Local Emergency Management Arrangements

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SHIRE OF COOROW LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS. These arrangements have been produced and issued under the authority of Section 41(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005, endorsed by the Coorow Local Emergency Management Committee and the Council of the Shire of Coorow. The Arrangements have been tabled for noting with the Midwest District Emergency Management Committee (DEMC) and State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC).

Chair Date Coorow LEMC

Endorsed by Council – Shire of Coorow Date

Chief Executive Officer

Council Resolution Number

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DISTRIBUTION ...... 6 AMENDMENT RECORD ...... 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...... 8 INTRODUCTION ...... 9 RELATED DOCUMENTS & ARRANGEMENTS ...... 12 RESOURCES ...... 13 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ...... 13 MANAGING RISK ...... 16 COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ...... 19 INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG) ...... 19 MEDIA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ...... 20 FINANCE ARRANGEMENTS ...... 20 EVACUATION AND WELFARE ...... 21 ROUTES & MAPS ...... 21 WELFARE ...... 22 RECOVERY ...... 23 EXERCISING, REVIEWING AND REPORTING ...... 24 REVIEW OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS ...... 25 ANNUAL REPORTING...... 25

Appendices ...... 26 Appendix 1. Critical Infrastructure ...... 27 Appendix 2. Special needs groups ...... 27 Appendix 3. Risk Register Schedule ...... 27 Appendix 4. Resources ...... 27 Appendix 5. Welfare Centre Information ...... 27 Appendix 6. Map of the District ...... 27 Appendix 7. Contacts ...... 27 Appendix 8. Incident Support Group meeting locations ...... 27 Appendix 9. Special considerations ...... 27

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DISTRIBUTION

Distribution list Number of Organisation copies Chairperson LEMC 1 Executive Officer LEMC 1 Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Coorow 1 WA Police, Leeman 1 Department of Child Protection and Family Support, 1 Dongara, Eneabba, Mingenew Health Services 1 St John Ambulance, Leeman Sub Centre 1 St John Ambulance, Green Head Sub Centre 1 Community Paramedic, St John Ambulance 1 Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, Shire of Coorow 1 DFES Regional Office, Geraldton 1 Leeman Volunteer Marine Rescue Service 1 Leeman Primary School 1 Shire of Coorow Administration Office, Coorow 1 Shire of Coorow Administration Office, Leeman 1 Coorow Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 1 Office of Emergency Management – Geraldton 1 Warradarge Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 1 Green Head Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 1 Leeman Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade 1

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AMENDMENT RECORD

Number Date Amendment summary Author 1 Dec 2016 Update Version CESM 2 Jan 2017 Review and submit draft to LEMC for CESM consideration 3 23 Jan 2017 Review updated version to reflect current DA-OEM EM legislation 4 May 2017 Review and amendments CESM 5 June 2017 Review DA - OEM 6 July 2017 Seperation of LEMA CESM 7 8 9 10 11 12

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Terminology used throughout this document shall have the meaning as prescribed in either Section 3 of the Emergency Management Act 2005 or as defined in the State EM Glossary or the WA Emergency Risk Management Guide. District: means an area of the State that is declared to be a district under Section 2.1 Local Government Act 1995. Municipality: Means the district of the local government.

General acronyms used in these arrangements

BFS Bush Fire Service CEO Chief Executive Officer CPFS Department for Child Protection and Family Support P&W Department of Parks and Wildlife DEMC District Emergency Management Committee ECC Emergency Coordination Centre EM Emergency Management DFES Department of Fire and Emergency Services HMA Hazard Management Agency ISG Incident Support Group LEC Local Emergency Coordinator LEMA Local Emergency Management Arrangements LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee LRC Local Recovery Coordinator LRCC Local Recovery Coordination Group OEM Office of Emergency Management SEC State Emergency Coordinator SEMC State Emergency Management Committee SES State Emergency Service SEWS Standard Emergency Warning Signal SOP Standard Operating Procedures

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INTRODUCTION Community consultation The community are continuously consulted through the following forums: 1. Local Emergency Management Committee 2. Bushfire Advisory Committees 3. Emergency Management Activities / Workshops 4. Local Government promotional activities 5. Practical and Desktop Exercises – multi-agency 6. Discussion with key community groups including business, industry and vulnerable groups.

Document availability Copies of these Arrangements shall be distributed to/are available from the following and shall be free of charge during office hours: • Shire’s Administration Offices – Coorow, and Leeman • Shire’s Websites (in PDF format) o www.coorow.wa.gov.au • Stakeholder and LEMC agencies and organisations • Adjoining local governments • Local Libraries • Related committees • DFES Regional Office • District Emergency Management Committee • Office of Emergency Management – electronic format

Area covered

Shire of Coorow The Shire of Coorow is a study in contrasts. In the east is the red loam of farmlands first settled in the 1860s by William and Sarah Long, with the help of black trackers. In the west are the twin coastal hamlets of Green Head and Leeman where, more than three centuries ago, the English navigator Abraham Leeman searched in vain for survivors of the Dutch ship the ‘Gilt Dragon’, only to be abandoned by his shipmates.

Coorow, the administration centre of the Shire, with a supplementary centre at Leeman, to support the ratepayers in and around Leeman and Green Head.

Coorow Coorow is a farming town, about 270kms north of on The Midlands Road, with a population of approx 250 people. Coorow is well known for its wildflower season and the best time to visit would be middle winter to early summer. In the 1860's the first settlers arrived in Coorow and in 1962 Coorow became a Shire with its western boundary at the coast.

Leeman The town site of Leeman is about 300kms from Perth on the scenic drive on the Drive. Leeman is a small coastal town and is well known for its crayfishing and deep sea fishing. The Leeman town site is situated adjacent to the small offshore island 'Snag Island' which gave the town its original name and in 1972, the name was officially changed to Leeman in honour of Abraham Leeman van Santwits. Leeman was the navigator of the Waekede Boey which was sent to rescue the survivors of the Verguide Draeck (Gilt Dragon).

Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 10 Green Head Green Head is about 290kms from Perth along the . It is well known as a small coastal town only 15kms south of Leeman and offers pristine beaches and a very relaxed holiday atmosphere.

Green Head was first gazetted on 7th January 1966 and in 1969, the first freehold lots in the Green Head town site were auctioned at the Coorow Shire Hall.

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Appendix 6 – Map of the District

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Aim The aim of the Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements is to collate the procedures that can; • Reduce the impact of emergencies on the communities of the Shire of Coorow • Be set in place to aid the community in the recovery from any disaster; and • Collate the information that agencies may require in dealing with emergency situations and the recovery from such situations.

Purpose The purpose of these emergency management arrangements is to set out: a. the local government’s policies for emergency management; b. the roles and responsibilities of public authorities and other persons involved in emergency management in the local government district; c. provisions about the coordination of emergency operations and activities relating to emergency management performed by the persons mentioned in paragraph b); d. a description of emergencies that are likely to occur in the local government district; e. strategies and priorities for emergency management in the local government district; f. other matters about emergency management in the local government district prescribed by the regulations; and g. other matters about emergency management in the local government district the local government considers appropriate. (s.41(2) of the Emergency Management Act 2005 (EM Act)).

