10) Command and Control

Question 1

What is the difference between command and control?

Answer 1

Command is a vertical process - applies to one organisation
Control is horizontal - across multiple organizations

Incident controller
Forward commander

Question 1

Evacuation of premises and places

Section 86

Civil Defence Emergency Mgmt Act 2002

Answer 1

In a state of emergency:
Evacuate any person/vehicle from premise/place

Section 93: provide evidence of ID
and explain authority

Question 2

Powers cont…
Section 87
88
89
90

Civil Defence Emergency Mgmt Act 2002

Answer 2

87: Break in
RGTB save life or carry out urgent matter
88: close roads
89: remove any vehicle
90: requistion anything
- written statement detailing reason once able

Question 3

Powers cont…
91
92

Civil Defence Emergency Mgmt Act 2002

Answer 3

91: - direct to stop activity
- direct to provide assistance if willing and able
- 92: carry out inspections/seize/use anything to limit extent of emergency