APPENDIX 9 Evacuation Sub-Plan

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1 APPENDIX 9 Evacuation Sub-Plan Section 1 - Authority This Sub-Plan is prepared as an attachment to the Burdekin Shire Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP) under the authority of the Disaster Management Act Section 2 - Aim The aim of this plan is to outline the arrangements for the evacuation of residents of the Burdekin Shire for threats identified in the Burdekin LDMP. Section 3 - Objectives The objectives of the procedure are to: Define legal requirements and authority to evacuate; Define management structure with roles and responsibilities Provide effective warning and information to the community; Provide managed temporary shelters with welfare provision for displaced people; Maintain effective transport resources, routes and procedures; Coordinate the return of displaced people. Section 4 - Evacuation Committee The Evacuation Committee of the Burdekin LDMG will consider all relevant information and data when considering risks to the community for a threat event. The Evacuation Committee will consist of the following persons or their nominated delegate: Group / Organisation Committee Members Burdekin LDMG Local Government Representatives Chair Councillor Local Disaster Coordinator Engineering Services Environmental Health Coordinator State Emergency Service Local Controller Queensland Police Officer in Charge EMQ Area Director or Disaster Management Officer Burdekin Community Association Officer in Charge Representatives from other organisations as required

2 Section 5 - Allocated Roles & Responsibilities Coordination Authority Role Responsibilities Burdekin LDMG LDC Overall coordination Prepare evacuation procedures Provision of information flow including plans and maps Collect and issue information Chair Manage decision process for evacuations Issue media release on volunteer self evacuation Request authority from DDC for mandatory evacuation Manager - Environment & Operations Provide accurate advice of status of access/evacuation routes and extent of any flooding/surge zones. Transport Coordinator Arrange transport for evacuees, as required. BCA Officer in Charge Provide advice regarding status of evacuation centres Open and staff evacuation centres DDMG DDC Seek approval to declare a disaster situation at request of the LDMG Issue media release on mandatory evacuation Queensland Police Service Queensland Fire & Rescue Service Officer in Charge Implementation of evacuation process Provision of personnel for traffic and crowd control Officer in Charge Be prepared to assist with Evacuations State Emergency Service Local Controller Assist with evacuation Section 6 - Evacuation Options 6.1 Types of Evacuations This procedure considers three generic types of evacuation: 1. Immediate Evacuation - resulting from a hazard impact that forces immediate action with little or no warning and limited preparation time, e.g. tsunami, hazardous materials incident, aircraft accident, earthquake. An immediate evacuation may also be required for a human caused event such as bomb threat or terrorist attack. These events would normally be coordinated by Qld Police. 2. Pre-warned Evacuation - resulting from an event that provides adequate warning and does not unduly limit preparation time, e.g. flood, cyclone, storm surge, bushfire. 3. Post-Impact Evacuation - movement of people away from an affected area after the disaster impact, e.g. after a cyclone has passed through an area. Each type of evacuation can affect small or large sections of the community. This may result in the temporary relocation of only a few people or a much larger section of the population. The type of evacuation may also be classed as being; o o Voluntary - self evacuation; or Mandatory - a directed evacuation.

3 6.2 Alternative to Evacuation Residents will be requested to shelter-in-place during a cyclone or flood event and follow normal awareness procedures, unless they are subject to a specific disaster threat, such as a storm tide associated with a cyclone. It will not be possible for the LDMG to provide temporary accommodation for all of the community. Self-evacuation may be required for those residents who are in the affected area and are able to move in with friends or relatives in safe locations until the threat has diminished. This is the preferred option of the LDMG. 6.3 Special Needs Group Special attention will be given to the provision of temporary accommodation for those persons who are: o o o o o In transit and have no alternative or suitable accommodation Residing in caravan parks, marinas or camping areas Reliant on special medical attention and/or equipment Alcohol and drug dependent, or reside in welfare support centres Without any fixed abode In the event that dwellings have been damaged or are considered unsafe for occupancy, those residents may be moved to Post-Impact shelters. 6.4 Authority to Evacuate The Chair of the Burdekin LDMG will issue information regarding voluntary evacuations for threat events where the local government is the lead agency or as advised by other agencies. The District Disaster Coordinator (DDC) is responsible for seeking a Declaration of a Disaster Situation from the Minister of Emergency Services. The declaration provides LDMG with the legislative authorisation for mandatory evacuation orders to be implemented. The DDC will liaise with the Chair of the LDMG regarding the conduct of mandatory evacuations and the implementation of evacuation plans. It may be necessary for the LDMG to identify additional staff to assist in the evacuation. These members would be trained as Declared Disaster Officers in accordance with section 75 of the DM Act. The legislative authorities for evacuations are contained in: o Disaster Management Act 2003 s75, s76, s77(c),s78; and o Public Safety Preservation Act s8(d) 6.5 Stages of Evacuation There are five stages that the LDMG will consider before finalising the evacuation process for an event: o Decision to evacuate o Warning o Withdrawal o Shelter o Return