Scope These arrangements are to ensure there are suitable plans are in place to deal with the identified emergencies should they arise. It is not the intent of this document to detail the procedures for HMA’s in dealing with an emergency. These should be detailed in the HMA’s individual plan.

Furthermore: a) This document applies to the local government district of the Shire of Coorow; b) This document covers areas where the Shire of Coorow (Local Government) provide support to HMA’s in the event of an incident; c) This document details the Shire of Coorow’s (LG) capacity to provide resources in support of an emergency, while still maintaining business continuity; and d) The Shire of Coorow’s responsibility in relation to recovery management.

These arrangements are to serve as a guide to be used at the local level. Incidents may arise that require action or assistance from district, state or federal level.

Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 12 RELATED DOCUMENTS & ARRANGEMENTS Local Emergency Management Policies Nil

Existing plans & arrangements Plans and arrangements that exist in the Shire of Coorow are listed for reference purposes.

Local Plans Table 1: Local plans

Document Owner Location Date Bushfire Response Plan Shire of Coorow Shire Office 2013

Welfare & Support Plan DCPFS

Evacuation Plan WA Police

Agreements, understandings & commitments

Table 2: Agreements, understandings and commitments

Parties to the Summary of the Special Agreement Agreement Considerations DFES Shire VBFB to assist neighbouring shires in the Will reduce Shire’s ability to fight event of large bushfire fires locally – higher degree of

Special considerations Special areas of risk: • CBH - explosive risk • Westnet Rail – grain trains • Midlands Road, and – large volume of heavy haulage and dangerous goods • Indian Ocean Drive – large volume of tourist traffic • Chlorination – Coorow Aquatic Centre, • Chemical storage sheds

Specific Factors that may increase risk; • Major influxes of tourists during wildflower season in remote areas (July to October) • Large public events o Snag Island Gala Day (Easter Sunday) o Fish Auction & Fun Day (Good Friday) o Green Head Car Park Markets (Easter Saturday) o Leeman – Gateway to the North Bowling tournament (May) • Seasonal conditions eg. Bushfires, local flooding, cyclone • Seasonal farming operations including harvest (October – January) and seeding (April – June) Refer to Appendix 9 – Special Considerations Refer to Appendix 2 – Special Groups

Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 13 RESOURCES Refer to Appendix 4 – Resources. Appendix 1:

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Local roles and responsibilities

Table 4: Local roles and responsibilities

Local role Description of responsibilities

Local Government The responsibilities of the Shire of Coorow are defined in Section 36 of the EM Act.

Local Emergency The responsibilities of the LEC are defined in Section 36 of Coordinator the EM Act.

To ensure the development and maintenance of effective Local Recovery recovery management arrangements for the local Coordinator government. In conjunction with the local recovery committee to implement a post incident recovery action plan and manage the recovery phase of the incident.

LG Welfare During an evacuation where a local government facility is Liaison Officer utilised by CPFS provide advice, information and resources regarding the operation of the facility.

During a major emergency the liaison officer attends ISG LG Liaison Officer (to meetings to represent the local government, provides local the ISG/IMT) knowledge input and provides details contained in the LEMA.

• Ensure planning and preparation for emergencies is undertaken • Implement procedures that assist the community and emergency services deal with incidents • Ensure that all personnel with emergency planning and preparation, response and recovery responsibilities are properly trained in their role Local Government – • Keep appropriate records of incidents that have Incident Management occurred to ensure continual improvement of the Shires emergency response capability. • Liaise with the incident controller (provide liaison officer) • Participate in the ISG and provide local support • Where an identified evacuation centre is a building owned and operated by the local government, provide a liaison officer to support the CPFS.

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LEMC roles and responsibilities The Shire of Coorow has established a Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) under Section 38(1) of the EM Act to oversee, plan and test the local emergency management arrangements. The LEMC includes representatives from agencies, organisations and community groups that are relevant to the identified risks and emergency management arrangements for the community. The LEMC is not an operational committee but rather the organisation established by the local government to assist in the development of local emergency management arrangements for its district. The LEMC plays a vital role in assisting our communities become more prepared for major emergencies by • Developing, enhancing and testing preparedness planning from a multi-agency perspective having local knowledge of hazards, demographic and geographic issues; they provide advice to Hazard Management Agencies to develop effective localised hazard plans • providing a multi-agency forum to analyse and treat local risk • providing a forum for multi-agency stakeholders to share issues and learnings to ensure continuous improvement. The LEMC membership must include at least one local government representative and the Local Emergency Coordinator. Relevant government agencies and other statutory authorities will nominate their representatives to be members of the LEMC. The term of appointment of LEMC members shall be determined by the local government in consultation with the parent organisation of the members.

Local role Description of responsibilities

Provide leadership and support to the LEMC to ensure LEMC Chair effective meetings and high levels of emergency management planning and preparedness for the local government district is undertaken.

Provide executive support to the LEMC by: • Provide secretariat support including: – Meeting agenda; – Minutes and action lists; – Correspondence; – Committee membership contact register; • Coordinate the development and submission of committee documents in accordance with legislative LEMC Executive and policy requirements including; Officer – Annual Report; – Annual Business Plan; – Local Emergency Management Arrangements; • Facilitate the provision of relevant emergency management advice to the Chair and committee as required; and • Participate as a member of sub-committees and working groups as required;

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Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 15 Agency roles and responsibilities In the event of an emergency, the local government will need to liaise with a range of state agencies who will be involved in the operational aspects of the emergency. The following table summarises the key roles.

Agency roles Description of responsibilities

A Controlling Agency is an agency nominated to control the response activities to a specified type of emergency. The function of a Controlling Agency is to; • undertake all responsibilities as prescribed in Agency Controlling Agency specific legislation for Prevention and Preparedness. • control all aspects of the response to an incident. During Recovery the Controlling Agency will ensure effective transition to recovery.

A hazard management agency is ‘to be a public authority or other person who or which, because of that agency’s functions under any written law or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is responsible for emergency management, or the prescribed emergency management aspect, in the area prescribed of the hazard for which it is prescribed.’ [EM Act 2005 s4] The HMAs are prescribed in the Emergency Management Regulations 2006. Hazard Management Their function is to: Agency • Undertake responsibilities where prescribed for these aspects [EM Regulations] • Appoint Hazard Management Officers [s55 Act] • Declare / revoke emergency situation [s50 & 53 Act] • Coordinate the development of the Westplan for that hazard [State EM Policy Section 1.5] • Ensure effective transition to recovery by local government

A Combat Agency as prescribed under subsection (1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005 is to be a public authority or other person who or which, because of the Combat Agency agency’s functions under any written law or specialised knowledge, expertise and resources, is responsible for performing an emergency management activity prescribed by the regulations in relation to that agency.

