Maryborough City Council Local Disaster Management Plan · 2. Following review by the Disaster Management Officer Bundaberg Regional Council, the Bundaberg Regional Council must approve

Community & Environment Disaster Management

1

Local Disaster Management Plan Sub-Plan A – Evacuation Plan

Foreword

The Bundaberg Regional Council is a vibrant and fast growing area that has a wide range of topography and changing demographics. It exhibits an abundance of natural, historic, aquatic, flora and fauna attractions.

Despite the Bundaberg region‟s idyllic lifestyle, there will be occasions when the community is affected by a disaster both natural and non-natural, hence the need for a dynamic and robust Local Disaster Management Plan.

The Evacuation Sub Plan addresses the Council‟s strategies to effectively deal, manage the evacuation process from an emergency situation or disaster in the Bundaberg Region. The plan identifies the location of potential evacuation centres, potential resources which can be utilised in responding to a disaster that has impacted or has the potential to severely disrupt the Region‟s communities and its infrastructure.

This document will be reviewed on a regular basis and updated to reflect changes in legislation, the changing needs of the region and lessons learnt from disasters elsewhere.

As a community we are unable to prevent a disaster from happening, however, we are able to minimise the adverse effects a disaster has on a community (both economically and socially) through comprehensive planning and preparation and managing effective response and recovery.

Mal Forman Mayor, Bundaberg Regional Council Chairperson Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group.


2

Preliminaries

Authority of the Plan

Bundaberg Regional Council has the authority to write and implement a Local Disaster Management Plan in accordance with Section 30, 57(1) and 63 of the Disaster Management Act 2003.

Approval of the Plan

The Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group, in accordance with Section 57(1), of the Disaster Management Act 2003, has prepared the Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan Evacuation Sub Plan C, version number 1, dated June 2013.

Review of the Plan

The Executive Officer, Bundaberg District Disaster Management Group, in accordance with Section 28(1), of the Disaster Management Act 2003, has reviewed the Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan Evacuation Sub Plan C, version number 1, dated June 2012.

Endorsement of the Plan

The Bundaberg Regional Council, in accordance with Section 80 (1) (b) of the Disaster Management Act 2003, endorsed the Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan Evacuation Sub Plan C, version number 1, dated 2nd June 2010 on __/ __/ 2010, resolution No.

The Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan Evacuation Sub Plan C is hereby approved for distribution.

Amendment Register and Version Control

1. The Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group Local Disaster Coordinator is responsible for approving the sub plan and subsequent amendments before review by the Executive Officer Bundaberg District Disaster Management Group, in accordance with Section 28(I) Disaster Management Act 2003.

2. Following review by the Disaster Management Officer Bundaberg Regional Council, the Bundaberg Regional Council must approve and endorse the sub plan or proposed amendments, in accordance with Section 80 (1) (b), Disaster Management Act 2003.

3. The Bundaberg Regional Council Disaster Management Officer may make updates or amendments of a minor nature, such as document references, key appointment names or contact details, which are ratified at the next Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group meeting.


3

Amendment and Version Control Register

Amendment /Version

Date Prepared by Comments

Ver.1.00 30/06/2010 John Clerk

Ver.2.00 06/06/2012 Matt Dyer

Ver.3.00 28/06/2012 Matt Dyer

Ver 4.00 21/06/2013 Matt Dyer

Ver 1.1 01/08/2014 Matt Dyer Updated to approved format


4

Distribution List

Bundaberg Regional Council 3 copies (includes public display copy)

Bundaberg Regional Library 1 copy

Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group 1 copy each

Chair Bundaberg Disaster District Management Group 1 copy

Area Director Emergency Management Queensland 1 copy

Local Controllers SES 1 copy

SES Group Leaders 1 copy each

Lead Agencies 1 copy each

Fraser Coast Regional Council 1 copy

Gympie Regional Council 1 copy

North Burnett Regional Council 1 copy

Australian Red Cross 1 copy


5

Abbreviations

AEP Annual Exceedance Probability

AFAC Australian Fire Authorities Council

AHD Australia Height Datum

(All BRC datum reported in AHD unless otherwise stated)

AIIMS Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System

ARI Annual Recurrence Interval

ATWS Australian Tsunami Warning System

BoM Bureau of Meteorology

BCA Building Code of Australia

BMO Bushfire Management Officer

BRC Bundaberg Regional Council

BSA Building Services Authority

CAEP Council Assisted Evacuation Plan

CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority

COAG Council of Australian Governments

COT Council Operations Team: responsible for managing Council operations in response to a disaster

DART Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis

DCS Department of Community Safety

DDC District Disaster Coordinator

DDCC District Disaster Coordination Centre

DDMG District Disaster Management Group

DERM Department of Environmental Resource Management

DES Department of Emergency Services

DMA Disaster Management Act 2003

DMU Disaster Management Unit

DOC Department of Communities

EHO Environmental Health Officer

EMA EMA

EMQ Emergency Management Queensland

EPG Evacuation Planning Group

GA Geoscience Australia

GH Gauge Height (All BOM datum reported in GH unless otherwise stated)

GIS Geographic Information System


6

HAT Highest Astronomical Tide

JATWC Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre

LCWC Local Community Welfare Committee

LDCC Local Disaster Coordination Centre

LDMG Local Disaster Management Group

LDMP Local Disaster Management Plan

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

NDM Natural Disaster Management

NDRRA Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements

NGO Non Government Organisation

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NRIS National Registration and Inquiry System

PTWC Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre

PMF Probable Maximum Flood

QAS Queensland Ambulance Service

QFRS Queensland Fire and Rescue Service

QPS Queensland Police Service

QR Queensland Rail

RACE Response Advice for Chemical Emergencies

SDCC State Disaster Coordination Centre

SEAFRAME Sea Level Fine Resolution Acoustic Measuring Equipment

SES State Emergency Service

SEWS Standard Emergency Warning System

SIP Shelter in Place

SITREP Situation Report

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

SPP State Planning Policies

TCP Traffic Control Point

TCWC Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

TMR Transport and Main Roads

WBB Wide Bay Burnett

WICEN Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network. (A group of Licensed Radio Operators, who have volunteered their services for emergency and backup communications).


7

Definitions

AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009

International Standard on Risk Management to supersede AS/NZS 4360:2004, Risk management.

Assembly Point

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

Collection Point

A designated location where evacuees are collected and transported

Community Recovery Centre

A centre which may be established by the Qld Department of Communities to facilitate the delivery of disaster recovery services to the disaster-affected community by multiple agencies from a single location.

Consequence Outcome of an event affecting objectives

NOTE 1 an event can lead to a range of consequences.

NOTE 2 A consequence can be certain or uncertain and can have positive or negative effects on objectives.

NOTE 3 consequences can be expressed qualitatively or quantitatively.

NOTE 4 Initial consequences can escalate through knock-on effects.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

Control Measure that is modifying risk

NOTE 1 Controls include any process, policy, device, practice, or other actions which modify risk.

NOTE 2 Controls may not always exert the intended or assumed modifying effect.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

Council Where used means Bundaberg Regional Council

Critical Infrastructure

Water Supply, Power Supply, Sewage Treatment, Gas Supply, Communications, Waste Service, Drainage, Road, Rail, Air and Sea Ports, Hospitals, Fire, Police, Ambulance and Emergency Services.

Cyclone Information Bulletin

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

Cyclone Shelter

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

Cyclone A message released by the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC)


8

Watch When a cyclone or a disturbance with potential to develop into a cyclone exists and is likely to cause coastal gales within 48 hours but not within 24 hours.

Cyclone Warning

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

Disaster A disaster is a serious disruption in a community, caused by the impact of an event that requires a significant coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community recover from the disruption (Disaster Management Act 2003).

Event Occurrence or change of a particular set of circumstances

NOTE 1 an event can be one or more occurrences, and can have several causes.

NOTE 2 An event can consist of something not happening.

NOTE 3 An event can sometimes be referred to as an “incident” or “accident”.

NOTE 4 an event without consequences can also be referred to as a “near miss”,

“incident”, “near hit” or “close call”.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

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

Evacuation The planned movement of persons from an unsafe or potentially unsafe location to a safer location and their eventual return. Evacuations may be:

Voluntary- the DDC may advise people in threatened areas to evacuate voluntarily before Managed Evacuation is required.

Mandatory (referred to as „Managed‟) - the DCC issues a Managed Evacuation Order granted by a declaration of a Disaster Situation in accordance with Section 64 of the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2003 by the issue of an Evacuation Advisory Notice for people in designated threatened areas to evacuate.

Evacuation Centre

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

Evacuation Route

The route nominated, along which people may travel from the storm tide evacuation zone to a place or area of safety.

Evacuation Sub Plan

A sub set of the main Disaster Management Plan.

Evacuation Time

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

Flash flood Flood of short duration with relatively high peak discharge. (BoM)

Flood A flood occurs when water inundates (covers) land that is normally dry. (BoM)


9

Hazard A source of potential harm, or a situation with a potential to cause loss (EMA, 2004).

Highest Astronomical Tide (HAT)

The highest level of water which can be predicted to occur under any

combination of astronomical conditions. This level may not be reached every year.

Incident Can be used interchangeably with event.

Incident Controller

The appointed individual responsible for the management of all incident operations

Infrastructure schools, government facilities, aged care facilities, sporting facilities, community facilities, and recreational facilities, and structures not defined as Critical Infrastructure.

Leaving Time Time taken in leaving the home. This includes collecting personal effects, enquiring regarding neighbours and friends and securing the premises.

Level of risk Magnitude of a risk or combination of risks, expressed in terms of the combination of consequences and their likelihood

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009].

Likelihood Chance of something happening

NOTE1 In risk management terminology, the word “likelihood” is used to refer to the chance of something happening, whether defined, measured or determined objectively or subjectively, qualitatively or quantitatively, and described using general terms or mathematically (such as a probability or a frequency over a given time period).

NOTE 2 The English term “likelihood: does not have a direct equivalent in some languages; instead, the equivalent of the term “probability” is often used. However, in English, “probability” is often narrowly interpreted as a mathematical term. Therefore, in risk management terminology, “likelihood” is used with the intent that it should have the same broad interpretation as the term “probability” has in many languages other than English.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

Major flooding In addition to the effects of Minor and Moderate flooding, extensive rural areas and/or urban areas are inundated. Properties and towns are likely to be isolated and major traffic routes likely to be closed. Evacuation of people from flood affected areas may be required. (BoM)

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

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

Moderate flooding

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

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

Probable Maximum Flood

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

Preparedness Arrangements made to ensure that should an emergency occur, communities, resources and services are capable of coping with the effects (Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).


10

Prevention Measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of emergencies (Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).

Property

All other structures in the built environment not defined as Infrastructure or Critical Infrastructure.

Recovery The coordinated process of supporting disaster affected communities in reconstruction of physical infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic and physical well-being (Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).

Relief The provision of immediate shelter, life support and human needs of persons affected by or responding to a disaster. It includes the establishment, management and provision of services to disaster relief centres (Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).

Response Actions taken in anticipation of, during and immediately after, a disaster to ensure its effects are minimised (Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).

Resilience The ability of an organisation/community to withstand and recover from Disasters and Emergencies.

Risk Effect of uncertainty on objectives.

NOTE 1 An effect is a deviation from the expected – positive and/or negative.

NOTE 2 Objectives can have different aspects (such as financial, health and safety, and environmental goals) and can apply at different levels (such as strategic, organisation-wide, project, product and process).

NOTE 3 Risk is often characterised by reference to potential events and consequences, or a combination of these.

NOTE 4 Risk is often expressed in terms of a combination of the consequences of an event (including changes in circumstances) and the associated likelihood of occurrence.

NOTE 5 Uncertainty is the state, even partial, of deficiency of information related to, understanding or knowledge of an event, its consequence, or likelihood.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

Risk Management

Coordinated activities to direct and control an organisation with regard to risk.

[AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009]

Riverine flooding

Riverine flooding is generally the result of widespread rain causing water over large areas to collect in streams and rivers, which overflow. These floods generally rise at a slower rate and although quite devastating, rise at a rate that usually allows for managed escape. Riverine floods are still dangerous as flowing water can still wash people, cars, etc away. Also, breaches of levees or other barriers may cause localised flash flooding as water flows through the breach into previously dry land. (BoM)

Serious disruption

One or more of the following occurring as a result of and event:

Loss of human life, or widespread illness or injury to humans;

Widespread or severe, critical infrastructure, infrastructure or property loss or damage;

Widespread or severe loss or damage to the economy; and

Widespread or severe loss or damage to the environment.


11

Severe Storm A storm which produces:

hail, diameter of 2 cm or more; or

wind gusts of 90 km/h or greater; or

flash floods; or

lightning that causes death, injury or damage; or

tornadoes, or any combination of these.

(BoM)

Shelter in Place

(SIP)

The process of staying where you are and taking shelter, rather than trying to evacuate. This usually means selecting a small, interior room, with no or few windows, and taking refuge there.

State Instructional Institution

An educational institution established under s.13 or 14 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, namely State primary, secondary or special education schools, environmental education centres or outdoor education centres.

Storm Surge A storm surge is a rise above the normal water level along a shore resulting from strong onshore winds and / or reduced atmospheric pressure. Storm surges accompany a tropical cyclone as it comes ashore. (BoM)

Stormwater flooding

Inundation caused buy local run-off rather than water rising from a watercourse. It includes run-off exceeding the capacity of the drainage system. (Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics)

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

Storm Tide Information Bulletin

An initial estimate of the possible storm surge associated with a coastal crossing of a severe tropical cyclone at the forecast intensity.

(Note: the estimate includes only the storm surge, the actual storm tide would also depend on the wave setup and the normal tide height at the time of crossing).

Storm Tide Warning (Preliminary)

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

Storm Tide Warning

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

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

Time Past-a-Point

Time taken for all people to pass a point on the evacuation route.

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

Travel Time Time taken for a person to travel the evacuation route.


12

Tropical Cyclones

Tropical cyclones are intense low pressure systems which form over warm ocean waters at low latitudes. Atmospheric circulations rotate clockwise in the southern hemisphere, and anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere. Tropical cyclones are associated with strong winds, torrential rain and storm surges (in coastal areas).

Tropical Cyclone Category System

Category 1 (tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are GALES with typical gusts over open flat land of 90 - 125 km/h.

Category 2 (tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are DESTRUCTIVE winds with typical gusts over open flat land of 125 - 164 km/h.

Category 3 (severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with typical gusts over open flat land of 165 - 224 km/h.

Category 4 (severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with typical gusts over open flat land of 225 - 279 km/h.

Category 5 (severe tropical cyclone) Strongest winds are VERY DESTRUCTIVE winds with typical gusts over open flat land of more than 280 km/h.

(BoM)

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

earthquakes

landslide

volcanic eruptions

explosions

meteorites

These disturbances can either be from below (e.g. underwater earthquakes with large vertical displacements, submarine landslides) or from above (e.g. meteorite impacts). (BoM)

Warning Time Time taken to advise people in the evacuation zone to evacuate.

Withdrawal Time

Time taken to withdraw people from the evacuation zone. The withdrawal time is the sum of the time taken preparing to leave, the travel time and the time past-a-point.

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

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

Welfare The provision of immediate and continuing care of disaster affected persons who may be threatened, distressed, disadvantaged, homeless or evacuated and the maintenance of health, well-being and prosperity of such persons with all available community resources until their rehabilitation is achieved.


13

References

Australian Emergency Management Glossary 1998 AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management - Principles and Guidelines

Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics, Department of Transport and Regional Services, Commonwealth of Australia 2002, “Benefits of Flood Mitigation in Australia”, Report 106, Glossary, p 155)

BoM, 4th March 2010, http://www.bom.gov.au

Disaster Management Act 2003

Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework 2005

EMA Manual Series - Manual 10 Recovery, 2004

EMA Manual Series - Manual 18 Community and Personal Support Services

EMA Manual Series - Manual 38 Communications, 1998

EMA Critical Infrastructure Emergency Risk Management and Assurance, January 2006

EMA Emergency Risk Management Process

Emergency Management Queensland Operational Guidelines 2004

Emergency Management Queensland Major Disaster Evacuation Plan

Department of Transport and Regional Services, Natural Disaster Relief & Recovery Arrangements

BRC Media Policy Docs

LTC Strategic Risk Management Review

Queensland Management Planning Guidelines 2005

BRC Risk Management Policy

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


14

Section 1 – Introduction

1.1 Purpose of Evacuation

The purpose of evacuation is to allow for a safe and structured repositioning of persons from hazardous or potentially hazardous areas to predetermined locations and their eventual return. The most effective way to protect people facing disaster situations is by evacuating them from the affected area either prior to or after the impact.

1.2 Purpose of the Evacuation Sub Plan

The purpose of the Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) Local Disaster Management Evacuation Sub Plan is to:

ensure the safety and sustainability of the local community;

reduce or eliminate risk to the community;

be consistent with best practice evacuation planning and preparedness;

promote effective liaison between the Council and other agencies involved in evacuation planning and implementation; and

ensure compliance with the Disaster Management Act 2003. This plan focuses primarily of evacuation of cyclone storm tide affected areas, however, the principles and concepts may also be applied to other hazards. 1.2.1 Sub Plan - Key Objectives

The key objectives of the BRC Local Disaster Management Evacuation Sub Plan are to:

provide guidelines for evacuation planning and implementation;

outline the process for authorising an evacuation of all or part of the region;

establish procedures governing the conduct of an evacuation;

list the agreed roles and responsibilities of lead and support agencies during evacuation operations;

provide guidelines for the selection and establishment of suitable evacuation accommodation centres; and

integrate with relevant Council corporate and operational documents and operational procedures.

1.3 Activation of this Sub Plan

This evacuation sub plan will be activated by the Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) where the nature of a risk to the community will require the movement of at risk persons to a safer location. This sub plan is supported by the Sub Plan A, Activation Plan, Sub Plan G Welfare (Wellbeing) Plan, Sub Plan B, Communication Plan and the activation of these supporting plans will be concurrent with this plan.

1.4 Caveat - Wind Related Damage


15

This plan is one element employed by emergency management agencies in preparation for and response to cyclones. The primary concept in response to a cyclone is:

Run from Water - Shelter from Wind Housing in Queensland‟s cyclonic region complying with current building standards has a low risk of failure at the design wind speed of 248 km/hr. This corresponds to the mid range of a Category 4 cyclone. For the purpose of this plan and in accordance with the Qld State Guideline, all housing constructed prior to 1982 is considered not to comply with current building standards and considered to have a high risk of failure at the design wind speed of 248 km/hr during a Category 4 cyclone event. A large number of Bundaberg residences have not been built to these standards and are at risk to damage for Category 4- 5 cyclones. Evacuation of persons in addition to those affected by storm tide would significantly increase the time required to remove personnel to safety. Cyclone strengths are shown in Annex A.

