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ADELAIDE RIVER LOCAL EMERGENCY PLAN 2021/22
TERRITORY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Authority
The Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan (the Plan) approved by the Territory
Controller in 2013 and in accordance with section 17 of the Emergency Management
Act 2013 (the Act) has been reviewed and endorsed by the Regional Emergency
Controller, hereafter referred to as the Regional Controller, as the Territory Controller’s
delegate.
Regional Controller
Janelle Tonkin
Dated this 13 day of January 2022
Copyright: 2022
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within these guidelines is accurate and where
possible reflects current best practice. However, NTES does not give any warranty or accept any liability in relation to the
content of material contained in the document.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 2Table of Contents
Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 7
Application ............................................................................................................................ 7
Related References .............................................................................................................. 7
Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Key Considerations ............................................................................................................... 7
Locality Context .................................................................................................................... 8
Climate and Weather ..................................................................................................... 9
Geography ..................................................................................................................... 9
Sites of Conservation or Cultural Significance .............................................................. 10
Tourism ........................................................................................................................ 10
Public Administration........................................................................................................... 10
NT and Local Government ........................................................................................... 10
Infrastructure ....................................................................................................................... 11
Building Codes ............................................................................................................. 11
Land Use ..................................................................................................................... 11
Power Generation and Distribution............................................................................... 11
Water Services............................................................................................................. 11
Health Infrastructure .................................................................................................... 11
Emergency Service Infrastructure ................................................................................ 11
Roads .......................................................................................................................... 12
Airports ........................................................................................................................ 12
Rail Infrastructure......................................................................................................... 13
Telecommunication ...................................................................................................... 13
Local Radio Stations .................................................................................................... 13
Vulnerable Clients ........................................................................................................ 13
Preparation ......................................................................................................................... 13
Disaster Hazard Analysis and Risk Register ................................................................ 13
Transport Incident (Road, Rail and Aircraft) ................................................................. 14
Flood............................................................................................................................ 14
Tropical Cyclone .......................................................................................................... 14
Bushfire ....................................................................................................................... 15
Preparation Activities ................................................................................................... 15
Community Engagement.............................................................................................. 15
Planning ....................................................................................................................... 15
Resource Coordination ................................................................................................ 16
Training and Education ................................................................................................ 16
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 3Exercises ..................................................................................................................... 16
Response............................................................................................................................ 17
Control and coordination .............................................................................................. 17
Local Emergency Controller ......................................................................................... 17
Local Emergency Committee ....................................................................................... 17
Local Recovery Coordinator and Coordination Committee ........................................... 17
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) .......................................................................... 18
WebEOC...................................................................................................................... 18
Situation Reports (SITREPs)........................................................................................ 19
Activation of the Plan ................................................................................................... 19
Stakeholder Notifications ............................................................................................. 20
Official Warnings and General Public Information ........................................................ 20
Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) ............................... 21
Closure of Schools ....................................................................................................... 21
Closure of Government Offices .................................................................................... 21
Emergency Shelters ..................................................................................................... 22
Emergency Shelters/Strong Buildings Locations .......................................................... 22
Evacuation Planning and Accommodation ................................................................... 22
Register.Find.Reunite Registration and Inquiry System ............................................... 23
Impact Assessment...................................................................................................... 23
Recovery............................................................................................................................. 23
Transitional Arrangements ........................................................................................... 24
Handover Arrangements .............................................................................................. 24
Plan Governance ......................................................................................................... 24
Annexures........................................................................................................................... 25
Annex A: Hierarchy of Plans ........................................................................................ 26
Annex B: Functional Groups - Roles and Responsibilities ............................................ 27
Annex C: Functions Table ............................................................................................ 28
Annex D: Resource List ............................................................................................... 30
Annex E: Identified Risk Guideline – TRANSPORT ..................................................... 31
Annex F: Identified Risk Guideline – CYCLONE .......................................................... 37
Annex G: Identified Risk Guideline – FLOOD............................................................... 49
Annex H: Identified Risk Guideline – BUSHFIRE ......................................................... 59
Annex I: Evacuation Guideline ..................................................................................... 67
Annex J: SITREP Template ......................................................................................... 74
Annex K: Summary of Response and Recovery Activities ............................................ 75
Annex L: Contact Details.............................................................................................. 78
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 4Annex M: Debrief ......................................................................................................... 82
Annex N: Glossary ....................................................................................................... 84
Annex O: Acronyms ..................................................................................................... 87
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 5Version History
Document title Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan
Contact details Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services
Approved by Regional Controller – Janelle Tonkin
Date approved 13 January 2022
Document Review Annually
TRM number 04:D21:58707
Version Date Author Comments
Review of content and
1.0 13 January 2022 Janelle Tonkin
finalisation of plan.
Amendment to page 18, section
1.1 19 January 2022 Janelle Tonkin
79.
Amendment List
Proposals for amendment to this plan are to be forward to:
Officer in Charge, Local Controller
Adelaide River Police Station
Adelaide River NT
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 6Purpose
1. The purpose of this Plan is to describe the emergency management
arrangements for Adelaide River District (the District) during 2021/22.
Application
2. This Plan applies to the Adelaide River District.
Related References
3. The following references apply:
Emergency Management Act 2013
Territory Emergency Plan
Northern Region Emergency Plan
National Disaster Risk Reduction Framework (NDRRF)
National Disaster Risk Assessment Guidelines.
