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LOCAL AREA DISASTER PLAN

(DISPLAN)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. TITLE 5

2. AUTHORITY 5

3. APPROVAL/ENDORSEMENT 5

4. AMENDMENTS 6

5. DISTRIBUTION 6

6. DEFINITIONS 7

7. ABBREVIATIONS 10

8. INTRODUCTION 11

8.1 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES 11

8.2 AREA COVERED BY THIS PLAN 11

8.3 AREA BOUNDARIES 12

8.4 TRANSPORT ROUTES 12

8.5 WATERWAYS 13

8.6 INDUSTRY AND POPULATION 13

8.7 HAZARD ANALYSIS 14

8.8 LOCAL SUB PLANS 15

8.9 LOCAL SUPPORTING PLANS 15

8.10 ARRANGEMENTS FOR REVIEWING THE PLAN 15

8.11 VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES 15

9. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 16

9.1 GENERAL 16 9.1.1 NSW POLICE FORCE 17 9.1.2 NSW AMBULANCE SERVICE 17 9.1.3 NSW FIRE BRIGADES 18 9.1.4 RURAL FIRE SERVICE 18 9.1.5 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE 19 9.1.6 VOLUNTEER RESCUE ASSOCIATION (MUDGEE RESCUE, GULGONG RESCUE, RYLSTONE/KANDOS RESCUE) 19

9.2 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - FUNCTIONAL AREAS 20 9.2.1 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL SERVICES 20

9.2.2 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 21 9.2.3 ENGINEERING SERVICES 21 9.2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 21 9.2.5 MEDIA SERVICES 22 9.2.6 HEALTH SERVICES (GREATER WESTERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE) 22 9.2.7 NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 23 9.2.8 TRANSPORT SERVICES 23 9.2.9 WELFARE SERVICES 24

9.3 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER 24 9.3.1 COAL SERVICES WESTERN DISTRICTS (MINES RESCUE) 24 9.3.2 MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL 25 9.3.3 STATE WATER - DUBBO 25 9.3.4 COUNTRY ENERGY 25

10. PREVENTION 25

10.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRATEGIES 25

11. PREPAREDNESS 27

11.1 ACTIVATION 27

11.2 STAGES OF ACTIVATION FOR OPERATIONS 29

11.3 LOCAL PLANNING STRUCTURE AND LOCAL DISPLAN 29

11.4 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC) 30

11.5 RESOURCE AND CONTACT DIRECTORIES 31

11.6 PUBLIC EDUCATION 33

12. RESPONSE 34

12.1 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (LEOCON) 34 12.1.1 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “NSW STATE STORM PLAN”: 35 12.1.2 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “NSW MAJOR STRUCTURE COLLAPSE SUB PLAN”: 35 12.1.3 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “RURAL FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT OPERATIONS PLAN” 35

12.2 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC) 36

12.3 DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (DEOC) 36

12.4 LIAISON ARRANGEMENTS 36

12.5 COMMUNICATIONS 36

12.6 INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE 37

12.7 RESCUE OPERATIONS 37

12.8 ACTIVATION 37

12.9 STAGES OF ACTIVATION 38

12.10 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT 39

12.11 ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AREAS 40

12.12 ASSISTANCE TO OTHER AREAS 40

12.13 AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENTS 40

12.14 LOGISTIC SUPPORT 40

12.15 EMERGENCY FUNDING 40

12.16 STAND DOWN AND DEBRIEF 41

13. RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS 42

13.1 GENERAL 42

13.2 PLANNING FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS 42

13.3 CONTROL 42

13.4 COORDINATION 42

13.5 LOCAL RECOVERY COORDINATING COMMITTEE 42

13.6 APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL RECOVERY COORDINATOR 43

13.7 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING MEASURES 44

ANNEXURES:

Annex A. Population projection Annex B. Listing of Sub Plans and Supporting Plans Annex C. Public Warning Messages Annex D. Control and Coordination Annex E. Contact List Annex F. Activation Matrix

MWRC Displan – 2007 5

1. TITLE

MID-WESTERN LOCAL DISASTER PLAN (DISPLAN)

2. AUTHORITY

The Mid-Western Local Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) has been prepared by the Mid-Western Local Emergency Management Committee in accordance with the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 Section 29 (1).

This Plan complements the arrangements detailed in the NSW State Disaster Plan.

3. APPROVAL/ENDORSEMENT

APPROVAL _________________________________________

Chairperson

Mid West Regional Council Local Emergency

Management Committee

Dated: / /

ENDORSEMENT

_________________________________________

Chairperson

Western Slopes District Emergency Management

Committee

Dated: / /


4. AMENDMENTS

Suggested amendments or additions to the contents of this plan are to be forwarded in writing to:

Local Emergency Management Officer Mid-Western Local Emergency Management Committee C/- Mid-Western Regional Council PO Box 156 Mudgee NSW 2850

Amendments are to be certified by the LEMC prior to distribution and records of amendments retained by Council.

5. DISTRIBUTION

The Displan is a public document that is distributed to all response agencies, “000” Centres (VKG Tamworth, NSWFB Katoomba, Ambulance Dubbo), functional and support agencies. It is also distributed to adjoining Local Government Areas LEMC’s and EMA, and also members of the DEMC. As a public document it is also available on Councils website www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au


6. DEFINITIONS

Act Means the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989. (as amended)

Agency Means: a government agency or a non government agency. In this plan agency also means an Emergency Services organisation.

Area In this plan, means the Local Government area of Mid-Western Regional Council.

Chairperson Means the person nominated by Mid-Western Regional Council to chair the Local Emergency Management Committee.

Combat Agency Means the agency identified in this DISPLAN as primarily responsible for responding to a particular emergency.

Combat Agency Controller In this plan means the statutory head of the agency, who has operational control of the resources of the particular combat agency.

Control Means the overall direction of the activities, agencies or individuals concerned

Coordination Means the bringing together of agencies and individuals to ensure effective emergency or rescue management, but does not include the control of agencies and individuals

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

District In this plan, means an Emergency Management District as described in accordance with section 21 (1) and (2) of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended

District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) In this plan, means the Western Slopes Emergency Management Committee established under the provisions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended. In the exercise of its function, this committee is responsible to the State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC)

District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) In this plan, means the centre established and controlled by the DEOCON at the District level for the purposes of conducting operations.

District Emergency Operations Controller (DEOCON) Means: the Police Region commander appointed by the Commissioner of Police as the

Emergency Operations Controller for the relevant Emergency Management District.

Emergency In this plan, means an emergency due to the actual or imminent occurrence which:

a) Endangers, or threatens to endanger, the safety or health of persons in the area; or

b) Destroys or damages, or threatens to destroy or damage, any property in the area;

c) Being an emergency which requires a significant or coordinated response.


Emergency Services Organisation In this plan, means the Police Service, Fire Brigade (NSWFB), Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS), Ambulance Service, and State Emergency Service (SES), Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) or any other agency which manages or controls an accredited rescue unit.

Functional Area In this plan, means a category of services involved in preparations for an emergency

Functional Area Coordinator In this plan, means the appointed head of a functional area, which, by agreement with participating organisations within the functional area, has the authority to commit the resources of those participating agencies.

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) In this plan, means anything that, when produced, stored, moved, used or otherwise dealt with without adequate safeguards to prevent it from escaping, may cause injury or death or damage to property.

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Incident In this plan, means any spillage or escape of gas, liquid, solid or substance during its manufacture, use, handling, transport or storage in sufficient quantities to endanger, or threaten to endanger, the health or safety of any person, or damage or destroy, or threaten to damage or destroy any property or the environment; including fires that that involve, or may involve Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), and fires that have the potential to, or are causing pollution. Such incident may be land based, or occur on or in the inland waters of the area.