A public authority or other person who or which, because of the agency’s functions under any written law or specialised Support Organisation knowledge, expertise and resources is responsible for providing support functions in relation to that agency. (State EM Glossary)

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Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 16 MANAGING RISK Emergency Risk Management Risk management is a critical component of the emergency management process. Building a sound understanding of the hazards and risks likely to impact the community enable local governments and LEMCs to work together to implement treatments. This process helps to build the capacity and resilience of the community and organisations which enable them to better prepare for, respond to and recover from a major emergency. The process and mandate for local governments to undertake risk management is detailed in State EM Policy Section 3.2. Refer to Appendix 3 – Risk Register Schedule Refer to Appendix 1 – Critical Infrastructure

Description of emergencies likely to occur

Table 5: Description of emergencies likely to occur in local area

Local Local Local Controlling Hazard HMA Combat Support WESTPLAN Plan Agency Role Role (Date) Air Crash WA Police WA Police Westplan Air Crash Animal and DAFWA DAFWA Westplan Animal and Plant Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Brookfield Rail Brookfield Rail Brookfield Westplan Brookfield Emergencies Rail Rail Crash Bushfire (LG) LG/DFES LG; DFES BFB’s Western Power Westplan Fire Bushfire Response Plan (2013) Bushfire DPAW DFES DPAW, BFB’s, Western Power Westplan Fire (DPAW) Cyclone DFES DFES Western Power Westplan Cyclone

Earthquake DFES DFES Western Power Westplan Earthquake

Electricity Coordinator Westplan Electricity Supply of Energy Supply Disruption Disruption Fire Urban DFES DFES Western Power Westplan Fire

Flood DFES DFES Westplan Flood

Gas Supply Coordinator Westplan Gas Supply Disruption of Energy Disruption Hazardous DFES DFES Westplan Hazardous Materials Materials Emergencies Emergencies Human WA Health Department Westplan Human Epidemic of Health Epidemic Land Search WA Police WA Police Westplan Land and Rescue Search Marine Oil Department of Department Westplan Marine Oil Pollution Transport of Transport Pollution Marine Search WA Police WA Police Leeman VMRS Westplan Marine & Rescue Search & Rescue Marine Department of Department Westplan Marine Transport Transport of Transport Transport Emergencies Emergencies Road Crash WA Police WA Police St John Western Power Westplan Road Ambulance Crash Storm/Tempest DFES DFES Western Power Westplan Storm Tsunami DFES DFES Western Power Westplan Tsunami

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Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 17 These arrangements are based on the premise that the Controlling Agency is responsible for the above risks and will develop, test and review appropriate emergency management plans for their hazard.

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Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 18 Emergency management strategies and priorities

Table 6: Local EM strategies and priorities

Priority Strategy Fire Mitigation of Fuel loads (predominantly Bushfire) Community Education Programs (ie Bush Fire Ready) Storm Community Education Programs (ie Storm Safe)

Road Crash Road Wise / Local Government Education Review of speeds. Work with Main Roads and Police. Marine Transport & Marine Community Education Programs Search Emergencies Hazardous Materials Pre-Incident Pre-Planning Emergencies

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COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS It is recognised that the HMAs and combat agencies may require local government resources and assistance in emergency management. T he Shire of Coorow are committed to providing assistance/support if the required resources are available through the Incident Support Group when and if formed.

INCIDENT SUPPORT GROUP (ISG) The ISG is convened by the Controlling Agency appointed Incident Controller to assist in the overall coordination of services and information during a major incident. Coordination is achieved through clear identification of priorities by agencies sharing information and resources. The role of the ISG is to provide support to the incident management team. The ISG is a group of people represented by the different agencies who may have involvement in the incident.

Triggers for an ISG The triggers for an incident support group are defined in State EM Policy Statement 5.2.2 and State EM P Plan Section 5.1. These are; a. where an incident is designated as Level 2 or higher; b. multiple agencies need to be coordinated.

Membership of an ISG The Incident Support Group is made up of agencies’ representatives that provide support to the Controlling Agency. Emergency Management Agencies may be called on to be liaison officers on the Incident Support Group. The recovery coordinator should be a member of the ISG from the onset, to ensure consistency of information flow, situational awareness and handover to recovery. The representation on this group may change regularly depending upon the nature of the incident, agencies involved and the consequences caused by the emergency. Agencies supplying staff for the ISG must ensure that the representative(s) have the authority to commit resources and/or direct tasks.

Frequency of Meetings The frequency of meetings will be determined by the Incident Controller and will generally depend on the nature and complexity of the incident. As a minimum, there should be at least one meeting per incident. Coordination is achieved through clear identification of priorities and objectives by agencies sharing information and resources.

Location of ISG Meetings The Incident Support Group meets during an emergency and provides a focal point for a coordinated approach. The following table identifies suitable locations where it can meet within the District.

Refer to Appendix 8 – Incident Support Group Locations.

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MEDIA MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC INFORMATION Communities threatened or impacted by emergencies have an urgent and vital need for information and direction. Such communities require adequate, timely information and instructions in order to be aware of the emergency and to take appropriate actions to safeguard life and property. The provision of this information is the responsibility of the Controlling Agency.

Public warning systems During times of an emergency one of the most critical components of managing an incident is getting information to the public in a timely and efficient manner. This section highlights local communication strategies.

Local Systems The Shire of Coorow have several methods of disseminating emergency information being; • SMS/Text Service (sms message sent to registered mobile phones) • Websites • Notice Boards • Methods available to facilitate public warnings (consider resources, specialist support and emergency responder safety): o Media (television) o Media (radio) o Telephone contact o Standard Emergency Warning Signal o Door knocks o Verbal messages o Community meetings o Public address systems o Agency websites o Email o Social networking sites o Print material

To arrange the use of any of these services contact Shire of Coorow Administration Office (Coorow) 9952 0100 (Leeman) 9953 1388

FINANCE ARRANGEMENTS State EM Policy Section 5.12, State EM Plan Section 5.4 and 6.10 and State EM Recovery Procedures 1-2) outlines the responsibilities for funding during multi- agency emergencies. While recognising the above, both the and Shire of Coorow are committed to expending such necessary funds within its current budgetary constraints as required to ensure the safety of its residents and visitors. The Chief Executive Officer should be approached immediately an emergency event requiring resourcing occurs to ensure the desired level of support is achieved.

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EVACUATION AND WELFARE Evacuation The actual act of evacuating a community is the responsibility of the Controlling Agency, the local government with the assistance of its LEMC. The Shire of Coorow and its LEMC have a clear responsibility to undertake pre-emergency evacuation planning. The Shire of Coorow are committed to the safety of the community and work in partnership with Police, DFES, the LEMC and broader community. Special need groups within the Shire of Coorow have been identified in Appendix 2. Reference Document for LEMC and LG - Western Australian Community Evacuation in Emergencies Guideline

Special needs groups Refer to Appendix 2 – Special Needs Groups

ROUTES & MAPS Refer to Appendix 6 – Maps of the District

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WELFARE The Department for Child Protection & Family Support (CPFS) has the role of managing welfare. The types of emergency services coordinated by CFSP include: • Accommodation • Food • Clothing and personal items • Personal support • Financial Assistance • Registration and inquiry

The CPFS uses the National Registration and Inquiry System for this purpose and is assisted by the Australia Red Cross in providing this service. The CPFS works collaboratively with the WA Police Service, Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Local Governments to support the community in times of emergency.