Plan
Key Considerations
4. The Emergency Management Act 2013 (the Act) is the legislative basis for
emergency management across the Northern Territory (NT).
5. The Act reflects an all hazards approach to emergency and disaster events,
natural or otherwise. It provides for the adoption of measures necessary for
the protection of life and property from the effects of such events.
6. The Act defines the emergency management structures, roles and
responsibilities for the NT and, in conjunction with the Territory and
Regional Emergency Plan(s), form the basis for this Plan.
7. This Plan:
confirms appointment of a Local Emergency Controller and Local
Recovery Coordinator
confirms establishment of the Local Emergency Committee (LEC) and
Local Recovery Coordination Committee (LRCC)
assesses hazards most likely to affect the community
specifies control and coordination arrangements for mobilisation of
local and, if necessary regional, Territory and national resources
identifies roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 7 details specific emergency response procedures for the higher risk
situations.
8. This Plan complements the Northern Region Emergency Plan as it relates
to the District. For further information on the hierarchy of plans, refer Annex
A.
Locality Context
9. The District covers approximately 4,250 square kilometres and is located
approximately 110 kilometres south of Darwin and forms part of Northern
Region, as defined by the Territory Emergency Plan.
10. The population of the district is approximately 700, with the population of
Adelaide River Township, being approximately 250.
11. The District area extends to 50 km south on the Stuart Highway to Hayes
Creek. 65km South East of Adelaide River to Grove Hill. 35 km from
Adelaide River along Dorat Road, 57km north of Adelaide River to Colton
Road Acacia Hills which encompasses the communities of Acacia Hills and
Lake Bennett and along the Marrakai Track to Marrakai on the Arnhem
Highway.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 812.
Climate and Weather
13. The District experiences similar weather conditions to those which occur
throughout the Top End of the NT. There is a distinct Wet Season
(November to April) and Dry Season (May to October).
14. Compared to Darwin, temperatures tend to be slightly higher during the Wet
Season and slightly lower during the Dry Season.
Geography
15. The district covers the full spectrum of Top End topography from coastal
plains through to open woodland and rainforest to escarpment relief.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 9There are in addition significant areas of improved pasture and cleared
land associated with pastoral interests.
16. The Township of Adelaide River is situated on the northern bank of the
Adelaide River, 100 km upstream from the river mouth and well removed
from the tidal limit. Drainage of the Adelaide River area is via the Adelaide
River East and West Branches out to the mouth.
Sites of Conservation or Cultural Significance
17. There are many areas in the vicinity of the District boundaries into which it
is culturally unacceptable to go.
18. Litchfield National Park is considered to be a site of significance for the
Adelaide River area. The War Memorial cemetery and Snake Creek
historical sites are of significance to the Northern Territory.
19. Further information about these sites contact the Department of
Environment, Parks and Water Security or go to
www.nt.gov.au/environment/environment-data-maps/important-
biodiversity-conservation-sites/conservation-significance-list.
Tourism
20. Most of the tourist activity occurs within the immediate area of the township
(War Cemetery) and well as Robin Falls located along Dorat Road.
Public Administration
NT and Local Government
21. NT Government agencies that have a presence in the District include:
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services (NTPFES)
NT Police Force (NTPF) (Police Station)
Fire and Emergency Response Group (FERG)
Department of Health
Adelaide River Health Centre
Department of Education
Adelaide River School
22. Adelaide River is part of the Coomalie Community Government Council.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 10Infrastructure
Building Codes
23. Buildings and construction in the District are subject to the Building Act
1993 and the Building Regulations 1993.
Land Use
24. Adelaide River has the following land usage:
Pastoral
Residential
Freehold
Parks / Reserves
Mining tenements.
Indigenous Town camp (Amangal)
Power Generation and Distribution
25. All power supplied to Adelaide River comes from Channel Island power
station in Darwin.
Water Services
26. Adelaide River is supplied from water tanks.
Health Infrastructure
27. Adelaide River Health Centre is delivered by Remote Health Services.
Staffed by three nurses and one doctor attends one day per week. The
clinic houses one emergency room, two consulting rooms, Managers office
and kitchen. The Health Centre has a generator (HATZ 30KVA) which can
power the entire clinic in the event of power outage.
28. The Health Centre has the capacity to provide emergency medical aid in
addition to routine health treatment.
29. The Health Centre has a fully equipped ambulance station.
30. Serious medical cases are required to be evacuated to Darwin. Patients
can be evacuated either via road or CareFlight helicopter.
Emergency Service Infrastructure
31. The District has the following emergency service infrastructure:
Police Station and cells
Fire and Emergency Response Group (FERG)
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 11 Adelaide River School (not for a flood emergency).
Roads
32. The Stuart Highway is the main road in and out of Adelaide River, with Dorat
Road being the access route to Daly River out to Port Keats.
Airports
33. The table below lists the airstrips in the District:
Name of the Strip Datum Details (type, length, Operator of the strip
etc.)