.


16

Section 2 – Planning Guidelines 2.1 Planning Requirements

There is a range of situations that may necessitate the evacuation of all or part of the population from the BRC area. Evacuation may be of a small scale due to localised events such as a minor urban fire, or it may be of a very large scale due to a significant disaster such as major flooding and storm tide due to a cyclone. Detailed evacuation planning involves the establishment of instructions and guidelines governing the following:

the processes for making the decision to evacuate;

evacuation routes and expected timeframes;

the roles and responsibilities of agencies during evacuation;

public warning systems;

the use of Council resources to assist evacuation;

the provision of temporary accommodation and food;

the provision of medical support;

traffic control requirements;

transportation requirements;

location and availability of emergency facilities e.g. hospitals; and

assessing impacts and making the decision to return to affected areas.

The requirement to conduct detailed planning is a component of the BRC‟s disaster management preparedness and is a function performed by the Evacuation Planning Group.

2.2 Agency Roles and Responsibilities Agency roles and responsibilities for evacuation planning and response are shown in Annex B.


17

2.3 Evacuation Planning Group

2.3.1 Roles and Responsibilities

The role of Evacuation Planning Group is to develop and document detailed plans and procedures for the safe evacuation of visitors and residents of the BRC area from hazard affected localities during a disaster. The responsibilities of the Evacuation Planning Group are:

identify, investigate the select appropriate routes, and evacuation centres on the recommendation of the LDMG;

develop and document evacuation operational plans; liaise and consult with relevant support agencies and stakeholders during the

development of evacuation plans and procedures; and

issue maps and coordination measures.

2.3.2 Group Membership

The following representatives are members of the Evacuation Planning Group:

Local Disaster Coordinator, LDMG,

Police representative,

QAS representative,

QFRS representative,

EMQ representative,

SES representative,

Transport and Main Roads (TMR),

Other organisations as required e.g. (Dept of Communities), and

Council Officer(s) as required. e.g. Senior Infrastructure staff, Disaster Management Officer; Animal Management Officer etc.

2.3.3 Group Meetings

The Evacuation Planning Group will meet as required to plan and prepare for an evacuation of one or more areas within the Bundaberg Region that may be impacted by a disaster.

2.4 Stages of Evacuation


18

The evacuation methodology adopted by the BRC is aligned with best practise principles as stated in the EMQ operating guidelines. The evacuation process is based on the following five stages:

Decision,

Warning (Public Notification),

Withdrawal (Conduct of evacuation),

Shelter, and

Return. An evacuation is not determined to be finalised until the fifth stage of return has been completed. The type of evacuation will determine the timing and weighting of each stage. The plan is scalable and flexible and as such it isn‟t essential that all stages are completed. Considerations for each stage have been addressed in more detail below.

Hazard threat /

impact

RETURNSHELTERWITHDRAWALDECISION WARNING

Issue

warning

message

Determine

appropriate action

Shelter in

Place

Evacuation

Assembly

Point

Evacuation

Centre

Family and

Friends

Managed

return

Time Critical Actions

A mass evacuation of the storm tide zones within the BRC area cannot be conducted by Local Government alone. Significant support from both the Disaster District and the State of Queensland will be needed. Evacuations can be defined by one or more of the following criteria:

Time Evacuation may be required pre-impact, as a defensive measure, or

post-impact as a result of the impact of the event i.e. loss of services, severe damage to building structures.

Notice Depending on the nature of the event an evacuation may be immediate allowing little or no warning and limited preparation time or pre-warned allowing adequate warning that does not unduly limit preparation time.


19

Compulsion There will be those individuals within the community who will proactively make their own decision to self evacuate prior to any direction from authorities. Where evacuations are encouraged by authorities these are undertaken as either voluntary evacuation, where at risk persons are encouraged to commence evacuation voluntarily or mandatory (managed) evacuation, where at risk persons are directed under legislative authority to evacuate an at risk area.

2.5 Evacuation Coordination Arrangements The intent is to co-locate the Bundaberg DDCC and Bundaberg LDCC to coordinate cyclone preparations including evacuation operations. Several information requirements are common to both coordination centres and the collocation of the centres will facilitate closer operational interaction. Each centre while collocated, will maintain their own operating arrangements and responsibilities to prevent overlap and duplication. For the purpose of this plan the co-located centre will be referred to as the Bundaberg Joint District Disaster Coordination Centre/ Local Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC/LDCC). The centre will be located at 190 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg. The facility should be large enough to cater for both centres plus additional Liaison Officers and be capable of operating on a 24/7 basis. The DDCC/LDCC will follow procedures in line with the Australasian Integrated Incident Management System (AIIMS).


20

2.5.1 DDCC/LDCC Activation Large-scale evacuation will likely be a result of a significant cyclone event or flooding event (the two may not be mutually exclusive). Activation of the DDCC/LDCC will include:

Stage 1 – Alert: This will occur when a Tropical Cyclone Information Bulletin or Severe Weather Warning has been issued by the BOM that has the potential to impact in the Bundaberg region. (Note: the Transport Management Cell may need to be established upon declaration of Stage 1 Alert);

Stage 2 – Lean Forward – This will occur upon a Cyclone Watch being received that has the probability to impact in the Bundaberg Region or Moderate (or Major) Flood Warning issued by BOM; the chair person will notify all organisations that have a function to perform in that disaster to stand by.

Stage 3 – Stand Up - This will occur upon the receipt of Cyclone Warning including Storm Tide Warning, or a Moderate or Major Flood Warning that has the high probability to impact in the Bundaberg region; the Chairperson shall activate the LDM Plan.

As soon as possible after activation a delegate from each supporting organisation will proceed to the DCC for a briefing and conference as required. Each response organisation will operate to its standard operating procedures for that particular emergency. Liaison Officers from each response authority should be available to the Chairperson and the DCC.

2.5.2 Inter- District Coordination. No district can plan or operate for cyclone or major flood evacuation in isolation and the impact area of the cyclone, storm tide or major flood may include a number of disaster districts. Advice from the SDCC will be sought early on which disaster district will be responsible for overall coordination. This may include evacuation prior to impact. This is likely to require the provision of liaison officers from BRC to be positioned at the coordinating DDCC. 2.5.3 Liaison Officers Liaison Officers from relevant state agencies and supporting Disaster Districts will provide Liaison Officers to the Joint DDCC/LDCC during the evacuation. Liaison Officers must have the capacity to rapidly obtain and in certain cases commit resources to support the evacuation. The DDCC/LDCC will include representatives from DDMG and LDMG; however additional Liaison Officers are likely and could include:

Department of Education and Training,

QRail,

Brisbane Disaster District,

RSPCA, and

Australian Red Cross.


21

2.5.4 Mutual Assistance Agreement The impact of a cyclone with the accompanying storm tide or major flood may include a number of council‟s geographic areas. Their individual resources may be quickly overwhelmed. Mutual assistance agreements that include the provision of physical resources during disaster situations to neighbouring councils will help improve response times. The arrangement provide for a regional council that has sustained minor impact to rapidly provide support to one that has received significant damage. Council to Council (C2C) puts this intent into practice. A Memorandum of Understanding between Fraser Coast, Gladstone, and North Burnett Regional Councils may be developed based on the practice and relationships exercised through C2C.


22

2.6 Storm Tide Evacuation Strategy Extreme Major riverine flooding has previously resulted in several thousand residents requiring evacuation, and requires the actions identified above and learnings from this event inform the actions below in respone to storm tide. Storm tide inundation represents one of the most significant threats to the Bundaberg coastal communities. It has been estimated that a storm tide generated by a cyclone Category 5 making landfall in a worst case scenario, could result in the need for up to 15,500 residents to be evacuated. The majority of these would self evacuate, however, approximately 600, may require evacuation assistance and subsequent evacuation centre accommodation. The numbers evacuated will vary depending on the time of year. Tourist season may increase numbers by up to 30% above non- tourist season periods. The Evacuation Strategy is as follows:

• The Bundaberg DDC, in consultation with the Chair BRC LDMG, shall request a Declaration of a Disaster Situation as soon as it evident that any cyclone is likely to impact the Bundaberg regions coast.

• Self evacuation of persons within storm tide zones using their own transport will be encouraged jointly by the Bundaberg LDMG and the Bundaberg DDC as early as possible.

• Coastal tourist accommodation facilities are to be encouraged to defer bookings during a cyclone watch/warning period. Facilitate tourist evacuation once a Managed Evacuation notice is issued.

• Persons self evacuating will be encouraged to withdraw to localities outside of the anticipated cyclone impact area under their own arrangements and to take their pets and cherished belongings with them.

• People not located in designated storm tide zones and who have ability to shelter in place shall be encouraged to do so.

• Local public transport resources will be coordinated by BRC‟s LDCC for those unable to self evacuate using a system of defined collection points operating to a collection timetable.

• Category 1-2 Cyclones - Persons located in storm tide zones unable to self evacuate will be transported from defined bus route collection points by local public transport resources to evacuation centres in the Bundaberg region.

• Category 3-5 Cyclones - Persons located in storm tide zones unable to self evacuate will be transported from defined bus route collection points by local public transport resources to the Bundaberg Civic Centre to be evacuated by QRail to centres outside of the BRC area. (For planning purposes – Brisbane Convention Centre).

• Initial self evacuation will be conducted using normal traffic arrangements until such time as “managed traffic arrangements” are needed to ensure the successful evacuation of all at-risk persons. The transition from normal traffic arrangements to “managed traffic arrangements” is the CRITICAL DECISION POINT for the Bundaberg LDMG and the Bundaberg DDMG.


23

• The transition from normal traffic management arrangements to “managed traffic arrangements” will be the trigger for the use of Local/District and State public transport resources to be used to assist those people unable to self evacuate.

• Public advice and information on the “managed traffic arrangements” will be initiated by the issue of an Evacuation Advisory Notice issued jointly by the Local Government and the DDC supported by a public information plan with appropriate support from State to assist in provision of media / call centre / information centre services.

• Once “Managed traffic arrangements” are implemented, evacuation will be by phased withdrawal, of threatened coastal communities along defined evacuation routes in accordance with a defined traffic management plan against an evacuation timetable. Control of ingress and egress will be implemented.

• Reception services to support evacuees will be activated by other DDMG in defined centres outside of the BRC Area (likely Brisbane and major rail heads en-route to Brisbane).

2.6.1 Evacuation Methodology The following diagram indicates the evacuation methodology, using a cyclone as the example.


24

Threatening

Cyclone

Is Evacuation Required ?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

Shelterin

Place

What is

the Cyclone

Category?

Category

1-2

Category

3-5

Can Self

Evacuate?

Depart

Area

Evac

Assistance

Required?

Depart

Area

by other means

eg friend/

relative

Council/State

Transport

Sheltered in

Council Facility

Can Self

Evacuate?

Yes

YesDepart

Area

Evac

Assistance

Required?

Depart Area

by other

meanseg friend/

relative

Council

Transport

Sheltered

Out of Area

Evacuation Methodology


25

2.7 Considerations for the Decision to Evacuate

The decision to evacuate needs careful deliberation. If the decision to evacuate is made too early the affected community may face unnecessary inconvenience and financial outlay. If the decision is too late the community will have to stay in their locations and endure the full impact of the disaster or evacuate under perilous conditions thereby endangering themselves as well as the emergency services personnel assisting with the evacuation.

An evacuation falls into two basic categories; Voluntary and Managed. The LDMG may recommend the community voluntarily evacuates an area but they do not have the authority to initiate a Managed Evacuation.

A Managed or Mandatory Evacuation can only be initiated after the declaration of a Disaster or Emergency Situation by the DDC.

An emergency situation is declared under Part Two sub section five and six of the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) and can be used in response to small scale localised situations such as a chemical spill or explosion. An evacuation conducted under an emergency situation is likely to be an immediate response managed by QPS using local resources. In some situations, such as a hazardous materials spill, the QPS may require specialist or ongoing support from supporting agencies to recover the area. Note: Arrangements under the PSPA may be subsumed by the declaration of a Disaster or Emergency situation.

2.8 Authority to Evacuate According to section 64 (1) of the Disaster Management Act 2003 – A DDC, with the approval of the Minister, declare a disaster situation for the district, or a part of it, if satisfied –

(a) a disaster has happened, is happening or is likely to happen, in the disaster district; and

(b) it is necessary for the district disaster coordinator or a declared disaster officer to exercise declared disaster powers to prevent or minimise any of the following – I. loss of human life; II. illness or injury to humans;

III. property loss or damage; and IV. damage to the environment.

The Incident Controller, in consultation with the LDMG, may recommend the Minister and DDC declare a disaster situation. 2.8.1 Evacuation Timelines Warnings for cyclone and storm tide events will be issued to the BRC LDMG by BoM through their TCWC. The following timeline will be used by the BRC LDMG when considering evacuations. The timings shown are approximate only and will vary according to intensity and speed of the cyclone.


26

TIME BEFORE 100 KM/H WIND GUSTS

ON COAST

WARNING COMMENTS

+ 48 Hours Tropical Cyclone Information Bulletin may be issued

DDMG/ LDMG alerted Joint DDCC/LDCC partial activation Public media advisories for cyclone preparedness issued regularly

48-24 Hours Cyclone Watch Issued Preliminary Storm Tide Warning issued to BRC LDMG & DDC

Joint DDCC/LDCC activation Transport Management cell established and prepare for Managed Evacuation Public tropical cyclone advisory continue. Voluntary Evacuation advisory for storm tide affected areas to be considered/implemented

24 Hours Cyclone Warning Issued Disaster situation declared by DDC Managed Evacuation decision considered

18 Hours Preliminary Storm Tide Warning issued to BRC LDMG & DDC

Managed Evacuation decision must be Finalised and implemented Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

12 Hours Storm Tide Warning issued to BRC LDMG & DDC

Standby time with first estimate of the storm tide height. Pubic tropical cyclone advices continue. Coordinate Managed Evacuation operations.


Coordinate Managed Evacuation operations. Public tropical cyclone advices continue.


Coordinate Managed Evacuation operations. Public tropical cyclone advices continue


Evacuation Complete Emergency services withdrawn to shelter

Zero Hours Storm Tide Warning issued to BRC LDMG & DDC

All sheltered or evacuated Winds arrive on coast Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

Plus 3 to 6 Hours Landfall of cyclone centre Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

Plus 6 Hours Final Storm Tide Warning

Public tropical cyclone advices continue.


27

Evacuation Timeline

Decision

Total evacuation time required for the community

Sheltering

Travel Time Past- a- Point

Warning

LeaveResources Deployed

Evac

uat

ion

Co

mm

ence

d

On

set

of

10

0 k

m/h

r w

ind

s

Sto

rm T

ide

War

nin

g

Co

mp

leti

on

dea

dlin

e

WithdrawalDecision


Sheltering


Warning


Evac

uat

ion

Co

mm

ence

d

On

set

of

10

0 k

m/h

r w

ind

s

Sto

rm T

ide

War

nin

g

Co

mp

leti

on

dea

dlin

e

Withdrawal

Tropical Cyclone

Information Bulletin

Issued + 48 hours

Cyclone Warning

less than 24 hours

Preliminary Storm

Tide Warning

Detailed Storm

Tide Warning

issued 12 Hours

before 100km winds

Final Storm

Tide Warning

issued when

cyclone crosses

coast or is no

longer a threat

Cyclone Watch

24 - 48 hours

Storm Tide

Standby Bulletin

Consider/Implement

Voluntary Evacuation

Consider/Implement

Managed Evacuation

48h 24 h 12 h 0 hTime

In hours

(1)

Note: 1. Withdrawal times will vary from locality to locality due to travel distance,

vehicle densities, and road conditions.

2.9 Shelter in Place

Residents located outside storm tide inundation areas will be advised to Shelter in Place. They will be advised to prepare their property for the approaching cyclone upon issue of Cyclone Watch and Warnings. Residents will be advised they need to be self sufficient for at least 5 days with adequate food, water, and essential medicines, and that essential services may be disrupted including electricity, water, and telephone. An example of information to be issued by the media is shown in Annex D.

2.10 Evacuation Decision Considerations

2.10.1 Risk factors

Which area(s) of the community is/are at risk?

Is there sufficient time to evaluate the risk?

What risk mitigation processes are in place?

What other hazards may result from this risk?

What risks are apparent for the evacuees and/or emergency services personnel?


28

2.10.2 Quality of information

Every effort will be made to ensure information used for planning the evacuation is up to date and accurate. Arrangements for monitoring the evacuations progress will be included in the Evacuation Operations Order. Media representatives will need to liaise regularly with the Incidents Planning Officer to obtain the most up to date information. Examples of Proposals for Evacuation and an Evacuation Operations Order are shown in Annex C.

2.10.3 Level of Evacuation Required

Depending on the type and scale of disaster not all areas of the community may be affected and an evacuation may only be required of particular areas. Disaster Risk Studies completed for the region contain detailed information regarding the expected impacts for a range of hazards to assist with determining the level of evacuation required. The summarised disaster risk register contained in Annex 5, Risk Management Record of the Main Plan, can be used as a quick reference guide to aide in locating this detail. 2.10.4 Evacuation Information for the Community

When the decision to evacuate has been made the community needs to be provided with as much information to assist in this process. Information will include:

transportation available,

when the evacuation will be happening,

assembly areas to be used,

evacuation routes,

what to pack,

who will be assisting with the evacuation,

details of evacuation centres, if they are established,

how long they are likely to be away,

potential hazards they may face during the evacuation, and

where to access more information.

2.11 Warning - Public Notification

Evacuation notification will be made using a variety of communication methods to ensure as much of the community as possible is accurately informed of the situation. Refer to Communication Sub Plan B for details of the various communication methods available.


29

2.11.1 Warning Methods

At Risk Population Warning Method Agency primarily responsible

for dissemination of warning At Risk -General Population

Evacuation Zones

Media releases LDCC via media contact lists.

At Risk -General Population

Evacuation Zones

(Selected Areas)

Door knocking Queensland Police Service with

assistance from State Emergency Service

At Risk -General Population

Evacuation Zones

Specific to Evacuation Zone

Emergency Alert SDCC

LDMG to formally request through

DDCC

Hospitals Nursing Homes, Aged Care Telephone LDCC via contact lists.

