North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Plan May 2018

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North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Plan

Part 1 – Administration

Authority

The North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) has been prepared by the North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee in compliance with the State Emergency & Rescue Management Act 1989.

APPROVED

Mark Jones

Regional Emergency Operations Controller

North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee Chair

Dated: 27 June 2018

ENDORSED

Endorsed by the State Emergency Management Committee December 2018

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Document Control

Any suggested amendments or additions to the contents of this plan should be forwarded in writing to:

Region Emergency Management Officer North West Metropolitan Emergency Management Region North West Metropolitan Region Office Level 10, 2 Wentworth St, , NSW 2150

The North West Metropolitan Region Emergency Management Committee must endorse any changes to this document prior to inclusion.

Any amendments or additions will be listed in the table below.

Version Author Date Comment 0.1 Jamie Horsfield – 09/10/2017 Initial Draft REMO 0.2 Jamie Horsfield – 11/12/2017 Changes after initial comments. REMO 0.3 Jamie Horsfield – 11/04/2018 Minor Ammendments post official REMO consultation 1.0 Jamie Horsfield – 14/05/2018 Approved Version by REMC REMO 1.1 Jamie Horsfield – 30/07/2018 Minor ammendments post comments from REMO FRNSW and NSW SES SEMC Representatives.

1.1 6/12/2018 ENDORSED BY SEMC 1.2 Jamie Horsfield – 18/2/2019 Updates post boundary changes. REMO

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Contents

Part 1 – Administration ...... 2 Authority ...... 2 Contents ...... 4 Purpose ...... 6 Objectives ...... 6 Scope ...... 6 Principles ...... 7 Activation, Escalation & Demobilisation ...... 8 Control, Command and Coordination Structure ...... 9 Test and Review Process ...... 12 Part 2 – Context & Risk Assessment ...... 13 Annexure A – Regional Profile ...... 13 General ...... 13 Boundaries ...... 14 Landform and Topography ...... 15 Climate ...... 15 Land Use ...... 16 Population and People ...... 17 Transport Routes and Facilities ...... 18 Economy and Industry ...... 20 Major Hazard Facilities ...... 20 Australian Defence Force Establishments ...... 20 Historical Events ...... 21 Annexure B – Hazards and Risks Summary ...... 23 Part 3 – Local Emergency Management Plans ...... 26 Annexure C – Local EMPLAN Inventory ...... 26 Part 4 – Sub Plans and Supporting Plans ...... 28 Annexure D – Regional Sub Plan and Supporting Plan Matrices ...... 29 Part 5 – Restricted Operational Information ...... 30 Annexure E – Community Assets ...... 30 Key Resources and Locations ...... 30

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Key Infrastructure ...... 31 Annexure F – Consequence Management Guides ...... 35

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Purpose

Details arrangements for, prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies within the Emergency Management Region covered by this plan.

It encompasses arrangements for:

• emergencies controlled by combat agencies; • emergencies controlled by combat agencies and supported by the Regional Emergency Operations Controller (REOCON); • emergency operations for which there is no combat agency; • circumstances where a combat agency has passed control to the REOCON; and, • demobilisation and transition of control from response to recovery.

Objectives

The objectives of this plan are to: • support Local Emergency Management Plans (EMPLANs) and augment them when required; • identify trigger points for regional level activation, escalation and demobilisation; • define participating organisation and Functional Area roles and responsibilities in preparation for, response to and recovery from emergencies; • set out the control, co-ordination, support and liaison arrangements at the Regional level; • detail activation and alerting arrangements for involved agencies at the Regional level; and • detail arrangements for the acquisition and co-ordination of resources at the Regional level.

Scope

The plan describes the arrangements at Regional level to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and also provides policy direction for the preparation of Sub Plans and Supporting Plans. Further:

• This plan relies on effective implementation of the Governance framework for Emergency Management; • Arrangements detailed in this plan are based on the assumption that the resources upon which the plan relies are available when required; and • The effectiveness of arrangements detailed in this plan are dependent upon all involved agencies preparing, testing and maintaining appropriate internal instructions, and/or standing operating procedures.