Local Welfare Coordinator The Local Welfare Coordinator is appointed by the CPFS District Director to a. Establish, chair and manage the activities of the Local Welfare Emergency Committee (LWEC), where determined appropriate by the District Director; b. Prepare, promulgate, test and maintain the Local Welfare Plans; c. Represent the department and the emergency welfare function on the Local Emergency Management Committee and Local Recovery Committee; d. Establish and maintain the Local Welfare Emergency Coordination Centre; e. Ensure personnel and organisations are trained and exercised in their welfare responsibilities; f. Coordinate the provision of emergency welfare services during response and recovery phases of an emergency; and g. Represent the department on the Incident Management Group when required

Local Welfare Liaison Officer The Local Welfare Liaison Officer is nominated by the local government to coordinate welfare response during emergencies and liaise with the Local Welfare Coordinator. Local government should appoint a liaison officer. This role will provide assistance to the Local Welfare Centre, including the management of emergency evacuation centres such as building opening, closing, security and maintenance. It is important to identify the initial arrangements for welfare to occur, particularly in remote areas, where it may take some time for CPFS to arrive.

Register.Find.Reunite When a large scale emergency occurs and people are evacuated or become displaced, one of the areas CPFS has responsibility for is recording who has been displaced and placing the information onto a National Register. This primarily allows friends or relatives to locate each other. Because of the nature of the work involved CPFS have reciprocal arrangements with the Red Cross to assist with the registration process.

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Animals (including assistance animals) The Shire will open or make available the following areas as required. • Shire of Coorow pound – situated at the Shire’s Works Depots

Movement of animals would be carried out by privately owned stock crates.

Welfare centres Refer to Appendix 5 – Welfare centre information

RECOVERY Managing recovery is a legislated function of local government and the Local Recovery Management Plan is a compulsory sub-plan of the LEMA.

Please refer to the separate Local Recovery Plan for the Shire of Coorow.

Local Recovery Coordinator Local governments are required to nominate a Local Recovery Coordinator. Local Recovery Coordinators are to advise and assist local government and coordinate local recovery activities as outlined in State EM Policy Section 6, State EM Plan Section 6 and State EM Recovery Procedures 1-4.

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EXERCISING, REVIEWING AND REPORTING The aim of exercising Testing and exercising is essential to ensure that emergency management arrangements are workable and effective. Testing and exercising is important to ensure individuals and organisations remain aware of what is required of them during an emergency response situation. The exercising of a HMA’s response to an incident is a HMA responsibility however it could be incorporated into the LEMC exercise. Exercising the emergency management arrangements will allow the LEMC to: • Test the effectiveness of the local arrangements • Bring together members of emergency management agencies and give them knowledge of, and confidence in, their roles and responsibilities • Help educate the community about local arrangements and programs • Allow participating agencies an opportunity to test their operational procedures and skills in simulated emergency conditions • Test the ability of separate agencies to work together on common tasks, and to assess effectiveness of co-ordination between them.

Frequency of exercises State EM Policy Section 4.8, State EM Plan 4.7 and State EM Preparedness Procedure 19 outline the State’s arrangements for Emergency Management exercising, including the requirement for LEMCs to exercise their arrangements on at least on an annual basis. The Shire of Coorow conduct annual desktop or practical exercise as required. The exercises are multi-agency and test different elements of the arrangements on a regular basis.

Types of exercises Some examples of exercises types include: • desktop/discussion; • a phone tree recall exercise; • opening and closing procedures for evacuation centres or any facilities that might be operating in an emergency; • operating procedures of an Emergency Coordination Centre; or • locating and activating resources on the Emergency Resources Register.

Reporting of exercises The Coorow LEMC provides an exercise report to the Midwest Gascoyne DEMC on completion of debrief.

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Coorow Local Emergency Management Arrangements 25 REVIEW OF LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS The Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA) shall be reviewed in accordance with State EM Policy Section 2.5and amended or replaced whenever the local government considers it appropriate (s.42 of the EM Act). According to State EM Policy Section 2.5, the LEMA (including recovery plans) are to be reviewed and amended as follows: • contact lists are reviewed and updated quarterly (Refer to Appendix 7 – Contacts); • a review is conducted after training that exercises the arrangements; • an entire review is undertaken every five (5) years, as risks might vary due to climate, environment and population changes; and • circumstances may require more frequent reviews.

Review of Local Emergency Management Committee Positions The local government, in consultation with the parent organisation of members shall determine the term and composition of LEMC positions.

Review of resources register The Executive Officer shall have the resources register checked and updated on an annual basis, ongoing amendments occur at each LEMC meeting.

ANNUAL REPORTING The annual report of the LEMC is to be completed and submitted to the DEMC within 2 weeks of the end of the financial year for which the annual report is prepared. The LEMC is required to submit a signed hard copy of the annual report to the Executive Officer of the DEMC. The information provided by the LEMC annual report is collated into the SEMC and Office of Emergency Management Annual Report which is tabled in Parliament. The SEMC issue the annual report template.

Appendices

27 Appendix 1. Critical Infrastructure

Shire of Coorow

Contact Item Location Description Owner Community Impact Description Details Main thoroughfare Midlands Road into & out of Main Roads 9956 1200 town

Coorow-Latham Shire of Coorow 9952 0100 Road

Main Street Shire of Coorow 9952 0100

Maley Park Facility is on register as Recreation Community Shire of Coorow 9952 0100 Evacuation/Welfare Centre Centre infrastructure

Facility is noted as Community Bristol & Emergency Coordination Resource Centre Main Streets, Community Shire of Coorow 9952 0100 Centre/Incident Control (& District Hall) Coorow infrastructure Centre

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(Coorow) Local Facility is noted as Administration Main Street, Government Emergency Coordination Office (& Shire of Coorow 9952 0100 Coorow Centre/Incident Control Communications Administration Centre Towers) Centre

Coorow Primary Bristol Street, Department of Primary School School Coorow Education

Water Indian Ocean Water Corporation Drive, Corporation Depot Leeman

Leeman Primary Department of Primary School School Education

Indian Ocean Drive (south Critical 9952 0100 Communications of town site, (Coorow) and adjacent Telecommunicati Shire of Coorow Towers to to 9953 1388 ons infrastructure Rudduck (Leeman) Street)

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9952 0100 Leeman (Coorow) Facility is on register as Recreation Community Shire of Coorow 9953 1388 Evacuation/Welfare Centre Centre infrastructure (Leeman)

9952 0100 Green Head (Coorow) Facility is on register as Community Community Shire of Coorow 9953 1388 Evacuation/Welfare Centre Centre infrastructure (Leeman)

9952 0100 Commuincations Green Head Telecommunicati (Coorow) Shire of Coorow Tower Road ons infrastructure 9953 1388 (Leeman)

Local Facility is noted as (Leeman) Morcombe Government 9953 1388 Emergency Coordination Administration Street, Shire of Coorow (Leeman) Centre/Incident Control Office Leeman Administration Centre Centre

30 Appendix 2. Special needs groups

Have they got an evacuation plan? Who manages Name Description Address Contact 1 Contact 2 No People the plan?

