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Local Emergency Management Arrangements

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LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

The City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Arrangements have been prepared and

endorsed by the City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) pursuant to

Section 41(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005. They have been tabled for information and

comment with the South East District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) and the State

Emergency Management Committee (SEMC).

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Chairperson Date

City of Armadale LEMC

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Chairperson Date

South East DEMC



TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISTRIBUTION MATRIX ............................................................................................................. 9

DISTRIBUTION LIST ................................................................................................................. 10

AMENDMENT RECORD ........................................................................................................... 11

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS........................................................................................................... 12

GLOSSARY OF TERMS.............................................................................................................. 13

ACRONYMS ............................................................................................................................. 17

PART 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 18

1.1 AUTHORITY............................................................................................................ 19

1.2 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY..................................................................................... 19

1.3 AIM........................................................................................................................ 19

1.4 PURPOSE ............................................................................................................... 19

1.5 SCOPE .................................................................................................................... 20

1.6 AREA COVERED...................................................................................................... 20

1.6.1 General Description ......................................................................................... 20

1.6.2 History .............................................................................................................. 21

1.6.3 Population Distribution.................................................................................... 21

1.6.4 Employment ..................................................................................................... 22

1.6.5 Dwellings .......................................................................................................... 23

1.6.6 Country of Birth................................................................................................ 24

1.6.7 Age Structure ................................................................................................... 24

1.6.8 Topography ...................................................................................................... 24

1.6.9 Climate ............................................................................................................. 25

1.6.10 Industrial and Commercial Development ........................................................ 25

1.6.11 Highways and Major Arteries........................................................................... 25

1.6.12 Electricity Supply .............................................................................................. 25

1.6.13 Water Supply.................................................................................................... 25

1.6.14 Sewerage System ............................................................................................. 25

1.7 EXISTING PLANS & ARRANGEMENTS..................................................................... 26

1.7.1 Local Plans........................................................................................................ 26

1.7.2 State Emergency Management Plans (WESTPLANS) ....................................... 26

1.7.3 Agreements, Understandings & Commitments ............................................... 28

1.8 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.................................................................................... 28



1.9 EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS (ERM) .............................................. 29

1.10 RESPONSE.............................................................................................................. 30

PART 2 PLANNING ...................................................................................................................... 31

2.1 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................... 32

2.1.1 Local Government ............................................................................................ 32

2.1.2 Local Emergency Management Committee..................................................... 33

2.1.3 Local Emergency Management Committee Membership ............................... 33

2.1.4 Chairperson Local Emergency Management Committee ................................ 33

2.1.5 Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC) ................................................................. 33

2.1.6 LEMC Constitution & Procedures..................................................................... 34

2.1.7 Annual Business Plan and Annual Report ........................................................ 34

2.1.8 Hazard Management Agency’s (HMA)............................................................. 35

2.1.9 Combat Agency ................................................................................................ 35

2.1.10 Support Organisation ....................................................................................... 36

2.2 TRAINING .............................................................................................................. 36

2.3 USEFUL WEBSITES ................................................................................................. 37

PART 3 RESPONSE....................................................................................................................... 38

3.1 EMERGENCIES LIKELY TO OCCUR .......................................................................... 39

3.2 ACTIVATION OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS.............................................................. 40

3.3 INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG).......................................................................... 40

3.3.1 Role .................................................................................................................. 40

3.3.2 Activation Triggers for ISG ............................................................................... 40

3.3.3 Membership of an ISG ..................................................................................... 40

3.3.4 Frequency of Meetings .................................................................................... 41

3.3.5 City of Armadale Involvement ......................................................................... 41

3.4 RESOURCES ........................................................................................................... 41

3.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)............................................................. 41

3.5.1 Location One .................................................................................................... 42

3.5.2 Location Two .................................................................................................... 42

3.6 MEDIA MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................... 42

3.6.1 Media and Public Affairs Officers (M&PA Officers) ......................................... 43

3.6.2 City of Armadale............................................................................................... 43

3.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS........................................................................... 43



3.7.1 FESA Public Information Line ........................................................................... 43

3.7.2 Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)......................................................................... 43

3.8 PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 44

3.8.1 Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) .................................................. 44

3.8.2 Radio ................................................................................................................ 44

3.8.3 StateAlert ......................................................................................................... 45

3.9 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD CLOSURES.................................................... 45

3.10 EVACUATION......................................................................................................... 45

3.10.1 Evacuation Management ................................................................................. 46

3.10.2 Special Needs Groups ...................................................................................... 46

3.10.3 Evacuation Planning Principles ........................................................................ 46

3.10.4 Emergency Evacuation Centre’s (locations and facilities) ............................... 47

3.10.5 Demographic Details ........................................................................................ 48

3.10.6 Evacuation Matrix ............................................................................................ 49

3.10.7 Evacuation Routes............................................................................................ 49

3.11 ANIMAL WELFARE (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE ANIMALS) ....................................... 50

3.11.1 Domestic Animal Shelter.................................................................................. 50

3.11.2 Livestock........................................................................................................... 51

3.11.3 Rescue of Animals ............................................................................................ 51

3.11.4 Injured Animals ................................................................................................ 52

3.11.5 Food Supplies ................................................................................................... 52

3.11.6 Fees & Charges................................................................................................. 52

3.11.7 Requests for Assistance ................................................................................... 53

3.11.8 Recovery Management .................................................................................... 53

PART 4 WELFARE ........................................................................................................................ 54

4.1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 57

4.1.1 Aim and Objectives .......................................................................................... 57

4.1.2 Scope................................................................................................................ 57

4.1.3 Welfare Support Definition.............................................................................. 58

4.1.4 Related Documents.......................................................................................... 60

4.2 PLANNING ............................................................................................................. 61

4.2.1 Authority to Plan .............................................................................................. 61

4.2.2 Plan Responsibilities......................................................................................... 61

4.2.3 Exercise and Review Period ............................................................................. 61



4.2.4 Organisational Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................... 61

4.3 PREPAREDNESS ..................................................................................................... 62

4.3.1 Subcommittees and Advisory Groups.............................................................. 62

4.3.2 Responsibility for preparedness....................................................................... 62

4.3.3 Planning and arrangements ............................................................................. 62

4.3.4 Special needs groups........................................................................................ 66

4.3.5 Resources ......................................................................................................... 66

4.3.6 Training ............................................................................................................ 68

4.3.7 Community welfare information ..................................................................... 68

4.3.8 Responsibility for preparing Local Welfare Plans ............................................ 68

4.4 RESPONSE.............................................................................................................. 69

4.4.1 Responsibility for response.............................................................................. 69

4.4.2 Notification ...................................................................................................... 69

4.4.3 Stages of Activation.......................................................................................... 70

4.4.4 Levels of response............................................................................................ 71

4.4.5 Incident Management System ......................................................................... 71

4.4.6 Public information and media management ................................................... 71

4.4.7 Activation of other WESTPLANS in support of this Plan .................................. 71

4.4.8 Financial arrangements for response .............................................................. 72

4.5 RECOVERY ............................................................................................................. 73

4.5.1 Stand down and debriefs ................................................................................. 73

4.5.2 Post‐incident analysis/major incident review.................................................. 73

4.6 APPENDIX 1 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION ..................... 74

4.7 APPENDIX 2 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE............................................... 75

4.8 APPENDIX 3 – ORGANISATIONAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................ 78

4.9 APPENDIX 4 – LOCAL WELFARE CENTRE’S .................................................................... 86

4.10 APPENDIX 5 – CATERING SERVICES ............................................................................. 87

4.11 APPENDIX 6 – RETAIL OUTLETS .................................................................................. 88

4.12 APPENDIX 7 – PERSONAL SERVICES............................................................................. 90

4.13 APPENDIX 8 – LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTRES.............................. 91

4.14 APPENDIX 9 – KEY PERSONNEL AND CONTACT LIST........................................................ 92

4.15 ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................................. 93

PART 5 RECOVERY ...................................................................................................................... 99



5.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 100

5.2 AIM OF RECOVERY............................................................................................... 100

5.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................. 100

5.3.1 Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC).................................................................. 100

5.3.2 Local Recovery Coordinating Committee (LRCC) ........................................... 101

5.3.3 LRCC Composition .......................................................................................... 102

5.4 TRANSITION FROM RESPONSE ............................................................................ 103

5.5 PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY ................................................................................. 103

5.6 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 103

5.6.1 Financial Assistance........................................................................................ 103

PART 6 EXERCISING AND REVIEWING ...................................................................................... 105

6.1 EXERCISING ......................................................................................................... 106

6.2 SCHEDULE OF EXERCISES..................................................................................... 106

6.3 REVIEWING.......................................................................................................... 107

PART 7 EMERGENCY CONTACTS DIRECTORY ........................................................................... 108

PART 8 RESOURCE AND ASSET REGISTER................................................................................. 110

PART 9 EVACUATION CENTRES ................................................................................................ 112

9.1 ARMADALE ARENA.............................................................................................. 113

9.2 ARMADALE HALL ................................................................................................. 116

9.3 BEDFORDALE HALL .............................................................................................. 119

9.4 FORRESTDALE HALL............................................................................................. 122

9.5 FRYE PARK PAVILLION ......................................................................................... 125

9.6 JOHN DUNN PAVILLION....................................................................................... 128

9.7 KARRAGULLEN HALL............................................................................................ 131

9.8 KELMSCOTT HALL ................................................................................................ 134

9.9 ROLEYSTONE HALL .............................................................................................. 137

APPENDIX A – Animal Registration Log ................................................................................ 140

APPENDIX B – Individual Animal Registration Form............................................................. 141

APPENDIX C – Map of the District ........................................................................................ 142



DISTRIBUTION MATRIX

The following matrix has been developed to identify the level of access persons in the Distribution

List has to each of the documents found below.

Level 1 Access

Level 2 Access

Version Folder Version Folder


FV A4 RV SB

Emergency Welfare Centres Register

FV A4 RV SB

Local Recovery Management Plan

FV A4 RV SB

Emergency Contacts Directory FV A4 NP NP

Resource & Asset Register FV A4 NP NP

A4: A4 4D Ring Insert Binder – (Duplex)

SB: A4 Spiral Bound Document – (Duplex)

FV: Full Version – (Including Electronic CD Copy)

RV: Restricted Version – (Removal of private contact information)

NP: Not for Public Access



DISTRIBUTION LIST

CITY OF ARMADALE ACCESS LEVEL

NO. OF COPIES

LEMC Chairperson / City of Armadale Mayor (LEMC) Level 1 1

Chief Executive Officer (LEMC) Level 1 1

Manager Ranger & Emergency Services / Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (LEMC) Level 1 5

Executive Director Technical Services (LEMC) Level 1 1

Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer (LEMC) Level 1 1

Public Libraries Level 2 3

Reception Level 2 1

LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

OIC Armadale Police / Local Emergency Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1

FESA – Fire and Rescue Service – District Manager Hills (LEMC) Level 1 1

FESA – Bush Fire Service – District Manager Perth South East (LEMC) Level 1 1

FESA – State Emergency Service – District Manager Metro South (LEMC) Level 1 1

State Emergency Service – Armadale – Unit Manager (LEMC) Level 1 1

Armadale Health Services – Manager Medical Services (LEMC) Level 1 1

DEC – Regional Fire Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1

DCP – Welfare Coordinator – Emergency Services Officer Metro East (LEMC) Level 1 1

Western Power – Response Coordinator (LEMC) Level 1 1

Water Corporation – Manager of Catchment Operations (LEMC) Level 1 1

Alinta Gas – Maintenance Superintendent (LEMC) Level 1 1

OTHER

CEO – City of Gosnells Level 2 1

CEO – City of Cockburn Level 2 1

CEO – Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale Level 2 1

CEO – Shire of Kalamunda Level 2 1

CEO – Shire of Wandering Level 2 1

CEO – Shire of Beverley Level 2 1

CEO – Shire of York Level 2 1

Police Superintendent – Cannington District Level 2 1

DEMC – South East Metropolitan Level 2 1

DEC – District Office Level 2 1

Manager of Ambulance Operations – Metro Region Level 2 1

SEMC – Secretary Level 2 1

DCP – Armadale Level 2 1

Salvation Army – Armadale Level 2 1

Red Cross – Gosnells Level 2 1

Country Women’s Association – Armadale Level 2 1

TOTAL: 40



AMENDMENT RECORD

Suggestions and comments from the community and stakeholders can help improve the

arrangements and subsequent amendments.

Feedback can include:

What you do and don’t like about the arrangements;

Unclear or incorrect expression;

Out of date information or practices;

Inadequacies;

Errors, omissions or suggested improvements.

To forward feedback copy the relevant section, mark the proposed changes and forward it to:

Manager of Ranger and Emergency Services

City of Armadale

Locked Box 2

ARMADALE WA 6992

or alternatively email to: [email protected]

Any suggestions and/or comments will be referred to the LEMC for consideration. Amendments

promulgated are to be certified in the following table when entered.

No Amendment

Date Amendment Details

Amended By (Initials)

1 August 2011 Original Document – LEMC Indorsed R. Porter

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10




ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The City of Armadale Local Emergency Management Committee would like to acknowledge the

assistance from staff at the following agencies whose input was critical to the Local Emergency

Management Arrangements being developed;

City of Armadale

Department for Child Protection

Department of Environment and Conservation

Fire and Emergency Services Authority

Western Australian Police

The format development of these arrangements has been in accordance with the government of

Western Australia’s “Local Emergency Management Arrangements Guide for Western Australia –

Planning Together”.

Consultation of other Local Government Emergency Management Arrangements from throughout

Australia has assisted in ensuring that best practice has been adopted;

City of Albany

City of Bunbury

Greater Shepparton City Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan

City of Joondalup

Shire of Kalamunda

Town of Kwinana

Macedon Ranges Shire Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan

City of Mandurah

Maroondah City Council Municipal Emergency Management Plan

Shire of Northam



GLOSSARY OF TERMS

AIIMS – Australasian Interagency Incident Management System is a command structure set up to

systematically and, logically manage emergency incidents from small incidents to large difficult or

multiple situations. It is designed to expand to ensure effective span of control at all levels.

COMBAT – to take steps to eliminate or reduce the effects of a hazard on the community.

COMBAT AGENCY – an organisation which, because of its expertise and resources, is responsible

for performing a task or activity such as fire fighting, rescue, temporary building restoration,

evacuation, containment of oil spills, monitoring of radioactive materials. An emergency operation

may involve a number of Combat Agencies.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT – a systematic process that produces a range of

measures, which contribute to the well being of communities and the environment. (See also –

RISK MANAGEMENT).

CONTROL – The overall direction of emergency management activities during an Incident or

Operation.

COORDINATION – the bringing together of organisations and elements to ensure an effective

response, primarily concerned with the systematic acquisition and application of resources

(organisation, human resources and equipment) in accordance with the requirements imposed by

the threat or impact of an emergency.

DISASTER – see EMERGENCY.

DISTRICT EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (DEC) – that person designated by the Commissioner of

Police to be the District Emergency Coordinator with responsibility for ensuring that the roles and

functions of the respective District Emergency Management Committee are performed, and

assisting the Hazard Management Agency in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency response

during Incidents and Operations. At the State level this is the Commissioner of Police. At the

District level it is the District Police Officer.

DISTRICT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (DEMC) – Based on emergency management

districts and chaired by Police District Officers, as District Emergency Coordinator, with a Regional

Director of FESA as Deputy Chair. Executive Officer support is provided by FESA Managers

nominated by FESA CEO.

EMERGENCY – an event, actual or imminent, which endangers or threatens to endanger life,

property or the environment, and which is beyond the resources of a single organization to

manage or which requires the coordination of a number of significant emergency management

activities.

NOTE: The terms "emergency" and "disaster" are used nationally and internationally to describe

events which require special arrangements to manage the situation. "Emergencies" or "disasters"

are characterised by the need to deal with the hazard and its impact on the community.



The term "emergency" is used on the understanding that it also includes any meaning of the word

"disaster".

EMERGENCY COORDINATOR – that person designated by the Commissioner of Police to be the

District or Local Emergency Coordinator with responsibility for ensuring that the roles and

functions of the respective District or Local Emergency Management Committee are performed,

and assisting the Hazard Management Agency in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency

response during Incidents and Operations. At the State level this is the Commissioner of Police. At

the District level it is the District Police Officer. At the local level it is the Senior Police Officer

responsible for the police sub‐district.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – is a range of measures to manage risks to communities and the

environment. It involves the development and maintenance of arrangements to prevent or

mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters in both peace and

war.

“FUNCTION” SUPPORT COORDINATOR – that person appointed by an organisation or committee

to be the Coordinator of all activities associated with a particular support function, e.g. Welfare

Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, etc, and includes coordinating the functions of other

organisations that support that particular function, e.g. Red Cross in the State Welfare Plan.

HAZARD – a situation or condition with potential for loss or harm to the community or the

environment.

HAZARD MANAGEMENT AGENCY (HMA) – that organisation which, because of its legislative

responsibility or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources is responsible for ensuring that

emergency management activities pertaining to the prevention of, preparedness for, response to

and recovery from a specific hazard are undertaken. Such organisations are either designated by

legislation or detailed in State level emergency management plans.

INCIDENT – an Emergency, which impacts upon a localised community or geographical area but

not requiring the co‐ordination and significant multi‐agency emergency management activities at a

district or state level.

INCIDENT AREA – the area, defined by the Incident Manager, incorporating the localised

community or geographical area impacted by an Incident.

INCIDENT CONTROLLER (IC) – the person designated by the relevant Hazard Management Agency,

responsible for the overall management and control of an incident and the tasking of agencies in

accordance with the needs of the situation.

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM (IMT) – The group of incident management personnel comprised

of the Incident Controller, and the personnel appointed to be responsible for the functions of

Planning, Operations and Logistic.

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GROUP (ISG) – the group that may be convened by an Incident Manager

in consultation with the relevant Local Emergency Coordinator to assist in the overall management

of an Incident. The ISG includes representation from key agencies involved in the response.



LIFELINES – systems or networks that provide for the circulation of people, goods, services and

information upon which health, safety, comfort and economic activity depend.

LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (LEMC) – based on either local government

boundaries or emergency management sub‐districts. Chaired by the Shire President/Mayor (or a

delegated person) with the Local Emergency Coordinator, whose jurisdiction covers the local

government area concerned, as the Deputy Chair. Executive support should be provided by the

local government.

