impacts.

Treat with routine procedures. Re-establish infrastructure Community consultation

QFRS QPS QAS SES BRC DERM QH Media

Failure of Critical Infrastructure

Injury/loss of life Retrieve survivors Traffic disruption Environmental damage Evacuation


Traffic delays/disruption Disruption to essential

services

A serious but low level risk on public and delivery of essential services.

Risk management plans of provider

Invoking BRC Wellbeing and Social Recovery Plan

QFRS QPS QAS SES BRC



Large scale illness Fauna/flora impacts Social –wellbeing impacts Evacuation Centre

Management Business continuity Economic impacts

DERM QH Media Red Cross Salvation Army L ifeline

Shooting Massacre

Injury/loss of life Evacuation Security of area

Multiple death/injuries Damage to essential

facilities Community stressors

This is a low level risk and there are limited management options other than to establish a risk plan.

Activation of law enforcement agencies

Elevate to district and state police and response agencies

Public awareness

QPS QAS QH Media QFRS

Lost Persons

Loss of life/Injury Emergency services stretched to locate lost persons

Low level risk that can be managed by local emergency services.

Public awareness Training by local emergency

services Enhancement off land search

and rescue techniques

QPS SES QAS QFRS Media

Terrorist Attack

Injury/loss of life Evacuation Security of area Explosive substances Indiscretionary use of poisons

Multiple death/injuries Damage to essential

facilities Severe illnesses Insufficient morgue facilities Water storage

contamination

This is a low level risk and there are limited management options other than to establish a risk plan.

Activation of law enforcement agencies

Elevate to district and state police and response agencies

Public awareness

QPS QAS QH BRC QAS QFRS Media

Storm Tempest / Tornado (Cyclone)

People trapped under debris Loss of life/injury Damage to buildings Environmental impacts Road closures Large hail

Major injury or death Displacement of community Lack of housing facilities Evacuation Centre

Management Resupply/restocking of

essential food items Evacuation Route closures

This is a high level risk as it may be life-threatening. The risk has limited physical management options but improving community education programs may raise public awareness on the risks and consequences of the event.

Promote adequate public awareness of danger associated with events.

Take all reasonable measures to provide adequate warnings of events where possible.

Provide adequate safety shelters.

Ensure all buildings including

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surrounds are constructed to appropriate standards.

Evacuation route management

Storm Tempest / Tornado

Property (homes) damaged by storm – relocation of people required

People affected may require evacuation

People affected may need to be provided with temporary accommodation and be supplied basic necessities, eg food, water, clothing, etc.

People affected may suffer post-disaster trauma and depression from loss of personal belongings and homes.

People affected may experience long-term financial hardship due to high cost involved in repairing homes.

There are limited physical options available to manage this risk, however, assistance should be provided to those affected as soon as possible.

Ensure all buildings are constructed to appropriate standards.

Assist emergency organisations/services in providing relief to residents of damaged homes, eg emergency repairs, shelter, food.

SES QAS


Structural damage to property from lightning, wind or falling/projectile objects

Building classed as unsafe for use and people may be evacuated from buildings.

Significant cost required to repair building and restore damaged facilities.

Businesses whose buildings are badly damaged, face hardship with a period of inability to continue business-as-usual activities.

Temporary buildings may need to be established and extended usage of these

The community would like to minimise the amount of damage on public and private properties. This risk can be minimised by addressing issues prior to the event occurring.

Ensure structural standards for construction maintained.

Provide public advice on procedures for protection of structures.

SES



buildings may be required.


Loss of flora, fauna and associated habitats

Reduced biodiversity. Fewer natural habitats.

A significant risk which may result in fewer natural habitats due to inundation etc. Although the risk is serious, it may be difficult to address and manage.

Rehabilitate damaged areas and provide temporary shelter for detached fauna.

Relocate fauna.

EPA


Increased soil erosion Reduced quality and condition of soil.

Increased land degradation from debris build-up and disposal.

A serious risk which can have a significant impact on the natural environment. Difficult to manage, however, the event should be managed quickly to minimise further damage.

