Bushfire Report

        A Guide to Develop a Bushfire Evacuation Plan




STEP 7: IDENTIFYING ‘DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY POINTS’
Designated Assembly Points are locations within the premise where person(s) meet
before they are given further instructions. These locations should be in a position
where persons may proceed on foot and away from the threat of fire.

Once at Designated Assembly Point, the ‘Warden’ or another person with
responsibility identified with the Bushfire Evacuation Plan, will be able to co-ordinate
further movements of people.

When a Designated Assembly Point has been determined, the site should be sign
posted or have some other marking to clearly identify the location to evacuees.

     Remember when people are required to leave their homes, places of work etc,
     during emergencies, there is considerable stress and anxiety. Under these
     conditions, people don’t remember certain things, and any assistance to help guide
     people to the correct location will benefit everyone.

A site layout showing assembly points is required to be an attachment of the Bushfire
Evacuation Plan. It is also a requirement that site layouts should be an A4 size. They
are to be laminated and placed in every building.

The following two (2) tables provide an example of how to list Designated Assembly
Points for the premises and a blank table for your own notes.

An example of ‘Designated Assembly Points’;

  Building                                      Assembly
      A            Grassed area by Building C
      B            Grassed area by Building C
      C            Grassed area by Building C
      D            In front of Recreation Room
      E            In front of Recreation Room
      F            At main entrance in front of Office Building
      G            At main entrance in front of Office Building
Recreation Rm      In front of Recreation Room
    Office         At main entrance in front of Office Building




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