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Principles

The following principles are applied in this plan:

a) The Emergency Risk Management (ERM) process is to be used as the basis for emergency planning in . This methodical approach to the planning process is to be applied by Emergency Management Committees at all levels. b) Responsibility for preparation, response and recovery rests initially at Local level. If Local agencies and available resources are not sufficient they are augmented by those at Regional level. c) Control of emergency response and recovery operations is conducted at the lowest effective level. d) Agencies may deploy their own resources from their own service from outside the affected Region if they are needed. e) The Regional Emergency Operations Controller (REOCON) is responsible, when requested by a combat agency, to co-ordinate the provision of resources support. EOCONs would not normally assume control from a combat agency unless the situation can no longer be contained. Where necessary, this should only be done after consultation with the State Emergency Operations Controller (SEOCON) and agreement of the combat agency and the appropriate level of control. f) Emergency preparation, response and recovery operations should be conducted with all agencies carrying out their normal functions wherever possible. g) Prevention measures remain the responsibility of authorities/agencies charged by statute with the responsibility.

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Activation, Escalation & Demobilisation

There are a number of Activation, Escalation and Demobilisation triggers that initiate and conclude this Regional EMPLAN or elevation of the emergency to a State level.

Activation Triggers: Support • Designated Combat Agency has a regional level plan for emergency response; • Whenever there is an impending or unforeseen emergency operation and Regional level support resources may be required;

Control • Where there is no designated Combat Agency and a regional level response is required; • Where it is necessary to coordinate two or more local level operations which are controlled by Emergency Operations Controllers; • When the REOCON considers it necessary; • When directed by the SEOCON to take control of an emergency response.

Escalation Triggers: Local to Regional • When an emergency grows beyond the capability of a Local EOC; • When the emergency crosses two or more local emergency management boundaries and the change in control level may improve the situation; • When significant Political, Environmental, Social, Technological or Economic impacts are foreseen; • When directed by the SEOCON.

Regional to State • When an emergency grows beyond the capability of a Regional EOC; • When the emergency crosses two or more Regional emergency management boundaries and the change in control level may improve the situation; • When significant Political, Environmental, Social, Technological or Economic impacts are foreseen; • When directed by the SEOCON.

Demobilisation Triggers: • When it is determined that the incident has scaled back to the extent a regional level response is no longer required; • When the response has transitioned into a longer-term recovery process and an appropriate handover to a recovery coordinator or committee occurs; • When it is determined that no further control or support is required for the emergency.

Note: The REMC may identify specific Regional triggers for activation, escalation and demobilisation beyond those listed above.

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Control, Command and Coordination Structure

The Control, Command and Coordination (CCC) structure will vary according to the role that the Regional level response is taking. There are three standard structures that typically arise according to the role taken by the REOCON and REMC:

1. The Region acting as a support mechanism to a Local emergency; 2. The Region supporting a Combat Agency for a Regional emergency; 3. The Region controlling a Regional emergency.

A solid line indicates a direct link and a dotted line represents an information link.

Note: the specific CCC structure can vary according to the type of emergency and should be confirmed on each occasion between stakeholders with the standard arrangements considered.

Figure: Region acting as a support mechanism to a Local emergency

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Region controlling a Regional emergency

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Region supporting a Combat Agency for a Regional emergency

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Test and Review Process

The North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee (REMC) will review this Plan every three (3) years as a part of the continuous improvement cycle, or following any:

• Significant Regional change such as boundary changes, Agency/Functional Area/Supporting organisation changes, facilities, etc; • activation of the Plan in response to an emergency; • legislative changes affecting the Plan; • reviews, inquiries and lessons learned that are relevant to the purpose of the plan; • exercises conducted to test all or part of the Plan.

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Part 2 – Context & Risk Assessment

Annexure A – Regional Profile

General The North West Metropolitan Emergency Management Region encompasses 15 Local Government Areas and is made up of 11 Local Emergency Management Committees. The region covers approximately 6218 km 2 (621805 ha) with an approximate population of 2 million people.

There are a number of areas within the region that have been identified as areas of NSW Government Priority Growth. They include; Epping and Macquarie Park Urban Renewal Area, Frenchs Forest, Greater Parramatta Priority Growth Area, Ingleside, North West Priority Growth Area, St Leonards and Crows Nest, Metro Northwest Priority Urban Renewal Corridor and Western Sydney Priority Growth Area. The North West Priority Growth area includes Blacktown City Council, The Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council and plans for Sydney’s North West Priority Growth Area, including the suburbs of Riverstone, Vineyard, Schofields, Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Marsden Park and Colebee.