Maintain vegetation on susceptible areas, such as riverbanks.

Erosion and sediment control measures to be incorporated at all construction sites.

BRC DPI


Wipe-out of crops \ Death of livestock

Significant costs required to recover damages and to purchase crops and livestock.

Negative impact on local businesses.

Lengthy time take to restore business-as-usual activities.

Loss of likelihood for farmers etc.

Loss of income to local businesses.

A risk which can have significant financial consequences on the community. The risk may be difficult to manage.

Businesses to submit application to State and/or Federal Government for disaster relief.

Minimise impacts through flood mitigation.

DPI QFRS


Business and trade relationships damaged due to closure of roads, eg Bruce Highway

Negative economic impact on local and regional businesses.

Disruption of services to community.

Outcome is predominantly short-term regional and economical impacts for the area. The level of risk is difficult to manage.

Ensure adequate services and resources are available to clear access roads and pathways promptly.

Encourage business practices that do not require face-to-

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face contact, eg e-commerce.


Community dislocation due to impassable roads

Restricted access to facilities.

Limited travel ability.

Predominantly short-term effects but can impede emergency services.

Construction of flood free access to all areas of the Shire.

Clear all vegetation that could fall onto roads.

Encourage remote communication technologies.

BRC


Damage to infrastructure, eg roads, drainage network and buildings

Damaged roads limit access around community.

Limited access to emergency facilities.

Community discontent as limited water supply and sewerage services are available.

Lengthy time taken to restore all services to previous condition.

Significant cost required to repair damage.

Significant issue that needs to be reviewed to allow minimisation by prior actions. Damage to equipment can disrupt services.

Increase design standards to withstand larger storm events without damage.

Council should monitor predictions for climate change due to global warming.

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Disruption to essential services, eg power, communication, water supply and sewerage

Residents not provided with services for an unknown period of time, resulting in delay in returning to normal lifestyle.

Residents rely on emergency aid for food and water.

Residents unable to live in their homes.

Damaged drainage network

A serious risk which can affect public health and normal activities. This risk should be addressed immediately.

Upgrade standard of services to eliminate/minimise disruption due to flooding or wind blown impacts for power and communication services

Ensure that water and sewerage services are well protected from potential storm events.

Ensure backup power supply to critical water and sewerage

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may result in spread of disease from reduced/limited services.

Capability of emergency services reduced.

facility. Ensure that emergency

facilities have back-up power supplies.


Access to emergency facilities, eg hospitals, police, etc. is blocked

Capability of emergency services reduced caused by power failure, water shortages, etc.

This is a significant issue especially if people require these services but do not have access. This should be addressed urgently.

Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles, eg 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters, etc.

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Ability of emergency vehicles to travel to critical sites is reduced

Delays in treatment to injuries.

Delays in responding to community needs.

This is a serious risk as blocked access can restrict travel around the community. This should be addressed urgently.

Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg, 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters, etc.

BRC QT DMR

Flooding/ Storm Surge

Drowning Injury Missing Persons Failing to evacuate where necessary

Loss of life/injury Increased illness

A serious risk that has limited physical management options but can be better managed by increasing public awareness to improve community safety Timely activation of the BRC Evacuation Plan (Storm Surge) will considerably minimise risks to persons but not to property

Promote adequate public awareness of danger associated with flood waters

Take all reasonable measures to provide appropriate warnings on depths of flood warnings on roads

Provide catch rails/ropes downstream from areas subject to inundation

Barricade flood waters off to stop public access

Install warning signs Compliance with the actions

and direction contained in the BRC Evacuation Plan of June 2010

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Disrupted provision of critical services eg water supply and sewerage

Increased illness A serious risk that has limited physical management options but can be better managed by risk awareness by responsible agency

Promote public awareness of potential for diseases to spread

Ensure public inoculated against diseases where possible

BRC


Property inundation necessitating local relocation of small numbers of people

People may become homeless

People affected may need to be provided with temporary accommodation and be supplied basic necessities eg food, water, clothing etc

People affected may suffer post-disaster trauma and depression from loss of personal belongings and homes

People affected may experience long-term financial hardship due to high costs involved in repairing homes

The community has indicated that private and public property damages are to be minimised and community displacement managed.