OPERATION – an Incident or multiple Incidents which impact, or is likely to impact, beyond a

localised community or geographical area.

OPERATIONS AREA – that area, defined by the Operations Area Manager, incorporating the entire

community or geographical area impacted or likely to be impacted, by an Operation and

incorporating a single or multiple Incident Areas.

OPERATIONS AREA MANAGER – that person designated by the Hazard Management Agency,

responsible for the overall management of an Operation and provision of strategic direction to

agencies and Incident Manager(s) in accordance with the needs of the situation.

OPERATIONS AREA MANAGEMENT GROUP (OAMG) – the group that may be convened by an

Operations Area Manager, in consultation with the relevant District Emergency Coordinator(s), to

assist in the overall management of an Operation. The OAMG includes representation from key

agencies involved in the response.

PREVENTION – Measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of emergencies.

PREPAREDNESS – Measures to ensure that should an emergency occur communities, resources

and other services are capable of coping with the effects.

RESPONSE – Actions taken in anticipation of, during, and immediately after an emergency to

ensure that people affected are given immediate relief and support.

RECOVERY – The coordinated process of supporting emergency effected communities in

reconstruction of the physical infrastructure and social, economic and physical well being.

RISK – a concept used to describe the likelihood of harmful consequences, arising from the

interaction of hazards, communities and the environment.

RISK MANAGEMENT – The systematic application of management policies, procedures and

practices to the task of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk. Refer to

AS/NZS Standard 4360:1999 (Risk Management).

RISK REGISTER – A register of the risks within the local government, identified through the

Community Emergency Risk Management process.

RISK STATEMENT – A statement identifying the hazard, element at risk and source of risk.



STATE EMERGENCY COORDINATION GROUP (SECG) – a group that may be established at State

level, by the State Emergency Coordinator, at the request of, or in consultation with, the Hazard

Management Agency, to assist in the provision of a coordinated multi‐agency response to and

recovery from the emergency. It is the operational arm of the State Emergency Management

Committee and includes representation, at State level, from key agencies involved in the response

and recovery for the emergency.

STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (SEMC) – Chaired by the Commissioner of Police,

as State Emergency Coordinator, with the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire and Emergency

Services Authority as deputy Chair. The Executive Director, FESA Emergency Management Services,

is the SEMC Executive Officer. The SEMC is comprised of an executive and four functional groups

whose membership includes those organisations essential to the State’s emergency management

arrangements. The chair of each of the functional groups is also a member of the SEMC Executive

group. The functional groups are:

Emergency Services Group

Public Information Group

Lifelines Services Group

Recovery Services Group

SUPPORT ORGANISATION – an organisation whose response in an emergency is either to restore

essential services (e.g. Western Power, Water Corporation of WA, Main Roads WA etc) or to

provide such support functions as welfare, medical and health, transport, communications,

engineering, etc.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS – the transmission of information by electrical or electromagnetic means

including, but not restricted to, fixed telephones, mobile phones, satellite phones, e‐mail and

radio.

TREATMENT OPTIONS – A range of options identified through the emergency risk management

process, to select appropriate strategies’ which minimize the potential harm to the community.

VULNERABILITY – The degree of susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment

to hazards.



ACRONYMS

The following acronyms are used throughout in these arrangements

ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics

AIIMS Australasian Interagency Incident Management System

BFS Bush Fire Service

CoA City of Armadale

COMCEN FESA Communications Centre

DCP Department for Child Protection

DEC Department of Environment and Conservation

DEMC South East Metropolitan District Emergency Management Committee

ECC Emergency Coordination Centre

EMA Emergency Management Australia

FESA Fire and Emergency Services Authority

FRS Fire and Rescue Service

HAZMAT Hazardous Materials

HMA Hazard Management Agency

ISG Incident Support Group

IMT Incident Management Team

LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee

LGA Local Government Authority

NRIS National Registration and Inquiry System

OAMG Operations Area Management Group

OIC Officer in Charge

PTA Public Transport Authority

RSPCA Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty against Animals

SES FESA State Emergency Service

SITREPS Situation Reports

SECG State Emergency Coordination Group

SEMC State Emergency Management Committee

VBFS Volunteer Bush Fire Service

VFRS Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service

WAPOL Western Australian Police

WESTPLAN Western Australian Emergency Management Plan

PART 1

INTRODUCTION

PART 1 – INTRODUCTION Local Emergency Management Arrangements


1.1 AUTHORITY

The authority for emergency management in Western Australia is prescribed by the

Emergency Management Act 2005 [“the Act”]. The City of Armadale Local Emergency

Management Arrangements have been prepared and endorsed by the City of Armadale

LEMC

They have been presented and endorsed by the City of Armadale Council pursuant to

Section 41(1) of the Act.

They have been tabled for information and comment with the South East Metropolitan

DEMC and sent to the SEMC on the 25th November 2011.

1.2 DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY

Copies of the City of Armadale’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements can be found

at:

City of Armadale Administration Building, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale

Armadale Library, 64/10 Orchard Avenue, Armadale

Kelmscott Library, 2800 Albany Highway, Kelmscott

Seville Grove Library, 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove

or alternatively online at: www.armadale.wa.gov.au

1.3 AIM

The aim of the City of Armadale’s Local Emergency Management Arrangements is to:

(a) ensure there is a written understanding between agencies involved in managing

emergencies within the City of Armadale;

(b) to document the management of identified risks within the City of Armadale including

specific details on planning, response and recovery activities of the City of Armadale,

HMA’s and other organisations.

1.4 PURPOSE

The purpose of these emergency management arrangements is to set out:

(a) the City of Armadale’s policies for emergency management;

(b) the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in

emergency management within the City of Armadale district;

(c) provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to

emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph b);

(d) a description of emergencies that are likely to occur within the City of Armadale district;

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(e) strategies and priorities for emergency management within the City of Armadale

district;

(f) other matters about emergency management within the City of Armadale district

prescribed by the regulations; and

(g) other matters about emergency management within the City of Armadale district that it

considers appropriate”, [s.41(2) of the Act].

1.5 SCOPE

The scope of these arrangements is limited to and includes:

(a) The geographical boundaries of the City of Armadale;

(b) Existing legislation, plans and local laws;

(c) Statutory or agreed responsibilities;

(d) Support to and interface with other Emergency Management Plans.

1.6 AREA COVERED

1.6.1 General Description

The City of Armadale is located in Perth's south‐eastern suburbs, approximately 20

kilometres from the Perth GPO. Comprising of an area of 559.60 km2 it is one of the state's

fastest growing regional centres. The City centre is located at Perth's major gateway

crossroads of Albany and South Western Highways and Armadale Road.

The City of Armadale is bordered by the City of Gosnells and the Shire of Kalamunda to the

North, the Shires of York and Beverley to the East, the Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale and

the Town of Kwinana to the South and the Cities of Cockburn and Canning to the West.

Located only 30 minutes from the Perth CBD the City is accessible by road and rail. The

major road links are via Armadale Road and the Kwinana Freeway or alternatively Albany

Highway. The City of Fremantle, the states main shipping port, is accessible via Armadale

Road. The City is serviced by the suburban electric rail system by way of the Claisebrook

Bunbury railway link. Access to the Perth Airport is via Tonkin Highway.

The City of Armadale includes the suburbs and localities of Armadale, Ashendon,

Bedfordale, Brookdale, Camillo, Champion Lakes, Forrestdale, Harrisdale, Haynes, Hilbert,

Illawarra, Karragullen, Kelmscott, Lesley, Mount Nasura, Mount Richon, Piara Waters,

Roleystone, Seville Grove and Wungong. It is a residential, semi‐rural and rural area with

the main urban areas being in and around the suburb of Armadale, including the foothills of

Kelmscott, Mount Nasura, Mount Richon, Seville Grove and Camillo.

Major features and tourist attractions include the Araluen Botanical Gardens, Araluen

Country Club, Armadale City Centre, Armadale Settlers Common, Bungendore Park, Canning

Reservoir, Champion Lakes Recreational Park, Churchman Brook Reservoir, Darling Range



National Park, Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve, Minnawarra Park and the Wungong

Reservoir.

The Champion Lakes Regatta Centre forming part of the Champion Lakes Recreational Park

is the only international standard purpose built Rowing, Dragon Boating & Kayaking facility

in Western Australia. It has been built to a standard to cater to international competition in

these water sports.

In addition it can host Triathlon, Open Water Swimming and Cycling. The venue is the home

to local, state and national events. The facility is also open to the public and is a major

recreational park for residents of the SE metropolitan area of Perth.

1.6.2 History

The region now known as the City of Armadale developed very early on in relation to the

history of the settlement in Western Australia. The townsite of Kelmscott was surveyed in

1829 only five months after the proclamation of Perth. Land was used mainly for timber‐

cutting, orcharding, dairying, market gardening and brick‐making.

The township of Armadale was established in the 1850s. Growth took place in the 1890s

and early 1900s, particularly in Armadale and Kelmscott, spurred by the construction of the

south western railway (Perth to Bunbury) in 1893. The Armadale siding soon grew into a

busy railway station from which the products of the region were freighted. During the early

1900s, planting of orchards grew at an increasing rate in Roleystone and Karragullen.

Expansion continued in the interwar period, accompanied by the construction of dams in

the 1920s and 1930s. Significant development occurred during the immediate post‐war

period, aided by immigration and the construction of public housing. Rapid growth took

place during the late 1960s and 1970s, with the population increasing from about 6,000 in

1956 to about 35,000 in 1979. Growth continued during the 1980s, with the population

rising to about 44,000 in 1986. The population increased slightly during the 1990s, growing

to nearly 50,000 in 2001.

Over the past 8 years the City has undergone considerable change assisted by the creation

of the Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) which was formally established in 2002.

The ARA's primary role is to transform the City into a strategic regional centre by generating

investment, education and employment opportunities within the district.

1.6.3 Population Distribution

The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the

Population and Household Census conducted every 5 years by the ABS. This population

figure includes overseas visitors but excludes Australians overseas.

However the Census count is not the official population of an area. To provide a more

accurate population figure the ABS also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP)

numbers. Based on population estimates as at 30 June each year, ERPs take into account



people who missed the count on Census night, including people who were temporarily

overseas, plus an undercount adjustment for those who did not complete a Census form,

and an over count adjustment for anyone who was double counted.

ERP figures are updated annually taking into account births, deaths, internal and overseas

migration.

ERP forecast figures on the following “Suburb Distribution” table include finalised figures

for 2006 and 2007, in addition to newly issued data for 2008. ERP estimates for 2008 were

made available in April 2009.

ESTIMATED RESIDENT POPULATION FORECAST (Suburb Distribution)

Suburb 2008 2009 2010 2011 2112 2113

Armadale 12,466 12,622 12,892 12,941 13,215 13,486

Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 2,076 2,216 2,314 2,392 2,493 2,578

Brookdale ‐ Wungong 2,694 2,790 2,870 2,950 3,021 3,111

Camillo 4,776 4,737 4,771 4,771 4,793 4,828

Champion Lakes 494 606 787 966 1,149 1,327

Forrestdale 1,161 1,180 1,201 1,215 1,248 1,272

Harrisdale 1,021 1,698 2,288 2,812 3,239 3,676

Haynes 144 140 143 227 340 480

Hilbert 565 589 713 1,092 1,561 2,187

Kelmscott 10,065 10,152 10,333 10,482 10,587 10,642

Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 5,000 5,011 5,003 4,991 5,021 5,042

Piara Waters 508 833 1,234 1,586 1,936 2,283

Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 6,717 6,802 6,879 6,950 7,000 7,045

Seville Grove 8,285 8,744 9,198 9,719 10,120 10,477

TOTAL: 55,972 58,120 60,626 63,094 65,723 68,434©id Consulting Pty Ltd Data Source: ABS, Commonwealth of Australia

1.6.4 Employment

The 2006 ABS census showed that the City of Armadale's total labour force was 24,104 persons, of

which 14,680 (60.9%) were employed full time and 7,610 (31.6%) part‐time. A further 752 (3.1%) did

not state their current employment status.

The total labour force of 24,104 represents (61.1%) of the population aged 15+, while 12,940

residents (32.8%) were not in the work force (i.e. retired). A further 2,431 (6.2) residents did not

state there current status in relation to their workforce participation.

Overall, 23,042 (95.6%) of the labour force was employed (58.4% of the population aged 15+), and

1,062 (4.4%) unemployed (2.7% of the population aged 15+).

The 2006 ABS census “journey to work” data showed that of the total 23,040 employed residents,

6,342 (27.5%) were employed within the City of Armadale, whereas 14,013 (60.8%) were employed

outside the City of Armadale, while the work location was unknown for the remaining 2,685 (11.7%).

The following table indicates the workplace locations of resident’s from the City of Armadale.



TOP 10 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT (Residents of City of Armadale, 2006)

Rank Local Government Area Number Percent (%)

1 City of Armadale 6,342 27.5

2 City of Canning 2,713 11.8

3 City of Gosnells 1,951 8.5

4 City of Perth 1,778 7.7

5 City of Belmont 1,043 4.5

6 City of Cockburn 699 3

7 Town of Victoria Park 588 2.6

8 City of Melville 535 2.3

9 City of Swan 442 1.9

10 City of Stirling 436 1.9

Other areas 6,513 28.3

Total employed residents in the City of Armadale 23,040 Source: ABS, Journey to work, unpublished data, 2006.

1.6.5 Dwellings

In 2006, there were 16,860 households who occupied a separate house in the area, while

1,584 occupied a medium density dwelling, and 45 occupied high density flats and

apartments.

Analysis of the types of dwellings of the households in City of Armadale in 2006 shows that

83.7% occupied a separate house; 7.9% occupied a medium density dwelling; while 0.2%

occupied high density dwellings.

Overall, 28.6% of the population owned their dwelling; 43.9% were purchasing, and 20.1%

were renting.

DWELLINGS FORECAST (Suburb Distribution)

Suburb 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Armadale 5,499 5,646 5,838 5,938 6,091 6,233

Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 710 755 788 816 849 878

Brookdale ‐ Wungong 891 929 967 1,000 1,032 1,064

Camillo 1,804 1,808 1,839 1,856 1,875 1,894

Champion Lakes 201 251 326 401 476 551

Forrestdale 420 428 435 442 449 456

Harrisdale 347 572 772 952 1102 1256

Haynes 67 67 67 97 137 187

Hilbert 149 164 204 328 483 673

Kelmscott 4,021 4,081 4,156 4,223 4,288 4,358

Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 1,969 1,983 1,989 1,995 2,008 2,022

Piara Waters 181 291 426 546 666 786

Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 2,477 2,519 2,554 2,584 2,614 2,639

Seville Grove 2,819 2,992 3,162 3,355 3,507 3,642

TOTAL: 21,555 22,486 23,522 24,533 25,577 26,639©id Consulting Pty Ltd Data Source: ABS, Commonwealth of Australia



1.6.6 Country of Birth

Analysis of the 2006 ABS census showed that 71.8% of the population were born in Australia with 1,430 (2.8%) being Indigenous persons, of the population born overseas 7.5% were from a non‐English speaking background.

Overall, 85.0% of people over 5 years of age speak English only, 12.8% speak both English and another language well, while only 1.5% reported speaking another language well although not well or not at all in English.

The dominant non‐English speaking country of birth was the Netherlands, where 1.4% of the population, or 695 people, were born.

1.6.7 Age Structure

Analysis of the age structure of City of Armadale in 2006 ABS Census shows that overall, 26.8% of the population was aged between 0 and 17, and 16.2% were aged 60 years and over.

AGE STRUCTURE

2006 2001

Age group (years) number % number %

Change 2001 to 2006

0 to 4 3,438 6.8 3,611 7.2 ‐173

5 to 11 5,088 10.1 5,855 11.6 ‐767

12 to 17 5,022 9.9 5,140 10.2 ‐118

18 to 24 5,012 9.9 4,914 9.7 98

25 to 34 5,953 11.8 6,544 13 ‐591

35 to 49 10,756 21.3 11,163 22.1 ‐407

50 to 59 7,103 14.1 6,442 12.8 661

60 to 69 4,367 8.6 3,578 7.1 789

70 to 84 3,214 6.4 2,784 5.5 430

85 and over 585 1.2 433 0.9 152

Total 50,538 100 50,467 100 Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing, 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991

1.6.8 Topography

The general topography of the district varies from the flat Coastal plain in the West to the

Darling Range hills area in the East.

Certain areas of the Coastal plain are only just above sea level, whilst the hills area rises to a

height of some 400‐500 metres above sea level.

Drainage is affected by the Canning River and to a lesser extent by the Neerigen and

Wungong Brooks, with a complex system of small creeks feeding these waterways.

The vegetation of the district varies from pasture land and scrub to the Jarrah forests (i.e.,

water catchment areas). Approximately 350 square kilometres (62.5%) of the district is

catchment area. Since areas of the Coastal plain are relatively low lying, it is also conducive

to swamp type vegetation (i.e., paper bark trees, etc).



1.6.9 Climate

The City is located in the temperate zone and enjoys a Mediterranean type climate with a

mean annual maximum temperature of 23.2oC and a mean annual minimum temperature

of 13.1oC.

The prevailing winds are the rain bearing South Westerly’s to North Westerly’s, which occur

during the months of April to September, and dry Easterly’s during the remaining months.

The annual average rainfall for the district is 883 mm.

1.6.10 Industrial and Commercial Development

The principal industrial and commercial activities in the district are brickworks, orchards,

primary production activities, tourism and a host of light industrial pursuits. There are

currently two areas zoned Industrial, one in Kelmscott between Champion Drive and Gillam

Drive, and the other in South Armadale between the South Western Highway and the

Claisebrook Bunbury railway link.

The Forrestdale Business Park, an additional industrial area bounded by Armadale, Lake,

Ranford Roads and Tonkin Highway, is currently being developed with occupancy having

started to occur in the second half of 2010.

1.6.11 Highways and Major Arteries

Albany Highway, Armadale Road, Brookton Highway, Lake Road, Nicholson Road, Ranford

Road, Rowley Road, South Western Highway and Tonkin Highway.

1.6.12 Electricity Supply

Western Power 440/240AC three phase provided through underground and overhead

supply.

