Community Response Plan
• Piha
• Karekare
• Including
Anawhata
CDEM
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
PLAN PURPOSE 1
COMMUNITY OVERVIEW 1
SIGNIFICANT THREATS 3
ALERT AND WARNING TYPES 5
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDELINES 5
LOCAL WARNING SYSTEMS 7
PLAN ACTIVATION 7
COMMUNICATION 7
EMERGENCY CENTRES 5
APPENDIX 1 PLAN ACTIVATION PROCESS 10
APPENDIX 2 PLAN ACTIVATION COMMUNITY WARNING PLAN 11
APPENDIX 3 PLAN PRIORITY CONTACTS 12
APPENDIX 4 PLAN RESOURCES 20
APPENDIX 5 NRP PIHA 251
APPENDIX 6 NRP KAREKARE 20
APPENDIX 7 NRP ANAWHATA 25
APPENDIX 8 WARNINGS FOR NEW ZEALAND 28
APPENDIX 9 HAZARDS 29
APPENDIX 10 GLOSSARY 32
APPENDIX 11 GET READY GET THRU INFORMATION 33
COMMUNITY RESPONSE PLAN APPROVAL 34
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Introduction
This document has been prepared to provide a Community Response Plan (CRP).
When an emergency occurs, this plan will be activated by the community. By developing a plan prior to potential events, the local community will be in a position to support emergency services, utilities and welfare agencies respond to emergencies in this area.
In preparation of surviving a civil defence emergency the local community should undertake to be prepared by creating and practising emergency plans and assembling and maintaining emergency survival and getaway kits. Information can be found on the back page of the yellow pages or by visiting the Auckland Civil Defence website www.aucklandcivildefence.org.nz.
Plan Purpose
The purpose of this Community Response Plan (CRP) is to build community resilience to emergencies and disasters by identifying hazards that may impact on the local community and to provide a plan to enable the community to respond and remain self reliant for at least three days without any external assistance in the event of an emergency.
Community Overview
For the purpose of this plan, the area has been divided in three sub-areas or Neighbourhoods. For each of those areas a separate plan has been prepared. The so called Neighbourhood Response Plans (NRP). The map below provides an overview of the different neighbourhoods.
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Significant Threats
Hazards as prioritised by the community which pose a significant threat to the local area are:
1. Localised weather events (weather bomb or cyclone) 2. Fire 3. Landslip 4. Lifelines Disruption 5. Road Access disruption 6. Earthquake 7. Influenza pandemic 8. Volcanic eruption
A more detailed list of hazards and their effects on the community is contained in Appendix 9.
Alert and Warning Types
Auckland Council and Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) receive warning of events from several agencies and disseminate when necessary. When CDEM receive warnings related to local communities they will contact a nominated member of the Emergency Response Group (ERG) and that member will then contact all the relevant NRG members.
There are four levels of warning:
International Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre sends notification of tsunami in the Pacific Ocean area to all registered subscribers internationally. National Received by councils and Police, Fire, and Ambulance communication centres and disseminated to regional and local emergency responders. Local Most television and radio networks will provide public information. Public should refer to the back of the Yellow Pages, listen to the radio, and follow instructions. Other local warning methods for the Greenmeadows, Manurewa community are outlined on page # of this document. Natural For some natural events there are no pre-warnings, for example earthquakes. However an earthquake can be a natural sign that a tsunami may follow if the sea has been displaced.
See Appendix 8 for a description of how warnings are received and disseminated in New Zealand.
Emergency Response Guidelines
Levels of Response Incidents and emergencies are categorised into five levels reflecting the intensity and scope of the event that has occurred. Any of which may necessitate the activation of this plan.
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1 Local incident declaration not required and emergency is dealt with by the
emergency services.
2 Local incident declaration not required, but some external support is necessary.
sponse 3 Imminent ‘state of local emergency’ is being considered and is of local
Re significance.
of 4 Imminent ‘state of local emergency’ is regionally significant.
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L 5 Imminent or ‘state of national’ emergency.