Has a copy been provided to the LEMC? Coorow Primary Primary School Bristol Street Principal : Norah Yes School Coorow Flanders 9952 1043 Coorow Primary School Yes Leeman Primary Primary School Spencer Street Principal : Jackie Yes School Leeman Miller 9953 1083 Leeman Primary School Yes Coorow Playgroup Childcare/Playgroup CWA Building Joni Patton Gretchen Kau Main Street 9952 3282 0428 717 555 Coorow Coorow Medical Medical Centre Main Street Betty O’Callaghan Centre Coorow 9952 1002

Leeman Medical Medical Centre Morcombe Road Sandra Bell Centre (& Silver Leeman 9953 0100 Chain) Coorow Aged Care Retirement Home Shire of Coorow Units 9952 0100

Leeman Aged Care Retirement Home Shire of Coorow Units 9952 0100 (Coorow) 9953 1388 (Leeman) Culturally and Residential Linguistically Diverse throughout the towns (CaLD) community

31 Appendix 3. Risk Register Schedule

RISK No. RISK STATEMENT LIKELIHOOD CONSEQUENC LEVEL OF ELEMENT AT RISK PRIORITY TREAT RATING E RATING RISK Y/N There is a risk that a road transport emergency will cause serious 01/17 injury or death to people. Road transport emergencies involving ALMOST MAJOR EXTREME PEOPLE interaction between heavy vehicles and other traffic such as tourist CERTAIN coaches and trains may occur. Heavy vehicles are prevalent on highways within the Local Government Areas. There is a risk that a severe storm will cause damage to or destroy 02/17 infrastructure. Severe storm events affect the Midwest-Gascoyne area LIKELY MODERATE HIGH INFRASTRUCTURE including the Shire of Coorow on an annual basis. There may also be significant damage caused to lifelines such as power lines. Damage to roads from flash flooding is also likely in low lying areas. There is a risk that bush fires will cause death or serious injury to 03/17 people. Many outer urban areas of the Shires contain areas of LIKELY MODERATE HIGH PEOPLE bushland reserve consisting predominately of coastal heath scrub, grassland and native wattle in close proximity to the urban fringe. Farming areas adjacent to natural heath scrub are particularly at risk from bush fires. There is a risk that bush fires will cause damage to or destroy the 04/17 environment. Bush fires in the coastal heath and pasture lands can LIKELY MODERATE HIGH ENVIRONMENT remove vegetation exposing the top soil subject to erosion from wind or rain. There is a risk that bush fires will affect the economy of the community. 05/17 The farming community around the Shires’ town sites may be exposed POSSIBLE MODERATE HIGH ECONOMY to financial losses from crop damage during harvest. There is a risk that bush fires will cause damage to or destroy 06/17 infrastructure. Bush fires can cause damage to infrastructure such as ALMOST MODERATE HIGH INFRASTRUCTURE bridges, fencing, and power lines. CERTAIN There is a risk that a hazardous materials spill will cause serious injury 07/17 to people. Hazardous materials may release toxic fumes which could LIKELY MODERATE HIGH PEOPLE cause injuries especially in the more densely populated urban areas. There is a risk that a hazardous materials spill will cause harm to 08/17 human health. Hazardous materials may release toxic fumes which LIKELY MODERATE HIGH PEOPLE could cause injuries especially in densely populated areas. There is a risk that a severe storm will affect the economy of the 09/17 community. POSSIBLE MODERATE MEDIUM ECONOMY 10/17 There is a risk that a road transport emergency will cause damage to or destroy the environment. POSSIBLE MODERATE MEDIUM ENVIRONMENT 11/17 There is a risk that a hazardous materials spill will cause death. Hazardous materials emit toxic fumes and may cause death through UNLIKELY MAJOR MEDIUM PEOPLE inhalation.

32 Appendix 4. Resources

Shire of Coorow

Works Depot, Coorow & Leeman

Contact Position Phone/Mobile Peter Crispin CEO 9952 0100 0428 521 100 Leanne Parola Deputy CEO 99520100 0428 521 107 Kelvin Bean Principal Works Supervisor 9952 0100 0428 521 103 Robin Broun Leading Hand Construction 0428 521 102 Gary Roberts Leading Hand Coast 0428 521 105

Item Description Size No of Items Dozer – tracked D6H 1 Grader- John Deere 770D 1 Grader- Cat 120M 2 Loader – wheeled Cat 950 1 Loader – wheeled Cat 926 1 Loader – Back Hoe John Deere 315SG 1

Truck 8 wheel – Side tipper 10 m3 2 Truck 6 wheel- IVECO MP4500 1 3 Axle Side Tipper Trailer 14 m3 2 Tri Axle low loader 24 tonnes 1 Water Tanker 10 000 Litres 1 (Flat Deck) 15 000 Litres 1 Trailer- Water pump 75 mm 1 Signs Trailer 6x4 1 Trailer- Portable Toilet 1

33 Appendix 5. Welfare Centre Information

Coorow: Details Establishment/Facility: Maley Park Community Centre

Physical Address Cnr Bothe and Long Streets, Coorow

General Description of The facility consists of a Recreation Centre which has a large area that could the Complex be used as a combined sleeping and dining facility. The Centre has its own toilets and a commercial kitchen. To support the Recreation Centre, there is a sports ground type change rooms that could be divided into male and female and would provide the ablutions facilities for people having to use the complex as an Evacuation Centre. Telephone No

Fax No

Email Address

Recreation Centre

Changerooms

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Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Mark Hook CEO 9952 0100 0428 521 100

Access Details: Details Keys Available at the Shire

Alarm No

Security No screens fitted to windows

Universal Access Limited

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing 100 people Sleeping 100 people Duration Up to 7 days

35 Recreation Centre - Amenities Item Yes/No Notes Toilets: Note: Located within the Recreation Centre Male Toilets: Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Urinals Yes 2 x wall hung units Hand Basins Yes 1 off

Female Toilets: Toilets Yes 4 x standard pans, 3 x sanitary bins Hand Basins Yes 2 off Showers Yes 2 x off located within individual cubicles

Disabled Facility: Pan and Hand basin Yes 1 off

Kitchen Facilities: Stoves (types) Yes 6 x burner commercial LPG Refrigeration Yes 2 x door glass door commercial Microwave Yes Boiling Water Unit Yes Urn Yes HWS Yes LPG

Dining Facilities: Tables 20 Chairs 130 Cutlery and Crockery Yes Sufficient for approx 100 people

Bar Facility: Note: There is a dedicated bar facility within the building Refrigeration Yes There are 2 x commercial bar fridges that could be used to support the kitchen facility.