School, Daycare, University LDCC via contact lists.

Shopping Centres LDCC via contact lists.

Tourists Accommodation Procedures

Off Shore Islands (Fraser Island) Ranger Contact LDCC via contact lists.

Caravan Parks, Marinas, Camping

Grounds

Owner notification LDCC via contact lists.

Non English Speaking Nominated central point of contact within

community for interpretation and

distribution to relevant ethnic group.

LDCC via contact lists.

People with a disability Methods appropriate to ensure audience

understanding.

LDCC working with Dept of

Communities or equivalent

Marine Users Marine Radio and Distress Systems and

Networks

Maritime Safety Queesland, QPS

Homeless Mobile Public Address System at known

hot spots.

Queensland Police Service with

assistance from State Emergency Service

2.11.2 Standardised Messages to the Public The public needs to be advised through a series of generic cyclone preparedness messages throughout the cyclone season including preparing for evacuations. Messages will be issued under the authority of the Chair of the BRC LDMG and the DDC where appropriate. When a cyclone Information bulletin has been issued public messages relating to evacuation will be more targeted and specific including:

Cyclone Information Bulletin. The message will contain information on:

determining if you are in a Storm Tide Evacuation Zone,

making a family plan for evacuation,

confirming with council if they need evacuation assistance,

developing an „Evacuation Kit‟ for the family and their pets, and


30

identifying locations where they would evacuate to and where to accommodate their pets.

Cyclone Watch

consider voluntary evacuation,

finalising their „Evacuation Kit‟,

confirming their evacuation routes,

preparing their vehicle – fuelled, maps, and

confirming family and pet evacuation arrangements.

Cyclone Warning

Evacuate Now,

Assisted Evacuation details,

evacuation routes,

details on securing their home, and

Evacuation Centre details including details on pets. Information on evacuation procedures and routes will be included on Council web sites. Council web sites should be configured to withstand and function from a high volume of hits during this period. Residents will increasingly seek information as the cyclone threat becomes more certain. Examples of Cyclone/Storm Tide Advisory Messages to the public and leaflets for delivery to storm tide affected areas during an evacuation, are shown in Annex D. 2.11.3 Media Outlets for Emergency Services Refer to Local Disaster Management Plan Annexure 1 – Contact List for contacts for media outlets. 2.11.4 Emergency Alert Telephone Messaging Emergency Alert is Australia‟s national telephone emergency alert system. It is a web based product that is managed by EMA. It is accessed by authorised persons from EMQ and QFRS logging on to the EA website were they outline the recipients location on a GIS map by drawing a polygon (this is a 2 dimensional shape made up of straight lines) and then entering the message to be sent to that area. The system then targets telephone numbers that are registered to addresses found in that polygon. This is done by the system interrogating the telephone numbers in the Telstra maintained “location based number store” database and this produces a list of land line and mobile phone telephone


31

numbers for the automated system to call. The sending of each EA polygon to recipients is called a campaign. Depending on the anticipated cyclone intensity and potential storm tide levels the LDCC in conjunction with the DDC will develop Emergency Alert messages for advising threatened areas to evacuate. Messages would be used once a decision to evacuate has been made and Managed Evacuation measures are implemented. It is intended that a pre-incident template will be developed for storm tide affected areas based on evacuation zones. An example is an Emergency Alert message is shown in Annex E.

2.12 Withdrawal Phase 2.12.1 Conduct of Evacuation

This stage involves the safe and efficient process of relocating community members from hazardous or potentially hazardous environments to designated safe evacuation areas. In certain circumstances evacuation areas may or may not be within the Bundaberg Region. It is likely that an evacuation to areas outside of the Bundaberg Region would be coordinated at the District and/or State level. Most people will transport themselves, however some individuals and groups in the community will require assistance. 2.12.2 Transport Management Plan The conduct of the evacuation will be based primarily upon the implementation of the Transport Management Plan to account for self evacuees and those requiring assisted evacuation. Details of the Transport Management Plan are shown in Annex G. 2.12.3 Issue of a Cyclone Watch/Warning Operational planning for this phase will occur during the Cyclone Watch Phase by the Joint DDCC/LDCC. Resources to implement a managed evacuation will be brought to a state of readiness and placed on standby during this phase and preparatory orders and instructions issued. Once a Cyclone Warning is issued implementation of a Managed Evacuation will need to occur without delay. 2. 12. 4 Timeline for Implementing Evacuation Decision The time required to implement the evacuation will involve:

Decision - Time required to consult, seek approval, and decide to evacuate. This includes the time required to deploy local council and emergency services resources to implement the evacuation.

Warning - Time required to advise the community to evacuate.


32

Withdrawal – Time required for the community to prepare and travel out of the threatened area. This includes:

Leave Time – is the time people take to secure the home and prepare to leave;

Travel Time - time taken by a person or vehicle to travel from the evacuation zone to the shelter zone;

Time past-a-point – is the time taken for all people/vehicles being evacuated to pass a point on the evacuation route. The time past-a-point is calculated in hours by dividing the number of people to be evacuated by the route capacity in people per hour. These details are shown in Annex G; and

Taking protective measures – time for people to take protective measures at evacuation centres or at a location outside the storm tide effected area.

Evacuation timings for BRC main coastal communities are shown in Annex G. Once a decision has been made to implement a Managed Evacuation, agencies involved in supporting the evacuation will deploy their resources. Depending on weather conditions the deployment of resources may take up to 2 hours. These resources must be in position to manage the evacuation when the notice is issued to the public. Routine reporting arrangements to the joint DDCC/LDCC will assist in monitoring the progress of the evacuation. The intent is that all evacuees should be clear of the area being impacted by the cyclone 3 hours prior to arrival to 100kph winds. If it is determined that some evacuees may still not be clear of evacuation routes, they will be directed to Refuges of Last Resort. This will be done via media messages, traffic signs and emergency service crews at TCPs. Response agencies are to be released from their deployed locations in sufficient time for them to return to their agency facilities and take appropriate sheltering arrangements.


33

Decision


Sheltering


Warning


Eva

cua

tio

n C

om

me

nce

d

On

set

of

10

0 k

m/h

r w

ind

s

Sto

rm T

ide

Wa

rnin

g

Co

mp

leti

on

de

ad

lin

e

Evacuation TimelineWithdrawal

Evacuation Timings and Route Conditions

Travel time = route distance divided by speedTime Past a Point = number of vehicles per hour, and will be influenced by the route conditions which includes:

‘Enhanced’ – Road speed of 50 Kph (800 Vehicles per hour) - Emergency agencies intervene to increase the route capacity. These include: ensuring a minimum number of people per vehicle; banning vehicles towing caravans and trailers; and traffic control at intersections.

‘Normal’ – Road speed of 40 Kph, (600 Vehicles per hour) - Fine weather with normal traffic control.

‘Disrupted’ – Road speed of 20 Kph ( 300 Vehicles per hour) - Heavy rain with possible vehicle break-downs and traffic accidents. Other disruptions may include: traffic light failure; fallen trees; and localised land slips or flood water over road but still trafficable with care. In this condition the route capacity is reduced and possibly blocked until emergency personnel clear the obstruction.

‘Blocked’ –Road speed of 5 Kph (100 Vehicles per hour) - Route is temporarily closed by flood waters or other obstruction. It may be cleared during the evacuation. An alternate route or means of transport/access may be required.

2. 13 Evacuees 2.13.1 Self Evacuees During a Managed Evacuation the majority of persons in threatened areas will self evacuate using their own vehicles. They will be encouraged to evacuate early, as traffic congestion is anticipated. Evacuation routes will be marked with traffic evacuation signs and evacuees will be instructed to remain tuned to appropriate radio stations for updates on evacuation activities. The use of the TMR 131940 traffic & traveller information website which has been designed to provide road users with a real-time view of road conditions on major Queensland roads will assist with this task. This will include details of road closures and traffic delays and actions on breakdown. Information on evacuation procedures and routes will be included on the Council web site. Council web sites should be configured to withstand and function from a high volume surge of web site hits during this period. Residents will likely seek information as the cyclone threat becomes more certain. (Purposely Emphasised) Residents not in storm tide threatened areas are to be directed to Shelter in Place unless they believe the condition of their residence is unlikely to withstand the cyclonic effects to provide them adequate protection. A number of residents will decide to self evacuate despite having adequate protection. Evacuation routes will be managed in accordance with the Traffic Management Plan shown in Annex G.


34

2.13.2 Assisted Evacuees

Assisted evacuation will include those persons without the means to evacuate themselves to a place of safety. While many residents without there own transport will evacuate with friends or neighbours, arrangements are necessary to accommodate those requiring assistance. Those requiring evacuation assistance will be advised via the media to register with BRC their evacuation requirements via the Council Assisted Evacuation Plan (CAEP). The program is designed to ensure no person is deliberately left behind. Details of the CAEP is shown in Annex F. 2.13.3 Transport of Assisted Evacuees Evacuees requiring transportation will be instructed to move to signposted evacuation bus pick up points along designated bus routes. They are to be encouraged to take only one suitcase to sustain them for approx 5 days. Once collected they will be transported to:

Category 1-2 Cyclones- Evacuation Centres in the Bundaberg area. These centres will be managed by BRC. A number of evacuation centres will be designated pet friendly and will have facilities for the management of animals; and

Category 3-5 Cyclones- Bundaberg Civic Centre for transport by rail to Brisbane Convention Centre.

Details of transport arrangements for Assisted Evacuees are contained the Transport Management Plan shown in Annex G. 2.13.4 Special Needs Evacuees Evacuees with specials needs may require more personalised transport such as taxis or special carriage vehicles. The joint DDCC/LDCC working with Dept of Communities will manage arrangements for the transport of persons with special needs. They will closely monitor data council has received through the CAEP and their own networks to determine special needs transport requirements and will need to work closely with the Transport Management Cell. Additional transport assistance may be available from TransCom Care coordinated by Disabilities Queensland. The evacuation of a care facility may require the implementation of the Queensland Health Medical Transport Plan. 2.13.5 Reserved Note: Further details on Disability Support to be included here.


35

2.14 Evacuee Support and Accommodation

The provision of ongoing support and welfare is primarily through evacuation centres. A range of possible locations within the region is contained in Sub Plan G Wellbeing Welfare and in Annex J. An evacuation centre is similar to a welfare centre in many ways and both of them may offer similar services, such as basic health care and sustenance. The primary difference is that an evacuation centre offers accommodation, while a welfare centre does not. Evacuation centres will include the provision of basic needs for evacuees such as:

food and clean water,

showering and toilet facilities,

personal hygiene items, access to clothing and bedding,

baby needs such as nappies and formula, and

access to other support agencies. The list of designated Evacuation Centres is shown in Annex J . 2.14.1 Opening and Closing Evacuation Centre Timelines Additional information regarding the provision of welfare and other support services is contained in Welfare Wellbeing Sub Plan G. These timings are based on 'Evacuation Timelines‟ These timings are recommended to be a guide only, as other events and conditions may occur and affect the planning process.


36

TIMINGS ACTION COMMENTS + 48 Hours Tropical Cyclone

Information bulletin may be issued

Welfare recovery centres for use as Evacuation Centres and Refuges of Last Resort that may be opened confirmed by LDMG/LDCC.

48-24 Hours Cyclone Watch Issued

Welfare centres are advised of possible opening within 24 hours. Personnel and Evacuation Centre stores availability are confirmed.

24 Hours Cyclone Warning Issued

Evacuation Centres and Refuges of Last Resort are prepared to receive evacuees

24-18 Hours Key support agency personnel to each centre

Managed Evacuation decision finalised and implemented. Evacuees arrive at Evacuation Centre. Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

12 Hours Standby time with first estimate of the storm tide height. Pubic tropical cyclone advices continue. Manage evacuees.

6 Hours Refuges of Last Resort staffed

3 Hours Media Broadcast details of Refuges of Last Resort

Refuges of Last resort are opened to receive motorists that are stranded on evacuation routes. Evacuation complete. Evacuation centres close all outer doors.

Zero Hours Winds arrive on coast

All sheltered or evacuated. Winds arrive on coast. Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

Plus 3 to 6 Hours Cyclone and storm tide impact

Landfall of cyclone centre. Public tropical cyclone advices continue.

Zero + 12 Hours Threat passed Information on severity of damage to be received and initial outcome for displaced persons.

Zero & 24 Hours Removal of all displaced persons to their normal residence or re-located to a Post- Impact Centre Remove resources and clean centres

Zero + 36 Hours Return control of centre to normal occupiers

2.14.2 Evacuation Centres Possible Evacuation Centres within the region, their capacity and suitability for providing accommodation and support, are shown in Annex J. Details include:

Location/site,

Above flood line/storm line/low risk fire area/cyclone rated,

Capacity,


37

Services e.g. sanitation, kitchen, disabled facilities,

Contact information e.g. address, name, phone, and

Comments e.g. access, approx duration for current facilities, further facilities required.

2.14. 3 Point to Point Evacuation Certain organisations e.g. nursing homes, hospitals may wish to pre-arrange accommodation for persons who have special medical and non-medical needs. Typically, these are persons who will be transported point-to-point by the organisation by bus or other transport. These are persons who do not otherwise have transportation of their own or cannot safely use their own transportation to reach a distant accommodation. These organisations are encouraged to provide the Bundaberg LDMG with details for their evacuation arrangements and that their procedures are in line with the details of this plan. 2.14.4 Refuges of Last Resort During an evacuation involving the large movement of vehicles, unforseen delays may result in motorist being caught on evacuation routes as the cyclonic winds begin to increase, making further progress unsafe. Refuges of Last Resort are facilities located along evacuation routes that are an emergency measure to provide motorist a place to take immediate refuge from the cyclonic effects. The refuges will provide basic protection and are for short term use until the danger has passed. They would have basic facilities i.e. toilets and light refreshments.

2.15 Out of Area Accommodation Arrangements The intent is for evacuees that are transported by train from Bundaberg to Brisbane are received at the Brisbane Convention Centre, subject to availability. Upon arrival the evacuees will be registered, assessed for any immediate needs and provided with emergency relief funding if indicated, and provided with transport and/or accommodation, which will in most cases be off-site at local hotels etc. Planning for managed evacuations by the BRC LDCC will normally occur once a Cyclone Watch has been issued by BoM. Planning arrangements include:

Advising the SDCC through the DDC that a managed evacuation will require evacuees to be transported, received, and accommodated to an Out of Area facility.

The Transport Management Cell providing an estimate of evacuee numbers including pets to Q Rail.

Estimating the number of evacuees with special needs.


38

Establishing liaison with the Brisbane Disaster District and advising on approximate evacuee numbers, including those with special needs.

Providing a Liaison Officer to Brisbane Disaster District to provide a link with BRC LDCC to help facilitate reception and accommodation of evacuees transported from Bundaberg.

Confirming handover responsibilities with Brisbane Disaster District once evacuees depart Bundaberg. The intent is that responsibility for the evacuees will transfer to Brisbane Disaster District upon departure from Bundaberg.

2.15.1 Rail Transport to Brisbane An option may exist for Qld Rail to arrange for the provision of passenger carriages to move evacuees from Bundaberg to the Brisbane Convention Centre, If this option were to be viable, the following arrangements will apply:

Each rail carriage can carry up to 84 passengers.

Evacuee‟s luggage will be limited to one suit case that is to be tagged with the evacuee details and will be carried in the train baggage car.

With the exception of service animals e.g. Seeing Eye Dog, Evacuee pets must be in pet containers tagged with owner‟s details and these will be carried in a separate rail car.

Carers including medical staff from Brisbane Disaster District will accompany evacuees from Bundaberg to the Brisbane Convention Centre.

Special needs evacuees may need additional medical or mobility assistance for the journey.

2.15.2 Reception and Accommodating Arrangements in Brisbane Brisbane District will arrange for the reception, and if necessary accommodation of evacuees. This will include:

Registration of Evacuees - Details are to be recorded in accordance with the National Registration & Inquiry System (NRIS). The essential information is:

o Place of registration,

o Name;

o Address;

o Contact telephone number (mobile preferred); and


39

o Intended destination.

Short Term Accommodation - In this context means up to 96 hours. After registration, persons are allocated to short term accommodation. The priorities are to:

a destination of their own choosing (relatives, friends etc),

established accommodation venues (hotel, motel, caravan park etc), and

an evacuation centre.

Coordination of mid to long term accommodation is the responsibility of the Department of Communities.

Provision of Personal Support - Personal support encompasses the provision of information, practical advice and emotional support. This will include:

a dedicated area is set aside for counselling traumatised persons;

a notice board will normally be established to display up-to-date information on the disaster and on services available;

briefings will be conducted for staff and evacuees on the disaster and on services available;

evacuees will be advised where and how to get additional information; and

Referral of severely traumatised persons to the Queensland Ambulance Service for transport, assessment and treatment at a Queensland Health medical facility.

2.15.3 Short Term Accommodation in Brisbane People evacuated to Brisbane who can not be accommodated in short term accommodation will be accommodated at the Brisbane Convention Centre or other facility until they are returned in accordance with the Return Re-entry Plan. The time in evacuation centres will depend on the scale of damage to the impacted area. The intent is to return evacuees to their residences as soon as it is safe, and practicable, to facilitate the recovery process.

2.16 Security and Crime Prevention

An unfortunate reality of evacuation operations is that some elements of the community will take advantage of the situation and vandalise or steal public and private property. The LDCC working with police will develop arrangements to provide security of evacuated areas. Neighbourhood Watch organisations will be used where possible to report suspicious activities to police. This is an action that will be valued by the community.


40

In some cases a public announcement that police are watching for this behaviour and that it will not be tolerated will have as much effect on reducing occurrences of theft or vandalism as overt police patrolling.

2.17 Return Phase The decision to return evacuees to their homes will be considered after the impacts of the disaster have lessened or stopped completely. The following will be considered when assessing whether or not to return evacuees:

hazardous nature of the area,

possibility of the hazard or threat returning,

safety of structures including accommodation, utilities, and transport facilities,

suitable management of public health issues and secondary threats i.e. mosquito infestations,

security within the affected areas,

availability of suitable facilities including accommodation, utilities and hygiene facilities, and

availability of services to support the community.

2.17.1 Return and Re-entry Strategy

The return of the community to their homes will be conducted in phases for ease of control. Public communication will be a key tool used to advise the local community of what is happening. Communication Sub Plan B provides more detailed information of how communication will be executed throughout the disaster including the return from evacuation and the subsequent recovery phase. Prior to evacuees returning it will be necessary to:

quickly evaluate and assess the immediate human needs (food, water, health/medical, and housing) and the operational status of vital community infrastructure (transportation, communications, and utility systems);

restore essential services; and

plan for and implement, the return of evacuees to their homes.