Declarations In a large emergency within Auckland a ‘state of emergency’ may be declared by:
Mayor
Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Emergency Response Group (ERG)
Neighbourhood Response group (NRG)
When a civil defence emergency is declared, the CDEM Act 2002 is invoked which gives emergency services additional powers over and above their respective governing acts. While a declaration is in force, the Civil Defence Controller has absolute authority over the emergency. A copy of the CDEM Act 2002 can be made available on request to your local Auckland Council Civil Defence key contact or found at www.civildefence.govt.nz
Lead Agency The ‘lead agency’ in an emergency response is the agency that has the legislative or agreed authority for control of the incident or emergency, for example:
• NZ Fire Service - fires and hazardous substances • Auckland Rural Fire Authority – wildfires outside the Urban Fire District • NZ Police - criminal activities and maintaining public order • Ministry of Health - controlling infectious diseases • Civil Defence - natural hazards
Other agencies will work with the ‘lead agency’ to manage the incident and are termed ‘supporting agencies’. Any emergency response within a local community will be run by a ‘lead agency’ and the community ERG and its members will become a ‘supporting agency’.
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Local Warning Systems
Communities will receive warnings via:
• Phone call from Civil Defence to the CRG Chair • Communication from the relevant neighbourhood, NRG • Emergency Services • PA systems on emergency services vehicles • Subscription to emergency status updates via Auckland Civil Defence website • Subscription to Met Service warnings • For some natural events there are no pre-warnings (eg. Earthquakes). An earthquake can be a ‘natural warning’ sign that a tsunami may follow. • Twitter • Warnings via television • Warnings via Radio
RADIO STATIONS:
Station Frequency Band Frequency Band Classic Hits 97.4 FM - More FM 91.8 FM National Radio 101.4 FM 756 AM Newstalk ZB 89.4 FM 1080- AM Radio Live 100.6 FM 702 AM
Plan Activation
This plan may be activated: • When advanced warning of an event that puts people and/or property within the area at risk is received • An event has occurred without warning that has affected people and/or property within the area or could put them at risk • As part of a local, regional or national exercise to test plan capability
For the Plan Activation Process see Appendix 1.
Communication
Communication is a critical component of this plan. People within the different community areas must be alerted to an impending emergency or be contacted after an emergency or
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Communication typically relies on the following communication pathways:
• TXT / Phone • Internet and Email • Radio networks • Face to face (neighbours calling on neighbours) • Signage • Notes for absent neighbours (use last page of this document)
During emergencies there are often disruptions to these communication pathways (i.e. with loss of power, cell phone towers and poor satellite coverage).
The following have been identified as alternative means of communication available to the local community:
• Civil Defence via broadcast, radio and television • Listen to your car radio or portable radio • Sirens • Face to face • Loud hailers • Whistles
For the Warning Communication Plan see Appendix 2.
Emergency Centres A Community Emergency Response Centre or Evacuation Centre may be established for any event if it is required.
Community Emergency Response Centre
A Community Emergency Response Centre is a coordination centre that is designed to allow the local community ERG to meet and plan how they will coordinate:
• Disseminating information from the ‘lead agency’ to the community • Organising community support for the ‘lead agency’ • Leading the local community if a catastrophic event has occurred and no ‘lead agency’ is immediately identifiable
Piha NZFS Fire Station. Phone: 09 812 8837 Fax: 09 812 8837 Address: Seaview Road Piha NZFS Radio CDEM Radio
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Emergency Shelters
An Emergency Shelter is a facility that people evacuated from an area can be looked after until the ‘lead agency’ can organise accommodation.
• The location of these shelters will be determined by the impact of the disaster • It is likely that the Community Emergency Response Centre will be at the same location as a temporary emergency shelter if one is to be set up
For possible locations of Emergency Shelters and detailed contact, access and resource information see Appendix 4 and details within each NRP appendix.