Ban Ban 13°2.’S 131 °30E Direction: 180°/ 360° Adelaide River
090°/270° Airport Manager
Dimensions: 800m x
30m and 1200m x 30m
Surface: Red Gravel
Windsock: Near
intersection of two
runways
Hazard: Nil
Lighting: Unknown
Fuel Held: AVGAS
Helicopter Landing Sports oval EMERGENCY
Site adjacent school ONLY
Mt Bundy Station 12°53.’S 131 °54E Direction: 120°/300°
Dimensions: 1200m x
18m
Surface: Dirt
Windsock: Nil
Hazard: Nil
Lighting: Nil
Fuel Held: Nil
Mt Bundy Access near TBA
Helicopter Landing Homestead
Coomalie Creek 13°00.’S 131 °07E Direction: 180°/360°
Airfield Dimensions: 1000m x
30m
Surface: Dirt
Windsock: Nil
Hazard: Trees
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 12Lighting: Nil
Fuel Held: Nil
Rail Infrastructure
34. The Darwin to Adelaide Railway transits through the Northern Territory
terminating in the vicinity of East Arm port. At least 12 trains use the line
each week, carrying either passengers or a variety of general freight
including hazardous chemicals/materials. Rail maintenance crews also
operate various vehicles on the line at different times.
Telecommunication
35. Telecommunications are available across the Adelaide River town area via
a combination of landline, mobile and satellite communications delivery.
Local Radio Stations
36. Adelaide River does not have a local radio station, but has the following
broadcasts:
98.9 FM ABC Local Radio
100.5 FM ABC Radio National.
98.1 FM – Darwin Hot FM
Vulnerable Clients
37. The Adelaide River Health Centre has a list of vulnerable clients. The list is
held with the Health Centre and updated regularly.
38. There are no aged care facilities in the Adelaide River area, but the local
community Government Council do provide services for aged care
residents.
Preparation
Disaster Hazard Analysis and Risk Register
39. The LEC has identified the following hazards for the District which require
a detailed operational response procedure:
Transport, Air / Road / Rail
Flood
Cyclone
Bushfire
40. These hazards have been rated against the National Disaster Risk
Assessment Guidelines (NERAG):
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 13Hazard Overall Overall Risk Rating
Consequence Likelihood
Transport Incident Road Minor Likely Medium
Transport incident Air Minor Possible Low
Transport incident Rail Minor Possible Low
Flood Minor Likely Medium
Cyclone - Category 1 or Minor Likely Medium
2
Cyclone Category 3 Major Likely High
Cyclone Category 4 Major Possible High
Cyclone category 5 Major Unlikely Medium
Bushfire Minor Likely Medium
Transport Incident (Road, Rail and Aircraft)
41. Transport incidents refer to aircraft, motor vehicle and rail accidents.
42. These incidents are of an impact nature with little or no lead time. With the
exception of maintaining infrastructure, no mitigation can be put in place.
43. Police and Adelaide River FERG Volunteers maintain a road crash rescue
capability to provide first response to any major incident.
44. Procedures surrounding aircraft incidents have been developed by the
Australian Transport and Safety Bureau. Further information can be found
on their website www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2017/hazards-at-aviation-
accident-sites/.
Flood
45. A flood hazard includes a flood threat to the township, housing and
infrastructure of Adelaide River including the surrounding area.
46. BoM will issue a Flood Watch - Inland Rivers with up to four days lead time
in situations where forecast rainfall and catchment conditions may lead to
flooding.
47. The NTES are the Hazard Management Authority for flood events and
would operate in accordance with their Standard Operating Procedures
from Darwin with support from other Northern Region Units as required.
Tropical Cyclone
48. Tropical cyclones are low-pressure systems that form over warm tropical
waters and have gale force winds (sustained winds of 63 kilometres per
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 14hours or greater, and gusts in excess of 90 kilometres per hour) near the
centre.
49. Gale force winds can extend hundreds of kilometres from the cyclone
centre. If sustained winds around the centre reach 118 kilometres per hour
(gusts in excess 165 kilometres per hour) then the system is called a severe
tropical cyclone (these equate to category 3 or above).
50. Prevention and preparative controls for tropical cyclones include, but are
not limited to:
preparation of the Local Emergency Plan and convening the LEC
implementation of cyclone preparation initiatives and council clean
ups
radio, television and social media broadcasts and billboard
announcements
police patrols.
Bushfire
51. A fire hazard includes a fire threat to the township, housing and
infrastructure in the District including all the surrounding outstations
52. Controlled burning occurs on a yearly basis in the District and the
surrounding communities.
Preparation Activities
53. Preparation activities are those arrangements that ensure, should an
emergency occur, all resources and services which are needed to provide
an emergency management response to the effects can be efficiently
mobilised and deployed.
Community Engagement
54. The NTES Community Engagement team focus on preparing communities
of the NT for the impact of storms, floods, cyclones and tsunami through
the development and delivery of community engagement and awareness
programs, displays and publications. Initiatives are conducted in
cooperation with Australian Government and non-government agencies
such as the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Red Cross.
Planning
55. The Act requires Emergency Plans to be maintained at a territory, regional
and local level. Arrangements in plans aim to be flexible and scalable for all
hazards. The planning process enables agreements to be reached between
people and organisations in meeting communities’ needs during
emergencies. The plan becomes a record of the agreements made by
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 15contributing organisations to accept roles and responsibilities, provide
resources and work cooperatively.
56. In accordance with section 17 of the Act, the operation and effectiveness of
approved emergency plans must be reviewed at least once every 12
months.
Resource Coordination
57. A master resource register is to be maintained by the District Local
Controller for rapid reference during emergency management operations –
refer Annex D for the Resource List (restricted).