Have adequate information on potential flooding of properties

Develop controls to prohibit building in flood plains/areas subject to storm surge for residential dwellings

SES


Property inundation Buildings badly damaged and irreparable

Significant damage to contents

Significant cost involved in repairing, restoring buildings and replacing contents

The community has indicated that private and public property damages are to be minimised and community displacement managed.

Ensure all new buildings are above appropriate flood/storm tide level

Relocate heritage buildings Ensure habitable areas above

flood level and remainder structurally capable of withstanding flood damage

Review emergency action

SES



plans by SunWater and Ergon Energy

Protect property by flood mitigation measures eg bunding, improved drainage discharges

Undertake flood studies on critical areas to identify and cost potential flood mitigation options


Loss of flora, fauna and associated habitat

Reduced biodiversity Irreparable damage to

natural habitats Fewer natural habitats

A significant risk which may result in fewer natural habitats due to inundation etc. Although the risk is serious, it may be difficult to address and manage.

Rehabilitate damaged areas and provide temporary shelter for detached fauna

EPA


Vector outbreaks Spread of infectious plant and human/animal diseases

A possible risk that has limited management options but may be managed by increasing public awareness of the issues.

Ensure public are well advised on issues relating to vector control/or management following a flood/storm surge event

Council to undertake vector control programs after events

BRC


Increased landslides Significant soil erosion Damage to surrounding

environment Reduced soil quality and

condition in local area resulting in difficulty in replanting crops etc

A possible risk which would require immediate attention and management.

Ensure all susceptible zones are adequately vegetated

Ensure adequate awareness of potential for landslides to occur in area

Install warning signs

BRC


Wipe-out of crops Significant cost required to recover damage and to purchase crops

A risk which can have significant financial consequences on the community. May be difficult to manage.

Businesses to submit application for disaster relief to State and Federal Government

Minimise impacts through

DPI&F



flood mitigation


Death of livestock Significant cost required to recover damage and to purchase livestock

Negative impact on local businesses

Lengthy time taken to restore business-as-usual activities

Businesses may close permanently

Loss of income to local businesses

A risk which can have significant financial consequences on the community. May be difficult to manage.

Businesses to submit application for disaster relief to State and Federal Government

Minimise impacts through flood mitigation

DPI&F


Business and trade relations damaged due to closure of roads ie Bruce Highway

Negative economic impact on local and regional businesses

Disruption of business to local community

Inadequate supplies able

This is a historical event which has short-term regional and economical impacts. The level of risk is difficult to manage. Closure of Bruce Highway is a State Government responsibility.

Lobby Main Roads Department for upgrading of (for example) Bruce Highway to address high level of flooding areas

Encourage business practices that do not require face-to-face contact eg E-commerce

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Damage to infrastructure eg roads, drainage network, buildings

Damaged roads limit access around community

Limited access to emergency facilities

Community discontent as limited water supply and sewerage services are available

Lengthy time taken to restore all services to previous condition

Significant costs required to

Predominantly short-term effects but can impede emergency services. Significant issue that needs to be reviewed to allow minimisation by prior actions. Damage to equipment can disrupt services.

Construct flood free access to all areas within the Council boundaries

Identify high risk areas and plot on GIS

Review Strategic Plan requirements for access to developments (>Q2)

Promote self sustainable power sources for key infrastructure eg solar panels

Increase design standards to

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repair damages

withstand larger flood events without damage.


Disruption to essential services eg power, communication, water supply and sewerage

Residents not provided with services for an unknown period of time, resulting in delay in returning to a normal lifestyle

Residents rely on emergency aid for food and water

Residents unable to live at home

Damaged drainage network may result in spread of diseases from reduced services

Capability of emergency services reduced

A serious risk which can effect public health and normal activities. This risk should be addressed immediately.

