Vulnerable Communities List Community Description Elements of Vulnerability Remarks/ Action/ Recommendations Is it in close Proximity to hazard? Is age or condition of community an issue? Is ability to communicate with the community an issue? Emergency Services access to community in need restricted? Tharwa and Uriarra settlements – rural area – one way access and individual rural dwellings Yes No No Yes Bushfire Action Plans, community and agency awareness of risks. Remote festivals and mass gatherings Yes Yes Yes Yes Land owners conduct risk assessment and assistance may be provided by emergency services, police and other stakeholders. Camping areas, rural recreational/ educational facilities and caravan parks Yes Yes Yes Yes Generally located in remote areas – land managers have specific protocols for periods of high fire danger. Child care centres and schools Yes Yes No No Premises prepare and maintain emergency and evacuation plans, and risk assessment of facilities undertaken as part of the Elevated Fire Danger Plan for bushfires. Special needs schools Yes Yes No No Premises prepare and maintain emergency and evacuation plans, and risk assessment of facilities undertaken as part of the Elevated Fire Danger Plan for bushfires. Homeless Yes Yes Yes Yes Mainly concentrated in city area; would be managed with local public and standard public warning and street warnings. Travelling public Yes No Yes Yes Radio and TV warnings, information via provided via tourist information centres and social media. Transient population Yes No Yes No Radio and TV warnings, information provided via tourist information centres and social media. International students Yes Yes Yes No Managed through routine emergency procedures provided by the universities. Migrants No Yes Yes Yes CALD education and other multicultural forums, community radio, translation interpreter services, messages to community leaders, multicultural services. Residential age care facilities Yes Yes No Yes Emergency arrangements regulated by the Commonwealth.
Disability group homes Yes Yes No No Well organised with own emergency management arrangements. Medically dependent and people with disability No Yes Yes Yes Those requiring power for medical devices are on a list maintained by the Health Directorate. Correctional centres Yes No No No Own emergency arrangements. Unsure if assistance is expected from emergency services. Hospitals Yes Yes No No Detailed emergency plans in place for each location. Depend on emergency services for assistance for internal major incidents. People who are socially isolated in their homes Possible Yes Yes Possibly Radio and TV warnings, information provided via social media. Outreach via NGO’s and government Agencies.
Hazard Category; Name of the hazard; Hazard Identification number; The Risk Statement – describes how this hazard could impact on people, property, environment, etc; Date when the risk statement was confirmed by the SEMSOG; The consequences/impact this hazard would have on the following elements at risk: people social impact extent of evacuation property demand on community services impact on animals impact on the environment financial loss emergency resources required (territory or national) level of operational management (territory or national) The likelihood of this incident occurring at this level; The level this hazard risk was assessed at LOW, MODERATE, HIGH or EXTREME; Agency support to deal with this emergency event; Existing strategies in place to deal with the emergency event; Review dates and endorsement details. This information and the risk level in particular, are used to prioritise each hazard. Hazard Category Transport Hazard Name Transport Emergency - Aviation Hazard ID RA1 ANALYSE Risk Statement There is a risk that a significant transport emergency - aviation involving a passenger or freight plane could result in multiple fatalities and mass casualties, psychological impact to the community, possible damage to key infrastructure, significant property damage, environmental impact, hazmat impact, possible evacuation, establishment of exclusion zones, property fires, and have economic impact on the community. Date Confirmed 23 May 2012 Consequences Elements at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x
Rare Low Low Low Moderate Moderate TREAT Responsible Agency/ Position ACT Policing Support Agencies; Functional Authority All emergency services and agencies undertaking a role within a functional area as detailed in the Emergency Plan. Existing Controls/ Mitigation strategies Prevention ARTC safety guidelines and maintenance programs. Preparation Training and exercises; Mass Casualty Incident Plan; HAZMAT Plan; ACT Emergency Plan; DVI Plan; Health Emergency Plan (HEP); TAMS Emergency Plan. Response Mass Casualty Incident Plan; HAZMAT Plan; ACT Emergency Plan; DVI Plan; Health Emergency Plan (HEP); Community Recovery Plan; MOUs with regional partners; USAR Sub Plan. Recovery Community Recovery Plan; DVI Plan. REVIEW Date of Assessment Conducted by: Approved by Review Date Hazard Category Energy and Infrastructure Hazard Name Liquid Fuel Supply Emergency (excludes energy infrastructure failure) Hazard ID RA4 ANALYSE Risk Statement There is a risk that a protracted disruption of the fuel supply to the ACT would result in fuel rations, disruption to businesses and essential services, general impact on the whole community and potential civil unrest. Date Confirmed 23 May 2012 Consequences Elements at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x Operational Mgt x Overall Rating X Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Likelihood Almost Certain Moderate Moderate High Extreme Extreme Likely Low Moderate High High Extreme Possible Low Moderate Moderate High High Unlikely Low Low Moderate Moderate High Rare Low Low Low Moderate Moderate Responsible Agency/ Position CMCD