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Appendix 1: Plan Activation Process
CRG member receives ADVANCED WARNING of event
ERG member makes contact with rest of ERG ERG Member Number
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CRG ASSEMBLES at Emergency Response Centre
Piha Fire Station - Seaview Road - 09 812 8837 NZFS Radio - CDEM Radio (TBC) - Local Surf Radio (TBC)
o Once assembled, take the lead from Police and Fire if present and act on their instructions. Liaise with CDEM o Brief the ERG on warning received and current situation via 09 301 0101
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ACTIVATED o Consider who will be/has been affected, where and what actions should be taken Make contact with the priority contacts o o Decide on an appropriate method of notification and communication to the wider community based on Warning Communication Plan. Establish an Incident Control Point if required o o Consider initial actions for the establishment of an Emergency Shelter if required o Discuss course of action with/provide situation reports to Civil Defence
Listen to the radio or TV and follow instructions o o Notify the Auckland Council (09) 301 0101 with actions taken
ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY EMERGENCY SERVICES OR THE CIVIL DEFENCE CONTROLLER MUST BE FOLLOWED
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Appendix 2: Plan Activation Community Warning Plan
As a method of contacting members of the CRG to warn them of an impending event that may put them or their property at risk, the Community have the following plan in place.
Requirement by CRG to alert community
Priority contact areas established The priority for first contact will be based on the threat. For example, if the threat is tsunami or flooding these calls will be made to all low-lying at risk areas in order to initiate evacuation as required.
Are telecommunication networks available? (Phone/Text/Email) Yes No
Warn the community using Warn the community using the following method/s: the following method/s:
Phone, email or txt neighbours Knock on neighbours door if possible
ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY EMERGENCY SERVICES OR THE CIVIL DEFENCE CONTROLLER MUST BE FOLLOWED
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Appendix 3: Priority Contacts
IN ALL EMERGENCIES WHERE LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK DIAL 111 FOR POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE
CONTACT NUMBER
Name Orgainsation Address Home Mobile Email Ron Gorter NZFS
Karel Witten- Karekare Hannah VRFF Fiona Ambulance Anderson First Resp.
Piha Residents Ken & Ratepayers Cowan Ass.
Police - Summer Greg Constable (& Wilson Piha SLSC) Park Rangers - Andy Auckland Pedersen Council
United North Piha Johnny Surf Life Clough Saving Club
United North Piha Rosemary Surf Life Abel Saving Club Johathon Piha Surf Life Webber Saving Club Duncan Piha Surf Life Clark Saving Club Ian & Liz Anawhata Sangster
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Fire Piha - NZFS 09 8128837 ERG Liaison - Ron 021 967736 Karekare – RFA??? 09 8128747 ERG Liaison - Karel 0274227513
Police Summer Constable ERG Liaison – Greg Wilson 021 191 4067
Ambulance First Response 0272646352 ERG Liaison – Piha 0272853110 Fiona ERG Liaison – Karekare 0274227513 Karel
Auckland Council Park Andy Pedersen 027 509 7230 Rangers
SLSNZ Surf Com 09 3030663 Surf Life Saving Northern 0800 728 354 Region Piha – SLSC 09 8128896 United North Piha - SLSC 09 8128706 Karekare – SLSC 09 8128871 Anawhata -SLCS
Coast Guard Radio VHF Channel 81 Manukau Rescue Centre 0508 737283 (0580 RESCUE)
Auckland Council Civil David Neil [Insert Number] Defence key CRP contact All non emergency enquires
Auckland Council Call Centre (09) 301 0101 0800 22 22 00 Auckland Council Website www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Auckland CDEM Website www.aucklandcivildefence.govt.nz
Elected Auckland Council [Insert Name] [Insert Number] Member Local Board Liaison [Insert Name] [Insert Number] Member
Department of Emergencies Only 0800 DOCHOT Conservation 0800 362 468
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Appendix 4: Local Resources
Communication Resource Provider details Notes e.g. Tele-trees, texting, radios, satellite phones, websites, PR resources, media liaison, face-to- face, loudspeakers etc.
Generators Resource Provider details Notes
Intelligence Resource Provider details Notes resources e.g. CCTV, reporting network, intelligence gathering tools etc.
Medical Resource Provider details Notes e.g. Local clinics, First aid trained staff, first aid supplies etc.