Upgrade standard of services to eliminate disruption due to flooding for power and communication services

Ensure that water and sewerage services are well protected from potential flood events

Promote self sustainable power sources for key infrastructure eg solar panels

Ergon Energy BRC Telstra


Restricted access to facilities eg hospital, police etc

Capability of emergency services reduced caused by power failure, water shortages etc

Delays in treatment to injuries

Delays in responding to community needs


Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg boats, 4WD, quad bikes etc

QPS SES BRC

Bush Fire Personal health affected from burns

Serious injury or death.

This is a high risk as the consequences may be life-threatening. The risk has limited physical management options but improving community education program may raise public awareness on the risks and consequences of the event.

Promote adequate public awareness of danger and risks associated with bush fires.

Take reasonable measures to provide adequate warnings.

Ensure all buildings in fire risk areas are built to a fireproof standard or require extensive areas cleared around

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buildings to provide safe refuge.

Bush Fire Increased illness from smoke inhalation

Increase in number of health problems eg, asthma, allergies, etc.

This is a serious risk that is difficult to manage, as limited options are available to minimise the risk level. Immediate attention should be provided to those affected.

Evacuate areas in vicinity of fires.

Provide information to residents on minimising the effects of smoke inhalation.

Provide emergency aid to those affected and emergency workers and volunteers promptly.

QAS

Bush Fire Property (homes) damaged or under threat from bushfire – relocation of people required

People affected may require evacuation.

People affected may need to be provided with temporary accommodation and be supplied basic necessities eg, food, water, clothing, etc.

People affected may suffer post-disaster trauma and depression from loss of personal belongings and homes.

People affected may experience long-term financial hardship due to high cost involved in repairing homes.

Removal of persons to nominated Neighbourhood Safer Places

Evacuation management (where necessary)


Ensure all buildings are constructed to appropriate standards.

Assist emergency organisations/services in providing relief to residents of damaged houses eg, emergency repairs, shelters, food.

Publication of Neighbourhood Safer Places within Bundaberg Region

SES BRC

Bush Fire Structure damage to property Badly damaged/burnt buildings will require significant costs to repair or

Addressing issues prior to the event occurring can reduce the level of risk. Lack of

Ensure building standards for construction maintained.

Provide public advice on

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may be too badly damaged to repair.

Businesses whose buildings are damaged from fire face hardship with a period of inability to continue business-as-usual activities.

Temporary buildings may need to be established and extended usage of these buildings may be required.

preparation would make this difficult to manage.

procedures for protection of property.

Bush Fire Loss of flora, fauna and associated habitats

Reduced biodiversity. Fewer natural habitats. Increased spread of fire

tolerant/regenerative plants.

The loss of flora and fauna habitats would have a significant impact on the environment, however, limited management options are available to prevent/minimise this from occurring. The extent of the concern would depend on the scope.

Conduct control burning around areas, particularly susceptible to fires.


Relocate fauna.

EPA

Bush Fire Poor air quality Increased illness. Increase in personal

discomfort.

Limited physical control measures can be implemented to manage this risk. This has serious public health effects and therefore should be minimised, if possible. Increasing public awareness may ensure the community is prepared for this experience.

No suitable treatment option available, however, fire mitigation measures, such as control burning likelihood of a bushfire.

Reduce population exposure.

EPA

Bush Fire Increase in number of abandoned domestic animals

Insufficient kennelling facilities.

Limited physical control measures.

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Increase in number of stray animals.

Increase in number of animal deaths.

Personal trauma from loss of domestic animals.

Bush Fire Wipe-out of crops Significant cost required to recover damage and to purchase crops and livestock.


Lengthy time required to restore business-as-usual activities.


Crop damage can result in significant damage for farmers, local and regional businesses. Very little can be done to minimise and manage this risk. However, assistance should be provided to those affected immediately after the event.

Business to submit application to State and/or Federal Government for Disaster relief.

Reduce likelihood through bushfire mitigation measures eg, control burning.

DPI&F

Bush Fire Death of livestock Significant cost required to recover damage and to purchase crops and livestock.


Lengthy time required to restore business-as-usual activities.


Preparing for the event by addressing a number of issues related to livestock management can minimise the risks prior to the event occurring.