2.17.2 Return to the Impacted Area Once the threat has passed, re-entry policy may be based upon one of 3 scenarios:


41

cyclone has passed and there are little or no damages that affect the community;

effects are isolated to a localised area with isolated significant damage; and

significant damage to residents and infrastructure over a wide spread area. The decision of when to permit residents to return to the effected area will be made cooperatively between the DDC, Chair LDMG and in the case where evacuees are being accommodated outside the impacted area, the host DDC. The decision to allow re-entry will be based on an overall evaluation of the situation, including the following major factors:

Access - Following a major cyclone an aerial survey of the impacted areas should be conducted immediately to identify and prioritise the most seriously damaged areas of the region. This can determine the level of damage to major routes into the area and help to determine the time needed for debris clearance from those routes.

Essential Emergency Services – Emergency Services agencies that have been moved to a safe location prior to an evacuation need to return back to their service areas.

Water Levels – Floodwaters have receded from most of the area.

Public Health - Water and sewer services are operating.

Subsistence - Food is available or made available in the impacted area.

Utilities - Electricity, potable water, sewer services, telephone, and natural gas services are operating or when they are made available in the effected area.

Existing services can support the people already in the impacted area as well as an additional influx of people.

2.17.3 Pre – Re-Entry Teams Pre-Re-Entry Teams should begin the process of clearing access to critical facilities and roads to facilitate the re-entry process. The Pre- Re-entry Teams consist of, but are not limited to:

Public Utilities/Council Works Team with heavy equipment (wheel loader, backhoe, etc), and chain saw crews.

Power crew to identify and remove down utility lines. (Power, Cable, etc)

Ambulance to provide medical support to victims that are located while opening up roads.

Police to ensure access is restricted to those essential services.


42

2.17.4 Phased Re-Entry Once the decision to permit re-entry has been established police/SES personnel will set up checkpoints and roadblocks as needed based upon the level of damage that has occurred. Re-entry can proceed in phases. This can limit primary access to essential personnel and help to manage the number of people entering the disaster area.

Phase 1 – Allows the re-entry of agencies and groups that play key roles in restoring normal operations in the impacted area following a disaster. Police should restrict access during this phase to provide for area safety and security. Phase 1 agencies and groups may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Police,

SES and USAR teams,

Facility/Industry Emergency Crews,

Debris clearing and removal crews,

Infrastructure and Public Utilities Repair Personnel,

Damage Assessment Teams, and

Other personnel at the direction of the LDCC.

Phase 2 – Allows for the limited re-entry of other critical groups as well as residents and business owners. The LDCC, in coordination with other emergency services will determine when it is safe to begin Phase 2 entry. These groups may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Disaster Relief Teams,

Emergency Relief Supplies,

Health Agencies, and

Insurance Agencies.

Phase 3 – Allows for the limited re-entry of only those residents who can prove they live, own, rent, lease or other wise have a need to be allowed into the restricted areas.

If the impacted areas cannot support the return of evacuated residents, temporary housing may need to be established in non-impacted areas near the disaster area. State and local authorities in accordance with the State Disaster Recovery Plan will make decisions on the location and operation of temporary housing facilities. Residential and nursing homes are NOT to bring residents back to the community until all services have been restored to normal. This includes power, water, sewer, communications and local suppliers of commodities used by the facilities.


43

2.17.5 Re-entry Checkpoints and Routes Evacuees will return to the area following evacuation routes unless the route is unusable due to cyclone damage. TCPs may be used to verify that residents or workers have a need to re-enter an impacted area. They also serve as a road block to deny entry of those looking to sight-see or other undesirable intent. Police supported by SES, will be primarily responsible for establishing and staffing checkpoints for re-entry into their locality. Residents returning to their properties will be required to provide proof of residency either by showing a drivers licence or power bill/rate notice with their name linked to the address.

2.18 Contingency Planning for Minor Cyclone or Storm A major Category 3 or greater cyclone involving a large-scale evacuation with several hundred private vehicles moving inland, is the contingency upon which this re entry plan is based. However, an appropriate response to a lesser storm must also be prepared. Category 1 or 2 cyclones storm inundation areas are likely to be smaller and the resulting number of evacuees and persons seeking evacuation centres will be more manageable locally. Special provisions for mass relocation inland and regional traffic control may not be needed.


44

Section 3 - Operational Planning

An evacuation of all or part of the Bundaberg region‟s community may be required due to a variety of disaster situations such as flooding, fire and cyclone. The need to evacuate may be with little warning and detailed plans and control measures developed prior to a disaster will improve the region‟s ability to respond quickly.

3.1 Evacuation Checklist An Evacuation Checklist that sequentially outlines the task for planning and implementing an evacuation is attached as Annex I.

3.2 Storm Tide Evacuation Zone Maps A series of Storm Tide Evacuation maps of the region show storm tide evacuation zones for the Bundaberg coastal communities. The zones have been derived from data provided through the National Storm Tide Mapping Program and indicate storm tide levels relating to levels above Highest Astronomical Tide. The four coloured zones provide an easy to understand method for the public to determine if they are at risk to storm tide inundation as shown below.

LEGEND

Red Evacuation Zone

Indicates areas at highest risk of flooding from cyclone storm tide.

Orange Evacuation Zone

Indicates areas at high risk of flooding from cyclone storm tide.

Yellow Evacuation Zone

Indicates areas at moderate risk of flooding from cyclone storm tide.

Blue Evacuation Zone

Indicates areas at low risk of flooding from cyclone storm tide.

Evacuation Route

There are two types of Storm Tide Evacuation maps:

Public Storm Tide Evacuation Maps - These display the areas at risk of storm tide flooding and show evacuation routes to be followed by the public located in that area; and

Emergency Service Storm Tide Evacuation Maps - These maps are similar to the Public Maps however contain additional information on location of key facilities, route capacities, population, vehicle densities and storm tide height datum. These maps are on limited distribution, and available for use by emergency services for planning and operational use.


45

3.3 Evacuation Route Signage The intent is to install evacuation signs along the main evacuation routes in the Bundaberg region. The signs will conform to TMR regulations and will assist visiting motorist during an evacuation in following routes that may be otherwise unfamiliar. Some signs will be a fold down version and will be displayed once a Voluntary Evacuation advisory has been issued. Electronic traffic signs will be used at key TCPs to convey route information during the evacuation process.

EVACUATION

ROUTE

EVACUATION

ROUTE END

Continue to Safer

Location

White Font Colour

Blue : PMS 286 Background Colour

Width 400mm : Height 500mm Size

Directional arrows are to be applied as appropriate to the specific placement

of the sign, directional arrows will be either left,

right, veer left, veer right or ahead, as below.

3.4 State Instructional Institutions Using schools for evacuation centres over extended periods can be very disruptive to a community‟s recovery process and while they offer venues that may be suitable they should be used a last resort. Schools are to be closed in sufficient time to ensure students and staff have adequate to return home or to a place of shelter. Liaison with the State Education Department will commence on issue of a Cyclone Information Bulletin. A suggested sequence is as follows:

Tropical Information Bulletin - Dept of Education reviews their Critical Incident Plan. Prepares messages for parents in the event schools need to be closed;

Cyclone Watch - Schools commence pre-cyclone preparations in accordance with the Critical Incident Plan;

Cyclone Warning - Schools makes final preparations. The decision on school closure will depend on the time the Cyclone Warning is issued. When issued:

On a weekday, during school hours. Schools advise students along with a letter to their parents that school will be closed the next day. Once students have been transported to their destinations after school, school buses may be available to assist in evacuations;


46

On a weekday, after school hours. Dept of Education may issue advisories through the media that school will be closed the next day; and

On weekend. Dept of Education will issue media advisories that schools will be closed from a specified day.

3.4.1 Institution Re-Openings Depending on the scale of damage schools will remain closed until they are deemed safe for students and staff to return. This may be a gradual process as schools are repaired, inspected, and deemed suitable to be reopened. The opening of schools will be considered a priority as the knock on effect will assist in community recovery.

3.5 Animal Management Pet ownership is a personal responsibility. Owners are responsible for making evacuation and accommodation plans that include their animals, and then handling and caring for these animals while they are away from their primary residence. In spite of the danger, some people will refuse to evacuate if they are not permitted to bring along and remain with their companion animal(s). Operations involving the assisted evacuation and accommodating people from risk areas will also involve the evacuation and accommodation of their companion animals. Pet owners who evacuate with their pets, will be asked to bring such items as health papers, small amounts of food and water, medicines, and other pet-related equipment (e.g. collars, leashes, small or collapsible carriers, bowls, muzzles, etc.). Persons self evacuating using their own transportation out of the risk area, and taking along a companion animal(s), are expected to take that animal(s) with them in their own vehicle(s). Pet owners will be encouraged to:

take the animal with them if they are self evacuating, and encourage them to identify pet friendly hotels/motels prior to departing,

locate the pet(s)/animal with a friend/relative outside the Storm Tide threatened area, and

board the pet in an animal hotel/cattery. Despite these arrangements it is necessary for BRC to establish an animal management facility at the Bundaberg Recreational Precinct to accommodate pets/animals that cannot be managed by evacuees. Large animal owners, particularly those with large numbers of animals, will be encouraged to make point-to-point accommodation arrangements with inland locations. Specific large animal accommodated locations will be coordinated in the LDCC and BRC animal management agency if necessary.


47

Evacuees transported to Brisbane who have pets will be encouraged to leave their pets with friends/relatives. However, some are expected to take their pets with them to Brisbane. Apart from service animals, pets will not be accommodated in the same location as evacuees. Pets may be accommodated at a facility nearby (walking distance) to allow pet owners to regularly visit and care for their animal.

3.6 Tourism Cyclones have the potential to severely disrupt tourism activities and tourism providers have a duty of care for their clients. Often overseas visitor are unaware of the danger from these hazards. Accommodation providers are to ensure cyclone and storm tide information is readily available in their accommodation rooms. Accommodation providers are to make arrangement for the evacuation of clients if a Managed Evacuation is ordered and they are located in a storm tide evacuation zone.

3.7 Transition to Recovery Community recovery is likely to be led by the BRC and would be supported by the Bundaberg Community Recovery Committee upon activation by the DDMG, to assist the BRC Wellbeing Committee. When the recovery phase is being activated the following points need to be considered:

community (including psychosocial recovery),

infrastructure (services and lifelines),

economy (including financial and political considerations), and

environment.

Refer to BRC Community Well Being and Initial Recovery Sub Plan for detail on the recovery phase.


48

3.8 Community Awareness Education and Engagement

Evacuation can be very disruptive and confusing to members of the public. Because a cyclone emergency is a rare event for any given community, the potential for familiarity with preparedness and response procedures may not be as high as for events that occur every year. A well informed community that understands the risk and the need for evacuation to help ensure their safety is fundamental to the successful implementation of an evacuation. This can only be achieved by active engagement with the community through a number of measures. These measures would form part of an overall engagement strategy to improve community resilience in line with an All Hazards approach. The following are a number of specific storm tide evacuation initiatives that will be implemented subject to funding availability.

Evacuation Information. Instructions to households on the preparation and actions to be followed on receipt of evacuation advisories will be available from the council web site and through BRC Emergency Action Guides in Printed Form. Once a Cyclone Information Bulletin has been issued, a series of seat drops where evacuation information will be left on bus seats to improve community evacuation arrangements.

Evacuation Maps. Storm Tide Evacuation Maps that display evacuation zones based on the anticipated level of storm tide flooding will be available in electronic form on the council web site and in printed form at Council Offices.

Meter Box Stickers. Coloured stickers corresponding to evacuation zone colours will be placed in electricity meter boxes of building located in storm tide zones.

Presentation Materials. Audio visual materials suitable for presentation to community groups and schools will be produced and available on request. Disaster management personnel and related agencies will deliver the material to improve community awareness.

Tourism and Accommodation Services. Local tourist operators will be provided with evacuation information. The information will be in a format that can be displayed in hotel/motel rooms and will come in a number of foreign languages. Tourism operators will be provided guidance in the development of evacuation procedures that will be compatible with this plan.

Awareness Campaigns. Annual disaster awareness campaigns at the beginning of the traditional disaster season are a useful tool to remind the community to increase their preparedness. Evacuation information will be included in feature articles linked to the risk from storm tide will be targeted at coastal areas in the Bundaberg Coast Region.

Radio/ TV Public information announcements. A series of community service announcements relating to storm tide and evacuation procedures using an easy to remember idiom of Ready - Set - Go will be developed and delivered during the cyclone season.

Displays. Display material in the form of banners and posters will be located in the foyer/entrances of council offices, Libraries and community Halls accessed by the


49

public. Printed material about storm tides and evacuation procedures will be displayed and available to the public.

Community Billboards. Advertising bill boards will be used to display evacuation related Information. The billboards will be positioned in areas located in or near storm tide evacuation zones.

Storm Tide Markers. A series of storm tide marker poles that display storm tide heights will be positioned near beach areas to increase community awareness of storm tide heights. Selected telephone poles in storm tide zones will be marked displaying the levels of storm tide for that particular location and surrounding facilities/buildings.

Evacuation Route Signage. A series of evacuation road signs will be installed on major evacuation routes to increase community awareness and provide a guide to tourist in the area. The signs would conform to TMR standards.

Plan Availability. This plan, less controlled annexes, will be available on the council web site and in council libraries.

Council Official Briefs. A series of short briefs for use by council officials and elected members will be produced to assist them in responding to questions from the public.

Neighbourhood Watch. Using Neighbourhood Watch structures to distribute evacuation information through routine pamphlet drops or inclusion in the Neighbourhood Watch newsletter.

The above measures will be incorporated into BRC Disaster Community engagement strategy.

3.8.1 Measurement of Community Engagement Effectiveness The intent is to develop a community survey to determine the effectiveness of community engagement relating to evacuation awareness and education. This will initially be done to establish a baseline of what the community understands regarding evacuation. This will be followed by a survey 12 months later after community engagement to obtain some indication of effectiveness and identify areas where the engagement process can be improved.

3.9 Review and Exercising of the Sub Plan This evacuation sub-plan is to be reviewed at once every 2 years by the LDMG Evacuation Sub Group. A major review will be conducted every 5 years to update population and associated Australian Bureau of Statics data based on the latest census. This information along with major road and infrastructure development is likely to affect evacuation timings and evacuation centre requirements to accommodate population increases. When renewing or reviewing this sub plan, consider the following:


50

is the plan current?

when the plan was last tested?

have any new risks been identified? What is the impact?

what is the treatment for the new risks?

is the Evacuation Planning Group structure still current?

have there been any legislative requirement changes? What are the implications? Following an evacuation being implemented, the plan will be reviewed in detail through a structured debrief process. The lessons learned will be shared with other regional councils and associated agencies. 3.9.1 Associated Plans Following adoption of this plan, a number of associated plans are to be updated to accord with the actions in this plan. This includes:

Welfare/Wellbeing Plan,

Communications and Warning Plans,

DDCC/LDCC Standing Operating Procedures, and

Tourist/Special needs organisations e.g.- Retirement Villages.

3.9.2 Training and Exercising The conduct of an evacuation exercise involving the movement of large numbers of people will be impractical. The intent is for exercises to be run as a joint activity of the DDMG and LDMG to facilitate working relationships that would be necessary during a real event. The following activities will be considered as part of the exercise training program:

Table Top Discussion Exercise to familiarise LDMG members with the plan focusing on roles and responsibilities of agencies, decision to evacuate considerations and evacuation timelines, establishment of evacuation centres and refuges of last resort.

Tabletop Exercise for Transport Management Cell to practice movement and transport management procedures required during the Cyclone Watch and Warning phases.

Evacuation planning and implementation is a demanding and complex task. Training through a structured program is to be provided to those members of the LDMG and supporting agencies in the subject of evacuation as it would apply to the Bundaberg Region.


51

ANNEX A

ANNEXURE `A` – CYCLONE CATEGORIES 000 Damage will vary in accordance with a number of variables; e.g. how far are from the area of maximum wind; building standards; vegetation and the likelihood of flooding and storm tide.

CATEGORY 1

Less than

125 km/h

Negligible house damage;

Damage to some crops, trees and caravans;

Craft may drag moorings.

CATEGORY 2

Less than

125-170 km/h

House damage. Significant damage to signs,

trees and caravans.

Heavy damage to some crops.

Risk of power failure;

Small craft may break moorings.

CATEGORY 3

Less than

170-225 km/h

Some roof and structural damage;

Some caravans destroyed;

Power failure likely

CATEGORY 4

Less than

225-280 km/h

Significant roof loss and structural damage;

Many caravans destroyed and blown away;

Dangerous airborne debris. Widespread power

failures.

CATEGORY 5

More than

280 km/h

Extremely dangerous with widespread

destruction.

Cyclone Categories


52

ANNEX B AGENCY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and responsibilities during evacuation

The table below provides details of the roles and responsibilities of agencies during an evacuation.

ORGANISATION TASKS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Bundaberg LDMG

Establish Co-ordination Centre including an

Evacuation Transport Management Cell.

Co-ordination of operations.

Co-ordination of support for evacuation.

Issue public warnings and advice.

Collection, interpretation and distribution of

meteorological information and data;

information in the Preliminary Storm Tide Advice

Advise DDC of areas of expected inundation.

Advise Voluntary Evacuations if appropriate.

Alert evacuation centres and staff.

Provide support to the Police Commander if an evacuation process is

agreed to and ordered. by the DDC;

Advise best routes from evacuation points to destinations.

Arrange high clearance vehicles if needed.

Supply signs for route marking, assembly areas, holding areas,

Welfare Centres, etc. and teams.

Identify areas which need special attention. communications and/or warning arrangements;

Arrange transport to assist where necessary.

Restoration and maintenance of Council controlled Public Utilities.

Provision of Evacuation Centres and Refuges of Last Resort.

Provide short-term sanitation coverage to locations and centres as

required.

Supply and deliver potable water to centres where needed.

Provide support as required to Welfare Organisations providing

welfare support.

Assessing areas and premises as being fit for the return of

evacuees.

Supervision of the Recovery Phase.

Rendering accounts for authorised council expenditure as arranged

with the DDC.

Provide emergency lighting.

Supply materiel for road blocks and detours.

Supply of meteorological data from the BoM.


53

Queensland Police Service

Provide representative to Evacuation Transport Management Cell at

LDCC.