Transport Resource Provider details Notes e.g. Buses, vans, trucks, boats etc.
Emergency Resource Provider details Notes Shelters Barnett Hall Piha Bowling Club Piha Camp Grounds Piha United North SLSC Piha Piha SLSC Piha Karekare SLSC Karekare Fire Station Karekare Lone Kauri School Karekare Craw Homestead Anawhata
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Appendix 5: NRP Piha
Neighbourhood Overview
For the purpose of this plan, the geographic area of coverage for the
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Significant Threats Hazards which pose a significant threat are localised weather event (weather bomb), Wildfire, Tsunami/ Tidesurge/ Cyclones/ Landslip/ Flooding/ Earthquake/ Influenza pandemic/ Volcanic eruption) Priority Contacts IN ALL EMERGENCIES WHERE LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK DIAL 111 FOR POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE
CONTACT INFORMATION Ron Gorter NZFS Fiona Ambulance Anderson First Resp.
Piha Residents Ken & Ratepayers Cowan Ass. Johathon Piha Surf Life Webber Saving Club Duncan Piha Surf Life Clark Saving Club
Local Resources Local Facilities Resource Address Phone e.g. Local clinics, First aid trained staff, first aid supplies etc.
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Emergency Shelters – Piha
Venue: Telephone: Barnett Hall None Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Fiona Anderson 8128815 0272853110 21 Seaview Rd Wendy Marsom - Wood 8128118 021569129 Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity 150 Carpark lighting? No Parking spaces 60 Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes No equipment Toilet facilities Yes Site security issues Communication methods available None Water: Tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply no Generator plug installed? No Other equipment/facilities 100 Chairs 12 Tables 35 Yoga Mats 2 x 35 kg Propane Cooking Site issues for emergency Eg. Is the site prone to flooding? situations Activation process
Venue: Telephone: Piha Bowling Club 09 – 812 8845 Physical address: Piha Domain Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Marie Truhebuivch 021 814 198 30 Seaview Rd Fiona Anderson 8128815 Piha Camp Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity 150 Carpark lighting? Yes Parking spaces 100 Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes Catlery 50 -100 px Toilet facilities Yes Site security issues Communication methods available Phone Water: Tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply no Generator plug installed? no Other equipment/facilities 50 Chairs Small Tables 2 x 35kg Propane Cooking Site issues for emergency Eg. Is the site prone to flooding?
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Venue: Telephone: Piha Camp Ground 09 – 812 8815 Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Wendy Marson / Wood 8128118 Fiona Anderson 8128815 Piha Camp Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity Tents - 250 Carpark lighting? No Parking spaces 100 Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes Some equipment Toilet facilities Yes Site security issues Communication methods available None Water: Tank + Bore Generator back up Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply Yes Generator installed in wood shed (code 2525#) for water pump Other equipment/facilities 4 X 35kg Propane Tanks 20 Swap a bottle gas cylinders 4 x 4 bed cabins Site issues for emergency Eg. Is the site prone to flooding? situations Activation process
Venue: Telephone: United North Piha SLC 09 – 812 8706 Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address xx xx Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity 150 Carpark lighting? No Parking spaces 60 Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes No equipment Toilet facilities Yes Site security issues Communication methods available None Water: mains or tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply no Generator plug installed? Other equipment/facilities add/remove as required Site issues for emergency Eg. Is the site prone to flooding? situations Activation process
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Venue: Telephone: Piha SLC 09 – 812 8896 Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address
Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity 150 Carpark lighting? No Parking spaces 60 Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes No equipment Toilet facilities Yes Site security issues Communication methods available None Water: mains or tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply No Other equipment/facilities add/remove as required Site issues for emergency Tsunami Evacuation Zone situations Activation process
NOTE:
The Piha R.S.A. is also a designated Civil Defence Welfare Centre and may also be utilised by the local community and ERG in consultation with RSA staff and CDEM.