Business to submit application to State and/or Federal Government for disaster relief.

Reduce likelihood through bushfire mitigation measures eg, control burning.

DPI&F

Bush Fire Business and trade relationships damaged due to closure of roads, eg Bruce Highway

Negative economic impact on local and regional businesses.

Disruption of services to the community.

Outcome is predominantly short-term regional and economical impacts for the area. Level of risk is difficult to manage.

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Bush Fire Disruption to essential services, eg power, communication, water supply and sewerage

Residents not provided with services for an unknown period of time resulting in delay in returning to normal lifestyle.


Residents unable to live in homes.

Damaged drainage network may result in spread of diseases from reduced/limited services.



Upgrade standard of services to eliminate/minimise disruption due to fire damage for power and communication services.

Ensure that critical facilities eg, repeater stations for radio, telecommunications, etc have appropriate fire protection if located in bushfire risk areas, including back-up power if required.

Ergon Energy BRC Telstra

Bush Fire Access to emergency facilities, eg hospitals, police etc are blocked

Capability of emergency services reduced, caused by power failure, water shortages etc.

There is a significant issue especially if people require these services but do not have access. This should be addressed urgently.

Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg, 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters etc.

QPS QH BRC

Bush Fire

Ability of emergency vehicles to travel to critical sites is reduced




Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg, 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters etc.

BRC SES QT DTMR QPS

Bush Fire Arson

All the issues mentioned under this subject matter

All the issues mentioned in consequence sections

Of serious concern to combatant agencies owing to escalation in such events

Will require all the options under this subject title

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BRC & all other associated agencies dependant on location and nature of fire.

Earthquake Structures falling on people resulting in injury/death

Panic created by fear, resulting in difficulty in managing after effects of earthquake.

Require full-scale emergency aid, eg SES, medical aid etc.

Post-disaster trauma experienced by people.

Community frustrated at delays in returning to normal lifestyle.

This is a life-threatening risk and should be minimised. Limited physical management options can be implemented to minimise this risk level, however, improving community education programs may increase public awareness of the risk and consequences of the event.

Promote adequate public awareness of danger and risks associated with earthquakes.

Ensure all buildings are built to the necessary earthquake standard.

QFRS BRC SES QAS EMQ Other agencies as circumstances dictate

Earthquake Disrupted provision of critical services eg, water supply and sewerage over long periods resulting in spread of diseases

Disease outbreak associated with reduced/limited services.

A serious risk that can be improved upon with moderate effort. The community has expressed that public health is to be maintained and this risk should therefore be addressed as soon as possible.

Ensure public awareness of potential for diseases to spread.

Ensure public inoculated against diseases where possible.

BRC QH QAS QPS

Earthquake Property and road damage People affected may need to be provided with temporary accommodation and be supplied basic necessities eg, food, water, clothing, etc.

People affected may experience long-term financial hardship due to high cost involved in repairing homes/offices.

Business services disrupted.


Ensure structural standards for construction are maintained.

Ensure Council is able to call on the services of qualified personnel to assess building damage.

Assist emergency organisations/services in providing relief to residents of damaged homes eg, emergency repairs, shelters, food.

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Reliance on skilled professionals to assess structural damage.

Delays in obtaining building clearances.

Earthquake Loss of flora, fauna and associated habitats

Fewer natural habitats. Quality of environment, eg

soil, greatly reduced from debris build up, removal, disposal, etc.

Limited physical measure can be implemented to minimise the level of risk. Although the maintenance of natural habitats is important to the region, the extent of the concern is dependent on whether endangered species can be found in the affected region(s).


Relocate fauna.

DPI&F DERM BRC

Earthquake Business services disrupted Significant cost required to recover damages.

Negative impact on local and regional businesses. Lengthy time taken to restore business-as-usual activities.


Disruption of services to community.

Increased demand in some activities, eg building trades.

An earthquake can affect business operations and trade relations. Having regard on the other effects an earthquake can cause, this is not an urgent matter.

Encourage local business to establish internet/email/e-commerce connections so that business operations can continue from venues other than the office.