1.6.13 Water Supply

Scheme water is provided to the majority of the main urban areas by the Water

Corporation drawn from the Canning Dam. The majority of residents outside the built‐up

areas rely on other water sources such as onsite rainwater tanks and groundwater bores.

1.6.14 Sewerage System

Most of the main urban areas in and around the suburbs of Armadale, Brookdale, Camillo,

Harrisdale, Kelmscott, Piara Waters and Seville Grove are serviced by deep sewerage, whilst

the remainder employs septic tank systems.



1.7 EXISTING PLANS & ARRANGEMENTS

To enable integrated and coordinated delivery of emergency management within the City

of Armadale these arrangements are consistent with State Emergency Management Policies

[SEMC PS’s] and State Emergency Management Plans [WESTPLANS].

1.7.1 Local Plans

DOCUMENT RESPONSIBLE

AGENCY ADMINISTRATION

CONTACT LOCATION

CoA Local Emergency Management Arrangements


Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111

CoA Admin Centre

CoA Risk Register City of Armadale

LEMC Manager of Ranger & Emergency Services, (08) 9399 0111

Currently Under Development

CoA Treatment Schedule




CoA Local Recovery Plan




CoA Bush Fire Management Arrangements



CoA Admin Centre

Araluen Valley Response Plan

City of Armadale FESA


CoA Admin Centre

1.7.2 State Emergency Management Plans (WESTPLANS)

HAZARD PLANS RESPONSIBLE


CONTACT WESTPLAN LINK

Air Transport Emergencies

WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186

Aircrash (2009)

Animal and Plant Biosecurity

Department of Agriculture and Food

Manager Emergency Services (08) 9368 3418

Animal and Plant Biosecurity (2008)

Bush Fire FESA / DEC / CoA FESA Operational Services (08) 9323 9304

Bushfire (2009)

CBRN Fire and Emergency Services Authority

FESA Operational Coordination (08) 9323 9852

RESTRICTED Please contact

Responsible Agency

Collapse Fire and Emergency Services Authority

FESA Operational Coordination (08) 9323 9852

Collapse (2008)

Dam Break Water Corporation Corporate Incident Management Coordinator (08) 9420 3247

Dambreak (2004)

Earthquake Fire and Emergency Services Authority

FESA Operational Services (08) 9277 0555

Earthquake (2003)Under review

Fire (urban) Fire and Emergency Services Authority


Urban Fire (2000)

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Flood Fire and Emergency Services Authority


Flood (2004)

Fuel Shortage Emergencies

Dept. of Consumer & Employment Protection

Gas and Emergency Management (08) 9422 5202

NOT AVAILABLE Currently under

review

Hazardous Materials Emergencies (including radioactive materials)



HAZMAT (2005)

Human Epidemic Department of Health

Executive Officer Emergency Management (08) 9222 2777

Human Epidemic (2008)

Land Search and Rescue


Land SAR (2007)

Marine Oil Pollution Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Manager Marine Environmental Protection (08) 9216 8802

Marine Oil Pollution Plan

(2010)

Marine Transport Emergencies

Department for Planning and Infrastructure

Marine Safety Directorate (08) 9216 8902

Marine Transport Emergencies

(2007)

Nuclear‐powered Warships



Responsible Agency

PTA Rail Crash Public Transport Authority

Policy & Business Management Systems (08) 9326 2760

PTA Rail Crash (2009)

Road Transport Emergencies


Road Crash (2008)

Sea Search and Rescue


Marine SAR (2008)

Space Re‐entry Debris


Space Debris (2010)

Storm/tempest Fire and Emergency Services Authority


Storm (2004)

Tropical Cyclone Fire and Emergency Services Authority


Cyclone (2007)

Tsunami Fire and Emergency Services Authority


Tsunami (1999)

Rail Freight Emergencies

Westnet Rail Access Manager Westnet Rail (08) 9212 2807

Westnet Rail (2008)

Terrorist Act WA Police Service Emergency Management Coordination Unit (08) 9489 3186


Responsible Agency

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SUPPORT PLANS RESPONSIBLE


CONTACT LOCATION

Health Support Department of Health

Executive Officer Emergency Management (08) 9222 2777

Westplan Health (2007)

Isolated Communities Freight Subsidy



Freight Subsidy Plan (1999)

Public Information Support

SEMC Public Information Group

Regional Director Bureau of Meteorology (08) 9263 2210

Public Information (2008)

Reception of Australian and approved foreign nationals evacuated from overseas


Emergency Services Unit (08) 9489 3141

Reception (2009)

Registration and Reunification support



Registration and Reunification

(2009)

State Recovery Coordination

Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Executive Government and Security Services (08) 9222 9424

Recovery Coordination

(2008)

Telecommunications support


FESA Business Services Division (08) 9323 9373

Telecommunications (2005)

Welfare support Department for Child Protection


Welfare (2009)

1.7.3 Agreements, Understandings & Commitments

The following agreements have been made between the City of Armadale and the

organisations as stated.

AGREEMENT PARTIES

AGREEMENT SUMMARY SPECIAL

CONSIDERATIONS LOCATION

CoA FESA Mutual Aid – Bushfire Support

CoA Admin Centre

CoA FESA

DEC Zone 2 Response FESA

CoA DCP Welfare Support Plan

CoA Admin Centre

1.8 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Due to the diversity of the City of Armadale there are several considerations that need to

be taken into account as they will have an impact on the implementation of these

arrangements;

Increased safety risk due to the restricted access to some areas within the CoA.

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Reduced resources and increased safety risks during the Bushfire season – Oct to Apr

Increased safety threat during the Storm season – May to Sept

A number of major public events are held in the City of Armadale throughout the year,

all of which attract significant numbers of people, e.g.;

Australia Day Fireworks – Minnawarra Park (January)

Minnawarra Festival– Minnawarra Park (March)

School Boys Head of the River– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (March)

Anzac Day Ceremony – Memorial Park (April)

School Girls Head of the River– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (August)

Tulip Festival – Araluen Botanic Park (September)

WA State Rowing Championships– Champion Lakes Regatta Centre (September)

Spring Bushwalks (September – November)

Karragullen Expo – Karragullen Oval (October)

Kelmscott Annual Show – Rushton Park (October)

Highland Gathering – Minnawarra Park (November)

Carols by Candlelight – Minnawarra Park (Early December)

1.9 EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS (ERM)

In order to determine the emergences that are likely to occur within its district, the City of

Armadale LEMC through the AWARE program undertook a Risk Analysis utilising ERM

models based on the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4360:2004 ‐ Risk

Management. This process included full community consultation involving key

stakeholders, agencies and community members.

This information was then processed to identify Risks and create a Risk Statement Schedule

and this information forms part of the City of Armadale Emergency Risk Management

Project Report.

In 2007 the Cities of Armadale and Gosnells identified a need to update the existing Local

Emergency Management Arrangements and related documents. An ERM process was

adopted to undertake a community focused exploration of risks and vulnerabilities within

the communities, methods of mitigating these risks and opportunities for resource sharing

between the Cities.

This project commenced in November 2007 following receipt of a grant of $54,000 from the

Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) through the All West

Australians Reducing Emergencies (AWARE) Program.

In order to ascertain community perceptions, a questionnaire was developed for

distribution to residents within the districts. In the latter part of May 2008, 3,000

questionnaires were distributed by mail, to randomly selected residents. The ratio of

surveys to each district was based on the respective population between Armadale and

Gosnells. The level of response (436 or 14.5% collectively), was slightly higher than the



expected 10% response rate, which is a reflection of the level of concern for community

welfare and interest in emergency management outcomes within the communities. Local

Community newspapers and newsletters were utilised to promote the process before the

survey was mailed out.

1.10 RESPONSE

The City of Armadale recognises SEMC PS 4.2 – “Funding for Emergencies”, which outlines

financial arrangements in meeting costs associated with an emergency.

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PART 2

PLANNING

PART 2 – PLANNING Local Emergency Management Arrangements


2.1 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following outlines descriptions and responsibilities of key positions or groups in relation

to local community emergency management as outlined in the Emergency Management

Act 2005 [“the Act”] and SEMC PS 2.5 – “Emergency Management in Local Government

Districts”.

2.1.1 Local Government

The functions of local government in local emergency management are as follows [s. 36 of

the Act]:

a) to ensure that effective local emergency management arrangements are prepared and

maintained for its district [s. 41(2) of the Act]. The local emergency management

arrangements are to set out —

i. the local governments policies for emergency management;

ii. the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in

emergency management in the local government district;

iii. provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to

emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph (ii);

iv. a description of emergencies that are likely to occur in the local government district;

v. strategies and priorities for emergency management in the local government

district;

vi. a recovery plan and the nomination of a local recovery coordinator [s. 41(4) of the

Act]

vii. other matters about emergency management in the local government district

prescribed by the regulations; and

viii. other matters about emergency management in the local government district the

local government considers appropriate e.g., provision for support to, or from, other

government districts

b) to manage recovery following an emergency affecting the community in its district;

c) to establish one or more local emergency management committees for its district;

d) to make its emergency management arrangements available for inspection, free of

charge, by members of the public during office hours;

e) to keep a copy of its local emergency management arrangements at the offices of the

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2.1.2 Local Emergency Management Committee

The local government is to establish a LEMC for its district [s. 38(1) of the Act]. The

functions of a LEMC are, in relation to its district or the area for which it is established are

to —

a) to advise and assist the LGA in ensuring that local emergency management

arrangements are established for its district;

b) to liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and

testing of local emergency management arrangements; and

c) to carry out other emergency management activities as directed by the DEMC or

prescribed by the regulations.

2.1.3 Local Emergency Management Committee Membership

The LEMC membership must include at least one LGA representative and the Local

Emergency Coordinator, relevant government agencies and other statutory authorities will

nominate their representatives to be members of the LEMC [s. 38(3) of the Act].

Membership of the LEMC includes representatives of agencies, organisations, community

groups and those with expertise relevant to the identified community hazards and risks,

and emergency management arrangements [SEMC PS 2.5].

The term of appointment of LEMC members shall be as determined by the local

government in consultation with the parent organisation of the members.

Refer to Part 7.1 LEMC Contact Directory for the City of Armadale LEMC Membership.

2.1.4 Chairperson Local Emergency Management Committee

The Chairperson of the LEMC is appointed by the local government [s. 38(3) of the Act].

LEMC Chairperson: Mayor – City of Armadale

Deputy Chairperson: OIC – Armadale Police

Executive Officer: Manager Ranger & Emergency Services – City of Armadale

2.1.5 Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC)

The LEC is appointed by the State Emergency Coordinator (Commissioner of Police) for a

local government district [s. 37(1) of the Act]. The LEC is a member of the LEMC and if they

are not the delegated chairperson, they are then the deputy chairperson.

At the local level the OIC of Armadale Police is the LEC and has the following functions [s.

37(4) of the Act]:

a) to provide advice and support to the LEMC for the district in the development and

maintenance of emergency management arrangements for the district;



b) to assist HMA in the provision of a coordinated response during an emergency in the

district;

c) to carry out other emergency management activities in accordance with the directions

of the State Emergency

2.1.6 LEMC Constitution & Procedures

The LEMC shall meet every three (3) months and as required [SEMC PS 2.5]. Each meeting

of the LEMC should consider, but not be restricted to, the following matters, as

appropriate:

a) Every meeting:

i. Confirmation of local emergency management arrangements contact details and key

holders;

ii. Review any of post‐incident reports and post exercise reports generated since last

meeting;

iii. Progress of emergency risk management process;

iv. Progress of treatment strategies arising from emergency risk management process;

v. Progress of development or review of local emergency management arrangements;

and

vi. Other matters determined by the local government.

b) First calendar quarter:

i. Development and approval of next financial year LEMC exercise schedule (to be

forwarded to relevant DEMC);

ii. Begin developing annual business plan.

c) Second calendar quarter:

i. Preparation of LEMC annual report (to be forwarded to relevant DEMC for inclusion

in the SEMC annual report);

ii. Finalisation and approval of annual business plan.

d) Third calendar quarter:

i. Identify emergency management projects for possible grant funding.

e) Fourth calendar quarter:

i. National and State funding nominations.

The LEMC shall determine other procedures as it considers necessary.

2.1.7 Annual Business Plan and Annual Report

After the end of each financial year each LEMC is to prepare and submit to the DEMC for

the district an annual report on activities undertaken by it during the financial year. [s. 40(1)

of the Act].



Annual reporting shall be in accordance with SEMC PS 2.6 – “Annual Reporting”. [s. 40(2) of

the Act].

2.1.8 Hazard Management Agency’s (HMA)

A HMA is ‘to be a public authority or other person who or which, because of that agency’s

functions under any written law or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is

responsible for emergency management, or the prescribed emergency management

aspect, in the area prescribed of the hazard for which it is prescribed [s. 4(3) of the Act].

The HMA’s are prescribed in the Emergency Management Regulations 2006.

a) Ensuring emergency management activities relating to the prevention of, preparedness

for, response to and recovery from a specific hazard are undertaken.

b) Preparing a strategic plan or arrangements (WESTPLAN) designed to cope with the

particular hazard that includes details of joint agency operational arrangements.

c) Appointing an Incident Manager(s) and Operations Area Manager, where appropriate,

responsible for:

Management of the Incident or Operation, within the context of Planning, leading,

organising and control.

Preparing and implementing an operational plan.

Public information and community awareness.

Activating the Incident Management Group or Operations Area Management Group

where appropriate, in consultation with the relevant State/Local Emergency

Coordinator(s).

Ensuring the activation of the appropriate recovery arrangements.

Providing progress/situation reports to the higher levels of their parent organisation

and the emergency management organisation (refer to SEMC PS 1 for details).

Arranging an operational debrief or post incident analysis as required.

Submitting a post operations report.

Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details of each HMA.

2.1.9 Combat Agency

A combat agency is ‘the agency prescribed as being primarily responsible for responding to

a particular emergency’ [s. 6(2) of the Act].

a) Executing combative action in accordance with their statutory responsibilities.

b) Executing tasks as allocated in the tactical response plan.

c) Providing progress reports to the designated Incident Manager or Operations Area

Manager.

d) Providing progress reports to the higher levels of their parent organisation.

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e) Provide an agency Liaison officer to participate as part of the Incident Management

Group upon request of the HMA.

f) Attend post incident debriefs.

g) Contributing to a post operations report or post incident analysis.

Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details of local combat agencies for

identified hazards.

2.1.10 Support Organisation

A support agency ‘provides essential services, personal or material support’ during an

emergency. An example may be the Red Cross or CWA providing meals to welfare centre.

[s. 6(3) of the Act].

a) Restoring essential services affected by the emergency.

b) Providing “function” support as part of the tactical plan, e.g. Department for Child

Protection to provide welfare services.

c) Managing their resources and those given to them in support of their specific function.

d) Providing progress reports to the designated Incident Manager or Operations Area

Manager.

e) Providing progress reports to the higher levels of their organisation

f) Provide an Agency Liaison Officer to participate as part of the Incident Management

Group upon request of the HMA

g) Attend post incident debriefs

h) Contributing a post operations report or post incident analysis.

Refer to Part 7.4 – Support Organisation List for contact details of Local Support

Organisations.

2.2 TRAINING

The CoA LEMC promotes emergency management training for LEMC members, HMAs and

other organisations with a role in emergency management. Emergency management

training is offered by FESA and EMA.

Current training modules being offered by both organisations can be found via the ‘Weekly

Emergency Management Bulletin’ sent to members of local governments, FESA employees

and other emergency managers who subscribe to the weekly bulletin.

The subscription list is maintained by the FESA Manager – Training and Development,

Emergency Management Services and is not available to other organisations and

individuals.

To SUBSCRIBE, send an e‐mail to: waembulletin‐[email protected]

To UNSUBSCRIBE, send an e‐mail to: waembulletin‐[email protected]





Specific operational “hazard” training is the responsibility of the relevant HMA.

2.3 USEFUL WEBSITES

Australian Red Cross www.redcross.org.au

Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa

Dept. for Community Protection www.community.wa.gov.au/DCP/Resources

Dept. of Environment & Conservation www.dec.wa.gov.au

Dept. of Health WA www.health.wa.gov.au/disaster

Emergency Management Australia www.ema.gov.au

Fire and Emergency Services www.fesa.wa.gov.au

Landgate – FireWatch Map Service http://firewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au

Salvation Army www.salvationarmy.org.au/wa

St John Ambulance WA www.ambulance.net.au

WALGA – EM Toolbox http://emtoolbox.walga.asn.au

WA Police www.police.wa.gov.au

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PART 3

RESPONSE

PART 3 – RESPONSE Local Emergency Management Arrangements


3.1 EMERGENCIES LIKELY TO OCCUR

The ERM Process identified five (5) major hazards within the City of Armadale as perceived

by the community. The following table indicates the five major hazards that are a source of

risk to the community, the responsible HMA, HMA representation at Local and District

levels, and the relevant WESTPLAN, Regional and/or Local Plans in place.

HAZARD HMA LOCAL COMBAT AGENCY

WESTPLAN LOCAL PLAN

(Gazetted Fire District) Armadale FRS & VFRS Roleystone VFRS

Urban Bush land Plans

(DEC Estate) Perth Hills District Swan Coastal District

DEC Fire Response Plan – Regional Parks

Fire (Wildfire/Bushfire)

FESA

(CoA) Bedfordale VBFS Roleystone VBFS

Bushfire (2009)

CoA Bush Fire Management Arrangements

Storm/Tempest FESA Armadale SES Storm (2004)

FESA SOP’s

Road Transport Emergencies

WAPOL Armadale Police Road Crash (2008)

Fire (Urban) FESA Armadale FRS & VFRS Roleystone VFRS

Urban Fire (2000)

FESA SOP’s

Rail Transport Accident

PTA PTA PTA Rail Crash (2009)

These arrangements are based on the premise that the HMA responsible for the above risks

will develop, test and review appropriate emergency management plans.

Please refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for full contact details of each HMA at the Local

Level.

It is recognised that the HMA’s and Combat agencies may require CoA resources and

assistance in emergency management. The City of Armadale is committed to providing

assistance/support if the required resources are available.

During the response stages of an emergency there are many terms and acronyms used in

incident management. The purpose of the following section is to familiarise the reader of

the City of Armadale’s local arrangements and some of the terms used in response.