There are a number of National Parks, Regional Parks and Nature Reserves within the region with some of the more prominent ones being Berowra Valley National Park, Ku-Ring- Gai Chase National Park, Sydney Harbour National park and the Blue Mountains National Park. Further information can be located in the Land Use Section of this document.

To coincide with these National parks there are a number of Major waterways that transverse the region. They being the Hawkesbury Nepean System, , Pittwater Basin.

Just about all industries are represented within the region, with this considered however there are no active major mining operations currently within our boundaries. On a smaller scale there are some open cut sand mines in the Hornsby region and within The Hills LGA we have a few small sandstone quarries.

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Boundaries The North West Metropolitan Region is bordered by 4 Emergency Management Regions, Hunter – Central Coast, Central West, South West Metropolitan & Sydney Metropolitan.

Figure 1 North West Metropolitan Region Map The following Local Government Areas are within North West Metropolitan Region: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, City of Parramatta, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku Ring Gai, Lane Cove, Mosman, Northern Beaches, North Sydney, Ryde, Penrith, The Hills and Willoughby

North West Metropolitan Region also has coverage over a number of other organisational Boundaries that include;

FRNSW NSWRFS NSWA NSWSES NSW Health NSW FACS Metro East 2 Blue Mountains Northern Metro Zone Northern Northern Sydney Sydney Sydney Metro East 3 Cumberland Western Western Western Sydney Sydney Sydney Metro West 1 Hawkesbury Nepean / Nepean / Nepean / Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Metro West 2 Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai Metro West 3 Northern Beaches The Hills

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Landform and Topography Within the Northwest Metropolitan Region there is a vast difference in landform and topography ranging from coastal urban interface for the entire eastern part of the region through to peri urban communities in the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains. There is several major river systems including the Hawkesbury Nepean System, , Parramatta River all the way up to . The Hawkesbury Nepean System generates a major flood plain through the Penrith, Riverstone and Windsor communities. The upper part of the Parramatta River also has the potential to flood with inundation occurring within the Parramatta CBD.

To the south of the region, it is primarily flat residential plains with intermittent commercial and industrial estates throughout most of Western Sydney.

Climate The region experiences significant variation in climate. Yearly temperatures across the region can see differences between -4 and 47. On average the number of hotter days is increasing. The variance occurs as we have coastal influences in the east through to peri urban plains in the middle and Mountain conditions to the west.

Rainfall within the region varies with the following monthly records listed below.

Terrey Hills Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 26.7 26 24.7 22 20 16.5 16 18 21 23 24.1 25.3 21.9 Mean Min (°C) 18.4 18.2 16.9 13.8 11 8.9 7.6 8.4 11 13 15.4 16.6 13.3 Mean Rain (mm) 100 139 136 124 60 155 68 59 67 71 106 85.7 1170.4 Median Rain (mm) 70 127 68 40.2 43 113 67 33 37 61 70.4 74.6 903.2 Mean Rain Days 13.8 14 14.1 13.1 8.5 13.8 11 9.1 9.5 11 12.9 11.8 129.7 Penrith Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 30.9 29.5 27.5 24.4 21 18.1 18 20 23 26 27.4 29.4 24.6 Mean Min (°C) 18.6 18.5 16.8 13.1 9.3 6.9 5.5 6.2 9.4 12 15.1 17 12.4 Mean Rain (mm) 101 123 78.7 50.9 38 60.7 32 32 34 54 84.3 65.1 756.9 Median Rain (mm) 91 136 46.4 19 25 25.1 27 19 25 40 57.5 55.1 669.8 Mean Rain Days 11.6 11.4 11.8 10.4 11 15.1 12 8.6 7.9 9.2 12 10.8 124.6 Katoomba Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 23.4 22.5 20.4 17.1 14 10.4 9.7 11 15 18 20.2 22.3 16.9 Mean Min (°C) 13.1 13 11.6 8.9 6.3 3.9 2.7 3.3 5.4 7.8 9.9 11.7 8.1 Mean Rain (mm) 159 173 167 122 99 119 82 79 72 89 108 122 1390.1 Median Rain (mm) 124 139 121 88.3 57 65 55 44 61 63 86.4 96.6 1330 Mean Rain Days 13.8 13.3 13.9 11.1 10 10.8 10 9.7 9.7 11 11.9 12.6 136.2

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Fire Weather

Fire Danger Ratings for the region range from Low/Moderate through to Extreme during the summer months with several Total Fire Bans issued each year. This declaration of Total Fire Bans appears to be on the increase as well. The West/Northwest/Northern areas of our Region are bushfire prone areas with an increased risk of bushfires in these areas.