BRC DEEDI QRAA

Earthquake Disruption to essential services eg, power, communication, water supply and sewerage




Upgrade standard of services to eliminate/minimise disruption due to earthquake impacts for power and communication services.

Ensure that water and sewerage services are

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Residents unable to live at home.

Damaged drainage network may result in spread of diseases from reduced/limited services.


designed and constructed to minimise the damage from earthquakes.

Critical facilities should ensure that all equipment eg, communication, electricity, etc meet appropriate earthquake design standards and back-up power is available on site.

Earthquake Access to emergency facilities eg, hospitals, police etc are blocked

Capability of emergency services reduced caused by power failure, water shortages, etc.


Upgrade standard of services to eliminate/minimise interference to transport modes and/or disruption due to earthquake damage for power and communication services.

Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg, boats, 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters, etc.

QPS SES QH BRC

Earthquake Community dislocation due to impassable roads

Restricted access to facilities.

Limited travel ability.

This has serious consequences in that travel within the community is limited. Predominantly short-term effects but can impede emergency services.

Construction of roads and associated structures to a standard to withstand earthquake damage.

BRC DTMR MRD DOC

Earthquake Ability of emergency vehicles to travel to critical sites is reduced




Ensure emergency services have access to a range of vehicles eg, boats, 4WD, quad bikes, helicopters, etc.

QPS DTMR BRC

Toxic Water Blooms

People using contaminated water for daily activities eg, cooking, cleaning etc resulting in illness

People consume contaminated water or come into contact with contaminated water and become severely ill.

A potential risk that can be minimised by monitoring of raw water supplies and providing appropriate treatment facilities.

Promote adequate public awareness of danger and risks associated with toxic water blooms.

Promote the need for

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People consuming contaminated water and dying.

Large number of people requiring medical aid.

People disgruntled at lack of contingency planning to prevent contaminated water from reaching households.

Water supply shut off while mains are flushed and contaminated water disposed of.

Inconvenience caused to people with no water supply to perform daily activities.

Legal action may arise. Economic loss to farmers

using the water source for farm animal drinking.

development of adequate warning systems of potential for events and local alternatives.

Toxic Water Blooms

Water mains and services become contaminated

Significant cost required re release notices to the public to not consume/use water from taps.

Significant cost required to slush mains.

Daily activities for public facilities and homes disrupted with no water supply to buildings.

This is a serious risk that may affect public health. Several physical measures can be addressed to minimise this risk level. This should be addressed urgently.

Ensure that once contamination has been detected, mains are flushed and contaminated water disposed of.

Ensure community is notified of the event promptly through media notices etc.

BRC

Toxic Water Blooms (Algal Blooms)

Animals (aquatic, domestic, wildlife and livestock) consuming contaminated water Humans – consuming higher level (foodchain) fish Humans – consuming

Spread of disease in wildlife.

Death of wildlife. Treatment of ill animals

required. Life threatening and/or

Death of wildlife as a result of water contamination is a significant issue, however, the extent of the concern is dependent on whether there are any endangered species in

Fence off affected areas Undertake a fauna relocation

programme from affected area

Provide safe drinking water Publicity saturation on

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contaminated shellfish Adverse effects on Aquaculture industries

temporary incapacitation Economic Community paranoia

the area. Dangerous to humans in uncontrolled environment

consumption of fish/shellfish Action by EHO’s

Toxic Water Blooms

Spread of weeds/crop disease Death of various types of vegetation from weed infestation

This can have devastating consequences on farming businesses with crops becoming infested by weeds. This matter should be addressed urgently and assistance provided to those affected.

Ensure water source used for crop watering is tested regularly.

Using purchased water instead of dam water for crop watering.

DPI&F DERM BSA BRC

Toxic Water Blooms

Trade and tourism relations damaged

Significant financial loss for local and regional community.

The reputation of the town can be affected by this event. This risk needs to be addressed urgently. This can have significant impact if the problem is not managed quickly.

Ensure the community is notified of the event promptly through media notices. Information should identify the source (if possible), what may have caused the problem and the steps being taken to rectify the problem.