General Facilities: Rooms Yes The building consists of a large area which could be used as a combined sleeping and dining facility. RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Air Conditioning (type) Yes 3 x Roof mounted evaporative units Heating Yes Wood slow combustion Ceiling Fans Yes Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Oval lights Telephone Lines Yes But not connected Internet Access No Hot Water System (type) Yes LPG

36 Bins Yes Septic Yes What time frame before septic tank After 2 days of use will require pumping?

Change Rooms – Amenities Item Yes/No Notes Change Room 1: Female Toilets Yes 3 x pans, 2 x sanity bins Showers Yes With privacy partitions Hand Basins Yes 5 off Floor Finish Bare concrete

Change Room 2: Male Toilets Yes 1x pan Showers Yes No privacy partitions Urinals Yes 2 metres Hand Basins Yes 3 off Floor Finish Bare concrete

Change Room 3: Male Toilets Yes 1x pan Showers Yes No privacy partitions Urinals Yes 2 metres Hand Basins Yes 3 off Floor Finish Bare concrete

Electrical Sub-Board Located in the storeroom

External – Amenities Item Yes/No Notes Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas Large verandah to the main Rec Centre Outside Children’s Play Area Yes Recreation Rooms No BBQs No Conference Rooms No Meeting Rooms No Swimming Pool Yes Within the complex Oval Yes With lighting towers

External Facilities: Power Outlets Yes Limited Water Yes Limited Parking Yes Plenty Area for Tents Yes On the oval Toilets No Caravan/Articulated Vehicles Yes On or around the Oval

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Other: Surrounded by bush Yes Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast No Access to the site Only one way into the site Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly ?? Could be with Shire approval Main power board location ?? Water stop cock location ??

38 Details Establishment/Facility: Coorow District Hall

Physical Address Main Street, Coorow

General Description of This is the original community facility within Coorow. the Complex The front section is currently occupied by the Coorow TeleCentre. The complex lacks adequate toilet facilities and no showers therefore it would only be suitable for a short term stay. Better suited as an Emergency Coordinated Centre. Telephone No

Fax No

Email Address

Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Mark Hook CEO 9952 0100 0428 521 100

39 Access Details: Details Keys Available at the Shire

Alarm No

Security No security screens

Universal Access Limited

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing 50

Sleeping 50

Duration 24 hours only – limited toilets and no showers

Amenities: Item Yes/No Notes Toilet Facilities: Note: Located external to the building, at the rear. Male Toilets: Toilets Yes 1 x standard pan Urinals Yes 1 x 1.2m stall Hand Basins Yes 1 off Female Toilets: Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans, 2 x sanitary bins Hand Basins Yes 1 off Disabled Facility: Toilet and Hand Basin Yes 1 off

TeleCentre: Air Conditioning Yes Split unit Floor Treatment Carpet Training Room: Air Conditioning Yes Split unit Floor Treatment Carpet Various office equipment Small Meeting Room: Floor Treatment Carpet Hall:

40 Air Conditioning Yes 3 x Split units Floor Treatment Wooden floor with a carpet square

Main Kitchen Facilities: Stoves (types) 2 2 x domestic Refrigeration 1 2 x door commercial 600 litre Refrigeration 1 290 litre domestic Microwave 2 Urn 2 Dishwashers 2 Semi-commercial Bain Marie 1 Electric 6 x pan Small Kitchen Facilities: Urn 2 Fridge 430 litre 1 Dining Facilities: Tables 11 Chairs 80 Cutlery and Crockery Very limited

Bio Box: Electric HWS for Kitchen

General Facilities: RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Ceiling Fans No Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Telephone Lines Yes TeleCentre Internet Access Yes TeleCentre Hot Water System (type) Yes Electric Bins Yes Septic Yes What time frame before septic tank If used for an extended period. will require pumping? Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas No Outside Children’s Play Area Yes At the rear but limited Recreation Rooms No BBQs No Conference Rooms Yes Training Room could be used Meeting Rooms Yes Small meeting room available Swimming Pool No Oval No

External Facilities: Power Outlets No Water Yes Only available on the external to the toilet block Parking Yes East towards Bowling Club

41 Area for Tents No Toilets Yes Caravan/Articulated Vehicles No

Other: Surrounded by bush No Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast No Access to the site Yes Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly Shires prerogative Main power board location Yes Located in the TeleCentre – south/west corner Water stop cock location Yes North/west corner of building adjacent to elevated water tank, next to split AC for kitchen.

42 GREEN HEAD: Details Establishment/Facility: Green Head Community Centre

Physical Address Green Head Road, Green Head

This is the Community Hall which has a main hall that would be suitable for an evacuation. There are two meeting room, one setup with computers and is standalone however the other one is small and not private or secure as it provides access to the bar and main storeroom. The foyer would provide good access and control to the hall. Telephone No

Fax No

Email Address

Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Mark Hook CEO 9952 0100 0428 521 100

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Access Details Details Keys Shire or Green Head General Store

Alarm No

Security No

Universal Access Limited

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing Hall – 155 and meeting room – 42

Sleeping 100

Duration 24 to 48 hours – no showers

Amenities: Item Yes/No Notes Female Toilets: Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Hand Basins Yes 2 off

Male Toilets: Toilets Yes 1 x standard pan Hand Basins Yes 2 off Urinal Yes 1.5 metre SS stall Kitchen Facilities: Stoves Yes LPG commercial 6 x burner with oven Refrigeration Yes 500 litre domestic fridge/freezer Microwave Yes 1 x domestic Urn Yes 2 off Bain Marie Yes 6 x half pans

Dining Facilities: Tables Yes 12 x 2.4 metre long Chairs Yes 100 off Cutlery and Crockery Yes Sufficient for approx 30 people

Main Hall: Floor Finish Parquetry sports floor and marked for badminton

44 PA System Combined PA and sound system on the Hall

Large Meeting Room: Floor Finish Carpet Air Conditioning Yes Wall hung split unit Telephone Yes Computers Yes 2 x PC Internet connection - ???? Room Configuration Office and meeting room

Small Meeting Room: Floor Finish Carpet

Bar: Refrigeration Yes 420 litre domestic Kitchen Sink Yes

General Facilities: Rooms See above RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Air Conditioning Yes Hall – 4 x wall hung split units Heating Yes Various portable units Ceiling Fans No Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Porta flood units onto the carpark Telephone Lines Yes Internet Access Could be in meeting room ??????? Hot Water System Yes Electric external storage unit Bins Yes Deep Sewer/Septic ?????

Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas No Outside Children’s Play Area Yes Fenced off Recreation Rooms No BBQs No Conference Rooms No Meeting Rooms Yes 2 off – see above Swimming Pool No Oval No

External Facilities: Power Outlets No Water Yes Adjacent water meter and on the building east elevation adjacent playground. Parking Yes Good – shared sealed car park with fire station Area for Tents No Toilets No Caravan/Articulated Vehicles Yes Limited

45 Surrounded by bush No Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast Yes Access to the site Yes Good Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly Would be Shire’s prerogative Main power board location In small meeting room on south wall. Water stop cock location West of building alongside verge garden

46 Details Establishment/Facility: Green Head Sports Club

Physical Address off The Lakes Road, Green Head

General Description of The complex provides the sporting/social amenities for the the Complex recreation/sporting precinct. Would be suitable to provide an evacuation centre for a very small incident. More suitable for a Coordination Centre.

PO Address PO Box 43 GREEN HEAD WA 6514

Email Address

Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Mick Maley President 9953 1129 Lesley Chamberlin Secretary/Treasurer 9953 1393

47 Access Details Details Keys See Contacts above

Alarm No

Security No security screens

Universal Access Limited

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing 50

Sleeping 20

Duration 24 hours

Amenities: Item Yes/No Notes Male Toilets: Toilets Yes 1 x standard pan Urinals Yes 2 x wall hung urinals Hand Basins Yes 2 off

Female Toilets: Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Hand Basins Yes 2 off Showers Yes 1 off

Disabled Toilets: Toilets Yes 1 x disabled pan Hand Basins Yes 1 off

Kitchen Facilities: Stoves (types) Yes LPG Semi-commercial – 4 x burner/griller/oven Range Hood Yes Over stove Pie Warmer Yes Electric Dishwasher Yes Semi-commercial Refrigeration Yes Domestic 520 litre Microwave Yes Urn Yes

48 Dining Facilities: Tables 5 Chairs 30 Cutlery and Crockery limited

Bar Facilities: Note: This is a dedicated bar facility with a cool room that could be cleared out and used for storage of refrigerated food stuff.

General Facilities: Note: This is a dedicated sporting club RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Air Conditioning (type) Yes Spilt type units Heating Yes Ceiling Fans ?? Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Telephone Lines Yes Internet Access No Hot Water System (type) Yes Electric Bins Yes Septic Yes

Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas Yes Large verandah at front of the building Outside Children’s Play Area ?? Recreation Rooms BBQs Yes LPG built-in Conference Rooms Meeting Rooms Swimming Pool Oval Yes Lighting towers

External Facilities: Power Outlets Yes Water Yes Parking Yes Area for Tents Yes On oval Toilets No Caravan/Articulated Vehicles Yes On oval

Others: Surrounded by bush Yes Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast Yes Access to the site Yes Gravel access road off Lakes Road Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly Yes If Shire permits

49 Main power board location ?? Water stop cock location ??

50 LEEMAN: Details Establishment/Facility: Leeman Country Club

Physical Address Rudduck Street, Leeman

General Description of The complex provides the sporting/social amenities for the the Complex recreation/sporting precinct. Would be suitable to provide dining facilities if the Leeman Recreation Centre was used an evacuation centre. Could be used as a Coordination Centre.

Fax No

Email Address

Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Marie Lebit Manager 9953 1035

51 Access Details: Details Keys See Contacts above

Alarm Yes

Security No security screens

Universal Access

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing 100

Sleeping 50

Duration 7 days

Amenities: Item Yes/No Notes Toilet Facilities: Male Toilets adjacent Front Door: Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Urinals Yes 2 metre stall Hand Basins Yes 2 off Showers Yes 1 off Female Toilets adjacent Kitchen: Toilets Yes 3 x standard pans, I with a sanitary disposal bin Hand Basins Yes 2 off Male Toilets adjacent Bar: (has external access) Toilets Yes 1 x standard pans Urinals Yes Hand Basins Yes 2 off Female Toilets adjacent Bar: (has external access) Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans, each with a sanitary disposal bin Hand Basins Yes 2 off Baby change table Yes

Kitchen Facilities: Note: A full commercial kitchen Stoves Yes LPG 6 x burner w/oven Yes LPG 6 x burner/BBQ plate w/oven Toaster/griller Yes

52 2 x compartment oven Yes LPG Chip fryer Yes LPG larger commercial type Bain Marie Yes Food warmer Yes Commercial Dishwasher Yes Hobart Chest Freezer Yes Cool Room Yes 2 off Microwave Yes Urn Yes

Dining Facilities: Tables 100 Chairs 100 Cutlery and Crockery 100

Bar Facilities: Note: This is a dedicated bar facility with a cool room that could be cleared out and used for storage of refrigerated food stuff.

General Facilities: Note: This facility has several open rooms that could be used for different activities. RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Fire extinguishers A fire hose reel is located adjacent the front and rear doors Air Conditioning (type) Yes Ceiling mounted evaporative units Heating ?? Ceiling Fans Yes Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Lighting towers on bowling greens Telephone Lines Yes Internet Access Yes Hot Water System (type) Yes Gas and electric Bins Yes Deep Sewer Yes Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas Large verandah at rear of building facing bowling greens. Outside Children’s Play Area ?? Recreation Rooms BBQs Yes Portable Conference Rooms Meeting Rooms Swimming Pool No Oval Yes

External Facilities: Power Outlets Yes Water Yes

53 Parking Yes Overflow to east of Recreation Centre Area for Tents Yes On oval and east of Recreation Centre Toilets Caravan/Articulated Vehicles Yes On oval and east of Recreation Centre

Other: Surrounded by bush Yes Limited amount Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast Yes Access to the site Good Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly Yes If Shire permits Main power board location Yes In the dinning/all area Water stop cock location ??

54 Details Establishment/Facility: Leeman Recreation and Community Centre

Physical Address Rudduck Street, Leeman

General Description of The complex comprises of a full indoor basketball court, major the Complex sporting change room facilities, a large kitchen and community rooms. Would be suitable for a large evacuation centre however kitchen facilities are limited but the adjoining Sporting Club has a commercial kitchen that could provide meals. Fax No

Email Address

Contacts: Name Position Work Contact A/Hrs Contact Mark Hook CEO 9952 0100 0428 521 100

55 Access Details: Details Keys Held by the Shire

Alarm No

Security No security screens

Universal Access Yes

Accommodation Numbers – as per Health Regulations Details Sitting / Standing 200

Sleeping 100

Duration 7 days plus

Amenities: Item Yes/No Notes Toilet Facilities: Female Changeroom/Toilets: (has external access) Toilets Yes 5 x standard pans, 1 with a sanitary disposal bin Disabled cubicle Yes 1 x pan and 1 x shower Hand Basins Yes 4 off Showers Yes 4 x cubicles

No 1 – Male Changeroom/Toilets: (has external access) Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Urinal Yes 3 metre stall Disabled cubicle Yes 1 x pan and 1 x shower Hand Basins Yes 3 off Showers Yes 4 – no partitions