Storms/East Coast Lows

While all parts of the region are affected by storms, some more than others, one of our areas, The Northern Beaches, appears to sit within the Storm channel and is more prominent to receive East Coast Lows or similar systems between March and July each year.

Earthquakes

While no recent earthquakes have been registered within our region, it is of significance to note that the Lapstone Fault Line (Lapstone Structural Complex) falls within our region. The complex consists of a number of related folds and faults, trending generally north south, which together form a large south plunging structure between Kurrajong Heights and Lapstone. This has the potential to create an earthquake of greater than 7 Magnitude.

Land Use Local Government plays a vital role in land use planning and managing sustainable development of local communities. The Greater Sydney Commission and Department of Planning and Environment also have influence over the strategic direction of land use and regional development within the North West Metropolitan Region.

The North West Metropolitan Emergency Management Region consists of a wide range of land use including low medium and high-density residential areas, rural, commercial/business & industrial Zones as well as recreational and environmental protection zones. Within the region there is also a large proportion of agriculture and primary production including the large capacity of transportation of same across the region.

See each individual LEMCs Land Use sections for a greater breakdown of the region.

There are a number of National Parks, Regional Parks and Nature Reserves within the region including:

• Berowra Valley NP and Nature • Parramatta River Regional Park Reserve (NR) • Dural NR • Marramarra NP • Blue Mountains NP • Muogamarra NR • Scheyville NP • Ku-ring-gai Chase NP • Bents Basin State Recreation Area • Parramatta River Regional Park • Agnes Banks NR • Garigal NP • Prospect NR • Sydney Harbour NP • Wiannamatta Regional Park • Lane Cove NP • Mulgoa NR

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• Dalrymple Hay NR • Castlereagh NR • Walumatta NR • Windsor Downes NR • Wisemans Ferry NR • Pitt Town NR • Maroota Historic Site (HS) • Cattai NP • Maroota Ridge State Conservation • Rouse Hill RP Area • Wolli Creek RP

Population and People The region is quite diverse with its cultural and ethnic base being mixed backgrounds. A majority of this is Australian born with intermixed overseas migrants. The predominate spoken language is English, however parts of the region would have English as a second language.

During emergencies and significant events, this diversity of the population would have an impact on emergency managers, particularly around communication, evacuation and welfare issues.

Age Breakdown and Total Population by LGA within the Region

Source: Census 2016

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Transport Routes and Facilities Air

Within the Region there are a number of facilities providing Aerial Support (Plane, Sea Plane and Helicopter). These facilities include military, private and commercial airfields.

They are located at:

• RAAF Richmond, • RAAF Glenbrook (Helipad Only), • Katoomba Airport (Medlow Bath) (Suitable for Helicopters only or as an emergency landing strip), • Palm Beach Water Airport, • Berowra Waters Water Airport, • NPWS Helipad Blackheath • NPWS Helipad Glenbrook • Various Hospital Helipads including: o Blue Mountains o Mona Vale (Facility due to close October 2018) o Northern Beaches Hospital (Facility due to open October 2018) o Nepean (Not suitable for Aeromedical) o Royal North Shore o Westmead

Road

Within the Region there are a number of major road transport routes that include;

• M1, • Lane Cove Rd • , • Mona Vale Rd • M4, • • M7, • Pittwater Rd • , • Warringah Rd • North Connex (under construction), • Victoria Rd • , • Epping Rd • Bells Line of Roads, • Windsor Rd • Parramatta Rd, • Old Windsor Rd • Pennant Hills Rd, • Richmond Rd • Pacific Highway • Eastern Valley Way

These road networks are carriageways for both passenger and freight movements with large volumes of traffic transiting them each day. This is dependent on time of day, however for a large period of the day most would be considered moderately congested.