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Appendix 6: NRP Karekare
Neighbourhood Overview
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For the purpose of this plan, the geographic area of coverage for the Karekare Neighbourhood area is indicated on the map Significant Threats Hazards which pose a significant threat are localised weather event (weather bomb), Wildfire, Tsunami/ Tidesurge/ Cyclones/ Landslip/ Flooding/ Rural Fire/ Earthquake/ Influenza pandemic/ Volcanic eruption) Priority Contacts IN ALL EMERGENCIES WHERE LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK DIAL 111 FOR POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Karekare NRG Contacts
By Post:
Local Resources Local Facilities Resource Address Phone e.g. Local clinics, First aid trained staff, first aid supplies etc.
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Emergency Shelters - Karekare
Venue: Telephone: Karekare Surf Lifesaving 09 – 812 8871 Club Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address David Munroe 8128696 - 027 276 9999 Christopher Turbott 8128 447 - 021 240 3272 Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity Welfare area approximately 120 sq m Parking spaces 50 Spaces Disabled Access Poor Kitchen/Catering facilities 1 x Stove 1 x Refrigerator 1 x Freezer 1 x Sink Toilet facilities 2 x Male Toilets Septic Tank 2 x Urinals 3 x Male showers 2 x Female Toilets 3 x Female showers Site security issues No Communication methods available Surf Radio base station 5 x Surf Handheld Radios Land line Telephone Water: Gravity feed from stream Space for portable toilets No Space for water tankers No access Alternative power supply No No Generator plug installed Other equipment/facilities 24 x Bunks 3 x Oxygen resuscitation kit 1 x Defibrillator (another coming soon) 1 x Scoop stretcher 1 x Backboard Site issues for emergency Access may be susceptible to flooding situations Activation process
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Venue: Telephone: Karekare Rural Fire Station 8128747 Physical address:
Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Sarah Parks 8129175 Jonathan Knox 8128212 Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity Welfare area approximately 40 sq m Parking spaces 10 Spaces Disabled Access Yes Kitchen/Catering facilities 1 x Stove 1 x Refrigerator 1 x Sink Toilet facilities 1 x Toilet Sewer or septic tank Site security issues Communication methods available Fire Service Radio base station Civil Defence Radio base station 4 x Fire Handheld Radios Water: 25000 tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply No No Generator plug installed Other equipment/facilities 1 x Oxygen resuscitation kit 1 x Defibrillator 1 x Scoop stretcher 2 x Generator 1 x Portable lighting kit Site issues for emergency No situations Activation process
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Venue: Telephone: Lone Kauri School 09 - 812 8746 Physical address: Lone Kauri School Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Julia Moore 8128636 - 0210732856 Caroline Witten-Hannah 8128863 - 0278403789 Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity Welfare area approximately 70 sq m Parking spaces 20 – 30 spaces Disabled Access Poor Kitchen/Catering facilities 1 x Stove 1 x Refrigerator 1 x Sink Toilet facilities 3 x Toilets Sewer or Septic Tank? Site security issues N/A Communication methods available Telephone Water: 25000 Tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply No No Generator plug installed Other equipment/facilities 1 x Wood stove Site issues for emergency No situations Activation process
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Appendix 7: NRP Anawhata
Community Overview
Significant Threats Hazards which pose a significant threat are localised weather event (weather bomb) Tsunami/ Tidesurge/ Cyclones/ Landslip/ Flooding/ Earthquake/ Influenza pandemic/ Volcanic eruption)
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Priority Contacts IN ALL EMERGENCIES WHERE LIFE OR PROPERTY IS AT RISK DIAL 111 FOR POLICE, FIRE OR AMBULANCE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Local Anawhata Emergency Response Group Contacts
Backup to ERG
Local Resources Local Facilities Resource Address Phone e.g. Local clinics, First aid trained staff, first aid supplies etc. Amature Radio Ian Sangster Ian is a member of the Western Suburbs Radio Club
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Emergency Shelters - Anawhata Venue: Telephone: Craw Homestead N/A Physical address: Date of last Inspection: 202 Anawhata Rd Key holders Name Phone numbers Address Auckland Council 093010101 (duty ranger)
Structure and site attributes Number/Availability Comments Building capacity Parking spaces Disabled Access Kitchen/Catering facilities Yes but limited Toilet facilities Yes (single) Site security issues Communication methods available Nil Water: tank Space for portable toilets Yes Space for water tankers Yes Alternative power supply Yes Solar Power only Activation process Through ERG and Council Call Centre
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Appendix 8: Warnings for New Zealand
The following table outlines risks and the agency responsible for issuing warnings:
Risk or Hazard Monitoring Agency Comment Tsunami Ministry of Civil Defence & The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre Emergency Management (PTWC) sends notification of tsunami in the (MCDEM) from the Pacific Pacific Ocean area to all registered Tsunami Warning Centre subscribers. MCDEM evaluate PTWC (PTWC) warnings on receipt. If considered necessary MCDEM will issue National Tsunami Warnings and pre-planned warnings and evacuations will be put in place by Civil Defence and Emergency Services. Severe weather MetService MetService collects and analyses outlooks, watches or meteorological data from around New warnings, including: Zealand and the world, from which many different types of weather forecasts are • Storms made. • Cyclones Weather outlooks, watches and warnings • Flooding are disseminated to all subscribers, Civil • Wind Defence and Emergency Services.