Local Area In this plan, means the area covered by this Disaster Plan (DISPLAN)

Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) In this plan, means the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) established in the area by the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended. In the exercise of its function, this committee is responsible to the Western Slopes District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC)

Local Emergency Management Officer (LEMO) In this plan, means the person appointed by Mid-Western Regional Council, under the provisions of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended, to provide executive support to the Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) and the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC)

Local Emergency Operations Centre (LEOC) In this plan, means the centre established in the area as a centre of communications during an emergency.

Local Emergency Operations Controller (LEOCON) Means the Police Officer located within the Local Government area appointed by the Region Commander as the Emergency Operations Controller for the relevant Local Government area.

Major Incident In this plan, means an incident involving, or having the potential to involve, a large number of casualties but which can be managed on site by the resources of the controlling agency. A major incident becomes an emergency when the resources of the controlling agency are insufficient to effectively coordinate the additional resources required to deal with the incident.

Preparation In this plan, and in relation to an emergency, includes arrangements or plans to deal with an emergency or the effects of an emergency.

Prevention In this plan, and in relation to an emergency, includes the identification of hazards, and the assessment of threats to life and property and the taking of measures to reduce the potential loss of life or property.


Recovery In this plan, and in relation to an emergency, includes the process of returning an

affected community to its proper level of functioning after an emergency.

Rescue In this plan, means the safe removal of persons or animals from actual or potential danger of physical harm.

Rescue Area In this plan, means the general areas of operation of accredited rescue units.

Response In this plan, and in relation to an emergency, includes the process of combating an emergency and of providing immediate relief for persons affected by an emergency.

State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) In this plan, means the principal committee established by the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended, for the purposes of emergency management, particularly, planning at the State level.

State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) In this plan, means the centre established and controlled by the State Emergency Operations Controller (SEOCON) at the State level as a centre of communication during an emergency.

State Emergency Operations Controller (SEOCON) In this plan, means the State Commander of Police, or other persons, who is appointed under the provisions of Section 18 of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989, as amended

State Rescue Board In this plan, means the body constituted under the provisions of the State Emergency and Rescue Act, 1989, as amended, to control and coordinate the rescue agencies in connection with rescue operations and ensure the maintenance of efficient and

effective rescue services.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) In this plan, means the body established to act within the area of major structural collapse. This resource together with its technical advice, personal and equipment can be utilised without the need to activate the Major Structure Collapse Sub Plan.


7. ABBREVIATIONS

ADF Australian Defence Force

CS Coal Services Western Districts (Mines Rescue)

DACC Defence Assistance to the Civil Community

DCP Development Control Plan

DEMC District Emergency Management Committee

DEMO District Emergency Management Officer

DEOC District Emergency Operations Centre

DEOCON District Emergency Operations Controller

DISPLAN Disaster Plan

DPI Department of Primary Industries

DVI Disaster Victim Identification

DVR Disaster Victim Registration

DEC Department of Environment and Conservation

EMA Emergency Management Australia

GWAHS Greater Western Area Health Service

LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee

LEMO Local Emergency Management Officer

LEOC Local Emergency Operations Centre

LEOCON Local Emergency Operations Controller

LEP Local Environment Plan

LGA Local Government Area

LO Liaison Officer

NPWS National Parks and Wildlife Service

NSWFB Fire Brigade

NSWRFS Rural Fire Service

RAAF Royal Australian Air Force

SEMC State Emergency Management Committee

SEOCON State Emergency Operations Controller

SES State Emergency Service

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

SRB State Rescue Board

USAR Urban Search and Rescue

VRA Volunteer Rescue Association


8. INTRODUCTION

8.1 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

This plan details the arrangements for effective co-ordination of statutory and voluntary services and resources in the preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the Mid-Western Local Government Area.

PURPOSE

- Providing support to local level incidents and emergencies. - Coordinating local level support to combat agencies. - Incidents and emergencies controlled by combat agencies and supported by

the Local Emergency Operations Controller. - Emergency operations for which there is no combat agency. - Conducting emergency operations when directed by the District Emergency

Operations Controller

OBJECTIVES

- The objectives of this plan are to:

- Provide a course of action for all emergencies within the Mid-Western area. - Establish guidelines for the operation and liaison of all combat agencies and support

organisations in the event of an emergency. - Provide arrangements for the efficient co-ordination of local and external resources. - Regularly test, review and update the plan as required. - Promote and ensure an effective community awareness of the plan.

- Define activation arrangements.

8.2 AREA COVERED BY THIS PLAN

The following topography maps cover the areas of Mid-Western Regional Council 1:50,000 Maps; Gulgong 8833 Wallerawang 8931 Bathurst 8831 Merriwa 8933 Mt Pomany 8932 St Albans 9031 Mudgee 8832 Howes Valley 9032

The area of the Mid-Western Regional Council covers approx 8737 sq. kms. The area is predominantly rural with areas of heavy timber through to open grassland. The landform ranges from 1070 metres elevation at Baldy Peak to 350 metres at Burrendong Dam foreshore. There are approx 1,145.3 sq. kms of forest and National Parks and 8,757.86 sq. kms of catchment areas. The township of Mudgee lies on the Cudgegong River which travels some 98 kilometres through the area. Four (4) rivers form part of the boundary - the Macquarie, Crudine, Goulburn and the Talbragar Rivers. There are four (4) major water stores, Windamere Dam, Dunns Swamp and Rylstone Dam which largely serves the area for flood mitigation and Burrendong Dam which lies on the areas western border and is fed by the Macquarie River.


The Castlereagh Highway (TR55) traverses the area in a south-east to north direction and passes through Mudgee, Gulgong, Ilford and Birriwa. The road carries extensive traffic including heavy commercial transport and a high volume of tourist traffic year round. Bathurst to Ilford Road (MR 54), Bylong Valley Way (MR 215 & 208), Lue Road (Rural Road – Rylstone to Mudgee), Ulan Road (MR 214), Gulgong to Goolma (Wellington Road MR 233) and Gulgong to Ulan Road (Cope Road MR 598) also carry extensive traffic. A secured airport is located in Mudgee and there are numerous private air strips throughout the area. Mudgee also lies under military and commercial flight paths.

8.3 AREA BOUNDARIES

The area that this plan applies to is bounded by the following Local Government areas;

Wellington (Western Slopes District - Dubbo) Warrumbungle (Western Slopes District – Dubbo) Muswellbrook (Hunter Central Coast District – Newcastle) Singleton (Hunter Central Coast District – Newcastle) Upper Hunter (Hunter Central Coast District – Newcastle) Liverpool Plains (Peel District – Tamworth) Cabonne (Central West District – Bathurst) City of Lithgow (Central West District - Bathurst)

8.4 TRANSPORT ROUTES

The main transport routes through the area are:-

ROAD: Goolma to Dubbo: Gollan Road (MR7512) Golden Highway (State Road 84)

Gulgong to Ulan: Cope Road (MR 598) Gulgong to Goolma: Wellington Road (MR 233) Gulgong to Dunedoo: Castlereagh Highway (State Road 86 –TR55) Golden Highway (State Road 84) Ilford to Sofala: Sofala Road. (MR 54) Mudgee to Lithgow: Castlereagh Highway (State Road 86 -TR55) Mudgee to Dunedoo: Castlereagh Highway (State Road 86 -TR55) Mudgee to Wellington: Castlereagh Highway (State Road 86 -TR55)

MR 233 and MR 565 Mudgee to Rylstone: Castlereagh Highway (State Road 86 -TR55), Mudgee to Cassilis: MR 214, Golden Highway (State Road 84) Mudgee to Wollar: Wollar Road (MR 208) Mudgee to Hill End: Hill End Road (MR 216) Rylstone to Ilford: Bylong Valley Way (MR 215) Rylstone to Capertee: Glen Davis Road, Glen Alice Road Rylstone to Bylong: Bylong Valley Way (MR 215)

RAIL: Western to Northern Rail link, travels Muswellbrook via Ulan through Gulgong

to Dubbo transporting freight. Southern to Northern Rail link travels through Kandos, Rylstone and Mudgee terminating at Gulgong mainly transporting passengers.


