Chapter 10 Flashcards
Police powers under CDEM Act 2002
Warrant to obtain information required urgently to prevent or limit the extent of emergency.
- Power of entry to obtain info.
- Period of warrant not exceeding 10 days.
- Enter and search, use assistants, use force, search and seize, take copies or extracts of any documents, require person to reproduce document so it is in usable form.
- Disposal of info, give to director or controller and when no longer required, return it to whom it was seized.
- Evacuate.
- Enter onto premise in emergency area.
- Restrict public access.
- Remove vehicle etc that is impeding.
- Requisition a wide range of resources - need a written statement if property asa practicable.
- Direct any person to stop activity that may cause or contribute to emergency.
- Examine mark seize sample secure disinfect or destroy any property animal or other thing in order to prevent or limit extent of emergency.
- Person exercising powers must provide proof of identity and if requested give explanation or provide evidence of the authority under which he is acting.
Offences under CDEM Act.
- Failure to comply with requirement in civil defence emergency mgmt plan.
- Obstruction.
CIMS
Coordinated Incident Management System
Incident defn (CIMS)
Most are emergencies but also non emergencies, such as large public gatherings and event. Incidents range from small to large; simple to complex; and can be managed at one or multiple levels.
Purpose of using CIMS
Achieve effective coordinated incident management across responding agencies by 1 establishing common structures functions and terminology used by agencies yet within a framework that is flexible modular and scalable so it can be tailered to circumstances, 2 enable agencies to develop their own processes procedures and training for the execution of CIMS.
Emergency defn
situation that poses an immediate risk to life health property or the environment that requires a coordinated response.
4 components of emergency mgmt (R’s)
Risk reduction
Readiness
Response
Recovery
When is CIMS applied (which of the 4 components)
Response. Therefore must be factored into readiness. Can also be used during recovery.
CIMS principles
Common structures, roles, responsibilities Common terminology Modular and scalable - flexibility Responsive to community needs Integrated response coordination Consolidated action planning Integrated information management and comms Resource coordination Designated response facilities Manageable span of control
CIMS divides tasks and responsibilities into 7 functions. What are they.
Control Intell Planning Operations Logistics PIM Welfare
Incident Management Team includes; (3)
Response Mgr
Technical experts with knowledge relevant to the incident
Risk advisors
Scaling responses - considerations (3)
Safety of response personnel
Size and complexity of the incident
Span of control
When is an EOC activated
Several incident responses at different sites
Off site coordination and support are required
Coordinate multi agency or multi incident responses
What does an effective action plan consist of
Integrates all agencies
Increases situational awareness
Coordinates activities towards a common goal
Reduces risk, duplication and conflicting actions
ACTION PLAN NEEDS TO BE DOCUMENTED.
Action plan can be updated, changes should be highlighted.
S.36 Principles underlying the role of emergency services;
1 Ensure that planning encompasses the 4 R’s and enables an effective response to all emergencies.
2 Senior officer who has authority to coordinate activities and who is appointed by CE or national commander of each emergency service to liaise with national controller and at the CDEM level a senior officer assigned to the coordinating executive group of each CDEM group.
3 Use CIM framework
4 Ensure that responsibility of each service for its primary functions is not transferred or modified.
5 Liaise with and act within the coordination and direction of the national controller.
6 Request a declaration of a state of emergency for an affected area via local group or national controller.
7 Notify the CE or national commander of the emergency that a liaison has been established.
8 Plan for and provide welfare support to staff.
9 Participate in readiness planning.