58. Stakeholders are to ensure that the District Local Controller is kept advised
of changes to resource holdings, operational response capability and key
personnel contact arrangements on a regular basis.
Training and Education
59. The Act requires that those involved in emergency planning and operations
are be appropriately trained. The NTES Learning and Development
Command provides the required training and education capability to ensure
NT Government and non-government entities are appropriately trained.
Exercises
60. Exercises are a key measure for testing the effectiveness of Plans and
should be conducted at all levels and involve all stakeholders. Exercises
ensure that Plans are robust and understood, and that capabilities and
resources are adequate to implement them.
61. Exercises are conducted when a Plan has not been enacted since the last
review, or substantial changes have occurred, including:
legislative changes
major changes have occurred in the areas of key personnel,
positions or functions across prevention, preparedness, response
and recovery
new or emerging hazards/risks have been identified.
62. Delivery of exercises is guided by advice from the Territory, Regional or
Local Controllers, the Territory Recovery Coordinator, Territory Emergency
Management Council or Regional Emergency Committee or as required by
functional groups1.
1 Territory Emergency Plan Section 3.6.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 16Response
63. Response actions are those taken in anticipation of, during, and
immediately after an emergency to ensure that its effects are minimised and
that people affected are given immediate relief and support
Control and coordination
64. Arrangements for response are based on pre-agreed roles and
responsibilities for stakeholders. When the scale and complexity of an event
is such that resources of the community are depleted a number of
arrangements are in place for assistance from the region, the Territory
and/or the Australian Government. Pathway for assistance is through the
Regional Controller/delegate.
Local Emergency Controller
65. In accordance with section 76 of the Act, the Territory Controller has
appointed a District Local Emergency Controller (Local Controller).
66. The Local Controller is the OIC of Adelaide River Police Station.
67. The Local Controller is subject to the directions of the Regional Controller.
68. The powers, functions and directions the Local Controller can be found in
sections 77, 78 and 79 of the Act.
Local Emergency Committee
69. In accordance with section 80 of the Act, the Territory Controller has
established an Adelaide River Local Emergency Committee (LEC).
70. The Local Controller is Chair of the LEC. Remaining membership consists
of representatives from NT Government and non-government entities within
the District.
71. Division 11 of the Act specifies the establishment, functions, powers;
membership and procedure requirements of a LEC.
Local Recovery Coordinator and Coordination Committee
72. In accordance with section 87 of the Act, if a region and/or locality has been
affected by an event, the relevant Regional Recovery Coordinator may
appoint a Local Recovery Coordinator.
73. The Local Recovery Coordinator will establish a local Recovery
Coordination Committee drawing from membership of the LEC and other
relevant members of the community as deemed necessary.
74. The Local Recovery Coordinator will report directly to the Regional
Recovery Coordinator.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 1775. Division 12 of the Act specifies the functions, powers and directions the
Local Recovery Coordinator is subject to.
76. Division 13 of the Act specifies the establishment, functions, powers,
membership and procedure requirements of Recovery Coordination
Committee.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
77. Local Control Centres (LCCs) will be established as required by Local
Controllers to provide a central focus to the management, control and
coordination of emergency operations in the District. When activated, the
functions of the LCCs are:
information collection and dissemination
preparation and issue of official warnings and advice to the public
coordination of the provision of resources required in the locality
submitting requests for resources through the Regional Controller to
the Territory Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) where applicable.
dissemination of information to the media and general public through
the Public Information Group to ensure a single point of truth for
releases of information to the wider community2.
78. The District LCC is the Adelaide River Police Station.
79. The Regional EOC will be located in Darwin at the Peter McAulay Centre,
with a secondary EOC located in the Nightcliff Police Station.
80. Agencies and Functional Groups may establish their own Coordination
Centres to provide the focal point for the overall control and coordination of
their own agency resources.
81. Liaison Officers from functional groups and support agencies will attend the
EOC as required.
WebEOC
82. WebEOC is a critical information management system used throughout the
NT. It is an effective and efficient tool used by stakeholders that have a role
and responsibility under the Territory Emergency Plan during prevention,
preparation, response and recovery phases of any event.
83. WebEOC is a contemporary platform for the coordination of multi-agency
response to any critical incident be it a severe weather event, flood, bush
fire, industrial accident, major crime, terrorism or a large scale planned
event. It provides the capacity to record (in real time) all information relevant
to an incident and to share that information with other persons at the scene,
an EOC and Functional Group personnel.
2 Territory Emergency Plan Section 4.3.3
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 1884. WebEOC allows for information sharing, managing tasks and submitting
situational reports. It also assists the Control Authority to manage and
disseminate current decisions and objectives. Together these
functionalities provide up-to-date situational awareness.
Situation Reports (SITREPs)
85. It is essential for effective control and coordination of emergency
management operations that the Local Controller is able to gather and
collate relevant information relating to the emergency from regular, concise
and accurate SITREPs.
86. LEC members are to provide SITREPs at agreed times to enable the
preparation of a consolidated report which will be distributed to all
committee members and other relevant authorities. This may be achieved
through the WebEOC incident management system.
Activation of the Plan
87. This plan sets out five stages of activation. These stages are designed to
ensure a graduated response to hazardous events, thereby reducing the
possibility of under or over reaction by the emergency management
agency. The stages are:
Stage 1 Alert This stage is declared when the Local
Controller receives warning of an event which,
in their opinion, may necessitate an emergency
management response.