AIR: Mudgee Aerodrome is a security controlled aerodrome that is serviced by

daily commercial carrier Airlink / REX Major Domestic and International air routes traverse the area generally in a north south direction Rylstone has a grass airstrip that is used by private operators. Gliding Club, approx 12kms north of Gulgong that caters for local, national and international competitions.

8.5 WATERWAYS

The areas main waterways are: Capertee River Cudgegong River Macquarie River Nile River Carwell Creek Lawson Creek Meroo Creek Tongbong Creek Wyaldra Creek

Water storage’s are as follows;

STORAGE AREA LOCATION RIVER SYSTEM Dunns Swamp 30km east of Rylstone Cudgegong River

Moolarbin Dam 50km north of Mudgee Goulburn River

Redbank Creek Dam 4km south of Mudgee Avisford Reserve Catchment

Rylstone Dam 1km north east of Rylstone Cudgegong River

Windamere Dam 15km south east of Mudgee Cudgegong River

8.6 INDUSTRY AND POPULATION

Mining

• Production and transport of export coal from Ulan, approximately 45km north of Mudgee town.

• Wilpinjong Coal Mine is located approximately 64 km north east of Mudgee Town.

• Coal is also mined at Charbon Colliery, south of Kandos.

• Clay mining at various locations in the southern area.

• Magnetite mining, north of Gulgong to service Ulan Coal.

• Dolomite lime is mined at Buckaroo, North of Mudgee.

• History of gold mining in the southern portion of the area centred on the villages of Windeyer and Hargraves resulting in many abandoned underground workings.

• History of gold mining and abandoned under-ground workings surround Gulgong.

Rural Industry

Includes fine wool, cattle, honey, olives and extensive viticulture, market gardens and extensive hobby farming on 25 acre rural subdivisions.

Airport


The airport is located 5km North of Mudgee town and caters for Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) with planes of 6 to 22 seat capacity. There is also an aero club and an independent charter operation with a six seater aircraft.

Population

The population of the local government area is approx 23,000. The population is centred in the towns of:

Mudgee 8,000 Gulgong 2,500 Rylstone 800 Kandos 1,400 Villages/rural areas 10,500

Population projections are detailed in Annex A.

8.7 HAZARD ANALYSIS

A full risk and hazard analysis was conducted in 2007 and is contained in the ERM which is available on the Council web site or on the restricted version of the LEMC members CD. The following table lists the most significant sources of risk as identified in the DISPLAN and in the ERM study.

HAZARD RISK RISK RATING WILFIRE PROPERTY DAMAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE

EXTREME

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE – ANIMALS

ECONOMIC EXTREME

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE – HUMANS

LOSS OF LIFE EXTREME

FLOOD FLASH FLOODING CUDGEGONG RIVER

EXTREME HIGH

STORM PROPERTY DAMAGE HIGH

DAM FAILURE RED BANK WINDAMERE RYLSTONE MOOLARBAN DUNNS SWAMP

HIGH

FIRE UNDERGROUND – Coal Seam

adjacent CHARBON COLLIERY

HIGH

AERONAUTICAL / AVIATION

LOSS OF LIFE / INJURIES HIGH

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

LOSS OF LIFE / INJURIES HIGH

INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE – Power

ECONOMIC SOCIAL DISRUPTION

HIGH

INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE – Water

ECONOMIC SOCIAL DISRUPTION

HIGH

TRANSPORT ACCIDENT – Road

LOSS OF LIFE / INJURIES – Humans / animals HAZMAT

HIGH


8.8 LOCAL SUB PLANS

The LEMC is responsible for preparing Sub Plans to deal with specific hazards or emergencies. Preparation of Sub Plans is to be coordinated by the relevant Combat Agency Controller. Sub plans considered necessary by the LEMC are detailed at ANNEX B.

8.9 LOCAL SUPPORTING PLANS

Local Supporting Plans describe the support to be provided to the controlling or coordinating body by single Functional Areas during operations. A listing of local supporting plans and responsibility for their development, maintenance and implementation are detailed in ANNEX B.

8.10 ARRANGEMENTS FOR REVIEWING THE PLAN

The LEOCON is responsible for ensuring that this plan is reviewed, tested, evaluated and maintained. The LEOCON is to conduct an exercise at least once every two years to:-

1. Ensure all participants are familiar with the contents of the plan. 2. Test specific aspects of the plan. 3. Practise specific procedures in the plan.

The plan is to be reviewed by the Local Emergency Management Committee:- 1. After each operation. 2. After each exercise to test the plan. 3. In the event that deficiencies are identified. 4. At least once every year.

8.11 VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

Vulnerable communities have been identified in the ERM study. These identified locations/areas are not listed in the document because of the public nature of this Plan. Full details of these identified locations are obtainable on request from the LEMO. Relevant plans and sub-plans for these areas are being processed as part of the risk treatment strategies identified under the Emergency Risk Management project.


9. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 GENERAL

Unless otherwise stated, the roles of the emergency service organisations detailed in this Part apply equally to the management of incidents and emergencies. The agreed roles and responsibilities of Emergency Service Organisations are detailed in the State Plan. The Organisations detailed in the following matrix have been identified as the agencies primarily responsible for controlling operations to combat the hazards listed as follows:

HAZARD RESPONSIBLE AGENCY

Bush or Grass Fires

RFS Incident Controller or Section 44 Appointee (depending on location and/or fire classification)

Structural Fires NSWFB / RFS Incident Controller or Emergency Fire Controller (depending on location and/or fire classification)

Earthquake LEOCON DISPLAN arrangements apply

Exotic Animal or Plant Disease NSW DPI

Flood - Riverine State Emergency Service

Flood - Dam Failure State Emergency Service / State Water

Hazardous Materials Emergency (including Transport related HAZMAT emergencies)

NSW Fire Brigade - (rendering safe, operations that are land based including inland waterways. Dept of Environment and Conservation - (clean up operations)

Storms State Emergency Service

Transport Impact Emergency (Rail / Air / Road)

NSW Police

LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (LEOCON) 1. Activates this Plan as required. 2. Monitors Local level operations controlled by Combat Agencies. 3. Coordinates Local level support to local level combat agency operations. 4. Conducts emergency response operations, for which there is no Combat Agency or

where control has been handed over from a Combat Agency, at the Local level. 5. Ensures recovery operations are initiated during the earliest stages of response

operations. 6. Ensures that Local Sub Plans and Supporting Plans are prepared and maintained.


LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER (LEMO)

Provide executive and operational support to the LEOCON.

AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - EMERGENCY SERVICES

9.1.1 NSW POLICE FORCE

Command Structure: Local Area Commander - Police Station Mudgee

Region Commander, Western Region - Dubbo 1. Act as the combat agency for aviation, earthquake and law enforcement emergencies

and for search and rescue incidents and emergencies. 2. Initial reconnaissance of the area affected by the emergency; 3. Traffic and crowd control, including the control of evacuation operations if required; 4. Operate a disaster victim registration and inquiry system. 5. Identifying the dead and injured and notifying next of kin; 6. Establishing temporary mortuaries; 7. Maintaining the security of property; 8. Statutory investigative requirements; 9. Operation of a public information and inquiry centre; 10. Coordinate rescue operations; and 11. Provide support to a combat agency, Functional Areas or other agency at the request of

the relevant Controller or coordinator. 12. Co-ordinate the media services. 13. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by

the LEOCON

9.1.2 NSW AMBULANCE SERVICE

Command Structure: Station Officer, Ambulance Station

Mudgee/Gulgong/Kandos

District Superintendent - Dubbo

Region Superintendent, Western Division - Dubbo 1. Provide ambulance transport and first aid services for injured persons. 2. Assist with Communications through the Ambulance Communication network. 3. Coordinate transport for designated medical teams to the sites of emergencies when so

requested by the Area Health Service.