No 2 – Male Changeroom/Toilets: (has external access) Toilets Yes 2 x standard pans Urinal Yes 3 metre stall Disabled cubicle Yes 1 x pan and 1 x shower Hand Basins Yes 3 off Showers Yes 4 – no partitions First Aid Room: (has external access) Kitchen Sink Yes Hand Basin Yes

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Kitchen Facilities: Note: This is constructed as a commercial kitchen but not fitted out as one. There are serving shutters to the external of the building and into the main hall. Stoves Yes LPG semi-commercial 4 x burner w/griller and oven Bain Marie Yes Pie warmers Yes 3 off Commercial Fridge Yes 2 x glass door drinks fridge Upright Freezers Yes 2 x 360 litre Microwave Yes 2 off Urn Yes

Dining Facilities: Tables No Chairs No Cutlery and Crockery No

Sports Hall: Floor Treatment Wooden floor marked for basketball. Carpet strip 4 metres wide on eastern side of hall Emergency Lighting Yes Stage Yes A purpose built stage on south elevation Stores Yes 2 x small stores on west elevation

Community Facility: Foyer: Floor Treatment Carpet Fire Equipment Yes 1 x fire hose reel Reception Desk Yes

Meeting Room: (access off Foyer) Floor Treatment Carpet Air Conditioning ???

Lessor Hall: (access off Foyer) Floor Treatment Carpet Emergency Lighting Yes Toilet Cubicle Yes 1 x standard pan and 1 x hand basin

Green Room: (access from lessor hall, to stage, sports hall and external from the building) Floor Treatment Carpet Fridge Yes 420 litre Chest Freezer Yes 200 litre Kitchen Sink Yes Toilet Cubicle Yes 1 x standard pan and 1 x hand basin

General Facilities: RCD Protected Yes Power Points Yes Generator Port No Fire Equipment Yes Fire extinguishers

57 A fire hose reel is located adjacent front door Air Conditioning (type) No Heating Wall Fans Yes 4 x commercial units in sports hall Lighting (internal) Yes Lighting (external) Yes Telephone Lines ?? Internet Access Hot Water System (type) Yes Bins Yes Deep Sewer Yes

Amenities Areas: Enclosed Covered Areas No Outside Children’s Play Area No Recreation Rooms BBQs No Conference Rooms See above Meeting Rooms See above Swimming Pool No Oval Yes

External Facilities: Power Outlets Yes Water Yes Parking Yes Overflow to east of the carpark Area for Tents Yes On oval and east of the carpark Toilets External access to changerooms and toilets Caravan/Articulated Vehicles Yes On oval and east of the carpark

Other: Surrounded by bush Yes Small amount Built on flood plain No Positioned on coast Yes Access to the site Yes Only one way in and out Mobile phone coverage Yes Pet friendly Yes If Shire permits Main power board location Yes South/east of sports hall Water stop cock location ??

Appendix 6. Map of the District 58

Midwest Gascoyne Emergency Management District

59

Shire of Coorow

60

Coorow

61

Leeman

62

Green Head

63 Appendix 7. Contacts

Name Organisation Email Address Mailing Phone Phone (m) Address (w) David McDonald W A Police, Leeman [email protected] 9953 0400 0427 908 843 [email protected] Nathan Good W A Police, Carnamah [email protected] 9951 1222 0428 100 511 [email protected] Kyle Pollitt Shire of Coorow [email protected] PMB 21, 9927 0000 0417 165 056 [email protected] Dongara WA 6525 Bernard Feenan Dept. of Health [email protected] Sandra Bell Silver Chain [email protected] 9953 0100 Samantha Adams WALGA Roadwise [email protected] P O Box 9956 6771 0419 953 583 101, Geraldton WA 6531 Isaac Hatch Dept. of Parks and [email protected] P O Box 9688 6000 0429 600 680 Wildlife 638, Jurien Bay WA 6516 Ian Comben Dept. of Fire & [email protected] P O Box 9956 6000 0427 024 125 Emergency Services 284, Geraldton WA 6531 Jonelle Tyson Office of Emergency [email protected] P O Box 9956 6014 0408 843 907 Management 284, Geraldton WA 6531 Keith Shaw Dept. of Child [email protected] P O Box 9965 9500 0429 102 148 Protection & Family 174, Support Geraldton WA 6531 Catherine St John Ambulance [email protected] 9938 0900 0418 475 124 Macartney m.au Daniel Oswald Dept. of Fisheries [email protected] P O Box 9652 1048 0429 680 360 449, Jurien Bay WA 6516

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Greg Reynolds Volunteer Marine [email protected] P O Box 9953 1164 Rescue Service 106, Leeman WA 6514 Norah Flanders Coorow Primary [email protected] Bristol 9952 1043 School Street, Coorow WA 6515 Jackie Miller Leeman Primary [email protected] Spencer 9953 1083 School Street, Leeman WA 6514 Moira Girando Shire of Coorow [email protected] Mamboobie 9951 8210 0428 518 211 Road, (Private) Marchagee WA 6515 Bruce Jack Shire of Coorow [email protected] Main 9952 1031 0427 521 090 Street, (Private) Coorow WA 6515 Peter Crispin Shire of Coorow [email protected] Morcombe 9953 1388 0428 521 100 Street, Leeman WA 6514 Kelvin Bean Shire of Coorow [email protected] Main 9952 0100 0428 521 103 Street, Coorow WA 6515 Leanne Parola Shire of Coorow [email protected] Main 9952 0100 0428 521 107 Street, Coorow WA 6515 Rob Broun Shire of Coorow Main 9952 0100 0428 521 102 Street, Coorow WA 6515 Gary Roberts Shire of Coorow Morcombe 9953 1388 0428 521 105 Street,

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Leeman WA 6514 Trevor Brandy Shire of Coorow [email protected] Morcombe 9953 1388 0428 521 101 Street, Leeman WA 6514 John Richardson Shire of Coorow [email protected] Morcombe 9953 1388 0428 521 106 Street, Leeman WA 6514 Gary Caeger Western Power [email protected] 9921 0323 0429 118 454 John D’Arcy Water Corporation john.d’[email protected]

66 Appendix 8. Incident Support Group meeting locations

Location one Coorow Community Resource Centre Main Street, Coorow Name Phone Phone Peter Crispin 9952 0100 0428 521 100 1st Contact Leanne Parols 9952 0100 0428 521 107 2nd Contact

Location four Leeman Recreation and Community Centre Rudduck Street, Leeman Name Phone Phone Peter Crispin 9952 0100 0428 521 100 1st Contact Leanne Parols 9952 0100 0428 521 107 2nd Contact

67 Appendix 9. Special considerations

Description Time of Year Impact / No of People

Reduced number of Seeding; April – June; volunteers available Harvest & Post-harvest October – February within the community

Major influx of tourists Wildflower Season July – October into the Shires.

Leeman & Green Head Good Friday – Easter Influx of tourists into the Easter Days Sunday town sites.

Gateway to the North Influx of visitors (& bowlers) May Bowling Tournament to Leeman town site.