Control of essential traffic routes.

Warning of areas to be evacuated.

Co-ordinate evacuation teams. Confirm clearance of the designated area to

Confirm clearance of the designated area be evacuated.

Coordinate rescues.

Security of evacuated areas.

Registration of evacuees supported by Australian Red Cross

employing NRIS. (DVI) – if required.

Tracing missing persons.

Provide Mobile communications.

Augmenting emergency communications.

Establishing roadblocks and diversions.

Crime prevention and detection.

Control and clearance (where necessary), of the boat harbour.

Send resources to other centres as required.

State Emergency Service


LDCC.

Assist police with warning the population in areas to be evacuated.

Provide evacuation teams as required.

Staffing road blocks, check points, assembly areas and information

centres as required.

Coordinate the effort of SES volunteers.

Assisting in rescue.

Provision of emergency lighting.

Supply radio communications to emergency welfare centres if

resources are available.

Augmenting other emergency communications.

Other tasks as required.

Reconnaissance as soon as practicable.

Queensland Fire And Rescue

Rescue of trapped persons.

Assistance with traffic control during evacuation.

Assistance with communications.

Assistance with clean up operations (high Pressure water).

Other tasks as agreed.

Queensland Ambulance Service


LDCC.

Movement of disabled and incapacitated persons as required.

Provision of ambulance service to other affected centres as required

e.g. Elliott Heads, Toogoom, Woodgate, Moore Park and other areas

as identified.


54

Qld Health Hospital and Health Services

Supervise Movement of outpatients connected to home medical

support systems.

Provision of medical support to the operation.

Maintenance of hospital facilities.

Furnish medical health advice to Emergency Welfare Centre

Management.

Declaring evacuated sites medically safe for the return of evacuees.

Other medical services as required.

Coordination of medical and health resources.

Public advice and information on health issues.

Detection of sources of infection.

Disinfection, disinfestations of contamination.

Inoculation programmes where required.

Control of movement of people (quarantine).

Advise and assistance where animal disease may threaten human

life.

Other services as may be required.

Ergon Energy

Elimination of electrical hazards.

Maintenance of power to key locations as identified as long as

possible.

Checking power safety prior to human occupation of inundated

areas.

Restoration of power in consultation with Disaster Management

Agencies.

Temporary supply of emergency power to Public Utility and Health

Service providers.

Other services as may be required.

Telstra

Maintain communications to vital areas.

Restoration of services in consultation with disaster management

officials.

Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads


LDCC.

Supply locomotive and passenger coaches to the nearest available

railhead for mass transport of evacuees and supplies if appropriate.

Furnish road transport for evacuation.

Augment communications.

Other services as may be negotiated at the time through the DDC.

Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Control of areas of jurisdiction in liaison with the LDMG.


55

Environmental Protection Agency

Advise the LDMG if assistance is required for any evacuation.

Volunteer Marine Rescue

Assist QPS – Water Police with clearance (if required) of the boat

harbour and other areas.

Augment communications.

Assist SES if requested.

Other tasks as may be required.

WICEN

Assist with mobile and hand held radio communications as may be

required an at evacuation centres.


56

ANNEX C

STORM TIDE MANAGED EVACUATION PROPOSAL Time…………… Date……………

To : DDC, Bundaberg From : Chair, LDMG Bundaberg. Subject : Proposed Storm Tide Evacuation – Cyclone………………………..(Name) Information Received: BoM Preliminary Storm Tide Warning No……. predicts an open coast Storm Tide of ……………Metres AHD/HAT from…………………….. to……………………….with effects diminishing on either side of those points. Expected Time of Impact…………………………………….

Proposal. 1. To evacuate Storm Tide Evacuation Zones (insert colour)…………..……from

………….………….….to………………………………….to at……………………………………………………………………………….(List).

2. To be prepared for some evacuation at ………………………………………..(List of areas). 3. Estimated population……………………………………………………..(Numbers). 4. Assistance required. * Police Commander advises that he has requested ………additional Police. This request is supported. * ……. X 4 wheel drive vehicles required for Warning and Evacuation teams as specified in the Plan. * QAS requests (N) ambulance vehicles to transport incapacitated persons. * request continuation of media coverage as planned. Note: (N) refers to the actual number requested. 5. Start Time. It will take…….minutes to position resources to implement the evacuation upon approval. 6. Reporting. Progress reports to be made (hourly/half hourly/as directed), unless situation

changes. 7. Please acknowledge. Signed Chair, Bundaberg LDMG.


57

MANAGED EVACUATION OPERATIONS ORDER (SAMPLE) Situation: A storm tide of 3.8 above Highest Astronomical Tide metres open coast is expected to affect the coast from Moore Park to Woodgate in approximately 24 hours time, with lesser effects on Miara and Norval Park. An evacuation proposal to evacuate all Storm Tide Evacuation Zone(s)……..is expected to be approved. The evacuation is to be completed before winds exceed 100 km/h. This may be as long as …….. hrs or as short as ……hrs from receiving orders to go. Some people have already self evacuated. It is estimated that there are about …………residents at risk as you would know from the plan. Mission: To evacuate all threatened residents to safety prior to the onset of 100 km/h winds. Execution: General Outline: The operation is to be carried out in 3 phases. TCPs will direct traffic, clear jams and trouble spots, and conduct a count where possible. A roving patrol will be used to detect hold up areas and rectify problems. Warning and evacuation teams will deal with the public as detailed. Phase 1 - (a) Control Points are to be established at........ Nominate O/ic of each point. Duties........................

i. Evacuation Alert Protocol to be issued for Evacuation Zones….(Specify) at……….(time)

ii. Warning Teams are to be deployed to warn - list suburbs and boundaries. The team will comprise a QPS Officer and 4 X SES Duties - brief on duties. Each to deliver a standard message or statement. iii Media advice message to be issued advising people what they should bring, policy on pets, etc. Phase 2 - (a) Evacuation teams (similar composition to Warning Teams) will commence assisting and directing the evacuees to nominated destinations. Transport allocations may be made to evacuation teams if required. (b) Warning Teams will become Evacuation Teams when all areas have been warned.

(c) Tourist accommodation facilities are to encourage clients to self evacuate or provide services to evacuate clients out of the threatened area.

Phase 3 - Security of the evacuated area is to be provided. No persons will be allowed to enter or pass through …………..(designate area) until the all clear is given and then only on reasonable identification as being a resident. (drivers licence of power electricity bill. Tourist travel to the threatened area is to be deferred. Co-ordinating Instructions:


58

Timings: All members will leave this briefing on 30 minutes notice to move. Phase 1. To commence immediately the Authority to Evacuate is received. Phase 2. On Incident Controllers instructions. Should be as soon as plans are finalised on

receipt of the Authority to Evacuate from the DDC. Phase 3. To be activated as considered appropriate by the Commander in consultation with the Chair, LDMG Committee. Reporting: Progress reports are to be made by Team Leaders. On completion of Phase 1 & 2.

OIC‟s will advise by radio and be ready for redeployment to security or other tasks. Command and Signal: The Incident Controller will be located at the LDCC and in communication by radio. (Messengers and personal contact may also be required). Radio Communications - Nets and/or links are to be established with:

Control Points - UHF channel……………………………

Warning Teams - VHF " ……………….( may be same channels

Evacuation Teams - VHF " …………………………………………… (if communications are scarce).

Security - VHF as for Warning and Evacuation Teams. Time to establish Communications: as soon as in position. Administration and Logistics: Dress and Identification: QPS and SES are to wear uniform/working dress and carry IDs. At night, fluorescent jackets or tabards should be worn.

members are to carry written instructions to read to the public;

torches should be carried at night;

all items should be waterproof.

Refreshments may be required for a task of long duration.

Etc., Etc. Safety:

Response personnel are to move to their agency facilities i.e. police station, 3 hours prior to onset of 100kph winds or when directed. Evacuees still on evacuation routes are to be directed to designated Refuges of Last Resort located in vicinity of evacuation routes.


59

ANNEX D Media Templates

On issue of Tropical Cyclone Information Bulletin that may impact Bundaberg Regional Council area

Be prepared for Cyclone …….. Bundaberg Mayor ……….has urged residents to begin preparations now amid predictions that Severe Tropical Cyclone …….may head towards the Central Queensland coast. The BoM has issued a Tropical Cyclone Information Bulletin for Tropical Cyclone ……..

Cr …….., who chairs the Local Disaster Management Group, said the Category …….cyclone had the potential to produce destructive winds and flooding rain.

“There is no need to panic or create unnecessary alarm, but it is important we take this opportunity to clear up the backyard and prepare an emergency kit,” he said. Residents need to be self sufficient for up to 5 days after a cyclone has impacted. Power and water may be disrupted so they should have adequate food, water and medications. Residents are urged to fill their cars with petrol and have a supply of cash in small bills as ATMs may not operate due to power failures.

Tropical Cyclone…… is well offshore, but is expected to turn ………. and begin moving closer to the Central Queensland coast.

Cr ……. said SES crews and the Local Disaster Management Group are on standby and are continually monitoring the cyclone‟s movements.

Cr ….. reminded residents to have their Emergency Action Guide handy and ensure they are aware of their Storm Tide Evacuation coloured zone area.

“We really need residents to take the warnings seriously and be adequately prepared,” he said. “The cyclone season continues until May so residents should always remain vigilant,” he said.

Pre-cyclone preparations include cleaning up anything in the yard which could become flying objects in strong winds.

Cr………. said residents should check their gutters, remove any tree branches which could fall during wind gusts.

“Cyclones are unpredictable but thankfully provide us with some warning, so I really implore every resident to prepare and listen to the radio for updates,” Cr …… said.

Copies of the Emergency Action Guide or information on Cyclone……… are available on the council website …………………


60

Media Template on issue of a Tropical Cyclone Watch that may impact Bundaberg Regional Council area LDMG meet to prepare for Cyclone ……….

The Local Disaster Coordination Centre could be activated tomorrow afternoon, if required as the region braces for the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone……. The BoM has issued a Tropical Cyclone Watch for Tropical Cyclone ……..

Mayor …….. chaired this afternoon‟s Local Disaster Management Group meeting, which included representatives from Emergency Management Queensland, SES, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Queensland Health and welfare agencies.

The BoM has downgraded/upgraded the cyclone to a Category….. and on its current path it‟s expected to make landfall sometime (insert Date/time) …………... Cr ……… said the LDMG will meet again tomorrow afternoon to assess the latest advice from the BoM and Emergency Management Queensland.

“We need to take the threat seriously but it is equally important residents stay calm and carry out the necessary pre-cyclone checks.”

The region‟s SES crews and council staff remain on standby tonight.

“There are no certified cyclone shelters in Bundaberg and people are responsible for their own safety and should accommodated in place in a safe room that preferably has no windows such as a hallway,”

“Now is the time to make sure you have friends in high places or somewhere to go, if you are required to evacuate.” Cr ……… said.

Equally important is for residents to be aware of their Storm Tide evacuation colour zone. The four different colours red, orange, yellow and Blue determine the storm tide impact of a particular coastal area.

If evacuations are ordered, the LDMG will advise which coloured zone is affected.

Storm tide evacuation maps are available on the council website or, at council‟s customer service centres.

Cr ………..urged builders and contractors to ensure building and construction sites were cleared of any potential missiles. Pet owners should also make sure they have a safe haven for their pets.

“Council is fully prepared for the worst case scenario and hopefully local residents are using this time wisely to be prepared.”


61

Media Template on issue of a Tropical Cyclone Watch that may impact Bundaberg Regional Council area including Voluntary Evacuation

Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group – update No …..

Insert Date……………at Insert Time………

Bundaberg Mayor …………. Has urged residents to begin preparations now amid predictions that Severe Tropical Cyclone …… may head towards the Central Queensland coast. The BoM has updated a Tropical Cyclone Watch for Tropical Cyclone ……..

Cr……….., who chairs the Local Disaster Management Group, said the Category …. Cyclone had the potential to produce destructive winds and flooding rain.

“There is no need to panic or create unnecessary alarm, but it is important we take this opportunity to clear up the backyard and prepare an emergency kit,” he said.

Tropical Cyclone ……..is well offshore, but on ………..it is expected to begin moving closer to the Central Queensland coast.

Cr ……….. said SES crews and the Local Disaster Management Group are on standby and are continually monitoring the cyclone‟s movements.

Cr …………….reminded residents to have their Emergency Action Guide handy and ensure they are aware of their Storm Tide Evacuation coloured zone area.

Insert if Voluntary Evacuation implemented.

The Mayor in consultation with the Disaster District Coordinator has recommended Voluntary Evacuation for residents and tourists located in Storm Tide evacuation Zone Red/Orange/Yellow/Blue.

“We really need residents to take the warnings seriously and be adequately prepared,” he said.

“The cyclone season continues until May so residents should always remain vigilant,” he said.

Pre-cyclone preparations include cleaning up anything in the yard which could become flying objects in strong winds.

Cr ……………said residents should check their gutters, remove any tree branches which could fall during wind gusts.

“Cyclones are unpredictable but thankfully provide us with some warning, so I really implore every resident to prepare and listen to the radio for updates,” Cr ……. Said.

Copies of the Emergency Action Guide or information on Cyclone ……..are available on the council website………………..


62

Media Template on issue of Tropical Cyclone Warning that will impact Bundaberg Regional Council area- Managed Evacuation

Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group – update No …..

Insert Date……………at Insert Time………

Residents intending to dispose of rubbish as part of their cyclone preparations are advised that they will need to be at council‟s waste depot prior to ………(time) today. The BoM has issued a Tropical Cyclone Warning for Tropical Cyclone ……..

All waste facilities will be closed on …………….until further notice.

Due to increasing wind, the Bundaberg Airport is now closed.

THE DISASTER DISTRICT COORDINATOR IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MAYOR OF BUNDABERG HAS ORDERED MANAGED EVACUATIONS FOR RESIDENTS IN THE COASTAL STORM TIDE EVACUATION ZONES OF RED/ ORGANGE/YELLOW/BLUE (SELECT). RESIDENTS IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES SHOULD LOOK INSIDE THEIR ELECTRICITY METER BOXES TO CONFIRM IF THEY ARE IN A STORM TIDE EVACUATION ZONE.

THE LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP URGES RESIDENTS TO BE INDOORS, AT THE LOCATION THEY WISH TO BE AT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CYCLONE PERIOD, BY ……..( insert Time).

Please be aware that Bundaberg and Coastal Communities do not have certified cyclone accommodation, and you are responsible for your own safety and should „shelter in place‟ in a safe part of the building preferably with no windows such as a hallway.- keep your battery powered radio turned on.

Council‟s Disaster Coordination Centre has been activated, and from this afternoon residents can contact the centre on ……………….. (may not be released). For emergencies call 000, however response agencies may not arrive for some time due to high winds.

Residents should immediately satisfy themselves as to the safety of their families.

KEEP LISTENING TO YOUR RADIO.

View our website at ……………………….


63

Storm Tide Voluntary Advisory Media Release

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE AND FREQUENT MEDIA BROADCAST

Voluntary Evacuation Advisory For

STORM TIDE

Issued: [Time, Day, and Date]

There is the possibility that a storm tide may also occur from <Severe Tropical /Tropical Cyclone name> predicted by the BoM for [location]. The [authority] is advising residents within the [nominated areas/ evacuation zones] they should consider evacuating as a precautionary measure.

Persons located in Storm Tide Evacuation Zones…….are advised their areas may be subject to storm tide flooding above normal high tide levels. To confirm if you are in a Storm Tide Evacuation Zone check inside your electricity meter box or view Storm Tide Evacuation Maps on the council

web site at ………………………………

Do not delay your evacuation. Roads may become congested or closed. As you evacuate you should:

decide where you are going and take appropriate maps for your journey,

ensure your vehicle has fuel for the journey, and that you have and „Evacuation Kit‟,

you have made arrangements for your pets,

take your important documents, spare clothing and medicines/prescriptions,

ensure neighbours and authorities are advised that you are leaving and contact details,

turn off the electricity and gas, and you have secured your home, and

continue to listen to a local radio station for updates.

For assistance or further information telephone the Local Disaster Coordination Centre on < telephone number> or view the website at ……………..

The Bundaberg Regional Disaster Management Group and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate this order being broadcast regularly.

Authorised By: [insert name & operational position title ] Message End


64

Storm Tide Managed Evacuation Order Media Release

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE AND FREQUENT MEDIA BROADCAST

Transmitters serving the area/s of [insert locations] are requested to use the STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL before broadcasting this message.

MANAGED EVACUATION ORDER For

STORM TIDE Issued: [Time, Day, and Date]

As a result of the storm tide associated with <Severe Tropical /Tropical Cyclone name> predicted by the BoM for [ location ] at [date/time] the [authority] is directing residents within the [nominated areas/ evacuation zones] to evacuate within the next [number] hours. Where more than one evacuation zone is identified, the sequence for movement should be specified. For example: “Evacuation of the Red Zone is to commence immediately and to be completed by no later than XXX hours. Evacuation of the Orange Zone is to commence no earlier than XXXX hours and be completed by XXX hours.

Do not delay your evacuation. Roads will be congested or closed. You could become trapped and need rescue. Remaining in those areas nominated for evacuation is dangerous and may place your life at risk.

Evacuation centres will be established at [name and address] where you can obtain temporary accommodation and other assistance. You may also choose to go to friends or relatives who reside outside the area nominated for evacuation.

The registration of evacuees will be undertaken at evacuation centres, if you do not go to an evacuation centre please telephone [telephone number] to report your safety.

[include any transport arrangements including times and pick up points]

As you evacuate you should:

take your important documents, spare clothing and medicines,

ensure neighbours have received the evacuation order,

turn off the electricity and gas, and

continue to listen to a local radio station for updates

For assistance or further information telephone the Local Disaster Coordination Centre on < telephone number> or view the website at ……………………….

The Bundaberg Regional Council Disaster Management Group and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate this order being broadcast regularly. Authorised By: [insert name & operational position title ] Message End


65

Media Template Shelter in Place

Instructions to the Public When taking shelter the following arrangements will be advised regularly by media announcements.

Close and lock all doors and windows. Locking is preferred since it generally

ensures that the door or window is shut tight.

Close drapes, blinds and window shades.

Protect windows with pre-drilled plywood sheets.

Go to a room in the center of your home with the fewest windows and doors on the

lower level.

It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room you select. Mobile telephone

equipment may be overwhelmed during an emergency. Do not call your local fire or

police departments for information. Emergency workers will need their lines for

emergency use.