4. Provide coordinated communication for all health systems involved in emergency

responses. 5. Provide an Ambulance Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when

requested by the Emergency Operations Controller, and/or to the Police Site Controller when required.

6. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by

the LEOCON

9.1.3 NSW FIRE BRIGADES

Command Structure: Captain Fire Brigade - Mudgee/Gulgong/Kandos

Zone- Commander RW2 Zone - Bathurst

1. In relation to Fire Districts, prescribed in the New South Wales Fire Brigades Act, 1989, as amended, is the combat agency for fire.

2. Act as combat agent for Hazardous materials incidents and emergencies that are

land based, including inland waterways. 3. Provide fire control services by:

a) Dealing with outbreaks of fire and the rescue of persons in fire endangered areas;

b) Taking such measures as may be practicable to prevent the outbreak of fires; and

c) On land, dealing with the escape of hazardous materials or a situation which involves the imminent danger of such an escape.

4. As accredited by State Rescue Board provide secondary general land rescue units. 5. Under the control of the relevant combat agency or Emergency Operations

Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Fire Services’ training and equipment is suitable.

6. Provide fire control services to aviation incidents at the Mudgee Airport. 7. Provide fire investigation where required. 8. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested

by the LEOCON

9.1.4 RURAL FIRE SERVICE

Command Structure: Team Manger - Mudgee

Rural Region Manager, Region West – Young

1. In relation to Fire Districts, prescribed in the Rural Fire Service Act, 1997, as

amended, is the combat agency for fire incidents and emergencies.


2. Provide fire control services by: a) Dealing with outbreaks of fire and the rescue of persons in fire endangered

areas; and b) Taking such measures as may be practicable to prevent the out break of

fires.

3. Provide fire control assistance to the New South Wales Fire Brigade (Urban) for the combat of fire associated with Aviation incidents at the Mudgee Airport.

4. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested

by the LEOCON Under the control of the relevant combat agency or Emergency Operations Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Fire Services’ training and equipment is suitable.

9.1.5 STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE

Command Structure: Local Controller - Mudgee

Region Controller- Macquarie Region – Dubbo

1. Is the designated Combat Agency for dealing with floods, and to coordinate the rescue, evacuation and welfare of affected communities. (See Note 1 below). This includes planning for and the establishment of flood warning systems.

2. Is the designated Combat Agency for damage control for storms and to coordinate the evacuation and welfare of affected communities. This includes inundation from storm activity, protection of life and the coordination of the protection of readily moveable household goods and commercial stock and equipment.

3. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the LEOCON.

4. As determined by the State Rescue Board, provide accredited land rescue units.

5. On request, assist the NSW Police, NSW Fire Brigades, Rural Fire Service or Ambulance Service in dealing with incidents or emergencies.

6. As directed by the State Emergency Operations Controller, to deal with an emergency where no other agency has lawful authority to assume command of the emergency operation.

7. Responsibility for evacuees related to flood and storm emergencies is to be handed over to the Welfare Services as soon as possible.

9.1.6 VOLUNTEER RESCUE ASSOCIATION (MUDGEE RESCUE, GULGONG

RESCUE, RYLSTONE/KANDOS RESCUE)

Command Structure: Captain – Mudgee, Gulgong, Rylstone/Kandos

Region 7 Co-ordinator - Rylstone

1. As accredited by the State Rescue Board, provide primary accredited rescue Units at Gulgong, Mudgee and Rylstone.


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

3. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the LEOCON.

9.2 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - FUNCTIONAL AREAS

9.2.1 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Officer in Charge, NSW Department of Primary

Industries - Mudgee

Region Director, NSW Department of Primary

Industries - Dubbo 1. Is the combat agency for exotic animal diseases operations. This means

implementing procedures in conjunction with national authorities for the eradication or control of exotic animal diseases, including:

a) Detection, diagnosis, risk assessment and surveillance of the disease; b) Destruction and disposal of infected animals, plants and products as

required; c) Disinfection of contaminated areas, buildings and vehicles; d) Programs for vector control, e.g. insect, feral native and companion

animal control; e) Quarantine controls for the movement of persons, animals and plants. f) Provision of adequate trained staff to ensure quarantine requirements

are observed.

2. Provide immediate animal relief services and continuing rehabilitation assistance to primary producers, including:

a) Assessment of injured stock and provision of advice on the disposal of carcasses;

b) Assessment of rural property losses and damage to buildings, fences, crops, equipment and fodder;

c) Coordination of the supply and distribution of emergency fodder supplies and other materials; and

d) Provision of advice to relevant agencies and individuals concerning the administration of financial assistance to victims.

3. Coordinate the collection, care, movement and disposal/destruction of companion

and native animals, when necessary during emergency response and recovery operations.


by the LEOCON.


9.2.2 COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Officer in Charge, Telstra Telephone Exchange – Mudgee

Telstra Telephone Exchange - Dubbo 1. To advise on the establishment and maintenance of reliable communications for the

control and coordination of emergency response and recovery operations. 2. In the event of Public Switched Telephone Network congestion or failure, Telstra will,

subject to availability of resources and infrastructure constraints, endeavour to identify and provide alternate communication options.


by the LEOCON.

9.2.3 ENGINEERING SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Manager Operations, Mid-Western Regional Council

Region Manager, Public Works and Services - Dubbo

1. Coordinate the provision of all engineering resources required for emergency response and recovery operations. This may include resources to deal with clearance and re-establishment of roads and bridges, demolition and shoring up of buildings, removal of debris and establishment of electrical power, water, sewerage, and gas services, construction of levees to control flooding, maintenance of essential services, resources for containment of hazardous materials and other related matters.

2. Provide support to Emergency Service Organisations and Functional Areas within the

scope of its capability, in particular to rescue groups. 3. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested

by the LEOCON.

9.2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Manager Health and Building - Mid-Western Regional

Council

DEC Region Manager - Bathurst 1. Is the Combat Agency for site clean up and rehabilitation of areas affected by

hazardous materials incidents and emergencies. 2. Control hazardous materials clean up operations.

3. Advise and coordinate scientific support to the New South Wales Fire Brigades during

hazardous materials incident and emergency response operations involving land and inland waters.

4. Advise other combat agencies on environmentally sound and legal practices for the

disposal of wastes or contaminated materials resulting from an emergency. 5. Conduct post response operations investigations following incidents or emergencies

involving hazardous materials.



by the LEOCON.

9.2.5 MEDIA SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Police Local Area Commander - Mudgee

1. Assist the effective conduct of emergency response and recovery operations by coordinating the release of official and current information to the media and the public about the emergency, including measures being undertaken or planned. This may require:

a) Establishing a Media Information Centre, arranging media conferences on behalf

of the Local Emergency Operations Controller and when appropriate, arranging access by journalists to the area affected by the emergency;

b) Preparing media releases on behalf of the Local Emergency Operations Controller and Local Emergency Management Committee.

c) Preparing, for approval and issuing by the LEOCON, official warning and messages for broadcast to the public by the regional electronic media.

d) Establishing and maintaining a register of available public relations support personnel.

9.2.6 HEALTH SERVICES (GREATER WESTERN AREA HEALTH SERVICE)

Co-ordinator: Health Service Manager Mudgee/Gulgong/Rylstone District

Hospitals

Medical Co-ordinator - Greater Western Area Health

Service, Dubbo Base Hospital.