Stage 2 Standby This stage is declared when the Local
Controller considers an emergency operation is
imminent. During this stage passive emergency
measures are commenced.
Stage 3 Activation This stage is declared when active emergency
measures are required.
Stage 4 Stand-down Stage 4 occurs when the Local Controller and
response operations Local Recovery Coordinator agree to transition
and transition to to recovery in accordance with the transitional
Recovery arrangements of this Plan.
Stage 5 Recovery This stage is called if ongoing recovery
operations and coordination is required.
88. The stages identified above provide for a sequential response. However, it
may be necessary because of the degree of warning and speed of onset,
that an event for either the Regional or Local Controller to amalgamate the
actions required under one stage.
89. Recovery may be activated when an incident or event has occurred that did
not necessitate the activation of response stages 1 to 4. This may be in
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 19relation to a sudden impact event or slow onset event such as a drought
situation.
Stakeholder Notifications
90. Upon activation of the Plan the following personnel are to be advised as a
matter of urgency:
all available members of the LEC
Divisional Superintendent
Northern Regional Controller
NTES Territory Duty Officer (TDO).
91. The Local Controller will notify LEC members of imminent events or
activations through various means including but not limited to phone, SMS
and email notifications dependant on the most appropriate and available at
the time.
Official Warnings and General Public Information
92. Official warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM),
Geoscience Australia and Bushfires NT.
93. Emergency Alert (EA) is a national telephony-based emergency warning
system that can deliver warning messages to landlines and mobile
handsets based on the service address and mobile handsets based on the
last known location of the device.
94. The Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) is an audio alert signal
(wailing siren) which may be broadcast on public media to draw attention
to the fact that an urgent safety message is about to be made. Generally,
SEWS is only played before announcements concerning significant
emergencies where emergency management arrangements should be
activated as a result.
95. Authority to utilise the Emergency Alert may be given by virtue of the
approval of an emergency plan. The approval for the release of a SEWS
message can only be authorised by:
The Territory Controller
The Director of the Northern Territory Emergency Service
The Manager Hazard Preparedness and Response NT (BoM) (for weather
and flood-related events)
96. Control and Hazard Management Authorities may have pre-planned use of
SEWS for non-weather related events approved by virtue of as approved
hazard-specific emergency plan.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 2097. The District will receive official warnings and general public information
through the following means:
radio broadcast
television news broadcast
Secure NT website and social media broadcasts and updates.
98. Warning and information messages for general public are authorised by the
Local/Regional Controller/delegate, as relevant. The dissemination of such
warnings and information is to be by whatever means are appropriate and
available at the time.
Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
99. The Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS) is a
robust incident management system that enables the seamless integration
of activities and resources of a single agency or multiple agencies when
applied to the resolution of any event.
Closure of Schools
100. The decision to close schools due to an impending threat will be made by
the Chief Minister on advice from the Territory Emergency Management
Council (TEMC). When the nature of an event demands an immediate
response, local authorities will take the appropriate steps to ensure the
safety to the public. This action may include the temporary closure of a
school to begin preparations, pending formal closure of the school by the
Chief Minister for the remainder of the event.
101. The decision to reopen schools will be made by the Chief Minister on advice
from the Chief Executive, Department of Education.
Closure of Government Offices
102. The decision to close government offices due to an impending threat will be
made by the Chief Minister on advice from the TEMC. When the nature of
an event demands an immediate response, local authorities should take all
appropriate steps to ensure public safety and the protection of property.
103. The decision to reopen government offices will be made by the Chief
Minister on advice from the TEMC.
104. All NT Government agencies are to have an Emergency Preparedness Plan
which sets out their processes for closing down their offices once approval
has been given. This should have clearly articulated employee guidelines
to ensure employees know when they are authorised to leave and are
required to return to work.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 21Emergency Shelters
105. Emergency shelters and places of refuge are buildings or structures that
provide people with a place of protection and shelter during a disaster or
emergency event such as a cyclone, flood, fire or tsunami.
Emergency Shelters/Strong Buildings Locations
106. The recognised emergency shelters within the Adelaide River area are:
• Police Station and Cells 50
• Adelaide River School 100 (not used in flood)
• Adelaide River Show Society Pavilion 80-100
• Adelaide River Show Society Oval 150 tents
There are no buildings built to the Cyclone code in Adelaide River.
107. The responsibilities of the emergency shelter manager are:
the provision of those buildings designated as emergency shelters
the provision of personnel to staff and operate the emergency shelters
at such times as they are activated
the maintenance of effective liaison with other stakeholders with
responsibilities relating to cyclone shelters, in particular the NTPF.
108. Emergency shelters are opened under the direction of the Territory or
Regional Controller in consultation with the Emergency Shelter Group. The
lead agency for this group is the Department of Education. Emergency
shelters will not normally operate for more than 48 hours.
109. The timing of the opening of emergency shelters will be dependent upon
the severity of the impending incident, the numbers to be sheltered, the time
of day the incident is expected to impact and the period of time the
emergency shelters are likely to be occupied.
110. The announcement that emergency shelters are open in the District will be
made by radio broadcast and will include emergency shelter rules such as
no pets or alcohol being permitted in shelters and that food will not be
provided.
111. The Department of Education in conjunction with NT Police are responsible
for the management of emergency shelters during an emergency event.