Take your family „Emergency Kit‟ to that location.

If flooding threatens your home, turn off electricity at the main breaker.

If you lose power, turn off major appliances such as the air conditioner and water heater to reduce damage.

Do not use electrical appliances, including your computer.

Do not go outside. If the eye of the storm passes over your area, there will be a short period of calm, but at the other side of the eye, the wind speed rapidly increases to Cyclone force and will come from the opposite direction. Also, do not go outside to see "what the wind feels like." It is too easy to be hit by flying debris.

Keep pets indoors. Make sure you have additional food and water supplies for

them.

If you have livestock, find accommodation for them. Provide them with stored feed

and water.

Continue to monitor your radio station and other media for official messages and

instructions.

Stay inside until officials say otherwise.


66

Instructions for Use Door Knock Public Evacuation Advice Form

When a Managed Evacuation has been declared by the DDC in accordance with The Disaster Management Act 2003, it may be necessary to door knock certain areas and advise residents in threatened areas that they are to evacuate. If your team has been given the task of advising residents to evacuate follow the following procedures: Prior to Task

Ensure you are clear which areas are to be advised to evacuate. Coordinate with other teams so there are no areas missed.

Have a map that shows the area you are notifying and the Storm Evacuation Zones Map ((Available at Council Website). Google Maps in imagery format are also useful as you can see individual houses/buildings.

Fill in the blank areas of the Public Evacuation Advice with the up to date information: Ensure your teams have:

o Public Evacuation Advice Forms- enough to cover the area being warned o Masking Tape to tape notices to doors if no one is at home o Evacuation Advice Record Sheet.

On Task Work in teams of two. When door knocking:

introduce yourselves, and show ID if requested,

advise the resident that their area is subject to storm tide flooding and that a Managed Evacuation has been issued by the DDC and that they should evacuate now,

give them a copy of the double sided Public Evacuation Advice and advise them to read the instructions on the back,

do not get involved in trying to justify if an evacuation is necessary, your task is to give them the advisory,

if no one is at home, tape the Evacuation Advice to the door,

if the resident says they don‟t have a means to evacuate refer them to the Evacuation Advice sheet, and

keep moving – time may be short - don‟t delay. Record:

check off the record sheet, recording, street and house number,

tick whether it was given to resident or left as no one was at home,

Hand in the record sheet on completion of task.


67

Evacuation Advice Record Sheet This sheet is to be used to record residential addresses that have been advised of a Managed Evacuation. This sheet is to be retained for record purposes. To complete the Record Sheet: (PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITALS)

insert date and time

insert the sheet number

insert suburb

insert the street name

insert the house or building number

tick if resident was home or Evacuation Advice was left.

add any remarks if required

complete name of team leader and contact details at bottom of sheet

Sheet ….. of…… Sheets Date and Time………………

Suburb Street Name

House/ Building Number

Given to Resident

Yes (Tick)

Given to Resident

No )Tick)

Remarks

Name of Team Leader………………. Contact Number…………………….


68

PUBLIC EVACUATION ADVICE

To be given to residents in affected Evacuation Zones

A storm tide associated with Severe Tropical /Tropical Cyclone (Insert Name)…………. is predicted by the BoM for the Bundaberg regional coastal areas to arrive at [date/time]……………. The Bundaberg District Disaster Coordinator in accordance with the Disaster Management Act 2003 is directing residents within the (Enter Evacuation Zone) …………….to evacuate within the next …….. hours. Your residence is located in the (Enter Evacuation Zone)….………..Zone

Do not delay your evacuation. Roads will be congested or closed. You could become trapped and need rescue. Remaining in those areas nominated for evacuation is dangerous and may place your life at risk. Turn on your radio and tune to the ABC and listen for further advice. Please follow the instructions on what to do for an evacuation on the other side of this advice form. If you have no means of transport please contact the Bundaberg Regional Council Local Disaster Coordination Centre on Tel: ………………

See Reverse Side of Evacuation Advice for further Information on Evacuations


69


70

ANNEX E

Example of Emergency Alert Message for Storm Tide

For use with Telecom

SMS Example: 0444 444 444 Tropical Cyclone Storm Tide Warning from the Police. Bundaberg Coastal Communities. Storm tides at …..meters above high tide levels are likely to occur along the Bundaberg Region coastline causing coastal flooding during Tropical Cyclone…… You must evacuate immediately - listen to 100.0 ABC RADIO

Landline Example (SEWS tone) Emergency - Emergency. This is a Tropical Cyclone Storm Tide warning from the Queensland Police Service. Storm tides accompanying Tropical Cyclone……..are likely to be….. meters above high tide levels and your location is likely to be flooded. Evacuate immediately taking pets, documents & medicine for 3 days –follow designated evacuation routes to Bruce Highway -listen to 100.0 ABC Radio – Call 000 for all life threatening emergencies.

Landline SMS Message

Header Emergency -Emergency 0444 444 444 (assigned phone number)

Event Type Storm tide flooding Storm Tide Flooding

Event Category Emergency Warning Emergency Warning

Authority From Queensland Police Service

From the Police

Location Bundaberg Region Coastal Communities

Bundaberg Region Coastal Communities

Event Description – Certainty Storm Tide flooding to occur with Tropical Cyclone…… and will arrive at …….

Storm Tide Flooding to occur with Tropical Cyclone at ….

Response Instruction Evacuate immediately taking pets, documents & medicine for 3 days –Follow evacuation routes to Bruce Hwy 1 - listen to 100.0 ABC Radio –Call 000 for all life threatening emergencies – Call the SES on 132 500 for advice.

You must evacuate immediately – listen to 100.0 ABC Radio.

Date/time This message was delivered on 22/10/2015 at 1400hrs

22/10/15 : 1400hrs


71

ANNEX F

Council Assisted Evacuation Plan (CAEP)

During cyclones coastal communities in the Bundaberg region can be severely affected by storm tide and residents may be advised to evacuate as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.

All residents in coastal communities are encouraged to make a disaster plan, find out if you are located in an area affected by storm tide and if you are in a designated Evacuation Zone. Maps of Evacuation Zones are available at council offices and on the Councils web site ………………… Evacuation orders will be issued early and re-entry may be delayed. Residents should prepare to evacuate if you are in a storm tide affected area. The decision to stay behind means risking death or injury, both for you, your family, and emergency services. Assemble an emergency supply kit, and evacuate if ordered to do so. Watch the news to monitor adverse weather conditions. If a cyclone is likely to impact along the coast, evacuation will begin within 24-36 hours. Do not wait until the last minute to evacuate! Prepare your home! Know how and when to turn off utilities. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed. Find out what your insurance covers and what documents you will need in case your property is affected. Prepare your family! Keep copies of all prescriptions, insurance papers, and other important documents on hand for quick evacuation. Make sure your vehicle is in good working order and have a full tank of gas. Keep cash on hand, because credit card lines may be down. Traffic out of the coastal communities may be heavy, so bring additional food and water, if necessary. Prepare accommodations for those with special needs, the elderly, and pets. Planning is power! Make a communication plan with your family and friends. Coordinate with your employer before a cyclone. Make an evacuation and re-entry plan that takes into account your transportation needs. Include your pets in your plan, too. Decide where you will evacuate to in advance. Be sure all of your family members have that information. When making an evacuation plan, consider where you will go and how you will get there. Plan a route to a safe place outside of the cyclone impact area. Plan to use community accommodation only as a last resort. If you don‟t have reliable transportation, research other options such as public transportation or riding with family, friends, or co-workers. If you have a car, don‟t leave with empty seats! Take others with you. You may save a life! The Bundaberg Regional Council – Council Assisted Evacuation Plan will assist those individuals with absolutely no evacuation alternatives in the event of a cyclone. This includes the homeless, families with no transportation, those with insufficient money for fuel or transportation, or families whose vehicles may be too small to fit everyone, including pets.


72

The CAEP is a last resort for people without resources. If possible, work with your family, friends, neighbours to evacuate. Those individuals with no alternative can pre-register by dialling tel: 07 4155 2055. You can also return the attached form. Everyone who registers will receive a call from the Council to discuss their situation. All registrants will receive a confirmation postcard with case number and list of instructions. During an emergency, the Bundaberg Regional Council Mayor will announce on TV and radio if the CAEP is in effect. At that time, the pick-up points will be announced. Go to nearest evacuation pickup point when told. You are responsible for getting to the pickup point on your own. The CAEP will accommodate special medical and psychological needs, along with pet owners and the elderly.

Caravan Park residents are at risk from even from small cyclone including cyclones category 2 and below. If you live in a Caravan, make arrangements ahead to stay with family or friends. Make sure your caravan has tie-downs and that you secure household items inside and out before cyclone winds hit. If evacuating you may not be allowed to drive your caravan out.

Bundaberg Regional Council can provide information on planning through brochures, websites, and pubic meetings. If required, it can assist residents through the CAEP. For more information on volunteering or evacuation assistance, visit the council‟s website at http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ Here are some other helpful websites:

• http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ - Bundaberg Regional Council • http://www.bom.gov.au/ - BoM • http://www.ema.gov.au/ - EMA • http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/ - Emergency Management Queensland

http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/

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

http://www.ema.gov.au/

http://www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq/


73

Bundaberg Regional Council- Council Assisted Evacuation Plan (CAEP) Registration Form

Fill out as much information as is available. Please print clearly. Call 1300 883 699 if you have any questions. First Name: ______________________ Last Name: __________________________________________________ Address 1:__________________________________________ Address 2:________________________________ City/Town: ______________________State: ______Post Code: __________ The CAEP is for residents of Bundaberg Regional Council only.

Home phone: ____________________________________ Mobile Phone: _____________________________ Work phone:____________________Fax:___________________ E-mail:________________________________ Why do you need help evacuating? ______________________________________________________________________________ What are the names and ages of each person requiring evacuation assistance? _____________________________________________________________________________ Does anyone in your household have any special medical, physical, or psychological needs? Do you have any special Dietary requirements? ______________________________________________________________________________ What is the name and phone number of the person we should contact if we can‟t reach you? ______________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any pets that will need to be evacuated? What kind and how many? _____________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any other questions? Please write them below. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________


74

It is important that residents in the Bundaberg Regional Council area make their own plans to evacuate their families and their pets should this be necessary in the event of cyclones and other disasters if directed by state or local emergency management agencies. It is important that everyone be responsible for their own safety and make a plan that includes where to go, who to contact, what to bring, and how to get there. Only those residents meeting one or more of the following criteria are eligible for help from the Bundaberg Regional Council:

those who are homeless,

those with no transportation or fuel to leave threatened areas, or

those whose transportation mode is too small to accommodate their whole family and/or pets.

The Council is asking residents who need evacuation help to register for planning purposes. This is not a guarantee of help. To return this form: MAIL or FAX to: Customer Service Council Assisted Evacuation Plan Bundaberg Regional Council PO Box 5048 BUNDABERG WEST QLD 4670 Fax 07 41 505 410


75

ANNEX G

Evacuation Transport Management Arrangements

Mission 1. QPS, TMR, SES and local governments will implement this plan at the direction of the DDC and the Chair of the Bundaberg LDMG, with primary emphasis on fostering a safe environment for evacuation. All assigned personnel will concentrate their efforts on ensuring that the maximum traffic flow is maintained at all times. Our goal is to facilitate a safe and effective evacuation prior to the arrival of cyclone/storm tide weather conditions. Transport Concept of Operations 2. The primary method of evacuation for those people located in defined storm tide zones is self evacuation using their own vehicles to centres outside of the cyclone impact area under personal arrangements (Approximately 15 000 persons). It is assessed that up to 800 people located in the storm tide zones will require transport support to evacuate from the cyclone impact zone. This number of people is based on a maximum storm tide event in excess of 5.0m above AHD. Evacuation would occur under two conditions: a. Voluntary Evacuation. Voluntary Evacuation arrangements will normally occur

during the Cyclone Watch Phase. The emphasis will be to encourage voluntary evacuation of areas that could be threatened by storm tide based upon the likely strength of the cyclone. Affected areas are designated by the four evacuation zones. Normal transport arrangements would apply. Residents in caravan parks will be advised to leave early, either taking their caravan with them, or securing it at the site. They will be advised that there may be movement restriction on the towing of caravans when during a Managed Evacuation. Tourism operators will be encouraged to defer booking and advise clients they should consider evacuating early.

b. Managed Evacuation. These arrangements would be implemented based upon

storm tide warning advice issued by the BoM and the anticipated storm tide height. It is anticipated that the DDC will have received approval from the Minister to declare a Disaster Situation in accordance with the Disaster Management Act 2003. Up until this time police may need to conduct traffic management arrangement in accordance with the Public Safety Preservation Act. Persons in affected areas would be advised to evacuate now. The majority of persons are expected to self evacuate using their own means of transport. Persons without their own transport would be evacuated using buses, (taxis for disabled) with evacuees being moved to Bundaberg for movement by train to Brisbane.

3. A two tiered transport strategy has been developed to meet this requirement.

Level One: (Local)

Local pickup will be conducted by local public transport resources coordinated by BRC. Pick up routes and pickup points will be established to provide a defined schedule coordinated by BRC in conjunction with local public transport providers.


76

Evacuees will then be transported along defined evacuation routes to Bundaberg Civic Centre in accordance with a transportation schedule coordinated by the Evacuation Transport Management Cell.

In order to conduct this transfer of people within a reasonable and limited timeframe prior to the onset of 100km/h winds. Coaches, each able to transport up to 50 people, will need to be used. A number of shuttle trips will be necessary.

Evacuees with pets are to transport them in cages or an improvised carrier. Animals should be tagged with owner‟s details. They must be able to contain/control the animal.

Level Two: (State)

QRail trains will be mobilised to provide mass evacuation transportation capability for persons unable to self evacuate from defined storm tide zones.

Trains mobilised by QRail will deploy to Bundaberg Rail Terminal and will board people transported to the Bundaberg Civic Centre.

Evacuees will be moved by QRail to disembarkation points outside of the cyclone impact area (Brisbane).(Brisbane Convention Centre). Transport of pets apart from service animals will be in a separate rail carriage.

Coordination of Transport Management Arrangements. 4. The Bundaberg Joint DDCC/LDCC will establish an Evacuation Transport Management Cell using facilities located at the LDCC location at……., Bundaberg. The Cell must be capable of 24 hour operation to ensure all aspects of transport planning can be undertaken. The role of the Cell will be to coordinate all resources necessary for the effective transport of people unable to self evacuate from storm tide zones in the Bundaberg Local Government Area. a. Activation Process. The Cell will be activated by the Bundaberg DDC as soon as

there is any identified risk of a storm tide to people located in the Bundaberg storm tide zones. Upon activation, the Bundaberg District Transport Liaison Officer shall establish the Cell Joint DDCC/LDCC. The DDCC/LDCC manager shall provide appropriate phone and fax lines which are to be promulgated to the LDMG/DDMG and SDCC as soon as the Cell is established.

b. Cell Staffing. The Cell will be staffed by Queensland Transport Officers under the

direction of the Bundaberg District Transport Liaison Officer. The following additional staff will be deployed from the following organisations to assist in coordination of the overall transport plan:

TMR to assist as required by the Transport Liaison Officer;


77

transport coordination staff/liaison officers BRC to ensure the Local Public Transport Plan is coordinated with District and State transport planning;

one or more QRail Liaison Officers to ensure that QRail support is able to be coordinated with District and Local transport planning;

QPS Liaison Officer to assist in coordinating the overall transport plan with the traffic management plan, and

local transport agencies- (Bus and Taxis).

c. Cell Tasks. Tasks of the Evacuation Transport Management Cell include:

follow the details in this Transport Management plan and modify as appropriate;

coordinate with TMR and Police for traffic diversion devices and signs to be utilise along evacuation routes;

coordinate with the LDCC to provide and obtain updates on evacuation routes outside of Bundaberg;

provide updates of traffic flow at each TCP;

assist with the best routing options of emergency traffic;

keep Media staff up-to-date on traffic status and concerns;

work closely with Police and TAMR to mitigate the effects of motor vehicle accidents on traffic flow;

work with QFRS to handle all hazardous material incidents on the evacuation routes during the evacuation; and

coordinate with the LDCC for all resources needed to improve the evacuation process or the actions of the evacuation route workers (food, shelter, water, etc.).

d. Reporting. The Evacuation Transport Management Cell is to report to the

Bundaberg DDC. Situation Reports are to be provided as directed by the Bundaberg DDC. A representative from the Cell is to participate in meetings of the Bundaberg LDMG and DDMG to ensure transport issues are addressed.

Transport Routes 5. Transport routes suitable for a large scale evacuation in the Bundaberg coastal areas are limited and may be subject to inundation. Traffic control measures including maps showing the major transportation routes available in the area is shown in Appendix 1.


78

6. The Evacuation Transport Management Cell will define the actual evacuation routes to be used in the event of a major evacuation in conjunction with BRC, TMR, and the QPS. Consideration should be given to reducing the impact of choke points, minimising disruption caused by local flooding events, and maximising turn-around time for local transport conducting shuttle runs between Bundaberg Civic Centre and the evacuation pick up points on bus routes. All appropriate outbound roadways will be used. Site-specific traffic control enhancements will be implemented to modify critical roadway intersections. A series of TCPs will be established at critical choke points or road junctions along the main evacuation routes. Details of these locations are listed and shown in Appendix 1. All maintenance and construction activities, which reduce capacity of the roadway, will be suspended throughout the evacuation period. 7. Persons self evacuating from BRC coastal communities should be directed to bypass Bundaberg city and move via Goodwood Rd, Isis Hwy and the Bundaberg - Gin Gin road to access the Bruce Hwy. Communities north of Bundaberg e.g. Moore Park and Miara should be directed to evacuate via Gin Gin to ease vehicle traffic in Bundaberg. The primary routes followed for fair weather are:

Moore Park- along Bundaberg Gin Gin Road to Bruce Hwy,

Burnett Heads – Burnett Heads Road to Bargara Road to Ring Road to Goodwood or Isis Hwy to Bruce Hwy,

Bargara- Bargara Road to Ring Road to Goodwood Road/ Isis Hwy to Bruce Hwy,

Innes Park/ Coral Cove – Innes Park Road to Elliott Heads to Ring Road to Goodwood Road/ Isis Hwy 3 to Bruce Hwy,

Elliott Heads – Elliott Heads Road to Ring Road to Goodwood Road/ Isis Hwy 3 to Bruce Hwy,

Coonarr – Coonarr to Goodwood Road to Bruce Hwy, and

Woodgate- Woodgate to Goodwood Rood to Bruce Hwy. Managed Evacuation 8. The following measures will be considered when implementing a Managed Evacuation. a. restricting access to main arterials to reduce slow downs by merging traffic;

b. establishment of TCPs at choke points along evacuation routes;

c. evacuation signage to be visible along main evacuation routes;

d. Crash and Clear Policy- vehicles that breakdown or are involved in accidents are to

be moved immediately to the verge of the road to reduce interruptions to traffic flow;


79

e. restriction on the towing of caravans on evacuation routes;

f. mobile traffic control electronic signs to be positioned to provide traffic advisories. Additional lighting may be required at TCPs where there is no or poor lighting if evacuations occur during the night or limited visibility;

g. positioning of tow trucks at key locations along evacuation routes. The primary locations include:

Ring Road,

Isis Hwy,

Goodwood Road, and

Bruce Hwy .