MEDICAL 1. Mobilise and coordinate hospital, medical, nursing, counselling and first aid services

including the provision of:

a) Hospital and medical services required for treatment and care of the large number of casualties which might result from an emergency.

b) Field medical teams and associated personnel to assist in the area affected by the emergency and at Welfare Assembly Centres.

c) Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested by the LEOCON.

PUBLIC HEALTH 1. Monitor the provision of and ensure:

a) Safe shelter, food and water; and b) Safe waste disposal.

2. Coordinate public health services including the provision of:

a) Infectious disease control; and b) Public health information and advice to the community.


by the LEOCON.


9.2.7 NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Command Structure: Area Manager - Mudgee

Regional Manager – Blue Mountains

1. Prescribed in the Rural Fires Service Act, 1997 as the combat agency for fire incidents

occurring on lands reserved under the NP&W Act 1974. 2. Provide fire control services by; dealing with outbreaks of fire in National Parks and

Nature reserves and, undertaking fire prevention measures. 3. Assist with fire, land search & rescue or wildlife incidents as required. 4. Under the control of the relevant Combat Agency or EOC, assist in any other

response or recovery operations for which the Service’s training and equipment is suitable.


by the LEOCON.

9.2.8 TRANSPORT SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Manager Plant and Facilities, Mid-Western Regional Council

Project Officer – Ministry of Transport, Dubbo 1. Coordinate the provision of transport support as required by other Emergency Service

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

a) Movement of emergency equipment and personnel; b) Movement of emergency supplies and goods including water, fuel and food; c) Evacuation of people; and d) Assistance for medical transport at the request of the Ambulance Service.

2. Maintain and operate a road condition/closure advisory service to Emergency Service

Organisations, other Functional Areas and member of the public. 3. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested

by the LEOCON.


9.2.9 WELFARE SERVICES

Co-ordinator: Manager District Office, Dept of Community Services -

Mudgee

Manager Dept of Community Services- Greater Western

Area Health Service - Dubbo 1. During response or recovery operations, provide relief services to victims of incidents

and emergencies. This may require:

a) Establishing Welfare Centres form where emergency accommodation,

essential material needs and the delivery of personal services to victims of emergencies can be made;

b) Providing information and advisory services to victims of emergencies; c) Providing personal support, counselling and referral services including

financial aid and child care services; d) Establishing a support unit to coordinate offers of donated relief aid;

and e) Providing mobile welfare teams to operate within the area affected by

the emergency. 2. Mobilise and coordinate catering facilities and services to provide:

a) Feeding of victims of emergencies including evacuees in transit or in

Welfare Assembly Centres and displaced or homeless people in emergency accommodation centres;

b) Meals for other Emergency Service Organisations or Functional Area personnel engaged in response and recovery operations, and;

c) Bulk supplies of foods for distribution to assembly and accommodation centres.

3. Provide short term emergency accommodation for homeless victims of emergencies. 4. Arrange for the acquisition, reception, storage, issue and disposal of material needs

including clothing bedding and personal requisites. 5. Coordinate emergency financial assistance to victims of emergencies. 6. Provide a Liaison Officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre when requested

by the LEOCON.

9.3 AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER

9.3.1 COAL SERVICES WESTERN DISTRICTS (MINES RESCUE) –

Coordinator: - Ulan Coal Mines Ltd., Charbon Colliery., Wilpinjong Coal Mine

District – Coal Services Western Districts - Lithgow 1. Provide for rescue operation in mines, including equipment and personnel. 2. Train mine and other personnel in rescue and fire fighting procedures and techniques

applicable to underground or surface mining operations and in confined spaces.


3. Under the control of the relevant combat agency or Emergency Operations Controller, assist in any other response or recovery operations for which the Services’ training and equipment is suitable and available.

9.3.2 MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL

• At the request of the relevant Combat Agency or Emergency Operations Controller:-

• Provide: human, plant, equipment and material resources, as available and as required. Assist during incident and emergency response and recovery.

• Provide expertise and support, as requested, to the emergency services, Combat Agencies and functional areas identified in this plan.

• Assume a lead role in local recovery operations.

9.3.3 STATE WATER - DUBBO

• Provide expertise and advice relating to water storage facilities and waterways under its control.

• At the request of the relevant combat agency, provide assistance with the issue of warnings to water users during hazardous materials spillage’s involving water storage facilities and waterways under its control.

• Maintain Dam Safety Emergency Procedures Plan for Windemere Dam.

9.3.4 COUNTRY ENERGY

• Provide expertise and advice relating to electricity storage and substation facilities and infrastructure under its control.

• At the request of the relevant combat agency, provide assistance with the issue of warnings to electricity users

10. PREVENTION

10.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRATEGIES

Responsibility for the development and implementation of Prevention and Mitigation strategies rests with the agencies, organisations and/or committees detailed below.


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

HAZARD AGENCY/COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

MITIGATION/PREVENTION STRATEGIES

BUSH, GRASS OR RURAL FIRES

Mid-Western Regional Council Bushfire Management Committees Fire Agencies – Rural Bush Fire Brigades, NSW Fire Brigades, National Parks and Wildlife Service and NSW DPI

Require landowners to clear firebreaks and remove fire hazards Regulate burning off Regulate property development and building construction through LEP’s and DCP’s Coordinate bush fire fuel management strategies Implement bush fire fuel management programmes.

EARTHQUAKE Mid-Western Regional Council

Regulate property development and building construction through LEP’s and DCP’s

EXOTIC ANIMAL AND PLANT DISEASE

NSW Department of Primary Industry

Surveillance by NSW DPI, especially through Australian Quarantine Inspection Service. Training of NSW DPI staff in detection of diseases.

FLOOD RIVERINE Mid-Western Regional Council NSW Public Works & Department of Land and Water Conservation

Regulate property development and building construction through LEP’s and DCP’s Development and maintenance of flood mitigation works. Preparation of mitigation schemes and floodplain management plans.

FLOOD - DAM FAILURE

State Water Mid-Western Regional Council

Upgrading safety standards Advising SES re the need to develop dam failure plans

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ACCIDENTS

Environment Department of Environment and Conservation NSW Fire Brigades Workcover

Regulate the transport of dangerous goods. Assist industry with the development of safe handling and response procedures Regulate the production and storage of dangerous goods.


11. PREPAREDNESS

11.1 ACTIVATION

a. The arrangements detailed in this plan will be activated by the Local Emergency

Operations Controller (LEOCON). b. The arrangements herein will apply during operations whether under the control

of the LEOCON or of the head of a Combat Agency. c. The plan is automatically activated for a bushfire emergency declared under

Section 44 of the Rural Fires Act 1997. d. The plan is automatically activated for storm and tempest incidents and

emergencies, including co-ordination of evacuees and welfare of affected communities if and when the NSW State Storm plan is activated by the State Emergency Service designated Controller.


e. The Plan is automatically activated for Emergency Flood Events as defined under the State Emergency Service Act, 1989, when requested by State Emergency Service, designated Controller.

f. In the case of bushfires, operations will be controlled by the appointee under the Rural Fires Act 1997, and for flood, storm and tempest incidents and emergencies, under the control of the SES Controller.

g. A formal declaration of an Emergency is not required for the arrangements detailed in this plan to apply.

The LEOCON will activate the plan when:

• the LEOCON has received advice from the Controller of a Combat Agency that a combat agency incident is likely to develop into a multi-agency response.

• the LEOCON has received confirmed reports from the public that an emergency has occurred.

• the LEOCON has been notified that an emergency in an adjoining Area is likely to impact on this Area.

• the DEOCON has received advice of an impending emergency.

• directed by the DEOCON.

The LEOCON will monitor the situation in combat agency incidents to ensure that appropriate warnings are issued.