Earthquake Institute of Geological and Monitored by GNS who are responsible for Nuclear Sciences (GNS) alert bulletins issued to MCDEM and CDEM Groups. Volcanic Eruption Institute of Geological and Monitored by GNS who are responsible for Nuclear Sciences (GNS) alert bulletins issued to MCDEM and CDEM Groups. Public Health Ministry of Health (MoH), MoH disseminate warnings for Pandemics. Warnings Auckland Region Public Auckland Region Public Health Service Health Service (ARPHS) (ARPHS) will warn the community about and District Health Boards local public health issues. (DHB’s) Flood Warnings for Auckland Council Develop and disseminate river flood Major Rivers warnings to the public, emergency responders and pre-arranged landowners. Wildfire Auckland Council Adverse weather conditions likely to increase the possibility of wildfire are monitored by the rural fire authority, which will institute appropriate fire bans and if necessary disseminate warnings. Fire NZ Fire Service will warn the public of serious fire incidents. This will be donw through the media and radio stations. Hazardous Substance NZ Fire Service will warn the public of Incidents hazardous substance incidents Animal Disease Ministry of Agriculture and Dissemination alerts and warnings to CDEM Outbreaks Forestry (MAF) Groups and public. Most radio and television networks will provide public information. Public should refer to the back of the yellow pages, listen to the radio, and follow instructions.
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Appendix 9: Hazards
Significant threats include but are not limited to:
Prioritised Threat Likelihood and Impact to Manurewa Warning period Flooding Warnings for • Road access denied Flooding: • Caused land-slips Quick onset • Most areas in Manurewa are affected Annual rainfall in • Community cut-off from outside Auckland is 1000 – • Community may have to be self-sustainable 2000mm Landslips Weather induced • Road access denied prolonged rainfall of • Damage to property or homes 150% normal can • Community may have to be self-sustainable trigger. Cyclones Cyclone: • Can be life-threatening Tropical Storm Days to weeks • Cause of panic & fear, in particular to elderly 2-16 Tropical • Loss of power affecting water pumps & appliances Cyclones can form in • Telephones not working properly the SW Pacific per • Damage to property or homes year. • Community may have to be self-sustainable
Wildfire Warnings for Fire: • Can be life-threatening Quick onset. • Extreme risk at peak season due to dry weather • Risk increased due to arrival of visitors in the area • No Fire Service, equipment or resources at hand • Road Access could be denied • Damage to property or homes • Community may have to be self-sustainable Tidal Surges Often associated • Becoming more frequent with low pressure • Cause of flooding in some areas weather systems • Road access could be denied and compounded by • Coastal erosion - foreshore damage wind direction. • Damage to property or homes Tsunami Local – less than 1 • Definitely life-threatening hour • Total evacuation of residents & visitors necessary Regional – approx 3 • Various options identified: hrs • Head for higher ground Distant – 15+ hours • Evacuees have to be self-sustainable Since 1840 -11 Tsunamis in Auckland. Highest 2.9m Earthquake Nil warning. • Can be life-threatening Auckland’s strongest • Damage to property or homes recorded earthquake • Could cause tsunami 1891 5.5 – 6.0 • Road access could be denied magnitude. • Community may have to be self-sustainable Hazardous No or little advanced • Evacuation of areas around the spill Substances Incident warning. Very likely • Evacuation of downwind areas if hazardous in Business Zone 6 substances are airborne (Wiri BID) • Disruption to traffic flows • Lifeline Utility Failure Quick onset no • Severe disruption to businesses – gas, electricity
warning. • Panic buying – fuel Loss of: Ongoing resilience • Emergency services – telecommunications • Power work being carried
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Prioritised Threat Likelihood and Impact to Manurewa Warning period • Gas out. • Disruption to travellers & economy – Rail • Water • Congestion, economic loss, fatalities, injuries – Road. • Transport
