1. State Government and Disaster Recovery

2. Emergency Management ActEmergency Management Act WESTPLAN – WELFAREWESTPLAN – WELFARE ADRA’s Role andADRA’s Role and Standard Operating Procedures

3. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS IN WA Emergency Management ACT 2005Emergency Management ACT 2005 WESTPLAN - WELFAREWESTPLAN - WELFARE DCP (formerly DCD) - Mandated Support Agency for the provision of Welfare ServicesDCP (formerly DCD) - Mandated Support Agency for the provision of Welfare Services

4. Emergency Management Act 2005 Outlines State and Local govt. arrangementsOutlines State and Local govt. arrangements Part 6: Emergency Powers, s.72 Exchange of InformationPart 6: Emergency Powers, s.72 Exchange of Information Part 9: Employment ProtectionPart 9: Employment Protection s.95 Confidentiality of Informations.95 Confidentiality of Information

5. WESTPLAN - WELFARE AIM: The aim of the State Welfare Emergency Management Support Plan is to detail the management arrangements at the State and Local levels for the provision of emergency welfare services during emergencies.

6. WESTPLAN - WELFARE CONCEPT: During response and/or recovery operations the concept of welfare support is to provide relief services to persons affected by the emergency by coordinating the welfare resources of State/Commonwealth departments and agencies, together with the welfare resources of voluntary organisations and private industry, to meet the emergency welfare needs of the community.

7. Six Functional Areas 1. Emergency Accommodation The provision of temporary shelter for persons rendered homeless, and where necessary, the allocation of more permanent accommodation. 2.Emergency Catering The establishment of an emergency catering service for those rendered homeless, evacuees, casualties and welfare workers. 3. Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites The provision of essential clothing and personal requisites, such as toiletry packs, to affected persons.

8. Six Functional Areas, cont. 4. Personal Services The provision of services including information, advice and counselling services, to ensure that affected persons receive the necessary personal support to cope with the effects of loss, stress, confusion, trauma and family disruption. 5. Registration and Inquiry The implementation of a registration and inquiry system that provides for individuals to be traced, families reunited and inquiries answered. 6. Financial Assistance The provision of financial assistance to those who are eligible and in need.

9. ASSIGNMENT OF WELFARE FUNCTION AREAS (see diagram in pack) 1. Emergency Accommodation – ADRA, DCP 2. Emergency Catering - Salvation Army 3. Emergency Clothing and Personal Requisites - Salvation Army 4. Personal Services - DCP 5. Registration and Inquiry - Australian Red Cross, DCP 6. Financial Assistance - DCP Note:Agencies managing functions are assisted by other agencies for example: Emergency Catering - Country Women’s Association Personal Services - Australian Red Cross, Salvation Army, St John Ambulance, Centrelink Financial Assistance - Centrelink

11. Activation of WESTPLAN Warning – will receive warning if an emergency event is to happen, e.g. cyclone.Warning – will receive warning if an emergency event is to happen, e.g. cyclone. Stages of ActivationStages of Activation Stage 1 - Alert. (1) Participating organisations are alerted by the Emergency Services Coordinator on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator. (2) Participating organisations alert their own personnel. (3) Additional information allowing organisations time to arrange preliminary preparations is provided.

12. Activation of WESTPLAN, cont. Stage 2 - Standby. (1) Participating organisations are informed by the Emergency Services Coordinator, Department for Child Protection (formerly DCD), on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator. (2) Participating organisations inform their own personnel. (3) All participants maintain contact with the Emergency Services Coordinator. (4) Key personnel are briefed on action to be taken. (5) The State Welfare Coordination Centre is prepared for activation.

13. Activation of WESTPLAN, cont. Stage 3 - Call Out. (1) The State Welfare Coordination Centre is activated. (2) Participating organisations are called out by the Emergency Services Coordinator on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator and nominated Support Agency officers proceed to the State Welfare Coordination Centre. (3) Welfare services are provided under the coordination of the State Welfare Coordinator.

14. Activation of WESTPLAN, cont. Stage 4 - Stand Down. (1) Participating organisations are informed of the stand down by the Emergency Services Coordinator on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator. (2) Participating organisations stand down in accordance with relevant procedures for each organisation. (3) Organisations are to advise the Emergency Services Coordinator when stand down has been completed. (4) The Emergency Services Coordinator advises participating agencies of debriefing arrangements. (5) The State Welfare Coordination Centre is closed down. (6) The Emergency Services Coordinator, on behalf of the State Welfare Coordinator, conducts debrief, prepares and distributes Post- Emergency Report and ensures review of this plan by the State Welfare Emergency Committee.

15. ROLE - ADRA ROLE - ADRA ADRA provides accommodation services to disaster victims, evacuees and emergency services workers

16. SOGs – ADRA Standard Operating Guidelines Report to Evacuation/Recovery Centre as directed, taking the ADRA Emergency Accommodation Kit. Log on all team members. Log on all team members. Set up ADRA work area (Ideally the Team Leader, 2 team members plus a scribe.) Set up ADRA work area (Ideally the Team Leader, 2 team members plus a scribe.)

17. SOGs - ADRA From the accommodation database, select and contact suitable accommodation venues, and determine current accommodation availability. From the accommodation database, select and contact suitable accommodation venues, and determine current accommodation availability. Record details on Accommodation Venues forms. Record details on Accommodation Venues forms. Ensure available accommodation exceeds the likely demand. Ensure available accommodation exceeds the likely demand.

18. SOGs - ADRA Allocate accommodation according to need. Allocate accommodation according to need. Complete Accommodation Booking Form in triplicate. Complete Accommodation Booking Form in triplicate. ADRA receives only those evacuees who have been registered (by DCP) and require accommodation. Ensure Registration Form has “Accommodation” authorised. ADRA receives only those evacuees who have been registered (by DCP) and require accommodation. Ensure Registration Form has “Accommodation” authorised.

19. SOGs - ADRA Accommodation Form: White - evacuee. White - evacuee. Green – DCP Copy Green – DCP Copy Yellow - ADRA files. Yellow - ADRA files. Information regarding placement of Evacuees can ONLY be given to DCP