Emergency Fuel Supplies 9. A number of evacuees will leave their points of origin in vehicles with insufficient quantities of fuel to reach their destination, and will need to re-fuel while en-route. Because of interrupted fuel supply caused by fuel demand by evacuees, large-scale evacuations blocking access routes, filling stations and vendors may also experience fuel supply shortages before, during and after major evacuations. Such shortages may result in point of sale rationing or the closing of filling station due to lack of fuel. These shortages or closures may impact the public‟s ability to obtain fuel while evacuating. The goal is to make fuel available to the evacuating public at selected filling stations consistent with safety and commercial ability to provide fuel. The intent is to develop arrangements through Q Build representative to:

On declaration of Voluntary Evacuation - confirm identified priority fuelling areas and notify the LDCC, fuel suppliers and vendors to begin priority fuelling operation. Filling stations should be topped up every 12- 24 hours in anticipation of issue of a Managed Evacuation Order;

On declaration of Managed Evacuation - provide priority traffic access to petroleum tankers delivering fuel to designated fuel suppliers and filling stations; and

Monitor fuel supplies at key filling stations. Assisted Evacuation 10. Residents in the evacuation zone areas that will be unable to self evacuate or are unable to travel without assistance will be transported to local evacuation centres or transported to Brisbane. Evacuation buses operated by Duffy Transport will operate to the coastal communities to evacuate those requiring transport to local evacuation centres or to Bundaberg Civic Centre for those travelling to Brisbane. Communities that will be serviced by Duffys Transport include:


80

Moore Park,

Burnett Heads,

Bargara,

Innes Park/Coral Cove, and

Elliott Heads. Note: Woodgate will be serviced by Isis Bus Lines - Childers 11. Evacuation buses will be signed with the title EVACUATION, and will transport evacuees to:

Category 1-2 Cyclones- Designated evacuation centres as directed by the LDCC. Evacuation centres are listed in Sub-plan G; or,

Category 3-5 Cyclones- Bundaberg Civic Centre where they will be prepared for rail transport to Brisbane. Details on evacuation bus routes are shown below.

12. Small pets will be carried on buses, however, they are to be caged. Pets are limited to cats and dogs. Reptiles and insects will not be carried. Owners are responsible for their pets and responsible for cleanup of any animal deposits. Pets are to be tagged with owners name and address. At Risk Area / Suburb/Location

Transport Mode

Transport Provider

Number of Services

Pick Up Point

Destination

Moore Park Bus 43 Charlie Triggs Crescent

07 4151 4226

Demand driven Will be determined on number of Evacuation Zones affected

Special route

Category 1-2- Designated Evac Centre

Cat 3-5 Bundaberg Civic Centre

Burnett Heads Bus Duffys

Buses

Demand driven Will be determined on number off Evacuation Zones affected

See Map Below


Cat3-5 Bundaberg Civic Centre

Bargara Bus Duffys

Buses


See Map Below



Innes Park Bus Duffys

Buses


See Map Below



Innes Park/Coral Cove

Bus Duffys

Buses


See Map Below




81

At Risk Area / Suburb/Location

Transport Mode

Transport Provider

Number of Services

Pick Up Point

Destination

Elliott Heads Bus Duffys

Buses


City Route 1 Modified direct to Elliott Heads



Woodgate Bus ISIS BUS SERVICE

4 Harney

Street Childers




All Suburbs Taxi Demand driven Will be determined on number of Evacuation Zones affected

For disability or special

Needs as advised by Dept of Communities

Service Support to Evacuees at Bundaberg Civic Centre 13. Consideration will be given to the following resources at Bundaberg Civic Centre to assist in evacuee management:

An Evacuation Centre Coordinator – provided by BRC with communications to the Evacuation Transport Management Cell;

SES – for traffic control, welfare provision;


82

QAS – for first aid/health care;

Qld Health representation – for health care;

Australian Red Cross – for initial evacuee registration processes (initial issue of registration cards and instructions on its use may also assist with evacuation centre management)

DPI/RSPCA for animal management issues;

provision of baggage handling/recording resources;

child care services;

interpreter services; and

Information Management Services for evacuees (public information services). Use of Air Resources 14. The above strategy highlights the need to ensure adequate management of the road space in an evacuation as well as a need to mobilise QRail resources to support evacuation of those unable to self evacuate. Road and rail remain the primary means of evacuation for persons within the storm tide zones. 15. The use of air resources using scheduled regular public transport flights will remain an option during the period of self evacuation prior to the implementation of managed traffic arrangements. 16. However, once managed traffic arrangements have been implemented, the use of air resources to assist with evacuation will be limited to those people needing to be evacuated from storm tide zones who have defined special needs including:

aged and infirmed incapable of undertaking a road or rail journey;

people with a disability that prevents them from undertaking road or rail journey; and

people under hospital care who need to be evacuated and who cannot be moved by road or rail.

17. Management and coordination of air resources including the mobilisation of additional flights will be the responsibility of the Evacuation Transport Management Cell acting on behalf of the DDMG through the SDCC. Identification of those persons requiring air evacuation shall be in consultation with:

Queensland Health;

Department of Communities; and


83

Disability Services Queensland. State Transport Arrangements 18. State support, provided through the SDCC, to a large scale evacuation shall be through the coordination of the provision of QRail trains to Bundaberg for the transport of evacuees unable to self evacuate. Up to 800 persons may need to be transported by rail to Brisbane. The train journey is estimated to be approximately eight hours. Each passenger carriage can carry approximately 84 passengers.

The mobilisation of QRail assets to support a large scale evacuation will be initiated following a formal request from the Bundaberg DDC to the State SDCC through the Evacuation Transport Management Cell.

Mobilisation of QRail assets shall be managed by QRail based on advice on capacity and time requirements provided by the Evacuation Transport Management Cell.

QRail shall provide appropriate trains and operators as required under the mobilisation request. QRail shall also provide appropriate Terminal staff to manage QRail operations at Bundaberg Rail station and at defined disembarkation points in Brisbane.

QRail shall also provide operations officers/liaison officers to the Evacuation Transport Management Cell to assist in coordination QRail resources in conjunction with District and Local Government transport planners.

The SDMG will assist QRail in conveying public information regarding possible disruption to commuters caused by the mobilisation of trains to support a large scale evacuation from Bundaberg storm tide zones.

Evacuees will be advised they are allowed one piece of luggage tagged for identification purposes, and this will be carried on the train either in the passenger carriage or in a baggage car.

Evacuees pets in carry cages will be transported in baggage cars and owners must bring appropriate food for the animal‟s journey.

Resources Needed for Traffic Control 19. Provision of personnel to operate TCPs shall be the responsibility of the QPS supported by SES. There are insufficient officers in the Bundaberg Police District to operate all identified TCPs. Preliminary analysis of resources needed indicate a need for an additional 30 police officers and 30 SES to effectively operate all TCPs on a continuous basis. Commercial resources may be required to supplement local emergency services. This represents an initial planning figure and may be adjusted to reflect actual traffic management requirements as determined actual traffic management operations are needed.


84

20. The Bundaberg DDC is responsible for identifying the additional police resources required and for submitting a request for such resources through QPS channels. Sufficient lead time in requesting such resources is needed to ensure adequate time for mobilisation, travel, and briefings. 21. Local QPS resources will need to be used until such time as additional resources can be brought to bear. Preliminary planning indicates that local police resources will only be able to cover a very short period of time before requiring relief by additional police. Traffic Management Coordination

22. Coordination of all traffic management operations will be the responsibility of the QPS through the Bundaberg Police District. Police may establish a Evacuation Traffic Management Coordinating Element or similar that can effectively control all traffic management operations for the duration that such operations are needed. 23. Close liaison will be needed between this traffic management coordination element and the Evacuation Transport Management Cell to ensure traffic management operations effectively support the overall evacuation. Access to Refuges of Last Resort 24. In a disaster, Refuges of Last Resort will be identified for use by motorists that may need to seek refuge in the event traffic flow has been disrupted and they need to take immediate cover from dangerous winds. These refuges provide very basic facilities and are designed for short duration only.


85

Appendix 1

Bundaberg Evacuation Plan - Traffic Control Points

Location Traffic Control Point

Existing traffic management

Response agency SES would assist Police at Traffic Control Points

Characteristics

Traffic Management action

Moore Park Rd/ Gin Gin – Bundaberg Rd

1. Intersection 1 x Police 2 x SES

Choke Point Divert evacuation traffic along Gin Gin Bundaberg Rd. Local Traffic to be directed into Bundaberg

Burnett Heads Rd Bargara Rd

2. Intersection 1 X Police 4 X SES

Major Choke Point Merge Burnett Heads Rd traffic onto Bargara Rd. Depending on traffic flow divert onto FE Walker Street

Bargara Rd and Ring Rd

3. Merging lane 1 X Police 2 X SES

Choke Point Merge Traffic onto Ring Rd

Windermere Rd and FE Walker Street

4 Intersection 1 X Police 1X SES

Choke Point Merge Windermere Rd and FE Walker Street

FE Walker Street and Ring Rd

5 Intersection 1 X Police 1 X SES

Choke Point Merge Traffic onto Ring Rd

Innes Park Road and Elliott Heads Rd

6 Intersection 1 X Police 1 X SES

Choke Point Merge Traffic onto Elliott Heads Rd

Elliott Head Rd and Ring Rd

7 Intersection 1 x Police 2 SES

Choke Point Merge Traffic onto Ring Rd from Elliott Head Rd

Goodwood Rd and Ring Rd

8 Traffic Lights 1 X Police 3 X SES

Choke Point/Closure This intersection may be closed if road is Flooded. In fair weather divert portion of traffic south on Goodwood Rd, with remainder being directed to Isis Hwy.

Ring Rd and Isis Hwy 9. T intersection 1 x Police Choke Point Merge traffic from Ring Road


86

3 x SES onto Isis Hwy.

Bundaberg Civic Centre

10. Drop Off area 2 X Police 2 X SES

Choke Point Direct Evacuation Buses to drop off point. Access to be restricted to Evacuation Buses and Emergency Service vehicles. Barricades required

Coonarr Rd and Goodwood Rd

11. T intersection 1 x Police Choke Point (Low Priority) Merge Coonarr Traffic onto Goodwood Rd May not be required

Woodgate Rd and Goodwood Rd

12. Intersection 1 x Police 2 x SES

Coke Point Merge Woodgate Rd traffic onto Goodwood Rd

Isis Hwy and Bruce Hwy 1

13. Merge 1 X Police 1 X SES

Choke Point Merge Isis Hwy Traffic onto Bruce Hwy 1

Goodwood Rd and Bruce Hwy 1

14. T intersection 1 x Police 3 x SES

Major Choke Point Merge Goodwood Rd onto Bruce Hwy.

Lucketts Rd and Bruce Hwy

15. T Intersection Police (To be confirmed)

Choke Point Road to be closed depending on traffic Flow on Goodwood road. Barricades required

Totals 15 X Police 27 X SES

Recommended that an additional 2 Police and 4 SES are held in reserve as a contingency. Additional SES from areas outside Bundaberg Region may be required to assist


87

ANNEX H Bundaberg LDMG Storm Tide/Cyclone Evacuation Strategy

Map Sheet 1

Non-Holiday Period Threat Areas at

Risk At Risk Population (1)

Population Requiring Assisted Evacuation

Disabled Needing Assistance

Vehicles Dwellings Evacuation Method

Safer Location

Evacuation Route 94 Km

Estimated Evacuation Timeframe

(2)

Speed E N D B Storm Tide

Red Zone 18 4 2 8 8 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km

2 h 2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone

1 0 0 1 1 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km

2 h 2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h 2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h 2h.25 m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 24 4 2 11 12 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m

Holiday Period:

Threat Areas at Risk

At Risk Population (1)



Vehicles Dwellings Evac Method

Safer Location



(2)


Red Zone 20 6 2 10 8 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km

2 h 2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h 2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h 2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone 3 0 0 1 1 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km

2 h 2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 28 6 2 13 12 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


88

(1) Data based upon:

Australian Bureau of Statistics census 2006 with an additional 10 % for growth to 2010

Non-Holiday Table includes an additional 10% population to account for tourist population during non holiday period

Holiday Period table includes an additional 30%population to account for tourist population during holiday periods (2) Majority s are expected to self evacuate using their own transport. Transport assistance requirements are an estimate for planning purposes and would be confirmed during event. Estimated evacuation timeframe in hours) is derived from four evacuation route speeds shown below: Clearance time is Vehicles per Hour + route distance time. E - Enhanced- 800 Vehicles per hour past a point (50kph) - Traffic Control Post and other measures are in place to improve the flow of traffic

N - Normal- 600 Vehicles per hour past a point (40kph)- Normal Traffic conditions - allows for inclement weather

D - Disrupted- 300 Vehicles per hour past a point (20 kph)- Allow for car breakdowns and other delays

B - Blocked- 100 Vehicles per hour past a point – (5 kph)-Due to flooding, route is passable but at low speed


89

Bundaberg LDMG Storm Tide/Cyclone Evacuation Strategy Map Sheet 2

Non-Holiday Period Threat Areas

at Risk At Risk Population (1)




Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25 m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 18 6 1 4 6 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m

Holiday Period Threat Areas at





Safer Location


Estimated Evacuation Timeframe in hours

(2)


Red Zone 15 9 1 3 5 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km 2 h 2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone

2 0 0 2 0 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km 2 h 2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone

4 0 0 1 1 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km 2 h 2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone 2 0 0 2 0 Self Childers Winfield Rd 96 Km 2 h 2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 23 9 1 8 6 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


90




Holiday Period table includes an additional 30%population to account for tourist population during holiday periods (2) Majority s are expected to self evacuate using their own transport. Transport assistance requirements are an estimate for planning purposes and would be confirmed during event. Estimated evacuation timeframe in hours) is derived from four evacuation route speeds shown below: Clearance time is Vehicles per Hour + route distance time E - Enhanced- 800 Vehicles per hour past a point (50kph) - Traffic Control Post and other measures are in place to improve the flow of traffic





91

Bundaberg LDMG Storm Tide/Cyclone Evacuation Strategy

Map Sheet 3 Non-Holiday Period Threat Areas





Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

11 0 1 4 4 Self Childers Norval Park 94 Km

2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 24 0 1 9 9 2h 2h 30m 5h 19h.30m






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 30 0 2 14 9 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


92









93







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 37 3 2 10 9 2h 2h 30m 5h 19h.30m

Holiday Period Threat Areas





Safer Location

Evacuation Route 94km


(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 43 3 2 14 9 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


94









95







Safer Location

Evacuation Route 92 km


(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

38 0 2 9 9 Self Childers Miara/Yandaran Rd

2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 47 0 3 12 12 2h 2h 30m 5h 19h.30m






Safer Location

Evacuation Route 92km


(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 50 0 3 14 12 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


96









97







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25m 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 56 0 3 22 21 2h 2h 30m 5h 19h.30m






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2 h

2h25m 4h.45m 19h 15m

Orange Zone


2 h

2h 25m

4h 45m 19h 15m

Yellow Zone


2 h

2h 25 m

4h 45m 19h15m

Blue Zone


2 h

2h.25 4h 45m 19h 15m

Totals 63 0 3 27 21 2h 2h 30m

5h 19h.30m


98









99







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

55 2 3 17 18 Self Childers Moorlands Rd 1h 35m 2h 05m

4h 10m

16h 20m

Orange Zone


4h 10m

16h 20m

Yellow Zone


4h 10m

16h 20m

Blue Zone


4h 10m

16h 20m

Totals 137 6 8 45 46 1h.45m 2h 15m

4h 30 m

16h 40m






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 63 3 4 20 18 Self Childers Moorlands Rd 1h 35m

2h 05m

4h 10m

16h 20m

Orange Zone

22 3 2 9 6 Self Childers Moorlands Rd 1h 35m

2h 05m

4h 10m

16h 20m

Yellow Zone

52 3 4 17 16 Self Childers Moorlands Rd 1h 35m

2h 05m

4h 10m

16h 20m

Blue Zone 21 0 2 8 6 Self Childers Moorlands Rd 1h 35m

2h 05m

4h 10m

16h 20m

Totals 158 9 12 54 46 1h. 50m

2h 30m

4h 30 m

16h 45m


100









101







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

850 24 51 275 285 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1h 45m

2h 15m

4h 30m

16h 30m

Orange Zone


2h 4h 14h

Yellow Zone


2.h 05m

3.h 45m

14h

Blue Zone

0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 0 0 0 0

Totals 1460 44 86 475 495 1h 55m

2h35m 5h 45m

15h 45m






Safer Location

Evacuation Route 71Km


(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 910 28 51 320 285 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1h 55m

2h 25m

4h 45m

16h 45m

Orange Zone


2h 15m

4h 10m

14h 30m

Yellow Zone


2h 15m

3h 50m

14h 20m

Blue Zone 0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 0 0 0 0

Totals 1640 52 86 565 495 2h 05m

2h 45m

6h 16h


102









103







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 50m

3h 35m

14h

Orange Zone

80 0 4 27 28 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1 h 30m

1h 50m

3h 35m

14h

Yellow Zone


Blue Zone 4 0 0 1 1 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1 h 25m

1h 45m

3h 30m

14h

Totals 179 4 5 58 59 1h 40m

2 h 3h 45m

14h






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 50m

3h 35m

14h

Orange Zone


1h 50m

3h 35m

14h

Yellow Zone


Blue Zone 6 0 0 2 1 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1 h 25m

1h 45m

3h 30m

14h

Totals 204 6 7 68 59 1h 50m

2 h 10m

4 h 14h 30m


104









105







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 25m

2h 45m

10h 30m

Orange Zone


1 h 25m

2h 45m

10h 30m

Yellow Zone


1h 25m

2 h 45m

10h 30m

Blue Zone 2 0 1 1 1 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1h 10 m

1h 25m

2h 45m

10h 30m

Totals 163 4 7 50 53 1h 30m

1h 50m

3h 10h 50m






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 30m

2h 50m

10h 40m

Orange Zone


1 h 30m

2h 50m

10h 40m

Yellow Zone


1h 30m

2 h 50m

10h 40m

Blue Zone 4 0 1 2 1 Self Childers Moore Park Rd 1h 20 m

1h 30m

2h 50m

10h 40m

Totals 187 6 7 64 53 1h 40m

2h 3h 10m

11h


106









107







Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 790 16 44 275 285 Self Childers Burnett Heads Rd 1h 45m