4 Section 7 - Decision to Evacuate Considerations The following planning issues will be considered by the LDMG Evacuation Committee when making decisions regarding evacuations. Type of Event What areas of the shire may be affected? What is the estimated duration of the event? What are the current and expected climatic conditions? What time of day is the event unfolding? How much time do we have before impact? How long will it take to move potentially affected people? Which evacuation centres are appropriate for the event? For cyclones, how long before 100km/h winds reach the coastline? Existing risk management assessment for threats and relevant plans and maps held within Council and the LDCC will be used to analyse the threat event. Availability and Credibility of Information Accurate data to be obtained from relevant agency, e.g. BoM (cyclones, storm surge, floods), Sunwater (flooding from dams), Council (flood ALERT systems, inspection of road access, status of possible evacuation centres), emergency authorities (fires, plane crash, port accident, etc); Identification of numbers of people that may be affected; Current resources available - Council, SES, emergency authorities, people, vehicles, buildings, infrastructure; Is there a potential for risk to people during an evacuation? Available Lead Time Is there sufficient time to warn and evacuate the public before the impact of the hazard or has the hazard already impacted? Is suitable transport available for the numbers of people who will need to be evacuated? Is voluntary or mandatory evacuation required? Is DDC approval required? Ability to effectively warn affected people Are infrastructure, emergency workers, resources and procedures in place to issue warnings? Safety of Emergency Workers Is the area or situation too dangerous for emergency workers to perform their duties and warn or assist those at risk?

5 Temporary Accommodation Is temporary accommodation required? Are evacuation centres available? Timeframe to establish evacuation centres? Is an assembly area required? Transport Is additional transport required? For how many? How long before additional transport will be available? Is there adequate fuel for the Transport resources? Sequence of Warning - Cyclone/Storm Tide Warnings for cyclone and storm tide events will be issued to the LDMG by BoM through their Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre in Brisbane. Time before 100 km/h Wind Gusts on Coast Warning Comments 24 HOURS Preliminary Storm Tide Warning Consider issuing voluntary evacuation order 18 HOURS Preliminary Storm Consider issuing Voluntary Evacuation order Tide Warning Consider possibility of requirement to issue mandatory evacuation order 12 HOURS Storm Tide Warning First estimate of the storm tide height 9 HOURS Storm Tide Warning 6 HOURS Storm Tide Warning 3 HOURS Storm Tide Warning Evacuation completion deadline 100km/h winds reach coastline ZERO HOURS 100 km/h winds reach coastline Storm Tide Warning Could be at anytime and is dependent upon size and speed of cyclone PLUS 3 HOURS Storm Tide Warning Landfall of cyclone centre, depending on size and speed of cyclone PLUS 3 to 6 HOURS PLUS 6 HOURS Storm Tide Warning Final Storm Tide Warning

6 Sequence of Warnings - Flood (rainfall generated) Time to Predicted Flooding (River Breakout) Warning Type Comments 48 HOURS ++ Initial Preliminary Flood Warning from BoM (and/or Council) for LDMG Initiate warning to community immediately flooding is predicted. 1st flood warning. 1st advice of predicted peak flood flow. LDMG advises EMQ (continual updates). 48 HOURS + Flood Warning for LDMG Update - current flow, predicted peak flow and time. Public flood advices continue. 48 HOURS Flood warning for LDMG Update - current flow, predicted peak flow and time. Public flood advices continue. 24 HOURS Flood warning for LDMG Initiate warning to community immediately flooding is predicted. 1st flood warning. 1st advice of predicted peak flood flow. LDMG advises EMQ (continual updates). Update - current flow, predicted peak flow and time. Public flood advices continue. ZERO HOURS Flood warning for LDMG Floods commence to break out Update - current flow, predicated time that flood will remain at peak. Public flood advices continue. Evacuation completion deadline PLUS 6 HOURS Flood warning for LDMG Update - current flow, predicted fall rate of flood. Public flood advices continue. PLUS 12 HOURS ++ Final flood warning for LDMG Update - current flow, predicted fall rate of flood. Public flood advices continue.