Preparation Fire detection systems; insurance; training and exercises; Hazmat capabilities; ACT Emergency Plan; MOUs with various agencies; HAZMAT Plan; Fire Brigade SOPs; Pre incident planning. Response Active fire detection and suppression systems; Hazmat capabilities; ACT Emergency Plan; MOUs with various agencies; HAZMAT Plan; Fire Brigade SOPs; Pre incident planning; traffic management; media liaison; fire investigation; Evacuation Policy. Recovery Fire investigation; EPA; Workcover; AFP; Coroner. REVIEW Date of Assessment Conducted by: Approved by Review Date Hazard Category Fire Hazard Name Fire: Bush Hazard ID RA14 ANALYSE Risk There is a risk that a significant bushfire could result in property damage, potential fatalities potential casualties, loss of infrastructure and utilities, environmental impact, impact on local businesses, disruption to transport, closure of roads, impact on local community, economic impact, possible evacuation, impact on livestock, impact of cultural assets, impact on water supply, exclusion zones, impact on Commonwealth assets. Date Confirmed 23 May 2012 Consequences Elements at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x Operational Mgt x Overall Rating X Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Likelihood Almost Certain Moderate Moderate High Extreme Extreme Likely Low Moderate High High Extreme Possible Low Moderate Moderate High High Unlikely Low Low Moderate Moderate High Rare Low Low Low Moderate Moderate TREAT Responsible Agency/ Position ACTRFS / ACTF&R Support Agencies; Functional Authority All emergency services and agencies undertaking a role within a functional area as detailed in the Emergency Plan. Existing Controls/ Mitigation strategies Prevention Procedures that minimise the risk of ignition while working in fire-prone areas (ActewAGL; TAMS). Assets are designed to minimise risk of fire, where practicable; building codes, approval and processes; Bushfire Operation Plan; SBMP; elevated fire danger ratings; fuel reduction program; bushfire research; investigation of cause and prosecutions for illegal fire lighting.
Elements at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x Operational Mgt x Overall Rating x Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Likelihood Almost Certain Moderate Moderate High Extreme Extreme Likely Low Moderate High High Extreme Possible Low Moderate Moderate High High Unlikely Low Low Moderate Moderate High Rare Low Low Low Moderate Moderate TREAT Responsible Agency/ Position ACT F&R Support Agencies; Functional Authority All emergency services and agencies undertaking a role within a functional area as detailed in the Emergency Plan. Existing Controls/ Mitigation strategies Prevention Dangerous Goods legislation; Pipeline Construction and Risk Prevention in compliance to AS2885; fire safety standards; Workcover requirements; EPA regulations on storage; lease conditions; reactive safety inspections; industry emergency arrangements requirements; insurance industry requirements; education programs, land owner liaison, integrity dig-ups, gas pipeline patrols and classification for asset risks. Preparation Fire detection systems; insurance; training and exercises; hazmat capabilities; ACT Emergency Plan; MOUs with various agencies; HAZMAT Plan; Fire Brigade SOPs; Pre incident planning; Gas Pipelines and Distribution Networks Emergency Response Plan; simulations and 24/7 response processes. Response Active fire detection and suppression systems; hazmat capabilities; ACT Emergency Plan; MOUs with various agencies; HAZMAT Plan; Fire Brigade SOPs; Pre incident planning; Health Emergency Plan (HEP); Public Health Emergency Management Plan (PHEMP); traffic management; media liaison; fire investigation; evacuation policy; Gas Pipelines and Distribution Networks Emergency Response Plan; EGP Emergency Response Action Plan. Recovery Fire investigation; EPA plan; Workcover; AFP; Coroner. REVIEW Date of Assessment Conducted by: Approved by Review Date Hazard Category Natural Hazard Name Extreme Heat Hazard ID RA19 ANALYSE Risk Statement There is a risk that a prolonged extreme heat event could result in fatalities, impact on health, significant impact on vulnerable communities, impact on energy consumption and resultant disruption to supply, impact on the provision of essential services and infrastructure, increased risk to the environment, impact on animals and increased risk of bushfire. Date Confirmed 23 May 2012 Consequences at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x
Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x Operational Mgt x Overall Rating x Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Likelihood Almost Certain Moderate Moderate High Extreme Extreme Likely Low Moderate High High Extreme Possible Low Moderate Moderate High High Unlikely Low Low Moderate Moderate High Rare Low Low Low Moderate Moderate TREAT Responsible Agency/ Position ACT Ambulance and Health Directorate Support Agencies; Functional Authority All emergency services and agencies undertaking a role within a functional area as detailed in the Emergency Plan. Existing Controls/ Mitigation strategies Prevention Extreme Heat Management Plan (EHMP); community education; training and awareness programs. Preparation ACT Emergency Plan; Extreme Heat Management Plan; Health Emergency Plan (HEP); Health advisory information and media releases; TAMS closure of park areas. Response ACT Emergency Plan; Extreme Heat Management Plan; Health Emergency Plan (HEP); health advisory information and media releases. Recovery Community Recovery Plan; Health Emergency Plan. REVIEW Date of Assessment Conducted by: Approved by Review Date Hazard Category Natural Hazard Name Flash Floods Hazard ID RA20 ANALYSE Risk Statement There is a risk that a flash flood could result in potential fatalities, property damage, potential injuries, possible evacuation, damage to infrastructure and environmental impact. Date Confirmed 23 May 2012 Consequences Elements at Risk People x Social x Evacuation x Property x Community Services x Animal x Environmental x Financial x Resources x Operational Mgt x Overall Rating x
Stage Milestones & Activity Measures Responsible Agency/ Organisation 1 Working Group established Process context and limitations developed Community profile developed Sources of risk identified Elements at risk identified Historical information analysed TWRA Working Group & Echelon 2 Development of Territory specific risk statements Risk statements analysed(likelihood & consequence) Assessments reviewed against risk criteria TWRA Working Group & Echelon 3 Stakeholder consultation confirm existing treatment and mitigation strategies Determine additional treatment options and mitigation strategies TWRA Working Group & Echelon 4 Selection of additional/proposed treatment options Development of Treatment Plan TWRA Working Group & Echelon 5 Working Draft document prepared Draft considered by SEMPG Echelon TWRA Working Group 6 Endorsed by Chair of SEMSOG and Cabinet Draft recommended to Minister for approval SEMSOG 7 Final TWRA Report produced Process Documentation (Evidence of Process) At each of the TWRA Working Group meetings, minutes were taken by the Echelon Consultant outlining the content of the meeting, those present, the decision making and direction setting process. Preliminary Meeting Introductory meeting. Meeting 1 Setting the Context. Meeting 2 Hazard Identification and Risk Statements. Meetings 3 & 4 Risk Analysis/ assessments, vulnerable communities. Meetings 5 & 6 Risk Treatment existing mitigation strategies and additional treatment options. Meetings 7 & 8 Risk Treatment – Selection of Treatment Options and Treatment Plan development. Meeting 9 Finalise Treatment Plan.
Appendix 8 Likelihood and Consequence Descriptors The following tables provide the definitions for the likelihood and consequence ratings on the Risk Matrix table found on page 71 and were used for each assessment of the hazards in Section 7. Rating Likelihood Description Almost Certain Expected to occur, many recorded incidents, strong anecdotal evidence, great opportunity, reason, or means to occur; may occur or be exceeded once every 1 to 5 years. Likely Will probably occur; consistent record of incidents and good anecdotal evidence; considerable opportunity, reason or means to occur; may occur or be exceeded once every 20 years. Possible Might occur; a few recorded incidents in each locality, some anecdotal evidence within the community; some opportunity, reason or means to occur; may occur or be exceeded once every 100 years. Will generally be close to or exceed past records of severity. Unlikely Is not expected to occur; isolated recorded incidents in this country, anecdotal evidence in other communities; little opportunity, reason or means to occur; may occur or be exceeded once every 250 years. Will almost always break previous records of severity. Rare May only occur in exceptional circumstances, some recorded events on a worldwide basis, may only or be exceeded once every 500 years or more. Can approach the theoretical upper limits of severity. Consequence Descriptors Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Area No. 1: PEOPLE – Fatalities/Injuries. No fatalities. No injuries. No treatment required. No fatalities. Injury to one or more persons requiring non hospital medical treatment. No fatalities but large number of injuries. Medical treatment required. Small number of fatalities and large number of injuries/large number hospitalised. Significant number of fatalities and/or significant number of severe injuries. Significant number hospitalised. Area No. 2: SOCIAL IMPACT - Number of people impacted. No measurable impact to the community. Some impact but no lasting effects. Some impact with no effect or small impact with long-term effect. Some impact with effects. Significant impact and/or permanent damage. Area No. 3 EVACUATION Small number moved from area – no persons displaced. Moderate number of residential homes AND/ OR small number of businesses/ industry/ government properties. Moderate number of residential homes AND/OR small number of key businesses. Industry/government properties. Large number of residential homes AND/OR small number of key businesses/ Industry/government properties. Large number of residential homes AND/OR large number of key businesses/Industry/government properties that provide essential services.