Bushfire Report

           A Guide to Develop a Bushfire Evacuation Plan




Table of Contents

  Table Of Contents .................................................................................................................. 2
  Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 3
  Purpose & Objectives Of A Bushfire Evacuation Plan.......................................................... 4
  Relationship With Plans Under As3745 And As4083 ........................................................... 4
  Preparing A Bushfire Evacuation Plan................................................................................... 6
  Step 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................ 7
  Step 2: Background Information On Premises....................................................................... 7
  Step 3: Roles And Responsibilities ........................................................................................ 8
     Smaller Premises ................................................................................................................ 9
  Position Holders Name & Details ........................................................................................ 10
     Why Evacuate & When Do You Evacuate?..................................................................... 10
  Step 4: Consultation With Emergency Services .................................................................. 11
  Step 5: Safe Refuge .............................................................................................................. 13
     Where Will They Go? ...................................................................................................... 13
  Step 6: Transportation .......................................................................................................... 15
  Step 7: Identifying ‘Designated Assembly Points’ .............................................................. 16
  Step 8: How To Account For Persons .................................................................................. 17
  Step 9: Contacting Family Members.................................................................................... 18
  Step 10: Do You Need Security After Evacuating............................................................... 19
  Step 11: Site Layout ............................................................................................................. 20
  Step 12: Statement Of Action............................................................................................... 21
     Returning To Premises ..................................................................................................... 22
  Approval Process.................................................................................................................. 23
  For More Information........................................................................................................... 23
  Appendix 5: Example Questions To Assist When Planning A Bushfire Evacuation Plan .. 28
  Venue 1 ................................................................................................................................ 35
  Venue 2 ................................................................................................................................ 35
  Venue 3 ................................................................................................................................ 35



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is made in good faith on the basis that the State of New South Wales, the NSW Rural Fire Service, its
agents and employees are not liable (whether by reason of negligence, lack of care or otherwise) to
any person for any damage or loss whatsoever which has occurred or may occur on relation to that
person taking or not taking (as the case may be) action in respect of any representation, statement or
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Bushfire Evacuation Planning – NSW Rural Fire Service: July 2004                                                   Page 2 of 39