The City of Armadale recognises SEMC PS 4.1 – “Operational Management”, which provides

a common set of principles and structures utilised by all agencies involved in emergency

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3.2 ACTIVATION OF LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Hazard Management Agency or the Local Emergency Coordinator (LEC) in consultation

with the Hazard Management Agency is responsible for the implementation of the

Arrangements and for activating the required organisations in accordance with these

Arrangements.

3.3 INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG)

The ISG is convened by the HMA or the LEC in consultation with the HMA to assist in the

overall coordination of services and information during a major incident. Coordination is

achieved through clear identification of priorities by agencies sharing information and

resources.

3.3.1 Role

The role of the ISG is to provide support to the IMT. The ISG is a group of people

represented by the different agencies who may have involvement in the incident to assist

the Incident Controller in the overall coordination in terms of services (physical, human,

information) during a major incident. Coordination is achieved through clear identification

of priorities by agencies sharing information and resources.

3.3.2 Activation Triggers for ISG

The ISG is activated by the HMA Incident Controller in consultation with the relevant LEC.

The activation of an ISG should be considered when the following occur;

Multi agency response where there is a need for collaborative decision making and the

coordination of resources/information.

Requirement for possible or actual evacuation.

A need to coordinate warning/information to community during a multi agency event.

Where there is a perceived need relative to an impending hazard impact. (Flood, fire,

storm surge).

Where there is a need for regional support beyond that of a single agency.

3.3.3 Membership of an ISG

The ISG is made up of agencies /representatives that provide support to the Hazard

Management Agency during the response phase.

Chair: the Incident Controller/Incident Manager appointed by the HMA.

Members: representatives from those agencies and the community directly involved in

the response and recovery of the event as determined by the Incident Controller.

As a general rule, the recovery coordinator should be a member of the ISG from the onset,

to ensure consistency of information flow and transition into recovery. The representation



on this group may change regularly depending upon the nature of the incident, agencies

involved and the consequences caused by the emergency.

The composition of the ISG must be flexible to the needs of the emergency and the

membership will change as the incident/operation progresses.

3.3.4 Frequency of Meetings

Frequency of meetings will be determined by the Incident Controller and will generally

depend on the nature and complexity of the incident. As a minimum, there should be at

least one meeting per incident.

3.3.5 City of Armadale Involvement

The City of Armadale will make available an appropriate staff member to be a part of the

ISG or as liaison to an IMT of a large incident on request made by either: the ISG; the

Incident Controller; the Local Emergency Coordinator; or the Local Government Authority.

The role of the nominated ‘City of Armadale Liaison Officer’ is to be liaison between the

ISG/Incident Controller and the City of Armadale and is in addition to the Local Recovery

Coordinator if one has been appointed.

3.4 RESOURCES

The HMA is responsible for the determination of resources required for the hazards for

which they have responsibility. Resources within the community and City of Armadale’s

assets have been identified and are listed in Part 8 – “Resource and Asset Register” of these

arrangements

Where possible the City of Armadale resources will be made available upon request.

3.5 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (EOC)

The purpose of an EOC is to assist an Incident Controller to effectively carry out their role.

An EOC is established as the focal point for the coordination of resources for an emergency

including recovery activities and/or the provision of public information.

Chapter Four (4) of the EMA Australian Emergency Management Manual 31 “Operations

Centre Management” provides guidelines on the establishment and maintenance of an

EOC.

Personnel need to consider key issues such as communications, staffing, liaison officers and

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FACILITY RESPONSIBLE AGENCY LOCATION

1 *City of Armadale Administration Building

City of Armadale 7 Orchard Avenue Armadale WA 6112

2 Armadale Police Station WA Police 23 Prospect Road Armadale WA 6112

*Please note that the City of Armadale Administration Building doesn’t have back up power.

The following table provides the contact details for opening each Centre:

3.5.1 Location One

CONTACT NAME BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE

1st Property Services Supervisor

2nd Assistant Property Supervisor

3.5.2 Location Two

CONTACT NAME BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE

1st OIC Armadale Police

2nd On Duty Shift Sergeant

3.6 MEDIA MANAGEMENT

WESTPLAN – “Public Information” provides that the HMA is responsible ‘for the provision

and management of public information during emergencies’.

Media and Public Information management is to reflect multi‐agency involvement and will

be authorised by the Incident Controller/Manager and the following principles will apply:

The HMA is to manage all media releases,

All media releases and public information alerts for the incident are to be authorised by

the Incident Controller/Manager after consultation with the Emergency Coordinator and

other Combat Agencies,

All media releases are to reflect Multi‐Agency Incident Management and detail all

agencies’ involvement,

Must relate to the incident only, not to operational protocols, procedures or

administration. These issues will be referred to the relevant agency,

All media releases are to carry the agencies’ identification,

Copies of multi‐agency incident media releases are to be provided to each agency as

soon as possible before release; and

All Media releases issued by any agency at State level will reflect multi‐agency

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3.6.1 Media and Public Affairs Officers (M&PA Officers)

M&PA Officers are to be provided by HMA’s, Combat Agencies and Support Agencies and

are responsible for:

managing the media and emergency public information function for their agency, when

required, or;

assisting other M&PA Officers during major events, where practicable.

3.6.2 City of Armadale

Clause 4.6(b) of the City of Armadale Code of Conduct requires that all aspects of

communication by staff (including verbal, written or personal), involving the City’s activities

reflect the standards and objectives of the City. Communications should be accurate, polite

and professional.

Any information for release to the media or public must be forwarded through the City’s

Communications Manager and approved by the Chief Executive Officer. Statements to the

press on behalf of the City shall be made by the Mayor or the CEO only.

The City of Armadale Communications Manager will be the designated M&PA Officer for

the City of Armadale. Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for the contact details.

However the Chief Bushfire Control Officer may make statements to the media or public on

behalf of the City of Armadale regarding operational matters.

3.7 PUBLIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3.7.1 FESA Public Information Line

When there is an incident that threatens lives or property, FESA activates the public

information system.

Emergency alerts are only issued for major emergencies involving cyclones, fires, floods,

earthquakes, tsunamis and hazardous material spills.

The contact number for the FESA Public Information Line is 1300 657 209 or

www.fesa.wa.gov.au

3.7.2 Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)

The Bureau of Meteorology provides whether warning information to the public. The

warning services provided include; fire weather warnings, severe thunderstorm and general

severe weather warnings, flood warning and other warnings or alerts. The information

provided in a whether warning includes the type of warning issued, when and where they

are issued and samples of the individual warnings.

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The BoM site also provides current weather radar displays, satellite images, weather charts

and weather observations. The local BoM contact number is: Tel: (08) 9263 2222 Fax: (08)

9263 2233 or WA Weather and Warnings.

3.8 PUBLIC WARNING SYSTEMS

When issuing a request to broadcast a warning to the public the HMA will assign a

broadcast level based on the assessed imminence, likelihood and scale of the threat to life

and property. Requests to broadcast a warning to the public are to be in accordance with

the SEMC PS 4.6 – “Emergency Public Information".

3.8.1 Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS)

The Standard Emergency Warning Signal is a distinct warning signal that is broadcast

immediately prior major emergency announcements on the radio, television and other

communication systems.

The purpose of SEWS is to alert the community that an official emergency announcement is

about to be made concerning an actual or imminent emergency that has the potential to

affect them.

The emergency announcement that follows SEWS is intended to instruct the community to

take, or be prepared to take, specific action in order to protect life, property and/or the

environment.

It can be used for various hazards and does not relate to any particular emergency situation

or State of Emergency, as defined by the Act.

Care must be taken to maintain the status and effectiveness of the signal by limiting its use

to significant events as determined by the HMA. The decision to use the SEWS rests with

the relevant HMA, in consultation with the LEC.

An Incident Manager may use SEWS in a localised emergency, as defined in the Act, for

broadcasting over vehicle public address systems by police, emergency services and local

government where there is an immediate requirement to warn the community of a threat.

Channels for the delivery of the SEWS can be through television, radio, public address

systems (e.g. police vehicles and in buildings), or other appropriate means.

Requests to use SEWS and make an emergency announcement may be made verbally but

must be confirmed via fax or email to the relevant media outlet.

The use of and access to SEWS is guided by SEMC OP–05 “State Emergency Warning Signal

[SEWS]”.

3.8.2 Radio

Radio is the most immediate communication tool and is used to provide essential

information, such as location, direction of fire or cyclone, timing etc. ABC local radio 720

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ABC Perth undertakes emergency broadcasts during its programs when requested (quarter

to and quarter past the hour when activated).

ABC local radio will broadcast an emergency message immediately, repeatedly and for as

long as necessary. WAPOL or an authorised representative of the HMA can request this in

order to notify listeners that a significant emergency is occurring in their area. The alerts

are only to be issued under strict instruction.

3.8.3 StateAlert

StateAlert is an automated system that uses web technology to deliver voice and text

messages about the emergency to members of the public in geographically‐determined

locations, as well as to other specified groups via landline phones or mobiles.

People can also register to receive emergency warnings via email, RSS feed and their

mobiles for up to three addresses

All home phones (landlines), including silent numbers, are automatically registered. Mobile

phones are automatically registered to the billing address. Residents unsure on what

address their mobile phone is registered to are encouraged to register at StateAlert

Registration.

3.9 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ROAD CLOSURES

Road closures, whether partial or full, are to be conducted in accordance with SEMC PS 4.8

– “Traffic Management During Emergencies” The management of traffic, including the

welfare of persons affected, is the responsibility of the HMA and must be carefully

considered by the Incident Controller.

The City of Armadale Executive Director Technical Services will determine the most

appropriate traffic management strategy to ensure community safety on behalf of the City

of Armadale following hand back from the HMA.

Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for the contact details.

3.10 EVACUATION

Evacuation is the movement of people from a threatened area to a place of safety and is an

important part of the emergency management process. The decision to evacuate will be

made by the HMA or an authorised officer when the members of the community at risk do

not have the capability to make an informed decision or when it is evident that loss of life

or injury is imminent.

Alternatives such as shelter in place or “prepare, stay and defend” should be considered.

Any decision to evacuate or recommend evacuation should be made as early as is practical

as late evacuation may compound the risk by potentially exposing communities to greater

levels of risk.

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3.10.1 Evacuation Management

Decisions relating to evacuation during an emergency rest with the IC appointed by the

HMA. Evacuation will occur in a planned and safe manner, coordinated by WAPOL.

Depending on the risk, the need for long or short‐term evacuation and immediate or

planned evacuation may be necessary.

WAPOL will be requested to effect and control evacuations of persons to a location

predetermined by the HMA. The HMA must liaise with the appropriate LEC, Welfare and

support agencies/authorities including DCP, SES and local government to ensure the

appropriate arrangements for registration and support for evacuees are in place.

Responsibility for decisions relating to the return of evacuated residents rests with the

HMA. The return of evacuated residents will be conducted in consultation with the affected

community and relevant health and welfare agencies including DCP and the Department of

Health.

It is LGA responsibility (in partnership with the HMA) to ensure adequate arrangements are

in place to support evacuation. This includes the provision of evacuation centres and

applicable support functions.

All evacuations shall be managed as per SEMC PS 4.7 – “Community Evacuation” and SEMC

OP–17 “Direction Concerning Movement and Evacuation”.

3.10.2 Special Needs Groups

Please refer to Part 7.5 – “Special Needs Groups Contacts” for detailed information on the

facilities and contact details for sections of the community that may need assistance or

special consideration during an evacuation.

3.10.3 Evacuation Planning Principles

Depending on the risk, the need for long or short‐term evacuation and immediate or

planned evacuation may be necessary. The general policy of the State’s emergency

management organisation is that:

a) to be effective it is essential the community be involved in the evacuation planning

process. It is critical that communities are fully informed of the risks that they may face

and the options, including evacuation and shelter in place, which may apply during an

emergency.

b) planning should also recognise that other plans, such as the State Welfare Emergency

Management Support Plan, the State Registration and Inquiry Emergency Management

Plan and a number of other District and State level plans, may be relevant. Local

community emergency management arrangements should therefore recognise the

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c) the evacuation plan should include arrangements for training exercises and testing of

evacuation procedures.

d) HMA’s must develop and implement community education programs and warning

systems for those hazards for which they are responsible to provide community

members with the capability to make an informed choice as to whether to stay or leave

when threatened by an emergency.

e) Warning systems should be developed in partnership with local governments and other

emergency management agencies.

See SEMC PS 4.7 – “Community Evacuation” for more detailed evacuation planning

principles.

Schools, hospitals, nursing homes, child care facilities etc. should each have separate

emergency evacuation plans, which show where their populations will assemble for

transportation.

3.10.4 Emergency Evacuation Centre’s (locations and facilities)

For detailed information on “Emergency Evacuation Centre’s” facilities and contact details

please refer to Part 9 – “Evacuation Centre’s”.

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3.10.5 Demographic Details

POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS (Age / Suburb Distribution ‐ 2009 Estimated Resident Population)

AGE (Years)

Suburb 0 to 4 5 to 11 12 to 17 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 84 85 + TOTAL

Armadale 799 983 1,014 1,386 1,555 2,285 1,690 1,299 1,302 298 12,611

Bedfordale ‐ Ashendon ‐ Illawarra 133 257 232 147 210 562 337 232 84 15 2,209

Brookdale ‐ Wungong 298 340 300 336 444 611 256 147 46 5 2,783

Camillo 345 504 410 549 651 938 625 402 258 59 4,741

Champion Lakes 26 44 62 69 70 129 92 71 43 3 609

Forrestdale 73 144 118 100 163 273 154 106 47 4 1,182

Harrisdale 156 210 151 182 306 428 144 68 44 11 1,700

Haynes 6 7 6 3 4 29 28 28 3 0 114

Hilbert 41 57 46 52 64 126 55 24 70 49 584

Kelmscott 594 856 913 1,041 1,197 2,076 1,399 1,100 801 176 10,153

Mount Nasura ‐ Mount Richon 247 387 403 455 422 1,036 787 652 542 86 5,017

Piara Waters 67 96 74 88 146 213 76 40 32 4 836

Roleystone ‐ Karragullen ‐ Lesley 360 657 630 546 632 1,658 1,058 860 342 57 6,800

Seville Grove 798 1,064 899 1,200 1,638 1,784 739 362 238 25 8,747

TOTAL: 3,943 5,606 5,258 6,154 7,502 12,148 7,440 5,391 3,852 792 58,086



3.10.6 Evacuation Matrix

The Matrix below designates CoA facilities or resources that can cope with evacuees for the

following durations. Facilities outside of the CoA may be required in other circumstances.

More detailed information on these facilities and contact details are contained in Part 9 –

“Evacuation Centres”.

DURATION No. of People 0‐8 Hrs 8 Hrs ‐ 1 Day 1‐3 Days 3‐7 Days 1 Week +

1‐10

10‐100

100‐500

500+

The Matrix is designed for the possible use by the LEC during emergency operations. The

HMA should be in a position to advise the LEC of the area and estimated duration of

evacuations.

The LEC should then establish and estimate the number of persons involved and by using

the matrix to determine the required level of welfare support.

The Department for Community Development is to be contacted whenever an evacuation is

considered as the Department has responsibility for the provision of welfare services (food,

clothing, accommodation, financial assistance, personal support) to evacuees and

management of registration and inquiry services using the National Registration and Inquiry

system and forms.

The appropriate agency to arrange activation of Local or State plans should be the HMA in

consultation with the LEC. Should a short‐term evacuation include persons who have been

involved in or witnessed a traumatic event, the provision of trauma counseling shall be

through DCP.

3.10.7 Evacuation Routes

Evacuation routes are principally from evacuation assembly area to Welfare Evacuation

Centres. They will relate to evacuation departure points to be used and will be designated

at the time by the HMA’s Incident Controller in consultation with the LEC.



3.11 ANIMAL WELFARE (INCLUDING ASSISTANCE ANIMALS)

Animal care and welfare always remains the responsibility of the owner. It is accepted

however that during a major emergencies, the CoA Ranger Services may be required to

perform various duties, including animal welfare.

When a large number of animals are involved, or are likely to be involved, in an emergency

situation the HMA should immediately notify the CoA. An Animal Welfare Controller

(“AWC”) will be appointed in consultation between the HMA and the CoA and will decide

on which personnel and what equipment will be needed.

The rescue and ongoing welfare of animals shall only occur after the Incident Controller or

relevant HMA has advised the AWC that the Incident Area is safe for personnel to enter.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for CoA Animal Welfare contact details.

3.11.1 Domestic Animal Shelter

When the need arises an emergency animal shelter will be set up to temporarily house

domestic animals brought in. The AWC will appoint a “Person in Charge” of the shelter who

shall be responsible for:

Keeping an “Animal Registration Log” for all animals brought in. Refer to Appendix A –

Animal Registration Log.

Recording the type of animal/s, breed, colour, and sex, where/when found, owner of

the animal/s and apparent condition of the animal/s on an “Individual Registration

Form”. Refer to Appendix B – Individual Animal Registration Form .

Providing each animal with a tag that has a number corresponding to the “Animal

Registration Log”.

Securing / confining the animal in an area where it is not likely to injure or be injured by

other animals.

Ensuring that the animals are fed watered and the facilities regularly cleaned.

Reporting any apparent injury / illness to a Veterinarian and if necessary, at the earliest

convenient time and obtaining treatment or if necessary euthanisia.

Recording details of owners (name, address, telephone number, date and time of

release) on the “Animal Register” and ensuring that the “Individual Registration Form” is

filled in when animals are released.

Consulting with the AWC on possible alternate locations for the animal shelter when

damage, overcrowding or other circumstances exist at the current animal shelter.

The approved CoA emergency domestic animal shelter will be the CoA Dog Pound, 23

Kilburn Lane, Kelmscott in the first instance however other nominated shelters may be used

dependant on the number of animals involved.



When deemed necessary due to damage, overcrowding or other circumstances, the AWC

shall consult the Incident Controller of the nominated HMA to consider moving the animals

to another site this may also involve relocation outside the CoA district. Possibilities include

Boarding Kennels, the RSPCA shelter or other veterinary clinics.

There may also be a requirement for a temporarily domestic animal shelter to be

established at the Welfare Centre to deal with evacuees arriving with accompanying

animals. The FESA Animal Emergency Group (AEG) trailer is to be utilised for this function.