Evacuation Planning and Accommodation
112. Evacuation is a risk management strategy that can be used to mitigate the
effect of an emergency or disaster on a community. It involves the
movement of people to a safer location and their return.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 22113. The decision to evacuate a community, including establishing an
evacuation center, is not taken lightly as it represents significant resource
and financial implications3.
114. Evacuation of the District will be considered as a last resort. Where an
evacuation is required the TEMC, in consultation with the Local Controller
and the District, will arrange emergency accommodation and transport, as
necessary, through the relevant Functional Group/s.
Register.Find.Reunite Registration and Inquiry System
115. Australian Red Cross, in partnership with the Australian Government
Attorney-General’s Department, has developed an improved system to help
reunite families, friends and loved ones separated by an emergency. This
system is called Register. Find. Reunite.
116. This system can be initiated by either the Territory or Regional Controller
without the national system being activated4.
117. Any activation of this system should occur in consultation with the Welfare
Group in the first instance.
Impact Assessment
118. Immediately after a hazard has affected a community, assessment of the
impact is a vital component of the situational awareness and
implementation of response and recovery activities.
119. Guidelines to conduct rapid assessments in the NT, including the
establishment of a dedicated Rapid Assessment Team/s (RAT) to collect
data in the field have been developed. A copy is available in the WebEOC
library for emergency management practitioners.
120. The Survey, Rescue and Impact Assessment Group, led by the NTPFES is
responsible for impact assessments.
121. At the local level, Local Controllers can activate the NTES to undertake
impact assessments if deemed appropriate.
Recovery
122. Emergency recovery is the coordination process of supporting affected
communities in the reconstruction of the physical infrastructure, restoration
of the economy and of the environment, and support for the emotional and
physical wellbeing of those affected.
123. Recovery is often a long term process which can be measured in months,
years or even decades. For the purpose of this plan only the early recovery
phase is detailed.
3
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience. (2017). Handbook 4, Evacuation Planning
4
Territory Emergency Plan Section 4.12
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 23Transitional Arrangements
124. The transition from response to recovery coordination represents a
fundamental shift in operational aims and tempo. This shift is from the
protection of life and supporting the immediate needs of the community, to
establishing longer term, more sustainable support structures.
125. The transition to recovery coordination occurs at a time agreed to by the:
Territory Controller
Territory Recovery Coordinator
After consultation with TEMC, the Regional Controller and the Regional
Recovery Coordinator.
Handover Arrangements
126. Formal handover to recovery coordination will not occur until the Territory
Recovery Coordinator is satisfied the following briefings have been
completed:
the Territory Controller has briefed the TEMC and the Territory
Recovery Coordinator
the Regional Controller has briefed the Regional Recovery
Coordinator, and
where there is significant changeover of personnel, the EOC planning
operations and logistics sections have briefed incoming recovery
planning, operations and logistics staff.
127. The Regional Recovery Coordinator will ensure all functional group leaders,
agencies, support groups and other relevant stakeholders are notified of
the transition to recovery well before it occurs. This notification is to include
changes to relevant contact details and other pertinent information.
128. A summary of response and recovery activities can be found at Annex K.
Plan Governance
129. Part 2, Division 3 of the Act outlines the preparation, consideration,
approval and review requirements for Local Emergency Plans.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 24Annexures Annex A Hierarchy of Plans Annex B Functional Groups - Roles and Responsibilities Annex C Functions Table Annex D Resource Lists Annex E Identified Risk Guideline – Transport Annex F Identified Risk Guideline – Cyclone Annex G Identified Risk Guideline – Flood Annex H Identified Risk Guideline – Bushfire Annex I Evacuation Guideline Annex J SITREP Template Annex K Summary of Response and Recovery Activities Annex L Contact Details Annex M Debrief Annex N Glossary Annex O Acronyms Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 25
Annex A: Hierarchy of Plans
Emergency management planning in the Territory is based upon a hierarchal system. It
originates with the Territory Emergency Plan which provides the basis for subsequent
regional, local and specific emergency management plans relating to specific threats.
Territory Emergency Plan. A plan to describe the Northern Territory’s
approach to emergency and recovery operations, the governance and
coordination arrangements and roles and responsibilities of agencies. The plan
is supported by regional, local and hazard specific plans and functional group
sub plans.
Regional Emergency Plans. The regional emergency management structure is
based upon two Police Regions. The plans provide a basis for coordinated
emergency and recovery operations in the region.
Local Emergency Plans. Plans developed for coordinated emergency and
recovery operations in the identified locality.
Territory Wide Plans. Plans are not associated with functional group
operational plans but cover an all hazard/all agency/all regions approach.
Agency/functional group plans. Plans developed for agencies or functional
groups to deliver the functions and operations of their agency during an
Emergency or disaster.
Australian Government Plans and Arrangements. The Australian
Government publish a range of national plans to deal with emergencies and
disasters.
Special Emergency Plans. Plans outlining the arrangements for the control,
coordination and support response, for hazard specific emergencies and
disasters such as emergency terrestrial and aquatic pest and disease incursions.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 26Annex B: Functional Groups - Roles and Responsibilities
Functional Group Position and Agency
Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
(DITT)
Communication Technology NTPFES
Critical Goods and Services DITT
Emergency Shelter Department of Education (DoE)
Engineering Department of Infrastructure, Planning and
Logistics (DIPL)
Medical Department of Health (DoH)
Top End Health Service
Public Health DoH
Public Information Department of the Chief Minister and
Cabinet (DCMC)
Public Utilities Power and Water Corporation (PAWC)
Transport DIPL
Survey and Rescue NTPF with the assistance of NT Fire and
Rescue Service and NT Emergency
Service
Welfare Department of Territory Families, Housing
and Communities (DTFHaC)
Adelaide River
Function/Activity Position and Organisation or
Provider
Medical Services Local Clinic
Power Supply (ESO) PAWC
Food supplier DCMC with the assistance of the Adelaide
River General Store.