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Average Daily Location Totals M1, North Wahroonga 89,145 M2 120,000 M4 115,000 M7 179,000 Lane Cove Tunnel 39,449 NTH CONNEX Under Construction Great Western Highway, 28,201 Faulconbridge Bells Line of Road, Bell 3,162 Parramatta Rd, Auburn 32,280 Pennant Hills Rd, Pennant Hills 62,549 Pacific Highway, Killara 46,497 Lane Cove Rd, Pymble 64,547 Mona Vale Rd, Belrose 52,629 Cumberland Highway, Smithfield 65,207 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen 58,526 Warringah Rd, Beacon Hill 54,781 Victoria Rd, Parramatta 57,243 Epping Rd, Epping 56,137 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills 39,130 Old Windsor RD, Northmead 65,146 Richmond Rd , Glendenning 35,756 Source: RMS Traffic Volume Viewer

Rail

Operating within the Northwest Metropolitan Region is a number of passenger and freight rail lines. These are both Sydney Metro and intercity services. The Main Train lines that operate are:

• T1 (North Shore, Northern and Western Line) • T5 (Cumberland Line) • T6 (Carlingford Line) • T7 (Olympic park line), • Blue Mountains Line (BMT – Intercity), • Part Central Coast Newcastle Line (CCN – Intercity) • Sydney Metro North West (Currently under construction due to open 2019)

Ferry

There are a number of Government and private sector ferry services operating within the region. The major services are as follows:

• F3 – Parramatta River Rivercat Service (Operates within State Waters)

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• Church Point Ferry • Dangar Island Ferry • Palm Beach Ferry

Vehicle Ferry Services

• • • Wisemans Ferry • • • Mortlake Ferry (Putney Punt)

Light Rail

Currently under construction and due for completion in 2023, is the Parramatta Light Rail. Initially this will link Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta and Camellia. From Camellia to Carlingford the service will utilise the existing Carlingford line. Construction is due to begin on this line in 2018.

Economy and Industry The region is home to many types of business and industry including Manufacturing, Education, Financial and Professional Services, Food, Construction, Wholesale/Retail, Accommodation, Warehousing, Telecommunications, Healthcare & Social Assistance, Transport, Arts & Recreation Services.

Major Hazard Facilities The identification and regulation of Major Hazard Facilities (MHFs) is the responsibility of Safework NSW. MHFs are facilities such as chemical processing plants, gas storage depots and large chemical warehouses that have dangerous goods in amounts that exceed specified threshold quantities.

There are 6 MHFs within the region located within the suburbs of Blacktown, Yennora, Rosehill, Arndell Park and Erskine Park. Each of these facilities are required to develop their own Emergency Plans, with the Local Emergency Management Committees that are affected develop Consequences Management Guidelines to deal with any significant event out of these facilities.

Australian Defence Force Establishments There are 2 large Military establishments and number of smaller or non-frontline bases located within the region. The 2 major facilities are the RAAF Base at Richmond and the Defence Establishment at Orchard Hills. While these bases sit on Commonwealth land and are controlled by the Commonwealth, State resources would be called upon to assist or control depending on the incident at a local or regional level.

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Historical Events Bushfires

The 1994 Bushfires impacted the whole region including the Lane Cove National Park, Ku Ring Gai National Park and the Garigal National Park. 2001 Bushfires impacted Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith LGA. Finally of note were the bushfires which impacted the whole Blue Moutains in October 2013, there were numerous locations within the LGA on fire, however of note were the fires the State Mine Fires that started in the Lithgow LGA and travelled through the Blue Mountains burning approximately 55,000ha.

Storms

While many storm systems have traversed the region the most notable instances are the Blacktown Storms in 2007, Hail Storm Western Sydney 2015 & The East Coast Low in June 2016 . On 9 December 2007 a severe thunderstorm with strong winds and hail caused widespread damage from Blacktown to Wahroonga. The largest confirmed hail size was 7 cm at Blacktown and 6 cm at Wahroonga with an unconfirmed report of 11 cm hail at Cherrybrook. 2015 saw a major hailstorm move through Western Sydney cause 6 major structures to fail and collapse around Huntingwood. The East Coast Low (June 2016) stretched along the entire NSW coast, bringing widespread rainfall, damaging winds and flash flooding to the Northern and Southern coastal regions, Sydney Northern Beaches and South West Metropolitan region. Damaging surf combined with king tides caused coastal erosion up and down the NSW coast.