Animals received at the temporarily domestic animal shelter are be transferred to the

approved emergency domestic animal shelter where evacuees are unable to relocate their

animal/s autonomously, as soon as possible.

Where owners are not allowed access to the Incident Area then the AWC shall ensure that

ongoing food and water is supplied to the affected animals.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for the nominated Animal Shelters.

3.11.2 Livestock

For safety reasons efforts must be made to ensure livestock are kept off roads. When

livestock are encountered they should be put into the nearest fenced property after

ensuring they are not likely to be endangered or cause major damage.

Where possible livestock should remain within the Incident Area and impounding should

only be considered as a last resort. Where owners are not allowed access to the Incident

Area then the AWC shall ensure that ongoing food and water is supplied to the affected

animals.

In instances where livestock is required to be removed from the Incident Area the AWC

shall liaise with Livestock Compliance Unit at the Department of Agriculture and Food for a

Livestock Inspector to be in attendance.

The movement of livestock is to be undertaken in accordance with the Enzootic Diseases

Regulations 1970 and Stock (Identification and Movement) Act 1970.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for contact details for the Department of

Agriculture and Food

The approved CoA emergency livestock shelter will be the CoA Dog Pound, 23 Kilburn Lane,

Kelmscott in the first instance however other nominated shelters may be used dependant

on the number of animals involved.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for the nominated Livestock Shelters.

3.11.3 Rescue of Animals

The rescue of animals shall only occur after the Incident Controller has declared the

Incident Area safe for personnel to enter. Animal Rescues should be coordinated by the

AWC in consultation with the Incident Controller or relevant HMA.

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3.11.4 Injured Animals

Any animal requiring veterinary treatment should be seen to, as soon as practical, by a

person registered as a Veterinary Surgeon under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1960.

Where an authorised person deems the movement or prolonging the life of an injured

animal will cause unreasonable stress, they may destroy or authorise the humane

destruction of the animal in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for details of local Veterinary Surgeons.

3.11.5 Food Supplies

Animal food suppliers should be contacted to obtain additional food if Council own food

supplies are insufficient.

Donations of food for the immediate care of animals and or donations for future animal

welfare projects will be accepted.

Refer to Part 7.8 – Animal Welfare Contacts for local Pet Food Suppliers.

3.11.6 Fees & Charges

Normally there will be no fees for caring of animals during an emergency, provided the

animals are collected within two (2) weeks after the emergency has passed.

All animals must be collected within a reasonable time, as deemed by the AWC, following

the conclusion of the emergency incident unless prior satisfactory arrangements are made.

Arrangements for the return of animals shall be made at the time of impounding. Owner

contact details shall be recorded in the “Animal Register” to ensure animals are returned

without delay.

Animals not collected within a reasonable time, as deemed by the AWC may by sold or

otherwise disposed of in accordance with Part XX of the Local Government (Miscellaneous

Provisions) Act 1960.

Animals destroyed must be carried out in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2002.

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3.11.7 Requests for Assistance

Where deemed necessary the AWC may request assistance from veterinarians or anyone

with special animal care knowledge. This includes requests to other Councils for assistance

for additional Ranger Services staff.

The AWC may also make request to other departments within the CoA for use of specialist

vehicles if deemed necessary to assist with evacuation. Work Crews may also be called for

assistance via the correct channels for specialist equipment such as chainsaws for the

rescue of trapped animals.

Assistance from the FESA Animal Emergency Group (AEG) can also be requested should the

need arise. Mobilisation is to be arranged via FESA COMCEN.

Refer to Part 7.3 – Local HMA Contacts List for FESA COMCEN contact details.

3.11.8 Recovery Management

When the emergency is deemed to be over or downgraded to the extent that the CoA

believes they have sufficient resources to handle the evacuated animals, the AWC shall

release any additional agencies assisting.

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PART 4

WELFARE

LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR THE PROVISION OF

WELFARE SUPPORT

ARMADALE DISTRICT

(SUPPORTING CITY OF GOSNELLS, CITY OF ARMADALE, AND

SHIRE OF SERPENTINE/JARRAHDALE)

PREPARED BY

The Department for Child Protection on 2010

TABLED AT THE

LOCAL EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

PART 4 – WELFARE Local Emergency Management Arrangements



LOCAL EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE

PROVISION OF WELFARE SUPPORT

AMENDMENT RECORD

Proposals for amendment of this plan should be forwarded to:

District Emergency Services Officer,

Department for Child Protection,

150 Gilmore Ave, Medina, WA 6160

Amendment No. Date Details Name/Date



4.1 INTRODUCTION

Welfare is defined as providing immediate and ongoing supportive services, to alleviate as

far as practicable, the effects on persons affected by an emergency.

The Emergency Management Act 2005 defines a Support Organisation as ‘a public authority

or other person who or which, because of the agency’s functions under any written law or

specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is responsible for providing support

functions. The Emergency Management Act 2005, the associated Regulations and State

Emergency Management Committee Policy Statements place the responsibility for the

State Welfare Emergency Management Support Plan with the Department for Child

Protection.

Emergency planning provides for a community centered approach to emergency

management. The extent of welfare support activity will, however, depend on the nature

and magnitude of the emergency. This Plan ~ the Local Emergency Management Support

Plan for the Provision of Welfare Support outlines the arrangements that apply in local

circumstances.

The Plan is based on the utilisation of resources existing within a community, and to

supplement those resources when required at the State level.

Terminology used in this Plan has the meaning prescribed by Section 3 of the Emergency

Management Act 2005.

4.1.1 Aim and Objectives

The Plan prescribes the arrangements for the provision of welfare support services during

emergencies.

The objectives of the Plan are to:

Prescribe the organisation, concepts, responsibilities, mechanisms and procedures for

all organisations involved in the delivery of emergency welfare support services;

Outline the structure for the coordination of emergency welfare support services,

including resources, during emergencies; and

Establish the principles for Planning for the provision of welfare support at the Local

levels.

4.1.2 Scope

This Plan outlines the arrangements adopted to coordinate Local Welfare Support Services

in an emergency. It details the local level organisational and response arrangements in

support of ‘Local Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of Welfare Support’ (Local

Welfare Plan). (See Appendix 2)



The arrangements provide for both government and non‐government agencies to operate

cooperatively in a coordinated manner, in accordance with the roles and responsibilities

outlined herein.

Planning and provision of emergency welfare support services at the local level needs to be

consistent with, as far as is practicable, the arrangements detailed in the State Welfare

Plan.

Where Local Governments elect to prepare their own arrangements and nominate their

own Welfare Coordinators, or Welfare Liaison Officers, the Local Welfare Coordinators

referred to in this Plan will revert to a support coordination role.

4.1.3 Welfare Support Definition

This Plan outlines the arrangements for the provision of welfare support, where required,

within an ALL HAZARDS approach structure.

To assist in coordinating the provision of Welfare Support services they have been grouped

into six functional areas:

(1) Emergency Accommodation

The provision of temporary shelter for persons rendered homeless by an

emergency.

(a) The provision of temporary shelter may take the form of a centre established

and maintained to provide emergency welfare services to disaster affected

persons. Such a centre is known as a Welfare Centre. Welfare Centres may

include: Evacuation Centres, Relief/Recovery Centres (commonly referred to

as a ‘one stop shop’) and Accommodation Centres.

(b) Centre locations should be identified in relevant Local Welfare Plans

together with procedures for their activation and management. Their

activation is determined by the respective Welfare Coordinator in

consultation with the Local Emergency Coordinator and the Hazard

Management Agency (HMA). They are established and managed by

designated Centre Managers appointed by the Welfare Coordinator.

(c) Accommodation facilities, such as government owned or managed

residential facilities, may be utilised when available and appropriate.

(d) A resource list of facilities available for use as Welfare Centres should be

maintained by the relevant Welfare Coordinator and included in Appendix 4.

(2) Emergency Catering

The establishment of an emergency catering service for those rendered homeless,

evacuees, casualties and welfare workers.



(a) Depending on the numbers involved and the length of time for which

catering is required, this may be met through either of the following:

voluntary groups, such as the Salvation Army or Country Women's

Association;

fast food outlets;

Meals‐on‐Wheels; or

Hospital/Hotel/Motel/Public Catering services.

(b) Responsibility for provision of meals for non‐welfare emergency workers is

the responsibility of the HMA.

(c) A resource list of catering agencies should be maintained by the relevant

Welfare Coordinator and is attached at Appendix 5.

(3) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites

The provision of essential clothing and personal requisites, such as toiletry packs, to

affected persons.

(a) This function includes the provision of basic necessities such as blankets,

towels, mattresses, pillows, bedding, disposable nappies, and sanitary needs

as required.

(b) Where possible new clothing or financial assistance for the purchase of new

clothing should be provided to eligible persons as soon as practicable.

(c) The use of ‘recycled’ clothing is a last resort.

(d) Welfare Coordinators should maintain lists of retail outlets agreeing to

participate in these arrangements and ensure that acceptable procedural

matters have been established. See Appendix 6.

(4) Personal Services.

The provision of services including emotional support, information, advice and

counselling services to ensure that affected persons receive the necessary personal

support to cope with the effects of loss, stress, confusion, trauma and family

disruption.

(a) The Department’s officers work with a number of other specialist agencies in

providing this service. These include specialised counselling and psychiatric

services, childcare facilities and self help groups.

(b) Information and advice services may cover such matters as relief measures,

availability of grants and other forms of financial assistance, insurance, legal

advice, health and safety, rebuilding, child care and financial counselling.



(c) Welfare Coordinators should maintain and include a list of agencies, and

establish procedural arrangements for their participation during

emergencies. (See Appendix 7).

(5) Registration and Reunification

The implementation of the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS) that

provides for individuals to be traced, families reunited and inquiries answered.

(a) Policy governing the delivery of this function is detailed in WESTPLAN –

“Registration and Reunification”.

(b) Welfare Coordinators need to be familiar with WESTPLAN – “Registration

and Reunification” to ensure that arrangements are in place to activate.

(6) Financial Assistance

The provision of financial assistance to those affected by emergencies who are

eligible and in need.

(a) There are a number of financial assistance programs that may be put in place

following a major emergency. The policy governing each of these programs

may vary and are determined at the time.

(b) Financial assistance may include:

The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements’(NDRRA)‐

Personal Hardship and Distress Relief Payments;

Federal Government Grants managed through Centrelink’s Disaster

Relief Payments and Special Benefits categories;

The Department’s Family Crisis Program; and

Any other forms of emergency assistance available at the time.

4.1.4 Related Documents

Other documents related to this Plan may include:

Emergency Management Act 2005

State Emergency Management Policies

WESTPLAN – “Welfare”

WESTPLAN – “Recovery Coordination”

WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification”

WESTPLAN – “Reception”

NDRRA 2007 Determination

Local Emergency Management arrangements








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4.2 PLANNING

4.2.1 Authority to Plan

The authority for this Plan is the State Welfare Emergency Management Committee.

4.2.2 Plan Responsibilities

The development and maintenance of the Plan is allocated to the Department for Child

Protection and will be conducted in consultation with members of the Local Welfare

Emergency Committee (LWEC)

4.2.3 Exercise and Review Period

The Department will ensure that a complete review of the Plan is conducted every two

years. The Plan shall be exercised at least annually in accordance with the State Emergency

Management Policy (SEMP 4.2). Review Appendices and contact details quarterly and after

activation.

4.2.4 Organisational Roles and Responsibilities

Each of the six welfare functional areas are managed by the Department with the assistance

of other organisations that have agreed to responsibilities under that functional area.

Agreed Roles and Responsibilities are attached at Appendix 3. Where an organisation is

unable to meet its responsibilities, the Department shall on being advised make alternative

arrangements.



4.3 PREPAREDNESS

4.3.1 Subcommittees and Advisory Groups

The Local Welfare Emergency Committee (LWEC) is an advisory, consultative and referral

group to oversee and assist in the planning and operation of local level welfare support

services. A contact list of the organisations that constitute the LWEC is provided at

Appendix 2.

4.3.2 Responsibility for preparedness

The responsibility for the preparedness for provision of emergency welfare services is based

on the following:

(1) Welfare Coordinators, appointed by the District Director of the Department at the

Local level, managing this responsibility;

(2) The Departments Emergency Services Coordinator ensuring the Department’s

capacity to respond effectively to emergencies;

(3) Welfare Emergency Committees at the Local level assisting Welfare Coordinators

with their responsibilities;

(4) Organisations that have designated responsibilities for each of the six welfare

functional areas ensuring they have the capacity to effectively respond;

(5) Other government and non‐government agencies are identified to provide further

support as required; and

(6) Recognition that Local Government may appoint their own Local Welfare

Coordinators or Welfare Liaison Officers to coordinate the provision of welfare

services.

4.3.3 Planning and arrangements

The operational concept for the emergency provision of welfare support is based on the

following:

(1) The designation of a single specialist organisation responsible, on a local basis, for

the management of the emergency welfare support functions during emergencies.

This agency is the Department for Child Protection.

(2) The management of emergency welfare support services shall be based on the daily

administrative structure of the Department. Emergency Management Plans for the

Provision of Welfare Support will be prepared at State and Local levels.

(3) The grouping of emergency welfare services into six functional areas (see 4.1.3

Welfare Support Definition).



(4) The allocation of the responsibility for each functional area to a “functional”

manager (i.e. Emergency Catering Manager, Emergency Accommodation Manager).

Where this allocation has been made on an organisational basis such allocation

shall, as far as practicable, apply at all levels. Where this is not possible, the

Department shall make alternate arrangements.

(5) The provision of emergency welfare services shall be based on a two tier response,

i.e. Local response and resources first, followed by State support.

Welfare Coordinators are appointed as follows:

(1) State Welfare Coordinator

(a) The title “State Welfare Coordinator” used throughout this Plan is the

Departments representative appointed by the Director General, Department

for Child Protection.

(b) The responsibilities of the State Welfare Coordinator include the following:

(i) Co‐ordination of all Emergency Welfare services at the State level,

Chairing the State Welfare Emergency Committee;

(ii) Co‐ordination of all participating agencies within the State Welfare

Emergency Coordination Centre; and

(iii) Co‐ordination of the welfare response during emergencies.

(2) Emergency Services Coordinator, Department for Child Protection

(a) The Emergency Services Coordinator is an appointed officer of the

Department, whose function is to ensure the preparedness of the

Department to carry out its emergency management functions. The

Emergency Services Coordinator is the link between the Local Welfare

Coordinators and the State Welfare Coordinator and, where applicable, with

the relevant HMA.

(b) The responsibilities of the Emergency Services Coordinator include the

following:

(i) Act as the Director General’s representative on the following State

Emergency Management Groups:

Emergency Services Subcommittee (ESS);

Recovery Services Subcommittee(RSS);

Health Services Subcommittee (HSS); and

Public Information Group (PING);

(ii) Maintain the State Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre and

manage the operating of the centre during operations;



(iii) On behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator prepare and maintain the

State Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of Welfare

Support;

(iv) Activate responses to emergency situations, authorise emergency

expenditure and utilisation of resources to meet those responses;

(v) Assist the State Welfare Coordinator with their functions;

(vi) Manage emergency welfare support functions as required;

(vii) Provide support to country staff/offices involved in emergencies; and

(viii) Represent the Department on the State Emergency Coordination

Group as required.

(3) District Welfare Representatives

(a) The Department will appoint a representative to sit on District Emergency

Management Committees to address emergency welfare support matters.

This is usually the District Director.

(b) During activation, co‐ordination of emergency welfare services will be

undertaken by the Local Welfare Coordinator. Should further welfare

assistance be required this will be coordinated at the State level. The

Department’s representatives to each of the identified District Emergency

Management Committees are listed in the WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.

(c) The responsibilities of the Department’s representatives at District level

include the following:

(i) Represent the Department on District Emergency Management

Committees;

(ii) Ensure the arrangements of this Plan are clearly understood at the

District level;

(iii) Clarify the Department’s policy on emergency welfare matters where

required;

(iv) Refer matters of a contentious nature to State level for resolution;

and

(v) Represent the Department on Operations Area Management Groups,

as required.

(4) Local Welfare Coordinators

(a) The Local Welfare Coordinator shall be a nominated officer of the

Department located in the Local Government area. Where the Department




is not located within a Local Government area the Department, in

conjunction with the Local Emergency Management Committee, will formally

appoint a suitable person as the Local Welfare Coordinator. When the

nominated Local Welfare Coordinator is not a Department Officer the

nominated person will be clearly identified in the respective local emergency

management arrangements.

(b) The responsibilities of the Local Welfare Coordinator include the following:

(i) Establish, chair and manage the activities of the Local Welfare

Emergency Committee (LWEC), where determined appropriate by the

District Director;

(ii) Prepare, promulgate, test and maintain the Local Welfare Plans;

(iii) Represent the Department and the emergency welfare function on

the Local Emergency Management Committee and Local Recovery

Committee;

(iv) Establish and maintain the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination

Centre;

(v) Ensure personnel and organisations are trained and exercised in their

welfare responsibilities;

(vi) Coordinate the provision of emergency welfare services during

response and recovery phases of an emergency; and

(vii) Represent the Department on the Incident Management Group when

required.

(c) Importantly, the Department recognises and supports a community centered

approach and will coordinate the resources to support local emergency

management arrangements. Accordingly, where a Local Government

appoints its own ‘Local Welfare Liaison Officer’ the Local Welfare

Coordinator referred to in this Plan will act as a support to that Officer, and

may activate the Local Welfare Support Plan or components thereof as

requested by the Local Welfare Liaison Officer.

(5) Local Welfare Liaison Officers

(a) LOCAL WELFARE LIAISON OFFICERS – the nominated representative of the

Local Government with the responsibility to coordinate the welfare response

during emergencies and liaise with the Local Welfare Coordinator of the

Department.

(6) Local Welfare Emergency Committee



(a) The role of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee is to assist the

Department for Child Protection to manage emergency welfare services

during major emergencies. Depending on the size and characteristics of the

local community, a Local Welfare Emergency Sub Committee may or may not

be required. Where a committee is not established the Local Welfare

Coordinator shall take on all the functions of the committee.