Transportation DIPL
Housing DTFHaC, Yilli Rreung Housing Aboriginal
Corporation
Full details on agency roles and responsibilities are detailed in the Territory Emergency Plan.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 27Annex C: Functions Table
Emergency Response and Recovery Functions with Identified
Agencies/Organisation/Provider
During an event some of these functions may be needed at a local level.
Please consider which agency or community member might be responsible for
providing this function:
Functions Agency /Organisation/Function Group responsible
Animal / Livestock Management Biosecurity & Animal Welfare Group
Anti-looting protection NT Police
Banking Services Critical Goods and Services
Broadcasting: Information Group, provider ABC
Clearing of essential traffic routes Engineering Group
Clearing storm water drains Coomalie Council
Clothing and Household Items Welfare
Community Clean Up Coomalie Council
Control, coordination and management NT Police
Coordination to evacuate public NT Police
Critical Goods and Services (protect/resupply) Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade.
Food Adelaide River General store
Bottle Gas Adelaide River Puma Service Station / BP
Camping Equipment
Building supplies
Damaged public buildings: Coordination and Engineering Group
inspections
Disaster Victim Identification capability NT Police DVI
Emergency Alerts / SEWS NT Police / NTES
Emergency Catering Not defined. Working Group to be set up and
defined in the plan
Emergency food distribution Welfare Group
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), NT Police / DCMC
including WebEOC, Recovery coordination
centre (RCC)
Emergency shelter. Staff, operations and DoE, NT Police, ARSS Club
control
Evacuation centre - Staffing, operations and DoE, NT Police, ARSS Club
control
Financial Relief /Assistance Treasury, Welfare Group,
Payments of NDRRA (National Disaster Relief Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
and Recovery Assistance) Department of Territory Families, Housing and
Communities.
Identification of suitable buildings for shelters Local Emergency Committee
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 28Functions Agency /Organisation/Function Group responsible
Interpreter Services Australian Interpreter Service
Management of Expenditure in emergencies Welfare Group
Medical services Department of Health
Network communications (IT): Responders / Telstra
Public
Maintenance and restoration of emergency
communication
Personal Support Welfare Group
Power: Protection and restoration : PAWC
Public messaging during response and BOM, NT Police
recovery.
Public/Environmental Health (EH) Department of Health
management
All EH functions including water & food
safety
Disease Control
Rapid Impact Assessment DCMC
Recovery Coordination DCMC
Repatriation As detailed in local emergency arrangements
Restoration of public buildings NTG
Restoration of roads and bridges DIPL/ Coomalie Council
(council/territory) excluding railways
Road management and traffic control including Engineering Group
public Information on road closures
Sewerage: Protection and restoration PAWC
Survey NT Police
Temporary accommodation (Recovery) DCMC
Traffic Control NT Police, DIPL contractors
Transport : Commercial and Public airport/ Transport Group
planes, automobiles, ferries, buses
Vulnerable Groups Welfare Group
Waste management Coomalie Council
Collection
Water (including drinking water): Protection PAWC
and restoration
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 29Annex D: Resource List
RESOURCE REGISTER Locality - Adelaide River
Resource Communications Fire Fighting Rescue Medical Aircraft Vehicles Plant Fuel Accommodation Food Supply
/Shelter & Storage
Legend HF A=Appliance RAR=Road Accident H=Hospital F=Fixed Wing S=Sedan/Stationwagon T=Tractor A=Avgas B=Beds R=Retail store
UHF D=Dropon Unit Rescue Team A=Ambulance H=Helicopter U=Utility B=Bulldozer D=Distillate R=Rooms B=Bulk dry goods
VHF T=Trailer HE=Heavy C=Clinic (oo)=Seating B=Bus (seating) C=Crane (mobile) J=Jet aviation C=Caravans K=Commercial
Agency/Organisation Marine (M) F=Foam Rescue F/A=First Aid Capacity T=Truck (capacity) F=Frontend L=LPG T=Tents Catering
Satellite Ph (SP) E=Extinguisher Equipment Kits (s)=Stretcher WT=Water tanker Loader S=Super Tp=Tarpaulins P=Portable cooking
(4.5kg and above) WS=Workshop SF=Stretcher (w)=Winch FT=Fuel tanker F/L=Forklift U=Unleaded PS=Plastic F=Freezer (fixed)
GFU – Grass Fire PG=Portable Genset (fld) (kg)=Payload LW=Liquid waste tanker L=Lowloader sheeting Fm=Freezer (mobile)
Unit FL=Floodlighting SB=Stretcher- 2WD 4WD All Terrain B/H=Back hoe C=Coolroom
(bsk) G=Grader Cm=Coolroom
B=Blankets BC=Bobcat (mobile)
Adelaide River Police UHF,HF,SP, F/A,B S U D
PTT
FERG UHF,SP,VHF GFU, E,F RAR, PG,FL F/A, SB,B WT WT
Adelaide River Health Centre UHF,SP C, F/A,A,B,SB U S D
Bushfires NT VHF, SP, GFU, D, T, A, F/A, H, U WT,T, SEMI L, G, B J, A
UHF,INCIDENT U,
CONTROL
CENTRE
Coomalie Council Ex3 ws F/A x 3 S,U,B, T,B/H,BC
T
PAWC Ex2 WS F/A U 1 D F
Adelaide River Show Society E F/A B-12 TP K,P,2xC,F
Ooloo Investments 5 x hand helds 2xt,d,gfu Pg,ws, Fa T 2.5T 2x D -400
excavator,B,F,FL,
,T,G D - 800
Adelaide River School
Adelaide River BP
Adelaide River Auto Port
(Puma)
Iron Bark E WS F/A B-12 F,BC,FL