7 Section 8 - Warning Community Notification Any evacuation warning will be structured to provide timely and effective information. All mandatory evacuations must first be authorised by the DDC. The Chair of the LDMG will liaise with the Media Liaison Officer at the LDCC on the format of the media release to the community of the need to evacuate. The media release for those residents who are able to self-evacuate will include: The date and time of issue Details of the pending threat Timeframes - to include commencement and/or deadline for completion of evacuation Those areas affected, detailing any road boundaries Recommendation of minimum essential equipment and requirements Procedures to follow for residential security and safety Any advice on road closures that may be in force and evacuation routes preferred Any other relevant information Sign-off by the Chair of LDMG The media release for those residents who require assistance to evacuate or do not have suitable or safe shelter will include: The date and time of issue Details of the pending threat Timeframes Those areas affected, detailing any road boundaries Recommendation of minimum essential equipment and requirements Procedures to follow for residential security and safety Any advice of road closures that may be in force and preferred evacuation routes Location of assembly area, if required Location of designated Pre-Impact evacuation centres LDCC telephone number for evacuation information and special transportation requests Any other relevant information Sign-off by the Chair of LDMG Advice to the community will use the most appropriate method of communication to suit the pending threat. This could include one or all the following: Standard Emergency Warning System (SEWS) broadcast via: Broadcast through radio and television organisations Broadcast through local radio 97.1 Sweet FM Vehicles equipped with loud hailers Use of megaphone, loud hailers and P/A system from vehicles Any other forms of communication available Messages are to be repeated on a regular basis as determined by the LDMG. Templates for media releases are located in the Guardian Disaster Management computer package, and are also available from the LDMG Administration Support Officers.

8 Special Needs Groups Groups whose needs may not be met by general evacuation planning will be contacted by the Manager of the Burdekin Community Association. Aged Care Facilities have processes to be followed if an evacuation is ordered. Section 9 - Withdrawal Withdrawal is the third stage of the evacuation process and involves the removal of people from a dangerous or potentially dangerous area to a safer area. The lead agency for a mandatory evacuation is the Queensland Police Service. The DDC may authorise other agencies (refer to DM Act s75(1) and s77(1)(c)) to assist as required. From information collated by the LDMG, the LDC will liaise with QPS regarding: Evacuation areas and priorities Timeframes Resources - transport and personnel Access routes Assembly areas/evacuation centres Special Needs Groups or individuals For the evacuation of larger numbers of people, temporary shelters may be provided at locations to be determined by the LDMG. Evacuations in special circumstances may also be undertaken to locations outside of the Burdekin Shire.

9 Section 10 Shelters of Last Resort Burdekin Shire has no designated pre-impact cyclone shelters within its shire area. Shelters of last resort provide temporary respite for affected people, before a disaster, through provision of basic needs away from the immediate or potential effects of the hazard. Shelters of last resort may be manned and operational prior to advice being given to the public to move to the shelters Shelters of Last Resort Sequence These timings are based on the 'Sequence of Storm Tide Warnings'. These timings are recommended to be a guide only, as other events and conditions may occur and affect the planning process. Timings Action Comments 12 HOURS + LDC to contact DDC to request recommended locations for shelters of last resort Advice from LDC to Welfare Coordinator and SES 12 HOURS Welfare Coordinator to contact centre managers SES to contact support agencies 9 HOURS Advice from LDC Key support agency personnel to each centre Establish nominated centres. Arrange for vehicles to be removed. Contact key personnel. Preliminary evaluation of resources, transportation and availability. Earliest advice of evacuation authority. Establish centre set-up, check communications, facilities etc. 6 HOURS Control of evacuees. Anticipated arrival of displaced persons after media announcements made ZERO HOUR Close all outer doors. Evacuation should have been completed ZERO + 3 HOURS ZERO HOURS ZERO + 12 HOURS ZERO + 24 HOURS ZERO + 36 HOURS Information on severity of damage to be received and initial outcome for displaced persons. Removal of all displaced persons to their normal residence or re-located to an evacuation centre Remove resources and clean centres Return control of centre to normal occupiers Landfall of cyclone Cyclone and storm tide impact Threat passed

10 10.2 Roles & Responsibilities Lead Agency Support Agencies Responsibilities Welfare Coordinator Red Cross Ensure availability of building for use as an evacuation centre and notify SES and LDC when centre is available for use. Activate MOU with Red Cross Establishment of centres, including stationery and necessary equipment Coordination of centres Coordination of support agencies Communications Situation reports Registration Enquiries Basic catering Councils - Provision of toilets including health and hygiene needs Environmental Health Drinking water and re-supply Officers Provision of waste disposal Maintain food hygiene standards Clean up of centres Salvation Army Basic catering Medical Coordinator (LDMG) St Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army Queensland Police Service Provide medical services as per Medical Sub-Plan Provision of clothing Security Any additional organisation or agency as required.

