Bushfire Report

          A Guide to Develop a Bushfire Evacuation Plan



If the property is well prepared and some staff are to stay to help protect the property,
then they may be used to liase with parent, family, etc.

Refer to the following appendix for example of possible contact listing:

            Appendix 4: Example of Occupant and Family Contact Details


STEP 10: DO YOU NEED SECURITY AFTER EVACUATING
When a site is evacuated, personal belongings are left behind and they may be
vulnerable to looters. The police take all precautions to prevent and apprehend those
that attempt to prosper from other people’s misfortunes.

To reduce the possibility of theft, it is recommended that the evacuation plan
consider security of premises. Where a development may require some type of
security the following are some suggested procedures:

         1) consult with the police and fire agencies of the availability of resources that
            may be utilised for security;

         2) consult with a security company and prepare any arrangements to ensure
            that in the event of an evacuation a security officer is made available at
            short notice;

         3) the use of an employee to be utilised as someone who would remain to
            monitor the premises, only if safe to do so.

Note: The use of security personnel would generally be required where damage has
been sustained and the residents are unable to return.


Is security required:                   YES   
       NO   

Notes:




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