11.2 STAGES OF ACTIVATION FOR OPERATIONS

PHASE ACTION

ALERT * LEOCON, or delegate, receives advice on operation which could escalate from:

- Combat Agency; or - Warning Agency * LEOCON informs: - relevant Combat and Functional Area Agencies - LEMO; and - DEOCON

STAND BY * Control Authority advises LEOCON that assistance under the DISPLAN might be required.

* LEOCON: - implements DISPLAN: - activates LEOC to minimum staff level; - informs relevant Combat and Functional Area Agencies to place unit(s) on standby: and - briefs DEOCON / DEMO on situation. * Liaison Officers report to LEOC.

CALL OUT * Control Authority advises LEOCON that assistance is required. * LEOCON: - escalates LEOC to required staff level; - activates Combat and Functional Area Agencies; - liaises with DEOCON as required. * Liaison Officers advise respective Agencies to respond as per the appropriate sub-plan or supporting plan.

DEBRIEF

and STAND

DOWN

* Control Authority advises LEOCON that assistance is no longer required.

* LEOCON: - advises Liaison Officers; and - arranges time and location for debriefing. * Combat and Functional Area Agency personnel are debriefed and

stood down on completion of final tasks. * Final reports completed and distributed by agencies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

11.3 LOCAL PLANNING STRUCTURE AND LOCAL DISPLAN

The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of a Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) and sub plans related to specific hazards and emergencies within the area. By agreement the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) has the following mission and functions:

1. Mission:

To develop, maintain and coordinate comprehensive all agency incident and emergency management arrangements for the community within the Mudgee Local Government Area.

2. Functions:


a) To prepare, maintain and review Disaster Plans, Supporting Plans and Sub

Plans in relation to the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies.

b) To identify, evaluate and monitor hazards and threats to life and property, and where appropriate recommend specific hazard management guidelines.

c) To identify resources both within and outside the area and make plans for the allocation and coordination of the use of those resources during incidents and emergencies.

d) To establish and review systems for use in the control and coordination of emergency operations.

e) To review and recommend emergency management arrangements (including legislation and proposals for legislation of other agencies) to the District Emergency Management Committee.

f) To establish communication networks within and between Functional area, Emergency Services and Local Government organisations.

g) To arrange emergency management training for individuals, including individuals employed in emergency services, functional area and Local Government organisations.

h) To disseminate educational material on established emergency management policies and procedures.

i) To arrange the conduct of exercises to periodically test emergency management plans.

j) To produce standing orders and instructions and standard operating procedures relative to Local Emergency Management Plans and arrangements.

k) To arrange for graduated warnings of emergencies to the public. l) To assist the District Emergency Management Committee and Local

Emergency Operations Controller as required. m) To review emergency service and functional area organisations incident,

disaster and emergency plans and procedures. n) To establish and coordinate functional area and other sub committees as

required.

11.4 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC)

The LEOCON is responsible for: 1. Establishing, maintaining and controlling the LEOC. 2. Preparing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for the LEOC. 3. Ensuring that sufficient adequately trained personnel are available to staff the LEOC

when required. 4. Maintaining a contact directory of LEOC staff. 5. Providing appropriate training for LEOC staff. Personnel to staff the LEOC, except for Liaison Officers and their Assistants, will be drawn from Mid-Western Regional Council and the NSW Police Force and if necessary from other participating and supporting agencies. The LEOC Standard Operating Procedures record the location of the LEOC. Due to the public nature of this document the location is not recorded in this document.


11.5 RESOURCE AND CONTACT DIRECTORIES

Each Emergency Service Controller, Functional Area Coordinator and other Agency participating in DISPLAN arrangements is to develop and maintain up to date resource and contact directories, relevant to their operational requirements. Relevant Local Combat Agency Controllers are to advise the LEOCON whenever an event occurs which may escalate to a Local level single service supported or emergency operation. The LEMO will maintain a LEMC contact directory. Due to the public nature of this document the location is not recorded in this document. Responsibilities for providing warnings to the community, the LEOCON, Emergency Services, Functional Areas and other agencies in relation to hazards/threats are detailed in the following matrix:

HAZARD OR THREAT

AGENCY RESPONSIBLE WARNING PROVIDED

BUSH AND GRASS FIRE

Bureau of Meteorology

General fire weather advises to the wider community via regional electronic and


Rural Fire Service

print Media. Specific warnings and Total Fire Ban advises to the Community, LEOCON and relevant Emergency Services and Functional Areas.

EXOTIC ANIMAL and PLANT DISEASE

NSW Department of Primary Industries.

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

FLOODING - Riverine

State Emergency Service Pump and stock warnings, Local Flood Advises, Flood Bulletins, Flood Height Broadcasts and Evacuation. Warnings to:- - Flood affected communities via the electronic Media; - the LEOCON; and - relevant Emergency Services and Functional areas.-

FLOODING - Dam Failure

Relevant Dam Owner State Emergency Service LEOCON

Specific warnings re concerns about safety of Dam to SES Region Controllers. Specific warnings to the LEOCON and all relevant agencies including evacuation warnings Specific warnings including evacuation warnings to the community

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLAGE’S

NSWFB LEOCON

Evacuation warnings, public safety directions and warnings relating to spillage’s into waterways.

STORMS Bureau of Meteorology State Emergency Service

General advises to the wider community via regional electronic Media. General advises and warnings to the LEOCON’s and relevant Emergency Services and Functional Areas.

OTHER WARNINGS

LEOCON General and Evacuation Warnings to affected communities and relevant Emergency Services and Functional Areas.

Public warnings will be communicated, by the responsible agency, to the wider community through the following regional electronic media:

TELEVISION STATION

PHONE FAX EMERGENCY A/H

EMERGENCY A/H

ABC Central 02 6393 2511 02 6393 2599 0429 836 153 N/A


West

Southern Cross Ten

02 6361 7033 02 6361 7044 02 6242 2400 N/A

Prime TV 02 6361 6888 02 6363 1889 0417 699 064 0409 658 494

Win TV 02 6361 4599 02 6362 4676 0407 263 896 0438 259 123

RADIO STATION PHONE FAX EMERGENCY A/H

ABC Radio 02 6393 2530 02 6393 2599 N/A

1449 2MG 02 6372 1777 02 6372 4688 N/A

93.1 Real FM 02 6372 1777 02 6372 4688 N/A

KRR 98.7 FM 02 6379 4360 N/A N/A

A guide to the content of warning messages is shown at ANNEX C.

11.6 PUBLIC EDUCATION

Responsibilities for the conduct and coordination of public education relating to hazards/threats are detailed in the following matrix:

HAZARD AGENCY AND RESPONSIBILITY

BUSH AND GRASS FIRES

Mid-Western Regional Council, on behalf of the NSW Rural Fire Service, coordinates public education programmes relating to the bush and grass fire threat throughout the area.

EXOTIC ANIMAL AND PLANT DISEASE

NSW DPI is responsible for public awareness concerning the implications of exotic animal and plant disease and appropriate strategies for its prevention and detection.

FLOODING - (RIVERINE AND DAM FAILURE)

State Emergency Service Local Controllers are responsible for ensuring, as detailed in SES Local Flood Plans, that the residents of their region are aware of the flood threat and how to protect themselves against it.

STORM State Emergency Service Local Controllers are responsible for ensuring that the residents of their region are aware of the likely effects of storm and tempest impact and how to protect themselves against it.

STRUCTURAL FIRES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENTS

NSW Fire Brigades are responsible for co-ordinating public education programme relating to structural fire and hazardous materials threats through the area.


12. RESPONSE

12.1 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (LEOCON)

The Mudgee Police Local Area Commander is the Mid-Western LEOCON.

CONTROL AND CO-ORDINATION The system of control for the different types of emergency operations is as follows:

a. Operations controlled by Combat Agencies

• These operations will be controlled by the appropriate combat agency controllers operating from their normal control centers.