BRC DEEDI QRAA

Toxic Water Blooms

Water supply services disrupted



Residents unable to live at home.

Serious risk which can have disastrous consequences on public health and reputation. Measures can be implemented to minimise the level or risks prior to the event. Alternative water source for emergency facilities would assist in controlling this risk event significantly.

Have alternative water sources available.

Provide treatment capacity against the affects of the bloom.

Ensure water tests are performed regularly and in accordance with guideline requirements.

Provide other sources of water to the area affected.

Ensure regular maintenance on water supply system is carried out.

BRC SunWater



Toxic Water Blooms

Functions of emergency facilities, eg hospitals limited as a result of disruption to water supplier

Inability for emergency facilities to provide assistance to the community.

Possible risk that may have widespread consequences.

Have alternative water sources available.

Provide treatment capacity against the affects of the bloom.

QH BRC DDC

Emergency Diseases (Pandemic/ Epidemic e..g. H1N1)

People come into contact with exotic diseases

Widespread illness or death. This can be a potentially life-threatening risk and should therefore be addressed immediately. Limited physical management options are available to control people from coming into contact with exotic diseases, however, community awareness programs on potential diseases/pests/weeds that may affect the area would be useful.

Ensure there are sufficient hospital and first aid personnel to provide medical services/advice to the residents that are affected.

Establish a temporary/make-shift hospital facility to act as an inoculation clinic, if a permanent or mobile facility is not available.

Establish a temporary/make-shift hospital facility to act as a quarantine area for those affected, if disease is infectious and potentially lethal.

Compliance with Qld Pandemic Influenza Plan 2009

Nexus with National Health Security Plan 2007

QH DCS DOC QPS SDMG DIP BRC (and others through LDMG)

Emergency Diseases

Contaminated building services, eg air conditioning systems

Building spreads disease. Expensive decontamination

of building required.

Systems may transfer the disease within the building causing people to become

Evacuation of building. Building deemed

contaminated and

QH



affected by the disease. Unless the disease is known, detection of the disease is difficult. The extent of concern will depend on the type of disease and whether the disease will affect human health.

decontamination required. Individuals who were in the

building should be advised to undergo medical checks to ensure their health is unaffected.

Emergency Diseases

Animals and plants / crops contract diseases

Fewer natural habitats. Inability of environment to

support township eg, food chain affected.

Infected animals and crops can have significant impact on the livelihood of farmers. The extent of concern will depend on the type of disease and whether the disease has detrimental affects on the crops and livestock, and additionally whether the diseased crops/livestock will affect human health through consumption. In most cases crops, livestock and domestic animals may need to be destroyed.

Destruction of plants and livestock to prevent consumption and further spread of disease.

DPI&F DERM DEEDI QRAA BRC Biosecurity Qld ADSL(Animal Disease Surveillance Laboratory)

Emergency Diseases

Spread of weeds Weed infestation. This can have devastating consequences on farming businesses with crops becoming infested by weeds. This matter should be addressed urgently and assistance provided to those affected.

Enlist the services of a qualified pest/weed controller to prevent weeks from spreading and encourage a faster die-off.

DPI&F DERM BRC

Emergency Diseases

Crops and livestock come in contact with disease

Loss of revenue for farmers. Depending on the severity of the disease, crops and

Businesses to submit application to State and/or

DPI&F Bioseucrity Qld



livestock etc may need to be destroyed. This will have significant impact on the economical status of the community and additionally cause financial hardship for individuals. Few options can be implemented to reduce the risk level, however, assistance should be provided to those affected immediately.

Federal Government for disaster relief.

ADSL

Emergency Diseases

Closure of local and regional businesses

Loss of revenue. Business failure/closure

This can have an impact on employment rates in the region and economics of the region. This matter should be urgently addressed to prevent the spread of negative information, eg Shire was unprepared to manage event.


BRC DEEDI Tourism Qld Chamber of Commerce

Emergency Diseases

Trade and tourism relationships damaged

Businesses close permanently.