(b) The responsibilities of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee include the

following:

(i) Assist with the testing and maintenance of the Local Welfare

Emergency Management Support Plan;

(ii) Provide advice and support to the Local Welfare Coordinator on all

aspects of emergency welfare services during emergencies;

(iii) Provide a forum for discussing/resolving welfare issues during

emergencies;

(iv) Review post response/recovery and/or exercise reports of

emergencies involving welfare services with a view to amending

arrangements in this plan; and

(v) Make appropriate recommendations to the Local Welfare

Coordinator to improve the local communities’ preparedness to cope

with welfare emergencies.

(c) Meetings of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee shall be determined by

the Chairperson ideally with a minimum of two meetings per annum and

following activation.

4.3.4 Special needs groups

Special needs groups should be considered at the Local level. State level Plans are cognisant

of all vulnerable groups, and those agencies responsible for the overall support of these

vulnerable groups should make every effort to make emergency Plans to effectively assist

those groups. The Department for Child Protection prioritises its response in line with its

operational capacity and relies on those agencies responsible to ensure they have suitable

Plans and response capabilities in place prior to an emergency to cater for the needs of

special needs clients.

4.3.5 Resources

Each of the six welfare functional areas shall be managed by organisations that have

accepted responsibility for that function. Roles and Functions of these agencies are listed at

Appendix 3.

Where an organisation is unable to meet its responsibilities the Department, upon being

advised, will make alternative arrangements.



Welfare Centres

Welfare Centres are part of the Emergency Accommodation function. They are established

as emergency facilities from which shelter, food, clothing, financial assistance, registration,

personal support and other welfare services can be provided until alternative arrangements

can be made.

Welfare Centres may provide locations for assembly, evacuation, reception,

accommodation and relief and recovery (e.g. One Stop Shop). Welfare Centres may be

established individually or in any combination. This will be arranged, as required, by the

relevant Welfare Coordinator.

Welfare Centre Facilities/Services

The Department is responsible for ensuring the establishment and management of Welfare

Centres to provide the following facilities and services as required by persons affected by an

emergency.

(i) Administration

(ii) Emergency Catering

(iii) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites

(iv) Financial Assistance

(v) Personal Services

(vi) Registration and Inquiry

(vii) Basic First Aid

(viii) Emergency Accommodation

These services are provided by the relevant responsible agencies and are reflected in their

individual organisational Plans or in the case of Registration and Reunification, WESTPLAN –

“Registration and Reunification”.

Welfare Centre Locations

Local Welfare Centre locations are pre‐determined by Local Welfare Coordinators in

consultation with Local Government and endorsed by Local Emergency Management

Committees. The endorsed Centre locations are listed in Appendix 4. During an event the

Department will consult with the relevant HMA and LG, and then decide which centre/s will

be opened.

State Welfare Centres have been designated within the metropolitan area. Selection has

been made taking into consideration geographical location to ensure flexibility in coverage,

ease of identification and known premises. The actual location of these centres is

documented and the list maintained by the Department.

Resource Support





The Department has the primary responsibility for coordinating the provision of welfare

resources. Requests for additional resource support should be made by the Welfare

Coordinator to the relevant Hazard Management Agency or Emergency Coordinator.

Local Welfare Emergency Committee

Local Department for Child Protection offices are to develop a local Welfare sub committee.

Possible membership could be representatives from local government, Australian Red

Cross, Salvation Army, CWA, Centrelink, St John Ambulance, FESA, SES, DET, Mental Health,

representatives from church groups, cultural groups and services clubs.

4.3.6 Training

Training, both internally and inter‐agency, will be advised by the member agencies of LWEC

so that staff and volunteers are provided the necessary skills to ensure the provision of

services under the Local Welfare Emergency Management Support Plan.

4.3.7 Community welfare information

In collaboration with LWEC members, community awareness and education strategies for

dissemination into communities may be developed, and may include Fact Sheets, brochures

and community guides.

4.3.8 Responsibility for preparing Local Welfare Plans

The responsibility for ensuring the development of Local Welfare Plans lies with the District

Director of the Department, for the District in which the Local Government area falls. The

District Director is responsible for appointing Local Welfare Coordinators for each Local

Emergency Management Committee.



4.4 RESPONSE

4.4.1 Responsibility for response

(1) Control and Coordination

Overall control and coordination of the emergency welfare response rests with the

Department through the designated State and Local Welfare Coordinators. The

Department prioritises its response in line with its operational capacity and relies on

all government agencies, and non‐government agencies if available, to provide

assistance when requested.

(2) Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres

Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres are facilities from which the welfare

response to emergencies is coordinated and at which the Welfare Coordinators are

located. The provisions of such facilities, their staffing and operating procedures are

the responsibility of the Department.

(3) Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre

Such facilities may be located within the Department’s local offices. The primary

and alternate facilities designated as the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination

Centre are listed in Appendix 9:

(4) Support Agency Officers

During response/recovery activities, Support Agency Officers are provided by each

of the participating organisations to assist the Local Welfare Coordinator in the

management of the welfare response. These officers will need to be located at the

Local Welfare Coordination Centre as required.

Contact details of Support Agency officers and key personnel are at Appendix 2.

4.4.2 Notification

General

The activation procedures detailed hereunder relate to Local level arrangements.

(1) The first indication that this support Plan may need to be activated will come from

one of two sources as follows:

(a) A HMA may identify the need to activate this support Plan to help manage

an emergency; and/or

(b) The Local Welfare Coordinator, based on information provided from within

the organisation, may identify the need to activate this support Plan.



(2) Regardless of who first identifies the need, the HMA and the Local Welfare

Coordinator shall confer and agree that the support Plan should be activated. Once

this decision is made the Local Welfare Coordinator shall activate and manage the

Plan accordingly.

(3) Contact the Department’s Emergency Services on Call Duty Officer on 0418 943 835

to advise of the situation.

Alert

An alert that an emergency has or is likely to occur will be received by the Emergency

Services Coordinator, who will in turn warn the appropriate key personnel of participating

organisations.

4.4.3 Stages of Activation.

The Plan will normally be activated in stages. In an impact event, for which there is no

warning period, these stages may be condensed with stages being activated concurrently.

(1) Stage 1 – Alert

(a) Participating organisations are alerted by the Local Welfare Coordinator on

behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator;

(b) Participating organisations alert their own personnel;

(c) Additional information allowing organisations time to arrange preliminary

preparations is provided;

(d) Key personnel are briefed on action to be taken;

(e) The Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre is prepared for activation;

and

(f) Establish liaison as appropriate with the HMA and/or Emergency

Coordinator.

(2) Stage 2 ‐ Activation

(a) The Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre is activated;

(b) Participating organisations are called out by the Local Welfare Coordinator

on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator and nominated Support Agency

officers proceed to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre;

(c) Welfare Support services are provided under the coordination of the Local

Welfare Coordinator;

(d) Links are maintained with the HMA, Emergency Coordinator, Welfare

Coordinators and participating organisations; and

(e) Welfare Support requirements, are monitored and reviewed.



(3) Stage 3 ‐ Stand Down

(a) Participating organisations are informed of the stand down by the Local

Welfare Coordinator on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator;

(b) Participating organisations stand down in accordance with relevant

procedures for each organisation;

(c) Organisations are to advise the Local Welfare Coordinator when stand down

has been completed;

(d) The Local Welfare Coordinator advises participating agencies of debriefing

arrangements;

(e) The Local Welfare Coordination Centre is closed down; and

(f) The Local Welfare Coordinator, on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator,

conducts debriefs, prepares and distributes Post‐Emergency Report and

ensures review of this Plan by the Local Welfare Emergency Committee.

4.4.4 Levels of response

The activation of the Local Welfare Emergency Management Plan for the Provision of

Welfare Support will be at the request of the HMA or by the Local Welfare Coordinator. The

level of response will be determined by the Local Welfare Coordinator on the basis of

information supplied by the HMA or the Emergency Coordinator. The Welfare Coordinator

will attend and/or provide advice to the IMG where required.

4.4.5 Incident Management System

The Department’s staff and participating agencies will be familiar with the Australasian

Inter‐Service Incident Management System. However, current internal Department and

participating agency management procedures shall continue to operate.

4.4.6 Public information and media management

The HMA is responsible for the provision and management of public information during

emergencies (Refer to State Public Information Emergency Management Support Plan).

The Department and other participating support agencies to this Plan should only provide

information to the public and the media when approved by the State Welfare Coordinator

on issues that are directly their responsibility. All other matters will be referred to the HMA.

4.4.7 Activation of other WESTPLANS in support of this Plan

Other Plans may be activated to support this Plan including, but not limited to, WESTPLAN –

“Welfare”, WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification” and WESTPLAN – “Recovery

Coordination”. The procedures for activating these Plans are included in the respective

Plans.








4.4.8 Financial arrangements for response

Financial arrangements for activation of this Plan will be as outlined in State Emergency

Management Policy No. 4.2 Funding for Emergencies, and State Emergency Management

Procedures OP‐2 Funding for Emergencies, unless other arrangements are negotiated and

approved by the State Welfare Coordinator.



4.5 RECOVERY

4.5.1 Stand down and debriefs

Stand Down is to occur as per Section 4.4.3 Stages of Activation. Welfare Support Services

may continue beyond this time at the discretion of the Local Welfare Coordinator. Ongoing

services will be monitored by the Department’s Emergency Services Coordinator, and

participating agencies will be responsible for submitting ongoing and debrief reports to the

Emergency Services Coordinator.

4.5.2 Post‐incident analysis/major incident review

Agencies involved in any activation of this Plan may provide a Post Incident Analysis or

Major Incident Review to the Emergency Services Coordinator. These reviews may be used

for consultative purposes and will be included on the Incident File retained by the

Department.



4.6 APPENDIX 1 – Local Welfare Emergency Management Coordination

DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION

Provide welfare coordinator.

Coordinate welfare services and coordination centre.

Manage welfare centres.

Manage emergency accommodation.

Manage personal services.

Manage financial services.

Manage registration.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE

Manage first aid.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Assist with personal services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH


CHURCHES


ABORIGINAL

ORGANISATION

Assist with

personal services;

medical services,

child care,

transport etc

MULTICULTURAL

ORGANISATION


FESA

Assist with logistics and communications.

COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Assist with emergency catering.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY

Assist with welfare centres; logistics and welfare support.

RED CROSS

Manage Inquiry.

Assist with registration.

Assist with personal services.

CENTRELINK

Assist with financial services.


SALVATION ARMY

Manage emergency catering.

Assist with emergency clothing.

Assist with personal requisites.


LOCAL EMERGENCY COORDINATOR

LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

LOCAL WELFARE COORDINATOR

LOCAL WELFARE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUB‐COMMITTEE

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN POLICE

Assist with welfare centres.



4.7 APPENDIX 2 – Local Welfare Emergency Committee

AGENCY & FUNCTIONS NAME / POSITION CONTACT NUMBER AFTER HOURS NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS

1st Contact

Ryan Hamblion

District Emergency

Services Officer

2nd Contact

Stephanie Keating

District Director


Overall Coordination

Accommodation

Financial assistance

Counseling

Personal support

Personal requisites

Registration

Note: DCP staff will be identifiable by the purple tabards they wear.

3rd Contacts

Team Leaders

1st Contact

Brian Watkins

Manager Ranger & Emergency Services

2nd Contact

Yvonne Coyne

Executive Director Community Services

City of Armadale

Assist with Coordination

Provision of Evacuation Centres

Financial assistance/appeals

Management of pets

3rd Contact

Ray Tame

Chief Executive Officer




Country Women’s Association (Serpentine Jarrahdale)

Catering support

Personal services

Emergency clothing/personal requisites

1st Contact

Myra Baldwin

1st Contact – (Statewide)

Ruth Lane

Emergency Services Manager

Red Cross

Registration of evacuees

Manage Inquiry

Personal support 2nd Contact – (Armadale)

Alison Short

Team Convenor

1st Contact

Paul Hethrington

OIC ‐ Armadale

Salvation Army

Catering

Personal Support

1st Contact

Chris Footer

OIC – Gosnells

St. John Ambulance (Volunteers)

First aid only




1st Contact

John Bouwman

OIC – (Armadale)

WA Police Service

Maintain public order at evacuation centre as required

Coordinate Public Information at evacuation centres

1st Contact

Ashley Goy

OIC – (Gosnells)

1st Contact

Glenn Hall

District Manager – Metro South

FESA/SES

Logistics support

1st Contact (Armadale)

Herman Hofman

1st Contact

Mr John Hesketh

(Area Manager)

Dept Education and Training

Personal support

Provide facilities for evacuation centres

Provide facilities for emergency catering

2nd Contact

Ms Maura Oconnell

Health Department – Mental Health Kim Dean negotiating with Health Dept on possible representation on state and local committees.

Department for Indigenous Affairs

(Aboriginal representation)

Ms Beverley Rebbeck



4.8 APPENDIX 3 – Organisational Roles and Responsibilities

The provision of emergency welfare services requires the support of a number of statutory,

private and voluntary organisations. These responsibilities are allocated on a state‐wide

basis and have been determined by agreement between the respective organisations and

the State Welfare Emergency Committee.

The roles and responsibilities of each co‐opted agency are negotiated with that agency at a

local level, and then endorsed by the Welfare Emergency Committee and entered into this

Plan.

The allocated responsibilities do not restrict one organisation from assisting another,

regardless of its primary role.

Should an organisation not be able to manage its primary role, support with that role may

be requested from the Local Welfare Coordinator. Ultimately, the Department for Child

Protection is responsible for these functions where no Support Agency assistance is

available, subject to Response as outlined in paragraph 4.1 of WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.

List of Agencies:

(1) Department for Child Protection

(2) Department of Health

(3) Department of Indigenous Affairs

(4) Department for Education and Training

(5) Department for Communities

(6) Office of Multicultural Interests

(7) Volunteering WA

(8) WA Police

(9) Centrelink

(10) WA Local Government Association

(11) Adventist Disaster Relief Agency

(12) Australian Red Cross

(13) Council of Churches

(14) Country Women’s Association

(15) Salvation Army

(16) St John Ambulance




DEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION

Role

To coordinate all functional areas in the emergency welfare response during emergencies.

Responsibility

(1) Appoint a Local Welfare Coordinators to support each Local Government area;

(2) Establish and manage the activities of the Local Welfare Emergency Committees

including the provision of secretariat support;

(3) Provide staff and operate Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres at the Local level;

(4) Coordinate all welfare resources utilised under this Plan;

(5) Coordinate the welfare functional areas of:

(a) Emergency Accommodation;

(b) Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;

(c) Personal Services;

(d) Financial Assistance;

(e) Registration and Inquiry; and

(f) Emergency Catering;

(6) Provide representatives to various emergency management committees and

coordination groups as required.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services;

(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering; and

(3) Assist with other welfare functional areas where agreed.

Responsibility

(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination

Centre;

(2) Provide a comprehensive mental health response as a result of an emergency;

(3) Provide health response as outlined in WESTPLAN – “Health”;

(4) Assist with the provision and use of catering facilities if available; and





DEPARTMENT OF INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Role

Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.

Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide strategic policy advice regarding the provision of emergency welfare services

to indigenous members and communities; and


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation;


(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering; and


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide access to facilities for Emergency Accommodation where available;

(3) Provide access to facilities for Emergency Catering where available;

(4) Provide access to staff to assist with Personal Services where agreed and available;

and




DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

Role


(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance; and

(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Registration and Inquiry.

Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide access to staff to assist with Personal Services where agreed and available;

(3) Provide access to staff to assist with Financial Assistance where agreed and available;

(4) Provide access to staff to assist with Registration and Inquiry where agreed and

available.

OFFICE OF MULTICULTURAL INTERESTS

Role

(1) Assist with welfare functional areas where agreed.

Responsibility:


Centre;

(2) Provide strategic policy advice regarding the provision of welfare services within a

multicultural framework; and


VOLUNTEERING WA – VOLUNTEERING RESOURCE CENTRES ETC

Role


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide strategic policy and advice regarding the provision of volunteering services

within the welfare emergency management environment;

(3) Manage affiliated and spontaneous non‐affiliated Volunteers; and




WA POLICE

Role


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Maintain public order where required; and


CENTRELINK

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance.

(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Personal Services; and


Responsibility

(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre;

(2) Provide financial assistance to people affected by the emergency in accordance with

Centrelink guidelines, policies and the Social Security Act;

(3) Provide support services or referral advice to appropriate agencies; and


LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation;

(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Financial Assistance; and


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of financial assistance in providing liaison and

strategic advice pertaining to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal;

(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation by providing

liaison and strategic advice regarding available facilities; and




ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Accommodation; and


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Assist with short to medium term accommodation services; (where available) and


RED CROSS

Role

(1) Manage the welfare functional area of Inquiry.

(2) Assist with the welfare functional area of Registration;



Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Assist with registration services at Local Welfare Centre’s;

(3) Provide a State Central Registry and Inquiry Centre to receive, process and answer

inquiries regarding the whereabouts and safety of relatives and friends;

(4) Manage and operate the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS);

(5) Assist with the provision of Personal Support Services; and


COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

Role



Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Assist with the functional area of Personal Services at Welfare Centre’s where

available; and




COUNTRY WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Role

(1) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering.


(3) Assist with the welfare functional area of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;

and


Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Assist with the provision of emergency catering at Local Welfare Centre’s;

(3) Assist with the provision of personal support services;

(4) Assist with the provision of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites; and


SALVATION ARMY

Role

(1) Manage the welfare functional area of Emergency Catering;

(2) Manage the welfare functional area of Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites;



Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide emergency catering at Local Welfare Centre’s;

(3) Provide emergency clothing as required;

(4) Provide personal requisites such as toiletries and other incidentals to those affected

as required; and

(5) Assist with the provision of personal support services; and




ST JOHN AMBULANCE (FIRST AID SERVICES)

Role



Responsibility


Centre;

(2) Provide qualified first aiders at Welfare Centre’s, where required and available; and


FESA

Role

(1) Generally a HMA/combat agency but may be required for response/recovery actions

to assist with logistical matters at the Local Welfare Coordination or Local Welfare

Centre

Functions

(1) Provide a Support Agency Officer to the Local Welfare Coordination Centre; and

(2) Provide a FESA Officer at the Local Welfare Centre, if and when required (and if

available) to assist with logistical matters resulting from the emergency/disaster

including transport of people, goods and equipment, provision of emergency power

and lighting

STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES – ROCKINGHAM KWINANA UNIT

Role

(1) Provides immediate local support to the HMA and to local residents in combating a

disaster but may also be required for response/recovery

Functions

(1) Coordinate evacuation resources and establish and manning of designated evacuation

departure points (if resources are available).

