Regional Office

​​​​​Imminent Disaster and Emergency Response

Take action

Upon identifying an emerging significant risk from a 'rising tide' event to, or within, the region, the RRC should:

1. Form the Regional Response Team (RRT).
   
2. Analyse the risk and expected impact on the region.
   
3. Engage with the District Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC) – as established.
4. Consider the courses of action.
5. Consult with the relevant School Response Controllers (Principals).
6. Decide on and implement the regional strategy.
7. Request resources if necessary e.g. Deployable Response Team (DRT).
8. Manage the school closure system for the region.
9. Commence the Communication Strategy.
10. If formed, brief the Executive Response Team (ERT) on the progress and status; otherwise, advise the Emergency and Security Management Unit (ESMU) and the supervising ADG State School - Operations.
11. Engage the Business Continuity Plan.

Useful tools

• Emergency Response Plan template – Regions (DOCX, 3MB)
• DoE disaster and emergency management arrangements
  
• Quick Reference Guide – Disaster and Emergency Management Framework (DOCX, 1MB)
• Quick Reference Guide – Use of DoE facilities in a disaster or emergency
• Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS)
• Memorandum of Agreement – Public Cyclone Shelter and Evacuation Centre
• Regional Coordination Centre checklist
  
• Disaster and Emergency Management
  

Useful Sites

Weather/events

• Bureau of Meteorology
• Get Ready Queensland – Disaster Management
• Bushfire Mapping

Agencies

• Queensland Police Service
• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
• Queensland Ambulance Service
• State Emergency Services
• Queensland Health – Natural disasters and severe weather

Key Contacts

Emergency and School Security

• Email: qed-emergency@id.ngcomms.net
  
• Phone: (07) 3034 6011 (disaster and emergency management)
• Phone: (07) 3034 6012 (disaster and emergency management)
• Phone: (07) 3034 6013 (school security)
• School Watch Phone: 13 17 88

Employee Assistance Program

• External counselling services – LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell – Phone 1800 604 640
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)