• These controllers may obtain resources from outside the Local Area or deploy resources outside the Local Area in accordance with their specific combat agency operating procedures. The LEOCON will be advised if this occurs.

• The LEOCON will monitor these operations from the Mudgee Police Station.

b. Operations Controlled by Combat Agencies and Supported by the LEOCON

• Combat agencies will continue to control operations.

• LEOCON will co-ordinate support in response to requests from combat agencies.

• LEOCON and supporting combat agency controllers will operate from the EOC.

c. Emergency Operations

• LEOCON will control emergency operations when there is not a combat agency (e.g. earthquake) or when there has been a hand over of control.

• Combat agencies may pass control to the LEOCON but this should only be by mutual agreement between the two officers concerned. The LEOCON will only assume control from a combat agency when approval to do so has been given by the DEOCON.

• The NSW State DISPLAN specifically addresses these issues as follows:

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


the combat agency, and agreement from the latter, or at the direction of the Minister. Combat agency Controllers at all levels are required to keep Emergency Operations Controllers advised of the situation during emergency operations which are their responsibility. In the event that an Emergency Operations Controller has assumed control of an operation which would normally be the responsibility of a combat agency, control should be passed to he combat agency as soon as the situation is stabilized and when the change of control will not adversely affect operations.”

• During emergency operations the LEOCON and all combat agency controllers

will operate from the EOC. Supporting function co-coordinators will continue to operate from their normal workplaces but on request, from the LEOCON, all agencies will provide a Liaison Officer to the EOC.

SPECIFIC OPERATIONS

12.1.1 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “NSW STATE STORM PLAN”:

Subject to the requirements of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act, 1989 (as amended), and under the provisions of the State Emergency Service Act 1989 (as amended), for the emergencies of flood and damage control for storms, including the coordination of evacuation and welfare of affected communities the overall control of operations in response to these emergencies is vested in the Director General of the State Emergency Service. The appropriate Emergency Operations Controller is then prepared to coordinate support resources if requested by the appointed Local/ State Emergency Service Controller. Response to a storm emergency or disaster shall be managed in conformity with the “NSW State Storm Plan: August 2000”. Member agencies of the LEMC need to recognise that the SES will use an operational concept of “strategic over-reaction” and will utilize out-of-area resources in response to storm events.

12.1.2 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “NSW MAJOR STRUCTURE COLLAPSE SUB

PLAN”:

NSW has developed extensive Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Resources. Although developed specifically for USAR operations, these resources may be useful in emergencies other than major structural collapse. The resources, including technical advice, personnel or equipment, can be accessed utilizing the normal Emergency Management Arrangements without the need to activate the Major Structure Collapse Plan.

12.1.3 OPERATIONS UNDER THE “RURAL FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT

OPERATIONS PLAN”

All bushfires will be controlled by the Rural Fire Service as per arrangements detailed in the District Operations Plan. “Section 44” bushfires proclaimed under the NSW Rural Fires Act will be controlled by an Incident Controller appointed by the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service. The “Section 44 Incident Controller” upon appointment will contact and establish the necessary liaison with the LEOCON.


The LEOCON if requested by the Incident Controller will provide support to bushfire operations. This support will be controlled from the local EOC. If necessary, the LEOCON will organize for a Liaison Officer to be located at the Fire Control Centre.

12.2 LOCAL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (LEOC)

The LEOC, or Alternate LEOC, is controlled by LEOCON and when activated is the focal point for Local level emergency management operations. In the event of the LEOC becoming inoperable, an alternate LEOC is to be established at a location to be advised by the LEOCON.

12.3 DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTRE (DEOC)

The location of the District Emergency Operations Centre in the Macquarie Region Headquarters is in Dubbo. In the event that this facility is unavailable due to other operations the DEOC will be located at a site to be determined by the DEOCON.

12.4 LIAISON ARRANGEMENTS

During single service managed operations the LEOCON would normally provide a liaison officer to the Combat Agency Operations Centre.

At the request of the LEOCON, emergency services, functional areas and other agencies are to provide a liaison officer to the Local Emergency Operations Centre, if necessary on a continuous basis for the duration of operations.

Liaison officers are to be capable of providing immediate advice to the LEOCON on the capabilities and status of their emergency service organisation or functional area and must have authority to commit resources from their respective emergency service organisations or functional areas. Liaison officers are also responsible to brief their own organisation/agency on the progress and likely requirements of operations. During prolonged operations the LEOCON conducts at least one reporting/briefing/planning meeting daily at 1800 hours in the LEOC. These meetings are to be attended by all combat agency controllers, functional area coordinators and other agencies involved in operations.

12.5 COMMUNICATIONS

The landline telephone and facsimile services currently provided by TELSTRA are the primary means of communication for control and coordination of emergency management operations. The alternate means of communications, should the primary means fail or be unable to provide sufficient flexibility, is to be radio communication systems. Emergency services, functional areas and other agencies unable to provide their own alternate communications systems are responsible for advising the Local Communications Functional Area Coordinator of their requirements. The Communication Sub Plan details the availability, allocation and coordination of

communication resources within the area.


12.6 INFORMATION AND INTELLIGENCE

The LEOCON is responsible for the passage of operational information and intelligence to the DEOCON and adjoining LEOCONS during all types of operations and stages of activation. During single service operations and single service supported operations the relevant Combat Agency Controller is responsible for the passage of public information to the community and the media, and for operational information and intelligence between the LEOCON, DEOCON and all involved agencies. During single service operations the relevant Combat Agency Controller may request the LEOCON to assume responsibility for the passage of all or certain classes of operational information and intelligence between the DEOCON and/or involved agencies.

During local level emergency operations the LEOCON is responsible for:

1. The passage of operational information and intelligence between DEOCON and/or all involved agencies, using the LEOC as the collection and distribution point.

2. The passage of public information to the community. 3. The release of regular media release. 4. Ensuring the DEOCON is kept informed of developments and forecast support

needs.

12.7 RESCUE OPERATIONS

The NSW Police will coordinate ‘General Land Rescue’ as defined in the “State Rescue Policy”, rescue activities in the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area in accordance with State Rescue Policy through the senior Police Officer at the scene. With exception from rescue from fire, fire endangered areas or hazardous materials, which is coordinated by the NSW Fire Brigade, or from floods or storms, which are coordinated by the NSW State Emergency Service. The general areas of operation of the accredited rescue units operating within the area are

described, in general terms, in the responsibility section of this DISPLAN.

12.8 ACTIVATION

This plan is activated by the Local Emergency Operations Controller. The LEOCON will automatically activate this plan whenever:

1. An emergency is declared and a person appointed to take charge of fire fighting

operations, under the provisions of Section 44 of the Rural Fire Service Act, 1997 (as amended) and in accordance with the relevant Division 4 Part 52 Bush Fire Management Plan; or

2. A State Emergency Service Local Controller is conducting emergency flood,

storm/tempest operations, including the coordination of evacuation and welfare of affected communities, under the provisions of the State Emergency Service Act, 1989.


In either case, the LEOCON, other Emergency Services, Functional Areas and other Agencies are to be prepared to provide support as requested by the Section 44 Incident Controller in the case of bush fires, or a SES Local Controller in the case of floods, storms and tempest. During activation of this plan for bush fires, floods, storms/tempest, hazardous materials operations, animal health emergencies of other combat agency operations, control will remain with the designated combat agency. The LEOCON will not assume control from a combat agency unless by agreement with the head of the combat agency or after consultation with the DEOCON.