2h 15m

4h 30m

17h 10m

Orange Zone

50 3 4 16 16 Self Childers Burnett Heads Rd 1h 30m

1h 50m

3 h 40m

14 h 30m

Yellow Zone


2h 10m

4h 20m

16h 30m

Blue Zone 620 40 42 230 240 Self Childers Burnett Heads Rd 1h 45m

2h 15m

4h 25m

16h 35m

Totals 2060 84 128 731 766 2h 20m

2h 40m

6h 05m

21h 45m






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 25m

4h 50m

17h 30m

Orange Zone


1h 55m

4h 14 h 50m

Yellow Zone


2h 20m

4h 40m

16h 50m


2h 25m

4h 45m

16h 55m

Totals 2385 99 128 845 766 2h 40m

3h 6h 35m

22h 05m


108









109


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

152 2 6 50 52 Self Childers Moore Park/Fairy Mead Rd

1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 30m

Orange Zone


1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 20m

13h 15m

Yellow Zone


1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 25m

Blue Zone


1h 30m

1h 45m

3h 30m

13h 50m

Totals 616 11 22 195 203 1h 45m

2h 10m

3h 55m

14h 55m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


1h 30m

1h 45m

3h 40m

13h 40m

Orange Zone


1h 30m

1h 40m

3h 30m

13h 20m

Yellow Zone


1h 30m

1h 40m

3h 35m

13h 35m

Blue Zone


1h 40m

1h 50 m

3h 40m

14h

Totals 697 16 22 233 203 1h 55m

2h 10m

4h 15m

15h 05m


110






D - Disrupted- 300 Vehicles per hour past a point (20 kph) - Allow for car breakdowns and other delays



111


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Orange Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Yellow Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Totals 127 2 6 78 82 1h 30m

2h 3h 50m

14h 20m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Orange Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Yellow Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 35m

Totals 145 2 6 92 82 1h 30m

2h 10m

3h 55m

14h 45m


112





N - Normal- 600 Vehicles per hour past a point (40kph) - Normal Traffic conditions - allows for inclement weather




113


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 580 10 20 182 190 Self Childers Bargara Rd 1h 35m

2h 05m

4h 05m

15h 40m

Orange Zone

650 35 20 185 192 Self Childers Bargara Rd 1h 35m

2h 45m

4h 05m

15h 40m

Yellow Zone


4h 05m

7h 45m

27h 40m

Blue Zone 1400 40 63 510 530 Self Childers Bargara Rd 2h 10m

2h 35m

5h 15m

19h

Totals 6280 295 273 2257 2322 4h 10m

5h 30m

11h 05m

34h 20m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 640 10 20 205 190 Self Childers Bargara Rd 1h 45m

2h 15m

4h 15m

15h 55m

Orange Zone

710 35 20 200 192 Self Childers Bargara Rd 1 h 45m

2h 15m

4h 15m

15h 55m

Yellow Zone


4h 15m

8h 28h

Blue Zone 1590 40 63 590 530 Self Childers Bargara Rd 2h 20m

2h 45m

5 h 30m

19h 25m

Totals 6990 295 273 2485 2322 4h 30m

5h 55m

11h 40m

38h


114









115


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone

220 12 5 73 76 Self Childers Elliott Heads Rd 1h 30m

2h 3h.55m 15h 10m

Orange Zone


1h 55m

3h 45m 14h 40m

Yellow Zone


2h 4h 15h.25m

Blue Zone


2h 05m

4h 10m 11h 55m

Totals 983 37 38 361 381 1h 50m

2h 25m

4h 55m 18h 05m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone


2h 05m

4h 15h 30m

Orange Zone


2h 3h 55m

15m

Yellow Zone


2h 05m

4h 05m

15h.45m

Blue Zone


2h 10m

4h 20m

12h 15m

Totals 1070 37 38 404 381 2 h 2h 35m

5h 05m

18h 35m


116









117


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 10 0 1 3 3 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 1h 15m

2h 25m

9h.50m

Orange Zone

4 0 0 2 2 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 1h 15m

2h 25m

9h.50m

Yellow Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Blue Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Totals 79 2 3 28 30 1h 10m

1h 25m

2h 50m

10h. 10m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 25m

9h.50m

Orange Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Yellow Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Blue Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Totals 88 2 3 36 29 1h 15m

1h 25m

2h 50m

10h. 10m


118









119


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 25m

9h.50m

Orange Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Yellow Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Blue Zone


2h 25m

9h.50m

Totals 39 0 3 14 17 1h 10m

1h 25m

2h 50m

10h. 10m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 30m

9h.55m

Orange Zone


2h 30m

9h.55m

Yellow Zone


2h 30m

9h.55m

Blue Zone


2h 30m

9h.55m

Totals 47 0 3 20 17 1h 10m

1h 35m

2h 55m

10h. 20m


120









121


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 14 0 1 6 5 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 30m

Orange Zone

0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 20m

13h 15m

Yellow Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 25m

Blue Zone 5 0 1 2 3 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 30m

1h 45m

3h 30m

13h 50m

Totals 35 0 3 14 15 1h 45m

1h 55m

3h 55m

14h 55m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 16 0 1 8 5 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 25m

1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 30m

Orange Zone


1h 40m

3h 20m

13h 15m

Yellow Zone


1h 40m

3h 25m

13h 25m

Blue Zone 7 0 1 3 3 Self Childers Coonarr Rd 1h 30m

1h 45m

3h 30m

13h 50m

Totals 42 0 3 19 15 1h 50m

2h 4h 15h


122









123


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 165 1 8 55 57 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 1h 2h 7h 55m

Orange Zone

225 2 9 70 72 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 1h 2h 8h 10m

Yellow Zone

710 12 29 230 240 Self Childers Woodgate Road 1h 1h 15m

1h 35m

9h 45m

Blue Zone 7 0 0 4 4 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 55m 1h 50m

7h 25m

Totals 1107 15 45 359 373 1h 10m

1h 25m

2h 20m

11h

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 190 3 8 70 57 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 1h 2h 10m

8h 15m

Orange Zone

260 5 9 85 72 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 1h 10m

2h 10m

8h 20m

Yellow Zone

900 15 29 250 240 Self Childers Woodgate Road 1h 10m

1h 25m

1h 55m

10h 20m

Blue Zone 10 2 0 7 4 Self Childers Woodgate Road 45m 1h 2h 05 m

7h 45m

Totals 1360 28 45 412 373 1h 30m

1h 45m

2h 45m

11h 10m


124









125


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 4 0 0 3 3 Self Childers Woodgate Road 40m 45m 1h 30m

6h

Orange Zone

0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Woodgate Road 40m 45m 1h 30m

6h

Yellow Zone


6h


6h

Totals 39 1 5 19 20 45m 55m 1h 45m

6h 30m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 6 0 0 5 3 Self Childers Woodgate Road 40m 45m 1h 30m

6h

Orange Zone


6h

Yellow Zone


6h


6h

Totals 45 1 5 23 20 45m 55m 1h 45m

6h 30m


126









127


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 6 0 0 3 3 Self Childers Woodgate Road 55m 1h 10m

2h 15m

9h

Orange Zone


2h 15m

9h

Yellow Zone


2h 15m

9h

Blue Zone 11 0 1 4 4 Self Childers Woodgate Road 55m 1h 10m

2h 15m

9h

Totals 43 0 3 19 20 1 h 1h 20m

2h 20m

9h 10

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 15m

9h

Orange Zone


2h 15m

9h

Yellow Zone


2h 15m

9h

Blue Zone 13 0 1 5 4 Self Childers Woodgate Road 55m 1h 10m

2h 15m

9h

Totals 51 0 3 24 20 1 h 1h 25m

2h 20m

9h 10


128









129


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 15m

9h

Orange Zone


2h 15m

9h

Yellow Zone

0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Woodgate Road 0 0 0 0

Blue Zone 0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Woodgate Road 0 0 0 0

Totals 11 0 0 6 7 1 h 1h 15m

2h 20m

9h 10

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide


2h 15m

9h

Orange Zone


2h 15m

9h

Yellow Zone

0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Woodgate Road 0 0 0 0

Blue Zone 0 0 0 0 0 Self Childers Woodgate Road 0 0 0 0

Totals 14 0 0 10 7 1 h 05m

1h 20m

2h 30m

9h 20


130









131


Non-Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 22 3 2 13 12 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 2h 8h

Orange Zone

3 0 0 2 2 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 2h 8h

Yellow Zone


Blue Zone 40 2 4 19 19 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 2h 8h

Totals 105 9 11 53 52 1h 1h 15m

2h 20m

8h 40m

Holiday Period






Safer Location



(2)

Speed E N D B

Storm Tide

Red Zone 26 3 2 16 12 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 2h 8h

Orange Zone


Yellow Zone

43 4 5 21 19 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 2h 8h 30m

Blue Zone 43 2 4 21 19 Self Childers Buxton Road 50m 1h 05m

2h 8h 30m

Totals 117 9 11 62 52 1h 10 1h 25m

2h 40m

9 h


132









133

Bundaberg LDMG Storm Tide/Cyclone Evacuation Strategy Map Data Summary All Maps

Non-Holiday Period

Threat Areas at Risk At Risk Population



Vehicles Dwellings Remarks

Storm Tide

Red Zone 3275 88 160 1093 1124

Orange Zone 1712 71 78 542 564

Yellow Zone 5687 265 269 2127 2203

Blue Zone 2992 103 152 1028 1119

Totals 13669 527 658 4830 5010

Holiday Period

Threat Areas at Risk At Risk Population



Vehicles Dwellings Remarks

Storm Tide

Red Zone 3642 109 162 1284 1124

Orange Zone 1972 81 80 644 564

Yellow Zone 6462 275 270 2338 2203

Blue Zone 3396 112 154 1242 1119

Totals 15471 580 665 5506 5010


134

ANNEX I Evacuation: Operational Checklist Event: _______________________________ It is recommended that this checklist be maintained by the Evacuation Committee. This checklist may be used electronically and displayed within the LDMG.

Action Responsible Agency / Officer

Specific Information Status

Decision to Evacuate

Consider the specific circumstances of the event and review/refine the pre-determined Evacuation Strategy in light of: - advice from relevant authorities on severity, arrival and impact area; - the applicability of predetermined vulnerable zones and modification of existing or development of additional maps as required; - the nature of the at risk population; - the capacity of proposed evacuation routes to support rapid egress given the specific event related conditions; - the suitability of safe locations; - the needs of special needs populations and associated actions; - specific transport issues - The availability of appropriate resources to effectively manage all aspects of the evacuation.

Assigned Completed

Consider all aspects with particular emphasis on the time required to complete the evacuation and the lead time available. Conduct a risk assessment. Is evacuation achievable, safe and the most suitable option?

Assigned Completed

Make decision on the type of evacuation being contemplated.

Assigned Completed

Define the timeframe for conduct of evacuation if pre impact.

Assigned Completed

Determine the amount of external assistance that will be required to affect evacuation.

Assigned Completed


135



Advise DDC that evacuation decision has been made and made request for assistance, if required.

Assigned Completed

If managed, recommend to DDC that managed evacuation is required.

Assigned Completed

Pre-Implementation Preparation

Ensure adequate copies of evacuation zone maps for operational teams.

Assigned Completed

Check current and predicted status of evacuation routes. Assigned Completed

Populate Evacuation Order templates with relevant information including affected zones and sequence of evacuation. Hold pending approval for release.

Assigned Completed

Confirm and ready warning mechanisms. Assigned Completed

Where transportation will be required, review Transport Strategy and activate Evacuation Transport Management Cell and Transport Sub Plan.

Assigned Completed

Refine traffic management strategy and stage traffic control devices at required locations.

Assigned Completed

Confirm evacuation centres, arrange opening, manning of centres and test of communication system back to LDMG.

Assigned Completed

Activate Evacuation Centre Management / Welfare Sub Plan.

Assigned Completed

Where warning mechanisms will include door knocking, mobile public address systems etc refine grid/locality system to ensure coverage.

Assigned Completed

Warning

Upon authorisation for release, issue voluntary evacuation advice to at risk population.

Assigned Completed

Provide notice to at risk population establishments of requirement to evacuate.

Assigned Completed

Receive authorisation for managed evacuation from DDC.

Assigned Completed


136



Issue managed evacuation order to at risk population. Assigned Completed

Provide evacuation teams with written order to be provided to members of public.

Assigned Completed

Withdrawal

Activate traffic management strategy. Assigned Completed

Activate door to door evacuation teams. Assigned Completed

Activate transport strategy. Assigned Completed

Ensure evacuation messages continue to be conveyed to public.

Assigned Completed

Provide regular situation reports on evacuation to DDMG. Assigned Completed

Ensure regular reporting from field teams of completed tasks.

Assigned Completed

Implementation of security strategy for evacuated areas. Assigned Completed

Shelter

Ensure evacuation centre management being coordinated through Evacuation Centre Management Sub Plan.

Assigned Completed

Request and maintain a record of evacuees at evacuation centres.

Assigned Completed

If evacuees are being registered upon leaving at risk areas, ensure record is being maintained including details of destination.

Assigned Completed

Return

Determine areas that are safe for return with consideration of the following issues: - content of impact assessment;

- health and safety issues;

Assigned Completed


137



- functioning of utilities; power, water, sewerage and communications; and

- status of repair; clearing and re-opening of roads.

Review and modify the Return Strategy, addressing: - specific areas deemed safe for return; - security of damaged, unsafe structures or infrastructure; - detailed return advice to evacuees; - traffic management plan; and - transportation requirements.

Assigned Completed

Advise DDMG of Return Strategy. Assigned Completed

Issue media release outlining return strategy for evacuees. Distribute return advice to Evacuation Centres and notify special facilities.

Assigned Completed

Release appropriate information to returning evacuees on reactivation of utilities, damage repairs, clean up and debris removal.

Assigned Completed

Implement traffic management plan. Assigned Completed

Implement transportation requirements through Transport Sub Plan.

Assigned Completed

Maintain security controls for those areas that can not be safely reoccupied.

Assigned Completed

Ensure the coordination of temporary housing for evacuees unable to return to their residences.

Assigned Completed

Close evacuation centres. Assigned Completed

Complete final situation report on evacuation and stand down Evacuation Committee.

Assigned Completed


138

ANNEX J Evacuation Centre and Refuge of Last Resort

Location Type and

Reference No.

Name Address Event Suitability Considerations Capacity

Storm Tide Immunity

Flood Immunity

Cyclone Shelter Rated

Short Term

Long Term

City Centre Bundaberg Civic Centre (Council Building)

Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central (See also Anglican Church Hall)

H H M Y (3-400)

N

City Centre Anglican Church Hall (Non council building)

Woongarra Street, Bundaberg Central (immediately adjacent to the Bundaberg

Civic Centre

H H M Y (200)

N

Suburban Bundaberg Recreational Precinct

7 Kendalls Road, Kensington. (old Agro-Trend Site)

H H M Y (300)

N

City Centre Heritage Christian Centre (Non council building)

58 Woondoomba Street, Bundaberg H H H Y (150)

Y (150)

Bundaberg North

Bundaberg North State High School

Mark Street, North Bundaberg H M L Y (200)

N

Bundaberg North

Oakwood State School Oakwood Road, Oakwood H H L Y (100)

N

Central city limit Police Citizens Youth Club

(Non council building)

37D Maryborough Street, Bundaberg H H H Y (100)

N

Suburban Bargara Cultural and Community Centre (Council building)

Hughes Road, Bargara (Absolute last resort)

L M M Y (150)

N

Suburban Elliott Heads Progress Hall (Council Building)

Lihs Street, Elliott Heads H H M Y (80)

N

Suburban Moore Park Community Hall

(Council Building)

Club Avenue, Moore Park Beach (Absolute last resort)

L M M Y (200)

N

Suburban Norville Hall (Council Building)

64a Maynard Street, Norville (Will need assessment prior to usage)

H H L Y (80)

N

Surburban Coronation Hall 71 High Street, Walkervale H H L Y N


139

(Council Building) (1-150)

Rural Woodgate Community Hall

(Council Building)

1 Kangaroo court, Woodgate (Would need assessment on Storm Tide

rating)

L M M Y (50-100)

N

Rural Yandaran Hall 21 Main Street, Yandaran H H L (50-80) N


140

Evacuation Centre Details Template

Address and Contact Details Reference Number EC

Address

Contact Person for Access Name: Position: Phone: Mobile:

Alternative Contact Person for Access Name: Position: Phone: Mobile:

Event Suitability Considerations Storm Tide Immunity

Flood Immunity

Cyclone Shelter Rated

Communications Phone Number

Facsimile Number

Redundancy communication mechanism

Resources Capacity : (Short Term 1sqm per person : Long Term xsqm per person)

Short Term Long Term

Toilets Female Male Unisex

Showers Female Male Unisex

Disabled Access and Amenities

Kitchen Facilities

Ventilation

Vehicular Access

On-Site Parking

Animal (Pet) Facilities

Alternative Power Supply

Alternative Water Supply

Additional Information


141

Bundaberg Region Storm Tide Evacuation Zones Maps and Traffic Management Maps

Additional supporting information including the series of Storm Tide Evacuation Maps and Evacuation Traffic Management Maps are held by the Disaster Management Officer of BRC.

.


142

Traffic Control Maps

Bundaberg Storm Tide Evacuation PlanTraffic Control Points - Bundaberg Region

11.

12.

13.

14.

Bundaberg Storm Tide Evacuation PlanTraffic Control Points - Bundaberg City Area

1.3.

4.

5. 6.

7.

2.

8.

9.

10.

Documents

Maryborough City Council Local Disaster Management Plan · 2. Following review by the Disaster Management Officer Bundaberg Regional Council, the Bundaberg Regional Council must approve