(2) General Support including road direction; crowd control; provide emergency power

and lighting as required (and if resources are available).



4.9 APPENDIX 4 – Local Welfare Centre’s

NAME ADDRESS LGA CONTACT CAPACITY STREETSMART

Armadale Arena Townley St, Armadale City of Armadale 550 496/C8

Frye Park Pavilion Clifton St, Kelmscott City of Armadale 100 466/E7

John Dunn Pavilion Third Av, Kelmscott City of Armadale 150 466/C10

Kelmscott Hall River Rd, Kelmscott City of Armadale 400 466/E9

Armadale Hall Jull St, Armadale City of Armadale 441 496/E6

Bedfordale Hall Admiral Rd, Bedfordale City of Armadale 96 527/C1

Forrestdale Hall Weld St, Forrestdale City of Armadale 100 494/E6

Karragullen Hall Old Station Rd, Karragullen City of Armadale 275 469/A1

Roleystone Hall Wygonda Rd, Roleystone City of Armadale 367 468/A7

Maddington Community Centre Alcock St, Maddington City of Gosnells 400 436/B3

Langford Community C entre Brookeman Rd, Langford City of Gosnells 460 434/E1

Beckenham Community Centre Streatham St, Beckenham City of Gosnells 400 405/C8

Richard Ruston Community Centre Baron Wy, Gosnells City of Gosnells 700 435/E9

Addie Mills Centre Astley St, Gosnells City of Gosnells 170 436/C9

The Agonis Albany Hwy, Gosnells City of Gosnells 199 436/C8

Huntingdale Community Centre Holmes St, Southern River City of Gosnells 160 465/B4

Amherst Community Village Warton Rd, Southern Rover City of Gosnells 300 464/E4

Thornlie Community Centre Glenbrook Rd, Thornlie City of Gosnells 600 435/D5

Serpentine Jarrahdale Centre Mead St, Byford Shire of Serp/Jarra 1100 556/C2

Clem Kentish Hall Wellard St, Serpentine Shire of Serp/Jarra 200 646/A3

Bruno Gianatti Hall Munro St, Jarrahdale Shire of Serp/Jarra 200 617/E8

Mundijong Pavilion Cockram St, Mundijong Shire of Serp/Jarra 150 586/A8

Byford Hall South West Hwy, Byford Shire of Serp/Jarra 150 556/C4



4.10 APPENDIX 5 – Catering Services

Payment for purchases during emergencies

Where purchases are required to assist with the provision of the emergency welfare response the

following payment options may exist:

Supplier may provide goods on invoice on the understanding that DCP will make payment within 14 days.

DCP staff may utilize their own cash and be reimbursed via petty cash system, however limits apply and prior approval from Emergency Services Unit should be sought.

Supplier may provide goods on the presentation by DCP of a Financial Assistance Voucher, which can be issued by authorized DCP staff via the voucher books located in the District Emergency Kit.

If DESO is available at the welfare evacuation centre, the DESO issue Government Purchasing card (Credit Card) could be utlised to make payments. In some cases this transaction may take place over the phone, or may have to be made in person. If DESO is not available, the Emergency Services Unit can be contacted on the 24 hour on call phone (Phone number on front page of plan) and they may be able to utilize their Government Purchasing card.

Salvation Army Head Quarters – Emergency Services – 0407 611 466

ES Trailer 50‐100 (Local); Truck,+ Mobile Cool Room 100‐250+ (HQ)

To activate and in accordance with the State Agreement/Partnership – discuss requirements further with DCP

Duty Officer and then Salvation Army Duty Officer rather than local contacts

Meals on Wheels

Stirling – Cnr Natalie Way & Delawney Street, Balcatta Ph: 9345 8580

Subiaco – 6 Rupert Street, Subiaco Ph: 9381 2129

Head Office – 67 Cleaver Street, West Perth Ph 9285 5822

(Approx 1000 chilled meals ready for reheating and distribution)

Country Women’s Association – will support the Salvation Army

Head Office: 1174 Hay Street West Perth 9321 6041

Fast Food Outlets can provide quick food in an emergency but only for the short term.

NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS City of Armadale

Subway Sandwiches & Salads 194 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 8813

Domino's Pizza Shop 3/ 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9304 3016

McDonald’s: Armadale 69 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 3599

Red Rooster Cnr Fourth Rd & Streitch Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8811

City of Gosnells

Subway Sandwiches & Salads Shop 7 / 2328 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 8687

Red Rooster 2184 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 1972

Domino's Pizza Gosnells Shopping Centre Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9234 5888

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Utilize their own catering during events.

Local Shire (Appendix 2)

http://www.startlocal.com.au/restaurants/takeaway/wa_perth/Subway_Sandwiches_Salads_2297888.html�



4.11 APPENDIX 6 – Retail Outlets

PETROL STATIONS

NAME ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS

City of Armadale

BP 3249 Albany Hwy, Armadale (08) 9399 2204

Liberty Armadale Church Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8512

Gull Petroleum Third Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 8377

Mobil Oil South Western Hwy (08) 9497 1997

City of Gosnells

Caltex Ypres Rd, Kelmscott (08) 9390 9711

BP Warton Rd (cnr Matilda Rd), Huntingdale (08) 9490 2912

BP 2810 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9495 1475

Quick Stop Fuel 412 Orrong Rd, Kewdale (08) 9451 6245

Caltex 2347 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 2288

City of Serpentine Jarrahdale

Caltex 20 Paterson St, Mundijong (08) 9525 5010

Caltex South Western Hwy, Serpentine (08) 9525 2528

Caltex South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1033

SUPERMARKETS


City of Armadale

IGA Kelmscott 2784 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9390 3133

Coles 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 6888

Woolworths Orchard Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 1466

City of Gosnells

IGA 2251 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 2837

Coles 2160 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9451 4160

Coles Ranford Rd, Gosnells (08) 9398 6499

Coles 2176 Lakey St, Southern River 1800 061 562


IGA Mundijong 20 Paterson Rd, Mundijong (08) 9525 5010

IGA Byford 867 South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1500



CHEMISTS


City of Armadale

Terry White Chemist 193 Jull St, Armadale (08) 9399 5557

Pharmacy Plus Kelmscott 2784 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott (08) 9390 9911

West Armadale Pharmacy 23 Girrawheen Ave, Armadale (08) 9399 3963

City of Gosnells

Gosnells Pharmacy 2251 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9398 2556

Chemist Warehouse 2175 Albany Hwy, Gosnells (08) 9490 2791

Chemart 43 Attfield St, Maddington (08) 9459 5991


Byford Pharmacy 865 South West Hwy, Byford (08) 9525 1010

OTHER ASSORTED RETAIL PROVIDERS


Ranger camping Willeri Dr Canning Vale (08) 9455 5875

Coates Hire William St Cannington (08) 9451 5211

Beds Plus 1359 Albany Highway Cannington (08) 9350 6277

Neverfail Springwater

(08) 9204 0101

0437 548 751

Kennards Hire ‐ Cannington Nicholson Road, Cannington (08) 9358 6366

Bunnings ‐ Maddington Burslem Drive, Maddington (08) 9493 1344

NOTES:

Beds Plus hold 20+ Single foam Mattresses per store plus doubles. They can supply pillows and limited quilts

as well. The owner has 11 stores across the metro area plus a warehouse. They estimate at least 200

matresses could be gathered together fairly quickly. The manufacturer can supply 100 x 4” plus 100 x 6”

mattresses within 24 hours.

There are other bedding stores within the Cities who hold some mattresses on hand.

Spotlight Stores are a possible source of doona’s and quilts.

The supermarkets would be able to meet most toiletry requirements from stock on hand.



4.12 APPENDIX 7 – Personal Services

TYPE OF SERVICE ORGANISATION CONTACT NAME ADDRESS CONTACT NUMBERS

EMAIL

Psych Counselling DCP Armadale Department of Education and Training

Financial Relief DCP Armadale

Financial Support/Advice Centrelink

Registration and Inquiry DCP Armadale

Australian Red Cross

Personal Support DCP Armadale

Australian Red Cross

Salvation Army

Department of Education and Training

See Appendix 2 For Contact Details.




Interpreters Deaf Society of WA 46/5 Aberdeen Street

EAST PERTH WA 6004 (08) 9441 2677

Counseling and Social Workers Association for the Blind of WA 16 Sunbury Road

VICTORIA PARK WA 6100 (08) 9311 8202

Cultural Support and advice South Metropolitan Migrant Resource Centre

241‐243 High Street FREMANTLE WA 6160

(08) 9335 9588

Ethnic Communities Council (Peak Body) – Broad level advice only

Nora (08) 9227 5322

Multicultural Services Centre of WA Ramadas Sankaran Executive Director

(08) 9328 2699

Translation and Interpreters Translating and Interpreting Service

131 450

Access to support from churches of various denominations

Council of Churches Reverend Eira

Clapton (08) 9385 5477



4.13 APPENDIX 8 – Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centres

CITY OF ARMADALE

Armadale Police Station

Prospect Road

Armadale WA 6112

Primary Location (08) 9399 0222 (ph)

(08) 9399 0215 (fax)

131444 (ph)

Armadale Arena

Cnr Forrest Rd & Townley Street

Armadale WA 6112

Alternative Location

Second Preference

(08) 9399 0840 (ph)

CITY OF GOSNELLS

City of Gosnells

Administration Centre

2120 Albany Highway Gosnells

WA 6110


(08) 9398 2922 (fax)

Gosnells Police Station

2291 Albany Highway

Gosnells WA 6110


Second Preference

(08) 9398 0000 (ph)

(08) 9398 0001 (fax)

SHIRE OF SERPENTINE/JARRAHDALE

Council Chambers

Shire of Serpentine/Jarrahdale

6 Paterson Road

Mundijong WA 6202


(08) 9525 5441 (fax)

Any Council Building – Byford,

Jarrahdale, Keysbrook,

Mundijong, Oakford, Serpentine,

SJ SES Headquarters


Second Preference



4.14 APPENDIX 9 – Key Personnel and Contact List

NAME ORGANISATION WORK CONTACT

AFTER HOURS CONTACT EMAIL

Crisis Care 24 Hour line


Carole Bain Silver Chain

Mark Fitzhardinge Water Corporation Lifelines Emergency Services Coordinator

Jagoda Jaskula Centrelink Multicultural Services Officer

Barry Morley Manager – Medical Services

Armadale Health Service

Western Power Telstra Alinta Gas

Western Power – Control Room

Animal Emergency Group

Comprised of staff from SES, Local Government Rangers and the RSPCA.

Indigenous Health services

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service 4 Binley Place Maddington

May Reballo Multi Cultural Services Officer

Centrelink (can provide support and information regarding CALD groups).



4.15 ACRONYMS AND GLOSSARY OF TERMS

All Hazards Approach

Is a method of planning a response to cater for all Hazards that are defined under Section

3 of the Emergency Management Act 2005, being cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm,

tsunami or other natural events; fire, road, rail or air crash, plague or epidemic, terrorist

act or other events prescribed in the regulations.

Defusing

The term given to the process of “talking it through”, with an individual or small group.

This provides an opportunity to ventilate about their disaster related memories, stresses,

losses, needs and methods of coping, and to be able to do so in a safe and supportive

atmosphere.

DEMC – District Emergency Management Committee

A district emergency management committee is established for each emergency

management district.

It is a function of a district emergency committee to assist in the establishment and

maintenance of effective emergency management arrangements for the district for which

it is constituted.

See Emergency Management Act 2005

DESO – District Emergency Services Officer (Department for Child Protection)

3 Metro DESO’s and 7 Country DESO’s

DET – West Australian Department of Education and Training

(Website www.det.wa.gov.au )

Disaster

See Emergency

ECC – Emergency Coordination Centre

Established when State resource or information requirements are complex, or protracted,

and provision of an interactive multi agency coordination site is seen as fruitful.

Key functions –resource coordination, interaction of methods & approach to activity,

development of integrated long term strategies.

An ECC is responsible for maintaining an overall view of operational activities for record,

debrief and planning purposes.

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ERT – Emergency Response Teams (Department for Child Protection)

These teams are managed through the Emergency Services Unit and are capable of being

deployed to assist districts in the event of an emergency. Contact through the Emergency

Services Coordinator is required to activate these teams, and is negotiated through the

District Director and the Emergency Services Coordinator.

Emergency

Means the occurrence or imminent occurrence of a hazard which is of such a nature or

magnitude that it requires a significant and coordinated response.


Emergency Services Coordinator

An appointed officer of the Department for Child Protection, authorised to activate

responses to emergencies and approve emergency expenditure and utilisation of

resources to meet the emergency welfare requirements

FESA ‐ Fire and Emergency Services Authority (WA) (Fire Brigade)

Headquarters at FESA House, Hay St Perth.

Website: www.fesa.wa.gov.au

FESA: SES ‐ State Emergency Services

Now a sub section of the FESA.

Hazard

(a) a cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm tsunami, or other natural event;

(b) a fire;

(c) a road, rail, or air crash;

(d) a plague or an epidemic;

(e) a terrorist act as defined in The Criminal Code section 100.1 set out I the Schedule to

the Criminal Code Act 1995 of the Commonwealth;

(f) any other event, situation or condition that is capable of causing or resulting in – (1)

loss of life, prejudice to the safety, or to the health of persons or animals, or (2)

destruction of, or damage to, property or any part of the environment,

And is prescribed by the Regulations.

Section 3, Emergency Management Act 2005.

HMA – Hazard Management Agency


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ISG ‐ Incident Support Group

Local level group that may be convened by an Incident Manager in consultation with the

relevant Local Emergency Coordinator to assist in the overall management and control of

an Incident and the tasking of agencies in accordance with the needs of the situation.

Incident

An “Emergency”, which impacts upon a localised community or geographical area but not

requiring the co ordination and significant multi – agency emergency management

activities at a District or State level.

(SEMC Policy Statement No 7 – WA Emergency Management arrangements)

Local Emergency Coordinator

The local emergency coordinator for a local government district provides advice and

support to the local emergency management committee for the district in the

development and maintenance of emergency management arrangements for the district.

They assist hazard management agencies in the provision of a coordinated response

during an emergency in the district and carry out other emergency management activities

in accordance with the directions of the State Emergency Coordinator

LEMC – Local Emergency Management Committee

The functions of a local emergency management committee are in relation to its district

or the area for which it is established. They advice and assist the local government in

insuring that local emergency management arrangements are established for its district.

They liaise with public authorities and other persons in the development, review and

testing of local emergency management arranges and carry out other emergency

management activities as directed by the SEMC or prescribed by the regulations.

Local Welfare Coordinator

The Department for Child Protection locally based officers, usually Team Leaders (but

may also be DESO, senior officer, ERT Member), with delegated responsibility for the

development and annual update of the Local Emergency Welfare Plan.

The Local Welfare Coordinator will assess the welfare needs and activate their local plan

to provide appropriate services when requested by the District Director, Manager of the

Emergency Services Unit (on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator) or the relevant

Hazard Management Authority.



Local Welfare Committee

Local Department for Child Protection Offices are encouraged to develop a local Welfare

sub committee. Possible membership could be representatives from local government,

Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, CWA, Centrelink, and St John’s Ambulance.

FESA,SES,DET,Mental Health, representatives from Church groups, cultural groups and

service clubs.

Local Welfare Liaison Officers

The nominate representative of the Local Government Authority with the responsibility

to coordinate the welfare responses during emergencies, and liaise with the Welfare

Coordinator of the Department for Child Protection.

LRC – Local Recovery Committee

Chaired by the respective Local Government President / Mayor. Membership should

include relevant local community and business leaders, a representative from the HMA

and appropriate State Government officers.

(Reference – SEMC Policy Statement)

NDRRA – Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

NRIS – National Registration and Inquiry System

(NRIS) is a computer system used to assist in locating people who have been evacuated or

relocated as a result of a major incident.

NRIS Custodians

Department for Child Protection staff trained in the NRIS system who have the added

responsibility of ensuring Departmental District capability should an emergency occur

anywhere within that District.

OASG ‐ Operations Area Support Group

District level representatives from key agencies involved in a particular response

convened for that particular response by an Operations Area Support officer, in

consultation with the relevant District Emergency Coordinator (s), to assist in the overall

management of an Operation.

Personal Support

The provision of appropriate methods of assisting people following an incident which has

caused them great stress or trauma. This includes trained persons providing an

opportunity for “stress defusing”, ensuring immediate physical needs are met, giving

practical assistance and providing appropriate information which will assist the

individual’s coping and recovery.



Recovery Centre/Welfare Centre

Refer WESTPLAN – “Welfare”

Registration:

The process of accurately recording on registration forms appropriate details of all

persons affected by an emergency and who are temporarily in an evacuation centre or

other locations under the authority of the Emergency Services.

Risk Management

The systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task

of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk. Refer to AS/ NZS

Standard 4360:1999 Risk Management.

SEMC – State Emergency Management Committee

SEMC’s functions are to advise the Minister on emergency management and the

preparedness of the State to combat emergencies. They provide direction, advice and

support to public authorities, industry, commerce and the community in order to plan

and prepare for an efficient emergency management capability for the State. They

provide a forum for whole of community wide information systems to improve

communications during emergencies and develop and coordinate risk management

strategies to assess community vulnerability to emergencies. They perform other

functions given to the SEMC under this Act and any other function prescribed by the

regulations for the purpose of this section.

State Welfare Coordinator

The Director General of the Department for Child Protection or his/her delegate.

Support Agency Officer:

Are officers from each Welfare Support Agency provided to the Department for Child

Protection to assist in the Management of the welfare response, as outlined in Section 4.1

of the WESTPLAN – “Welfare”.

Support Agency/Organisation

An organisation whose response in an emergency is either to restore essential services (

eg Western Power, Water Corporation of WA, Main Roads WA etc) or to provide such

support functions as welfare, medical and health, transport, communications,

engineering , etc.

Reference ‐ (Policy Statement No 7)



SWEC – State Welfare Emergency Committee

Meet quarterly at the State Coordination Centre.

SWEC was formed by the Department for Child Protection to bring together government

and non‐government organisations, agencies and non statutory volunteer groups to assist

them coordinate State Welfare requirements arising from a disaster.