12.9 STAGES OF ACTIVATION

Provided time permits, resources will be activated in the following stages:

• ALERT STAGE


• STANDBY STAGE

• CALLOUT STAGE

• STAND DOWN STAGE

PHASE ACTION

ALERT LEOCON receives advice on operations which could escalate to an emergency, or which could require coordination of support. LEOCON monitors the situation. LEOCON informs, as appropriate:

• Relevant Emergency Service Controllers

• Relevant Functional Area Coordinators

• Local Emergency Operations Controller

• District Emergency Operations Controller

LEOCON activates LEOC to appropriate state of readiness, if necessary

STAND BY Combat Agency advises LEOCON that assistance under DISPLAN arrangements may be required, or LEOCON determines that a local level emergency operation is likely to be required. LEOCON:

• Continues to monitor the situation

• Activates the arrangements in DISPLAN if required.

• Activates LEOC to appropriate state of readiness.

• Advises relevant Emergency Services and Functional Areas to standby.

• Briefs LEOC staff, the LEOCON on the situation.

• Liaison Officers report to LEOC if requested.

CALL OUT Impact emergency occurs, or Combat Agency, LEOCON advises DEOCON if support is required. LEOCON:

• Escalates LEOC to required state of readiness.

• Activates relevant Emergency Services and Functional Areas and requests Liaison Officers to report to LEOC

• Liaises with the DEOCON as required.

• Liaison officers maintain contact wit their respective agents and respond resources as directed by the LEOCON, in accordance with the appropriate plan.

STAND DOWN Combat Agency advises LEOCON that support is not longer required, or the LEOCON determines that local level operations are no longer required. LEOCON:

• hands control to Combat Agency

• advises Liaison Officers

• arranges time and location for debriefing

DEBRIEF Emergency Service and Functional Area personnel are debriefed and stood down on completion of their final tasks. Final reports are completed and distributed by Agencies in accordance with Standing Operating Procedures.

12.10 RESOURCE DEPLOYMENT

Priorities for deployment of resources being coordinated by the LEOCON will be determined by the LEOCON.


12.11 ASSISTANCE FROM OTHER AREAS

Combat Agencies/Emergency Services may obtain their own organisations resources form outside the area. The LEOCON is to be advised when this occurs. All other requests for out of area resources are to be passed by the LEOCON to the DEOCON, or acted upon in accordance with the appropriate plan. Areas suitable for marshalling out of area resources prior to deployment are:-

MUDGEE GULGONG KANDOS RYLSTONE Showground Gulgong

Showground Darton Park Showground

Race Course Billy Dunn Oval Henbury Golf Course Golf Course

West End Sporting Ground

Racecourse Simpkins Park The Common

Walkers Oval Victoria Park

Glen Willow

AREC

12.12 ASSISTANCE TO OTHER AREAS

Combat Agencies/Emergency Services may deploy their own organisations resources outside the Local Area. The LEOCON is to be advised when this occurs. Functional Areas may deploy their own functional area resources outside the area in accordance with their respective Supporting Plans. The LEOCON is to be advised when this occurs.

12.13 AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ASSISTANCE ARRANGEMENTS

Australian Defence Force support may be available to perform emergency tasks in areas

where State authorities are unable to cope. Request for ADF assistance must come from the LEOCON to the DEOCON.

12.14 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

Responding agencies and organisations are responsible for providing their own logistic support, including re-supply and relief of their own personnel. Responding agencies and organisations are responsible for advising the LEOCON of any specific requirements which cannot be met from their own resources.

12.15 EMERGENCY FUNDING

Combat Agencies and the Disaster Welfare Service have their own systems for emergency funding, which are to be used. For Participating/Supporting Organisations which are Government Departments or Authorities, the cost of providing resources, including Liaison Officers, during emergency response or recovery operations is to be met in the first instance by the providers from their normal operating budgets.


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

12.16 STAND DOWN AND DEBRIEF

The relevant Combat Agency Controller is responsible for issuing the Stand Down and conducting a debrief of all agencies involved in Local level single service operations. The Controller is also to provide the LEOCON with a report on the operation and debrief, for presentation to the LEMC. The LEOCON in consultation with the relevant Combat Agency if appropriate is responsible for issuing the Stand Down and conducting a debrief of all agencies, controlled or coordinated by the LEOCON during:

1. local supported operations; or 2. local level emergency operations

Following local supported operations or local level emergency operations:

1. The LEOCON will debrief LEOC staff before closing the LEOC. 2. Each agency involved in an operation is to conduct a debrief of it’s own

personnel and report to the LEOCON within fourteen days of the issue of the Stand Down.

3. The LEOCON will conduct a combined agencies debrief within twenty one days

of the issue of the Stand Down.

4. The LEOCON will report to the LEMC on lessons learned from the operation and matters highlighted during, the debrief. A copy of the report will also be forwarded to the DEOCON.


13. RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS

13.1 GENERAL

There is no clear delineation between Response and Recovery operations, and

immediate recovery measures are undertaken during the Response phase.

13.2 PLANNING FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS

As soon as the need for coordinated recovery resources are identified, they must be

planned.

13.3 CONTROL

The Mid-Western Regional Council will generally retain control over recovery

operations, although significant support may be required.

13.4 COORDINATION

The LEMC will meet as soon as practical following any major operation and will

determine the need for special arrangements, including external support.

13.5 LOCAL RECOVERY COORDINATING COMMITTEE

(A) If recovery operations are necessary, the LEOCON is responsible for the

formation of a Recovery Coordinating Committee.

(B) The Mid-Western Local Recovery Co-ordinating Committee which consists of :-

a. The Mayor

b. General Manager

c. Group Manager Corporate Services

d. Group Manager Assets

e. Other representatives as required by the Committee, this may

include representatives from external agencies, State and

Commonwealth Government Departments.

(C) The Recovery Coordinating Committee is to establish:

(a) the scope for recovery measures; (b) the need for a “state of emergency” to be declared,

continued or extended;

(c) public arrangements for establishment of public appeal funds; (d) methods to obtain additional information; and (e) the potential capability of the community to implement recovery


measures themselves and the need for subsequent support to and coordination of these measures.

(D) Based on this information, the Recovery Coordination Committee is to

prepare a plan for recovery operations which is to include:

(a) tasks and responsibilities of participating organisations; (b) coordination and control arrangements; (c) procedures and responsibilities for informing the Government, media and public; (d) an assessment of the resources required including Government funding and external assistance; (e) emergency relief funding measures; and (f) any special requirements, for example, large scale emergency accommodation.

(E) This plan is to be implemented at the direction of the chairman of the Recovery Coordinating Committee.

(F) Subsequent meetings of the Recovery Coordinating Committee held during

the recovery period are to monitor the adequacy of the plan and recommend changes if necessary.

(G) When the chairman of the Recovery Coordinating Committee is satisfied that

recovery from the emergency has been substantially effected, he is to liaise with the LEOCON who is to:

(a) inform the DEOCON requesting that he recommends to the SEOCON the cancellation of the “state of emergency” if one is in force. If the recommendation is approved then the time of cancellation is to be advised to all appropriate organisations; (b) direct appropriate controllers and coordinators to cease recovery operations and activities; (c) arrange for the media and public to be informed; and (d) advise the procedures for a debrief to occur.

(H) At the conclusion of the recovery period, the chairman of the Recovery Coordinating Committee (with the assistance of the Local Emergency Operations Controller) is to prepare for the chairman of the District Emergency Management Committee (or the District Recovery Coordinating Committee if established), a recommendation on the need for longer term reconstruction operations, if necessary. This includes a statement of outstanding relief measures that need to continue or be implemented by Government Departments or Statutory Authorities.

13.6 APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL RECOVERY COORDINATOR


In the event that a Local Recovery Coordinating Committee needs significant assistance to be able to coordinate appropriate recovery operations, the State Emergency Operations Controller may recommend the appointment of a Special Recovery Coordinator.

13.7 DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING MEASURES

Emergency financial assistance to victims of emergencies is coordinated by the

Welfare Services. Some assistance programs to farmers and small business are administrated by the Rural Assistance Authority and/or NSW Agriculture.

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