B-22
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 30Annex E: Identified Risk Guideline – TRANSPORT This guide provides guidance on the response to air, rail and road emergencies within the District which necessitate the activation of emergency management arrangements. Aircraft Aircraft movements in the Adelaide River include small fixed wing aircraft and rotary wing aircraft generally used for aerial mustering. Region personnel involved with aircraft accidents are advised to obtain and read a copy of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau Civil and Military Aircraft Accident Procedures for Police Officers and Emergency Services Personnel available at www.atsb.gov.au/publications/2017/hazards-at-aviation-accident-sites/. Motor Vehicle Main roads within the District are well maintained and have a bitumen surface. An extensive four wheel drive track network is also present throughout the NT that creates additional potential issues associated with remote area incidents. Vehicle traffic ranges from cars to motorcycles, tourist coaches, caravans, road trains, and stock and fuel transporters. The vast majority of traffic accidents will be dealt with under existing day to day arrangements. Traffic accidents involving hazardous materials are covered under HAZMAT Risk. Rail The railway line extends from Darwin through to South Australia and passes through the Township of Adelaide River. Initial Responses Police would attend and assess the situation. From the initial assessment, the Local Controller will decide if the situation needs to be escalated to involve other stakeholders. These procedures may change if there is any threat of fire or explosion. Reconnaissance Once the Incident Controller has taken charge of the scene, two man reconnaissance teams should be sent, equipped with radio, clipboard, flashlight and basic medical gear, into assigned sectors of the wreckage to locate survivors. Rescue As information comes in from reconnaissance teams about the location and condition of survivors, rescue teams will respond. Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 31
ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN – TRANSPORT INCIDENT
Organisation/Provider Stage 1 Alert Stage 2: Standby Stage 3: Activation Stage 4: Stand down Stage 5: Recovery
ALL MEMBERS Attend Briefings. Attend Briefings. Attend Briefings.
Inform key personnel. Inform key personnel. Inform key personnel.
Provide SITREPS. Provide SITREPS. Provide SITREPS.
Local Controller Alert Health Clinic, FERG Unit, As overall controller of incident: Upon completion of operation:
Aircraft Crash – Bureau of Air a. Dispatch Police mobile to
Safety, scene. a. Account for all personnel
b. Ensure following (victims and responders).
organisations are notified: b. Ensure all personnel are
(1) Adelaide River Health Clinic advised of debrief
(2) St John Ambulance (Aust) arrangements.
(3) Adelaide River FERG c. Arrange for Critical Incident
(4) Regional Controller Stress Debriefing action as
If required notify: NTFRS and appropriate.
Bushfires NT d. Compile and forward post
Ensure Police Station operations report to Regional
communications are manned Controller.
and running sheets (operations
log) commenced.
Proceed to incident site and
carry out the following:
a. Establish Forward Command
Post.
b. Co-ordinate requests for
assistance from other agencies.
c. Initiate response procedures
as required.
d. If required, arrange for
restricted air space over incident
site.
e. Act as on-site media liaison
officer.
f. Prepare and forward regular
SITREPs to Regional Controller.
Adelaide River Local Emergency Plan 2022 Page 32NT Police – 2IC Establish contact with Local Upon completion of operations
Alert Health Clinic and FERG Controller for details and (as authorised by investigating
Unit confirmation of requirement. authority);
Provide first SITREP to Co-ordinate clean-up of scene.
Emergency Operations Account for ALL equipment
Centre/Local Controller. used
Assist the Local Controller with
other tasks as directed.
Medical - Adelaide On receipt of information of an Account for all health personnel. Liaise with Local Controller re
River Health Clinic accident: requirements for Critical Incident
a. Implement call out Refurbish equipment as Stress Debrief support.
procedures. necessary and co-ordinate the
b. Equip and dispatch vehicle to re-establishment of normal
accident scene. Health Centre operations.
c. Brief staff and instruct to
remain on standby (including Provide relevant information to
staffing of communications). Local Controller for inclusion in
d. Preparation of Health Centre the Post Operations Report.
to receive possible accident
victims. Liaise with Local Controller re
e. Notify Regional Office. any on-going public health
f. If necessary, discharge any in issues resultant of the incident.
patients from centre or
arrange for their transfer to
other facilities if required.
g. Advise Aerial Medical Section
Darwin of incident.
h. If necessary, advise adjacent
Health Clinics of situation
with request for assistant or
place on standby.
Proceed to accident site.
Establish contact with onsite
Police Controller and Health
Centre.
Commence triage.
Administer emergency
treatment.
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