Networks • Fuel Volcanic Eruption Volcanic Eruption: • Health risks Hours, days, weeks • High economic costs – clean up to months. 1 in 1000 chance in • Disrupted power supply any one year. • Transport infrastructure • Communications. Pandemic • Loss of life Epidemic Onset: days, weeks, • Health facilities struggle to cope. months. • Shortages of personnel and products Three major • Delayed and limited supplies of vaccines epidemics in 1918, • Negative impact on social and economic activities. 1957, 1968. Serious criminal act: Quick onset • Death and or injuries, • Emergency services struggle to cope • Bomb threat or • Disruption to people, traffic attack • Homes and businesses evacuated • A gunman in the • Reputation damage. area • Civil disobedience
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Appendix 10: Glossary
Agency (a) government agencies, including public service departments, non- public service departments, Crown entities, and Offices of Parliament; and (b) non-governmental organisations; and (c) lifeline utilities. Civil defence Any emergency managed under the CDEM Act. emergency CDEM Civil Defence Emergency Management CRP Community Response Plan DHB District Health Board, and includes hospital and health services (including ambulance services) Emergency New Zealand Police, New Zealand Fire Service, National Rural Fire services Authority, rural fire authorities, and hospital and health services. ERG Emergency Response Group Evacuation The temporary relocation (either spontaneous or organised) of all or part of a particular population or geographical region from a location that has been or is about to be affected by an emergency, to a place considered to be safe. ICP Incident Control Point. Location where the Incident Controller and, where established, members of the Incident Management Team provide overall direction of response activities in an emergency situation. MCDEM Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management MoH Ministry of Health NRP Neighbourhood Response Plan Self evacuation When people decide to relocate from their usual home locations, either with or without instruction from authorities, but without making themselves known to such authorities. Hazard Something that may cause, or contribute substantially to the cause of, an emergency. Lead agency The organisation with current responsibility for managing an emergency. PTWC United States National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration facility that supports the PTWS. PTWS A system administered under the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (OIC) of UNESCO Sheltering/shelter A term used to describe the actions of people who stay in their home in place location during and following an emergency. It recognises that the home location may be damaged or compromised from the event (such as loss of power, water or structural damage). Support agency Any agency that assists the lead agency during an emergency.
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Appendix 11: Get Ready Get Thru Information
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Community Response Plan Approval
This Community Response Plan was approved and accepted by the undersigned
Name:
Signed:
Position:
On behalf of: Community Emergency Response Group
Name:
Signed:
Position:
On behalf of: Community Emergency Response Group
Name:
Signed:
Position:
On behalf of: Director Civil Defence and Emergency Management Auckland Council
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Position:
On behalf of: Zone Manager [North], Civil Defence and Emergency Management Auckland Council
In the event of an emergency, every reasonable effort will be made to comply with this Community Response Plan. However, no representations or undertakings are made that in the event of an emergency the Plan will be complied with. Among other matters, situations may arise during an emergency which mean that compliance with the Plan is not possible.
Accordingly, the Auckland Council acknowledges that it retains ultimate responsibility for actions taken in times of emergency and indemnifies any person taking action under a Community Response Plan or otherwise acting in accordance with directions from authorised Council staff.
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