11 10.3 Evacuation Centres Advice to the community of the availability of an evacuation centre will not be made until the Welfare Coordinator has indicated that the building is set up to receive evacuees. The following locations have been assessed by QBuild and Council as Evacuation Centres dependent upon the type of threat: Support Organisation Roles & Responsibilities Coordinator (not for public release) Burdekin Shire Council LDMG Overall control and communications Burdekin Memorial Hall Evacuation and Recovery Centre Home Hill Capacity 700 seats Toilets: 12 Showers - Nil Full commercial kitchen gas appliances Able to cater for 500 people No generator or generator power point Ayr Showgrounds Evacuation and Recovery Centre Ayr Capacity 280 seats No catering available Gas stove, fridge and hot water No generator. Generator point available. Burdekin Community Association Inc Welfare Coordination Deputy Coordinators Up to 20 other personnel available Red Cross Evacuation Centre Management Personal Support Teams Recovery Centres & Outreach NRIS Teams Refer to Memorandum of Understanding between Burdekin Shire Council and Red Cross (LDMP Appendix 16) Salvation Army Accommodation Clothing Catering Van St Vincent de Paul Society Seventh Day Adventist Church Clothing & blankets Catering (minimal) 4-5 personnel available Catering Kitchenette no cooking facilities Able to prepare, serve and

12 Support Organisation Roles & Responsibilities Coordinator (not for public release) deliver food Accommodation for 12 people (overnight only) Toilets Male and Female Shower Up to 6 personnel available Burdekin Flexible Support Service Accommodation 2 units 5 temporary beds (singles & doubles) Toilet and showers disability access Kitchen stove, fridge/freezer, kitchenware Gas BBQ. No generator or generator power point Bus wheelchair accessible for 2 chairs St Andrews Meals on Wheels Catering for evacuation & recovery centres Deliver meals to their clients (50) Transport required to deliver additional meals Funding being provided for generator Lifeline Crisis Counselling & Support during Recovery (Psychological First Aid) 2 personnel available Rotary Club of Ayr Catering at evacuation and recovery centres BBQ (gas), eskies, etc Delivery meals to the centres No kitchen. No generator. Catering for people 6-8 personnel available Rotary Club of Home Hill & Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Catering at evacuation and recovery centres 2 BBQs, eskies, tables 4-5 personnel available Blue Care Catering at evacuation and recovery centres 2 kitchens gas appliances Catering for 90 people (food to be provided) Accommodation for 60 people 8 unisex toilets, 3 unisex showers No generator Up to 30 personnel available Ayr Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse, Alva Beach Evacuation centre

13 Support Organisation Roles & Responsibilities Coordinator (not for public release) Lions Club of Ayr Catering at evacuation and recovery centres (the following information is not for public release) Local Area Recovery Clare Area Support Mobile van, eskies, BBQ Catering for people 6 personnel available Clare Sports & Evacuation centre Recreational Club Capacity 100 people Kitchen gas appliances Toilets 2 Male, 2 Female, 1 Staff, Shower No generator or generator power point St Joseph s Parish Hall Recovery centre Cooking BBQ, fridge, small freezer Catering for 200 people Unisex toilet & shower No generator 12 personnel available Giru Area Support Giru Hotel Evacuation Centre Capacity 70 seats Accommodation & bedding 11 rooms (1 double bed & 10 single beds) 6 beds on balcony Toilets / Showers Male & Female Kitchenette upstairs with microwave & fridge only Commercial kitchen downstairs

14 Support Organisation Roles & Responsibilities Coordinator (not for public release) Generator available small petrol capable of running basic lights only Giru School of Arts Catering (food & cooking) Kitchen Large urn, 1 large fridge, 1 fridge/freezer, 2 stoves, bain-marie, pie warmer No generator Catering for 200 people Accommodation for 100 people (no bedding) Toilets 3 Male, 3 Female, 1 Disabled No shower 5-6 personnel available Note: in the case of a flood SES are given keys to hall Giru CWA Hall Recovery Centre Kitchen microwave, gas stove, urn, kitchenware, fridge Catering for people Toilets Male, Female, Disabled, no shower No generator Giru Café Food Giru Store Food and cooking for evacuation and recovery centres Section 11 - Return It will be necessary to assess the disaster area to determine if return is possible and identifying special conditions that may need to be imposed. The decision for people to return to their place of residence will be made by the LDMG in consultation with: DDMG & Functional Committee members Ergon Energy Telstra Council Departments including: o Environmental Health o Water & Sewerage o Roads & Drainage o Building Services As per the Standard Operating Procedures for Recovery, the following factors will be assessed before people are allowed to return to an evacuated area: The absence of the hazard and the possibility of its return The safety of buildings and accommodation structures The safety of transport facilities and equipment Efficiency of utilities (power, water, sewerage, communications) Risk to public health

15 Security of damaged area Mental and physical health of evacuees Availability of support services Section 12 - Review The LDC of the Burdekin LDMG is to ensure that this procedure is tested (in conjunction with the Welfare Coordinator) and reviewed annually.