Transport Incidents

Cowan Rail Accident 1990 and the Glenbrook Rail Accident 1999 are the 2 major of note transport incidents that have occurred in the region. With major arterial roads traversing large parts of the region we are exposed to numerous major road accidents on a daily basis.

Floods

The highest recorded flood in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley occurred in 1867 when a height of 19.7m was reached at Windsor. The highest flood in the last century occurred in November 1961 with flood levels reaching 15m at Windsor. The most recent major flood (defined as being above 12.2m at Windsor) was experienced in 1990 when flood levels reached 13.5m at the Windsor gauge. Despite a history of significant floods, most of the current population living within the floodplain have only experienced small flood events. During 2012, 2013 and 2015 there was some flooding experienced. The largest of these was in 2012 which still only reached minor flood levels of 6.18m at the Windsor gauge and 4.62m (18.76m AHD) at the Penrith gauge. The Hawkesbury Nepean System represents one of the most significant threats in the region.

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Animal Incidents

In 2007, parts of the North West Metropolitan Region (particularly Hornsby, The Hills, Hawkesbury, Penrith, Blacktown and Blue Mountains), were significantly impacted by the Equine Influenza. The entire outbreak for NSW lasted 6 months running from August 2007 to February 2008.

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Annexure B – Hazards and Risks Summary

A Regional Emergency Risk Management (ERM) Study has been undertaken by the North West Metropolitan Regional Emergency Management Committee identifying the following hazards as having risk of causing loss of life, property, utilities, services and/or the community’s ability to function within its normal capacity. These hazards have been identified within Local EMPLANs (which have been endorsed by the REMC) as having the potential to create an emergency. The table below provides a Regional level summation and priority for identified hazards and risks. The North West Metropolitan Emergency Risk Management Study should be referenced to identify the complete list of consequences and risk descriptions.

Hazard Type

Green - per template Penrith

Red - LEMC The Hills Blacktown Additional Choice Hawkesbury Blue Mountains Blue Ryde/Hunters Hill Ryde/Hunters Northern Beaches Northern City of Parramatta of City Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai Willoughby / Lane Cove Cove / Lane Willoughby North Sydney / Mosman / Sydney North AG & Animal High Medium Medium Extreme Medium Low Low High Low High Low Not Bridge Collapse High Medium High High High Medium High High High High Assessed Not Building Collapse High Medium High Extreme High Medium High Medium High Extreme Assessed Communicable Extreme Extreme Medium Extreme Extreme High High Extreme High Extreme High Disease (Human) Communicable High Extreme Medium Extreme Extreme High High Extreme High Extreme High Disease (Animal) Not Not Not Dam Failure Medium Medium High Medium Extreme Low High Low Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Earthquake High Medium High High High Medium Low High High Extreme Assessed Fire (Bush or Grass) High Extreme Medium High Extreme Extreme Low High High Extreme Extreme Page 23 of 35 Printed 17/07/2019 7:34 AM

Fire (Industrial) High High High High High High Low High Extreme High High Fire (Commercial) High High High High High Extreme Low High Extreme Extreme High Not Fire (Residential) High Medium High Medium High Low Low Extreme Extreme High Assessed Flood (Flash) Medium High Medium Medium High High Low High High Extreme Low Not Not Not Flood (Riverine) High High Medium High High Low Extreme Low Assessed Assessed Assessed Hazardous Release High High Medium High High Medium Medium High High Medium Extreme Heatwave Extreme Extreme High Extreme High High Medium Extreme High Extreme High Not Landslip Extreme Medium Low Medium High Low Low Medium High Medium Assessed Storm High Extreme High High High High High High High High High Transport Medium Extreme Medium High High Medium Medium Low High Extreme Extreme Emergency (Air) Transport Not Not Not Not Not Extreme Medium Medium Medium Low Extreme Emergency (Rail) Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Transport Not Extreme Medium High High High High Low High Extreme Extreme Emergency (Road) Assessed Transport Not Not Not Not Medium High Medium Low Low High High Emergency (Sea) Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Not Not Not Tsunami Low Low Medium Low High High High Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Utilities Failure High High High Low High Medium High Low Medium Extreme High Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Explosion High Medium High Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Terrorism Extreme Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Mass Gathering Medium Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Coastal Inundation Medium Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Page 24 of 35 Printed 17/07/2019 7:34 AM

Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Tornado High Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Not Animal Escape Low Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed

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Part 3 – Local Emergency Management Plans It is inherent that the Regional EMPLAN have a strong link to the Local EMPLANs to ensure that the community requirements and major hazards and risks identified are catered for. The REMC have clear Governance responsibilities to ensure that the standard of all Local EMPLANs meet the prescribed standard and enable the Region to prepare for and provide support to LEMCs as anticipated. Annexure C provides a summary of all endorsed Local EMPLANs.

Annexure C – Local EMPLAN Inventory

Endorsed Review LEMC Key Regional Planning Considerations References Date Date Blacktown 19/09/2017 19/09/2020 MHFs

Blue Mountains 01/08/2016 01/08/2019 Bushfires

City of , Parramatta River 07/10/2018 07/10/2021 Parramatta

Bushfires, Hawkesbury Nepean System, Defence Hawkesbury 15/12/2017 15/12/2020 Establishments

Hornsby / Ku- Bushfires, Major transport routes. 22/03/2018 22/03/2021 Ring-Gai

Northern Bushfires, East Coast Lows and Storm Cells 14/07/2017 14/07/2020 Beaches

North Sydney / Critical Infrastructure, Defence Establishments, 15/11/2017 15/11/2020 Mosman Major transport routes, Storms

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Endorsed Review LEMC Key Regional Planning Considerations References Date Date Ryde/Hunters Major Transport Routes and Education Facilities 09/11/2016 09/11/2019 Hill

Bushfires and Critical Infrastructure, Defence Penrith 12/08/2016 12/08/2019 Establishments

The Hills 12/08/2016 12/08/2019 Bushfires and Storms

Willoughby/Lane Gore Bay, Royal North Shore Hospital 8/11/2017 8/11/2020 Cove

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Part 4 – Sub Plans and Supporting Plans Responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of appropriate sub and supporting plans rests with the relevant Combat Agency Controller or the relevant Functional Area Coordinator. They form a critical element that outlines the arrangements that are in place to deliver support or control at a Regional and Local level as emergencies arise. There are some specific REMC sub and supporting plans that have also been developed to assist with delivering the outcomes of this EMPLAN. The sub/supporting plans are developed in consultation with the North West Metropolitan REMC and the community.

The plans listed in Annexure D are supplementary to this EMPLAN. The sub/supporting plans have been endorsed by the REMC and are determined as compliant and complimentary to the arrangements listed in this EMPLAN.

These plans are retained by the REMO on behalf of the REMC and public release versions are available on the NSW Emergency Website.

Matrices Description

• Combat Agency/Functional Area – The entity that is responsible for sub plan or supporting plan. • Sub-Supporting Plan – The name/title of the plan. • Triggers – Events or occurrences will result in the activation of the plan. • Area(s) – Geographic area that the supporting plan covers. • Access – who from the agency or area will be the contact for activating and maintaining the plan.

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Annexure D – Regional Sub Plan and Supporting Plan Matrices

Combat Agency/Functional Sub Plan Triggers Access Area Hawkesbury Nepean State Level Plan State Level Plan NSW SES Sub Plan

Blue Mountains Snow Local Plan Blue Mountains NSW SES Plan LEMC

Sydney Olympic Park Region Activation Stored at SOPA SOPA Emergency Management Plan

Functional Area Supporting Plan Area (s) Access Hornsby, Hunters Northern Sydney Hill, Ku Ring Gai, LHD Disaster Lane Cove, Manager Northern Sydney Health Services Mosman, Northern Healthplan Beaches, North Sydney, Ryde & Willoughby LGAs

Blue Mountains, Nepean Blue Nepean Blue Health Services Hawkesbury, Mountains LHD Mountains Healthplan Penrith LGAs Disaster Manager

Blacktown, Western Sydney Western Sydney Health Services Parramatta, The LHD Disaster Healthplan Hills LGAs Manager

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