This can have an impact on employment rates in the region and economics of the region. This matter should be urgently addressed to prevent the spread of negative information, eg Shire was unprepared to manage event.

Ensure the community is notified of the event promptly through media notices to prevent the spread of false information. Media notices should identify the source (if possible), what may have caused the problem and the steps being taken to rectify the problem.

BRC Tourism Qld C o C DEEDI

Emergency Diseases

Emergency services become overloaded

Inability for emergency facilities to provide assistance to the community.

This can have serious consequences with people unable to receive the treatment they require. If this event did occur, it should be addressed immediately.

Establish a temporary/make-shift hospital facility to provide medical services if hospitals become overloaded.

LDMG



Erosion Land degradation Permanent and temporary land inundation Coastal Roads/esplanades/reserves untrafficable Rescues Evacuations Future constructions Aquaculture

Economic downturn Social/recreational impacts Tourism downturn Reduction in accessibility Degradation of the

environment Effects on vegetation and

habitats

Assessing the prognosis of climate change and sea level rises there is a need to constantly monitor of land under tidal waters, land at risk from storm tide inundation. Rated at low at the present time but will escalate on the hypothesis of climate change

Limit recreational/social activities Assessment of development

applications Assessment of structures Compliance with the Q G Queensland Coastal Plan of 2010

DERM DPI BRC In an major event QPS QAS QFRS

Marine Oil Spill

(Pollutants and other chemicals)

Marine impacts on fish, animals, corals and seaweeds, birdlife etc Poisoning of fish and mammals Flora and Fauna impacts

Devastation to marine environment

Gross effects on fishing industry

Limitation on vessel movements

Economic issues Fauna/flora issues on

landfall Coastline degradation

Serious environmental consequences. Whilst the likelihood of occurrence is deemed to low the prospects are deem high in light of coastal events during the last 10 years.

Compliance with the National Plan to Control Pollution of the Sea and other noxious and hazardous Substances.

Compliance with the

mechanisations of the Queensland Coastal Contingency Plan

All Agency approach

Earthslip (Landslide)

Loss of life/injury Rescue capabilities Evacuation Loss of private dwellings and other premises Loss of critical infrastructure

Evacuation capabilities Available Heath facilities Environmental impacts Displacement of

persons/families Loss of

water/sewerage/drainage

Assessed as high during the annual wet season otherwise low but determined by weather events

Application of Landslip Risk Management Principles through stabilisation and remedial engineering

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QFRS QFRS (SOU) BRC QPS QAS DERM EMQ SES

TSUNAMI

Loss of life/injury Loss of dwellings Loss of business premises Environmental damage Loss of property

From minor to major impacts dependant of nature of wave event

Considered low but is constantly monitored

Utilisation of the QFRS – Special Operations Unit

Analysis of Tsunami Warning Bulletin contents

Compliance with Tsunami Response Plan

BOM GA ATWS EMQ SES BRC QPS QAS QFRS Ergon Telstra DOC

HEATWAVE

Loss of life Injury Livestock losses Animal death Community disruption through loss of power/public transport, schools etc and services

Death/injury Livestock/animal deaths Psychological impacts Increase in QH facility

usage Increase in activities for

QAS Increase risk of fire

(urban/rural) Effects on workers (in

particular across support sectors)

With the issue of climate change prominent in the assessment the prospects rate at moderate with the risk evaluation rating high.

Compliance with the Queensland government Heatwave Response Plan.

Monitoring signs and symptoms Promote the message for

children, babies, seniors, pregnant women, obese, chromic illness

QH DPI RSPCA BOM BRC DDC Biosecurity WH&S GA Red Cross Salvation Army Lifelihe


Annexure 6 – Risk Maps (Bushfire, Flood)

Bush Fire hazard maps available from DCS or on website www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au for all awareness/preparation issues on Bushfires and Neighbourhood Safer Places Council will be responsible for Flood risk mapping. The Bundaberg Regional Council website provides storm surge and tsunami inundation mapping, in addition to flood mapping.

http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/

Documents

Local Disaster Management Plan - Bundaberg Regional Council