WANDRA – Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements

Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre

The centre/s established at the State and Local level by the Department for Child

Protection from which the coordination of the emergency welfare support services

occurs.

Welfare Support Agency:

A participating organisation whose response in an emergency is to provide assistance to

functions under the State Emergency Management Plan for the provision of welfare

support.

WESTPLANS

State Emergency Management Plans in West Australia are known as WESTPLANS.

Designated HMA’s or Support Organisations prepare these in order to provide strategic,

state level arrangements for managing the particular functions for which they are

responsible. Of the twenty three WESTPLANS ……….are to manage the Hazard and …… to

provide the Support function.

The Department for Child Protection manages 3 WESTPLANS:

WESTPLAN – “Welfare”

WESTPLAN – “Registration and Reunification”

WESTPLAN – “Reception of Evacuees from Overseas”

PART 5

RECOVERY

PART 5 – RECOVERY Local Emergency Management Arrangements


5.1 INTRODUCTION

Recovery management is the coordinated process of supporting “emergency affected

communities in the reconstruction and restoration of physical infrastructure, the

environment and community, psychosocial, and economic wellbeing”. [s. 3 of the Act]

It is a function of local government to manage recovery following an emergency affecting

the community in its district. [s. 36(b) of the Act]

5.2 AIM OF RECOVERY

The aim of recovery is to restore as quickly as possible, the quality of life in an effected

community so that they can continue to function as part of the wider community.

The purpose of providing recovery services is to assist the affected community towards

management of its own recovery. It is recognition that where a community experiences a

significant emergency or disaster there is a need to supplement the personal, family and

community structures which have been disrupted.

The extent of recovery activity will, however, depend on the nature and magnitude of the

emergency. In some circumstances, it may be necessary for the State Government to

assume responsibility for coordinating the recovery process at a whole‐of‐government level

and WESTPLAN – “Recovery Coordination 2008" outlines the arrangements that apply in

those circumstances.

The City of Armadale Local Recovery Plan is currently under development below is a

summary of recovery management

5.3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following outlines descriptions and responsibilities of key positions or groups in relation

to local recovery activities following a particular event;

5.3.1 Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC)

The following person has been appointed by the City of Armadale to be the LRC [s. 41(4) of

the Act];

Ms. Yvonne Coyne – City of Armadale, Executive Director Community Services.

Refer to Part 7.3 – HMA Contacts List for contact details.

Responsibilities

a) Prepare, maintain and exercise the CoA local recovery plan

b) Assess the community recovery requirements for each emergency, in liaison with the

HMA, to:




i. Provide advice to the Mayor/CEO on the requirement to activate the Plan and

convene the LRCC.

ii. Provide advice to the LRCC.

c) Undertake the functions of the Executive Officer to the LRCC.

d) Assess the requirements for the determination of resources.

e) Coordinate local recovery activities, in accordance with plans, strategies and policies

determined by the LRCC.

f) Monitor the progress of recovery and provide periodic reposts to the LRCC.

g) Liaise with the State Recovery Coordinator on issues where State level support is

required or where there are problems with local services.

h) Ensure that regular reports are made to the State Recovery Coordinating Committee on

the progress of recovery.

i) Arrange for the conduct of a debriefing of all participating agencies and organisations as

soon as possible after stand‐down.

5.3.2 Local Recovery Coordinating Committee (LRCC)

To coordinate and support local management of the recovery processes within the

community subsequent to a major emergency in accordance with State Emergency

Management Policy and the CoA Local Recovery Plan.

Responsibilities

a) Appointment of key positions within the committee.

b) Establishing subcommittees as required.

c) Assessing requirements for recovery activities relating to the physical, psychological and

economic and environmental wellbeing of the community with the assistance of HMA’s.

d) Developing a recovery plan to coordinate a recovery process that:

i. Takes account of the local government long term planning and goals;

ii. Includes an assessment of the recovery needs and determines which recovery

functions are still required;

iii. Develops a timetable and identifies responsibilities for completing the major

functions;

iv. Considers the needs of youth, the aged, the disabled, and culturally and linguistically

diverse people;

v. Allows full community participation and access; and,

vi. Allows monitoring of the recovery progress.

e) Facilitating the provision of services, public information, information exchange and

resource acquisition.

f) Negotiating the most effective use of available resources including the support of State

and Commonwealth agencies.



g) Monitoring the progress of recovery, and receive periodic reports from recovery

agencies.

h) Ensuring a coordinated multi‐agency approach to community recovery.

i) Making appropriate recommendations, based on lessons learnt, to the LEMC to improve

the community’s recovery preparedness.

5.3.3 LRCC Composition

The LRCC will be chaired by the CoA Mayor or their nominee and have relevant community

leaders as its members, including appropriate State Government Agency representatives.

Where a LRCC is established, a core group of key stakeholders will be represented on the

committee, supported by other organisations seconded as required.

The membership of the LRCC is dynamic and will change with the needs of the community

at various stages during the recovery process. Where a LRCC is established to manage the

local recovery process, the following structure will be implemented as appropriate to the

situation;

Executive

Chairperson (CoA Mayor or their Nominee)

Local Recovery Coordinator

Secretary (normally provided by the LGA)

Local Emergency Coordinator

Core Membership

City of Armadale Officers (e.g. Building Surveyor, Community Services, etc)

Hazard Management Agency

Department of Health Dept and/or Local Environmental Health Officer


Western Australian Police Service

Community Representatives

Chairpersons of Sub‐Committees(if established)

Co‐opted Members (as required)

Department of Agriculture and Food

Department of Environment and Conservation

Lifelines Agencies (power, water, gas, etc)

Main Roads Western Australia

Department of Water

Regional Development Commission

Education/School Representative

Community Groups



St Johns Ambulance

Chamber of Commerce

Insurance Representative

Other Persons/Organisations (as identified)

5.4 TRANSITION FROM RESPONSE

Recovery activities should commence immediately following the impact of an event (while

response activities are still in progress). Key decisions and activities undertaken during the

response may directly influence and shape the recovery process.

To ensure appropriate recovery activities are initiated as soon as possible after the impact

of the event, the HMA IC is to ensure that the LRC is notified of the event and is included as

a member of the ISG.

During response activities, many of the agencies with recovery roles are heavily committed,

therefore the inclusion of the LRC on the ISG will ensure:

the alignment of response and recovery priorities;

liaison with key agencies;

an awareness of the key impacts and tasks, and;

identification of the recovery requirements and priorities as early as possible.

The LRCC should be established as soon as possible for a briefing of the emergency (even

during the response phase) to ensure a smooth transition from response to recovery.

5.5 PRIORITIES FOR RECOVERY

The CoA ERM Project identified that the community expectation on the priorities for

Recovery were Hospitals/Medical Facilities, Utilities, Emergency & Evacuation Centre’s,

Communication Systems and Drainage. Accordingly the expectation on the time to return

these to normal operations was within two days.

Other items considered of high priority were residential buildings and drainage systems. Of

particular note is the community expectation that residential buildings and drainage

systems should be returned to normal within weeks of an emergency event occurring.

The results also indicate that the community considers all facilities/assets would be

returned to normal within weeks; none expecting the delays to extend to months or even

years.

5.6 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

5.6.1 Financial Assistance

The primary responsibility for safeguarding and restoring public and private assets affected

by an emergency rests with the owner. However, government recognises that communities



and individuals do not always have the resources to provide for their own recovery and

financial assistance is available in some circumstances.

It is important to note that such assistance is NOT provided as an alternative to commercial

insurance or other mitigation strategies, and generally it remains the owner’s responsibility

to safeguard assets. For instance, in a bush fire, insurable assets including houses, vehicles

and fencing will generally not be considered as eligible losses when considering the

provision of financial assistance.

Relief programs include:

Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (WANDRRA)

Commonwealth Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)

Centrelink

Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund (LMDRF)

Non‐Government Organisations (NGOs)

Information on these relief arrangements can be found in WESTPLAN – “Recovery

Coordination 2008".



PART 6

EXERCISING AND

REVIEWING

PART 6 – EXERCISING AND REVIEWING Local Emergency Management Arrangements


6.1 EXERCISING

The LEMC recognises that the testing of these arrangements is as important as writing

them. As a blueprint for the communities’ response and recovery activities to an emergency

these arrangements must be verified for accuracy and functionality.

The benefits of testing these arrangements include;

Determining the effectiveness of the arrangements

Bringing together of all relevant people to promote knowledge of and confidence in the

arrangements and individuals;

Providing the opportunity to promote the arrangements and educate the community;

Providing the opportunity for testing participating agencies operational procedures and

skills in simulated emergency conditions while testing the ability of agencies to work

together on common tasks;

Improving the arrangements in accordance with the results of exercise debriefings.

SEMC PS 3.1 – “Emergency Management Exercises” detail the requirements on testing

arrangements within the State.

To ensure a consistent approach to the development and running of exercises it is

suggested where possible to utilise the documentation format found in SEMC TP1 “Exercise

Management”. This is consistent with the national approach to exercise management and is

based upon documentation from the Australian Emergency Management Manual 42

“Managing Exercises” (currently under review).

6.2 SCHEDULE OF EXERCISES

The LEMC shall undertake to conduct at least one multi agency exercise per year, though a

minimum of one exercise per year needs to be conducted, and the report forwarded to the

DEMC in the prescribed format [SEMC PS 2.5].

These exercises may be conducted and reviewed by an independent facilitator and/or panel

of appropriately qualified people. The review will include the conduct of a multi agency

debrief and the production of a report to the committee with recommendations for areas

or possible improvement to these arrangements.

Exercises may take various forms and should be developed under the guidance of a trained

exercise management practitioner.

Exercise Formats:

a) Discussion (Seminars, Workshops, Desktop)

Designed to stimulate discussion of issues or to assess plans, policies and procedures.

Can be undertaken as a stand alone activity or as a prelude to other exercises.

b) Functional (Drill or Games style)

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A repetitive, methodical activity undertaken to reinforce specific skills, procedures or

arrangements. Designed to test or evaluate individual capabilities, multiple functions or

interagency relationships.

c) Full Deployment (Field Exercise)

Large scale, complex activity conducted in real time under simulated conditions with

deployment of personnel and other resources. Designed to achieve maximum realism

and test organisational performance, interagency cooperation, communications links,

personnel and equipment

6.3 REVIEWING

The local emergency management arrangements are to be reviewed as follows, [SEMC PS

2.5]:

a) contact lists reviewed and updated quarterly;

b) a review conducted after an event or incident in which the local emergency

management arrangements were implemented;

c) after training that exercises the arrangements;

d) an entire review undertaken every five years, as risks might vary due to climatic,

environment and population changes; and

e) circumstances that may require more frequent reviews.

The Executive Officer of the LEMC shall be responsible for carrying out and distributing any

reviews.

PART 7

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

DIRECTORY

PART 7 – EMERGENCY CONTACTS DIRECTORY Local Emergency Management Arrangements

Page 109 of 142 Version No 1 LEMC Endorsement Date 8.09‐2011

PART 8

RESOURCE AND

ASSET REGISTER

PART 8 – RESOURCE AND ASSET REGISTER Local Emergency Management Arrangements


PART 9

EVACUATION

CENTRES

PART 9 – EVACUATION CENTRES Local Emergency Management Arrangements


9.1 ARMADALE ARENA

FACILITY DETAILS

Owner: City of Armadale

Address:

Telephone:

Cnr Forrest Road & Townley Street

ARMADALE WA 6112

(08) 9399 0840

Capacity: Standing: 550

Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 68 + overflow

ACROD: 2

Map Reference: Street Smart: 496 C8

UBD: GPS:

E 406035

N 6441595

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)

Keys Required for Access:

Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS

POSITION BUSINESS PHONE A/H PHONE

CoA Property Services Supervisor

CoA Assistant Property Services Supervisor

CoA Manager Leisure Services

CoA Property Services Manager



INTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES

RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage

EXTERNAL FACILITIES ITEM YES/NO NOTES

Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.2 ARMADALE HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Jull Street

ARMADALE WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 30 + overflow

ACROD:

Map Reference: Street Smart: 496 E6

UBD: GPS:

E 407455

N 6442435

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


ACCESS DETAILS




CoA Maintenance Carpenter





RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 gas oven plus range hood Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Toilet – Male large urinal, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex 1 x Disabled toilet Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage


Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Back left hand corner / Security handle Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.3 BEDFORDALE HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Admiral Road

BEDFORDALE WA 6112


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 70 + overflow

ACROD:


UBD: GPS:

E 410430

N 6439300

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply 1 x 45,000 litre tank Hot Water System Electric 180 litre Toilet – Male Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 1 x basin, 1 x coat rack, 1 x bench Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male 2 x showers in toilet Showers – Female 2 x showers in toilet Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System


Wheelchair Ramp Access Double doors at rear of hall Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male 2 x cubicles, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin, 1 x coat rack, 1 x bench Toilet – Female Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Verandah on both sides Children’s Play Area BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.4 FORRESTDALE HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Weld Street

FORRESTDALE WA 6112


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 24 + overflow

ACROD:


UBD: GPS:

E 399720

N 6442600

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Small Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System


Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets In meter box Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 2 x cubicles, 1 x basin Toilet – Unisex Taps On left hand corner of building in ground in valve box Enclosed Covered Areas Small front entry area Children’s Play Area Skate park & Playgroup grounds BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.5 FRYE PARK PAVILLION

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Clifton Street

KELMSCOTT WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 100

ACROD: 2


UBD: GPS:

E 407550

N 6446670

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point In meeting room Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x gas oven with range hood & electric deep fryer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Instantaneous Gas Units Toilet – Male 2 x cubicles, 2 x urinals, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male 6 x showers in the two change rooms Showers – Female 6 x showers in the two change rooms Showers – Disabled / Unisex Located in toilet Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewerage







9.6 JOHN DUNN PAVILLION

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Third Avenue

KELMSCOTT WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 100

ACROD:


UBD: GPS:

E 406235

N 6445265

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Offices Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 3 x cubicles, 2 x basins Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewerage System







9.7 KARRAGULLEN HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: Old Station Road

KARRAGULLEN WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 20 + overflow

ACROD:

Map Reference: Street Smart: 469 A1

UBD: GPS:

E 416665

N 6449790

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Small Stove / Cooking Facilities 1 x electric oven Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Connecting to Main Hall Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply 1 x 5000 litre tank & 1 x 10,000 litre tank Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male Toilet – Female Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System


Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Eastern side of building Toilet – Male 1 x cubicle, 1 x urinal, 1 x basin Toilet – Female 2 x cubicles, 1 x basin Toilet – Unisex Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area Karragullen Oval BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.8 KELMSCOTT HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: River Road

KELMSCOTT WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 120

ACROD:


UBD: GPS:

E 407605

N 6445675

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 2 x electric ovens with range hood & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink, change rooms: 180 litre gas storageToilet – Male 1 x urinal, 2 x basins, 1x coat rack Toilet – Female 5 x cubicles, 4 x basins 2 x mirrors, 1 coat rack Toilet – Disabled / Unisex Baby Changing Facilities Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Sewage


Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Toilet – Female Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Toilet – Unisex Old Kelmscott Pool Facilities Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Children’s Play Area Rushton Park (down by Canning River) BBQ’s Rushton Park (down by Canning River) Area for Tents Bins Oval





9.9 ROLEYSTONE HALL

FACILITY DETAILS


Address: 19 Wygonda Rd

ROLEYSTONE WA 6111


Sleeping: Parking:

Bays: 20

ACROD:

Map Reference: Street Smart: 468 A7

UBD: GPS:

E 412195

N 6446725

Security Alarm:

Regular Patrols:

(Monitored)


Gates:

ACCESS DETAILS









RCD Protected Generator Port Fire Equipment Air Conditioning Heating In Meeting room Ceiling Fans Telephone Line / Point Internet Access Recreation Rooms Meeting / Conference Rooms Stage Stove / Cooking Facilities 2 x electric ovens & pie warmer Microwave Refrigerators Urn / Boiling Water Unit Rheem Laser System Servery Chairs Tables Cutlery / Crockery Water Supply Scheme Hot Water System Electric kitchen sink Toilet – Male 1 x urinal, 2 x basins Toilet – Female 4 x cubicles, 3 x basins, 3 x mirrors Toilet – Disabled / Unisex & baby change room Baby Changing Facilities In Disabled toilet Showers – Male Showers – Female Showers – Disabled / Unisex Laundry Facilities Deep Sewerage / Septic Septic System


Wheelchair Ramp Access Suitable for wheelchairs Lighting Power Outlets Toilet – Male Cross Park Public Toilets Toilet – Female Cross Park Public Toilets Toilet – Unisex Cross Park Public Toilets Taps Enclosed Covered Areas Front entry area Children’s Play Area & Skate park BBQ’s Area for Tents Bins Oval



APPENDIX A – ANIMAL REGISTRATION LOG Local Emergency Management Arrangements


APPENDIX A – Animal Registration Log

EVENT AND LOCATION: ………………………………..……………………………………………………………….. PAGE No ………….………………………….……………….

OFFICER IN CHARGE: …………………………..………..………………………………………………………………. DATE: ………………………………………………………….

ENTRY

No

TYPE & No OF

ANIMAL/S DESCRIPTION OWNER ADDRESS PHONE COMMENTS

APPENDIX B – INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL REGISTRATION FORM Local Emergency Management Arrangements


APPENDIX B – Individual Animal Registration Form

EVENT AND LOCATION: ………………………………..……………………………………………………………….. DATE: ………………………………………………………….

Part A – OWNER DETAILS

Name: Phone:

Address: Mobile:

Alternative Contact details:

Part B – ANIMAL DETAILS

No Animal Name Type dog, horse, etc Breed Description, colour, etc Collar, tag, etc Tag No Comments

1 2 3 4 Animal/s Received From:

Name: Date: Signature:

Part C – EMERGENCY HOUSING CONTACT DETAILS

Name: Phone:

Address: Mobile:

Animal/s Relocated To:


Part D – ANIMAL RELOCATION DETAILS

Relocated to: Phone:

Address: Mobile:

Animal/s Relocated To:


Part E – RETURN OR COLLECTION DETAILS

Name: Phone:

Address: Mobile:

Animal/s Collection By:


APPENDIX C – MAP OF THE DISTRICT Local Emergency Management Arrangements

Page 142 of 142 Version No 1 LEMC Endorsement Date

APPENDIX C – Map of the District