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Regional office

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Occurring disaster and emergency response

Take action

Upon the impact of a sudden event on the region, the Regional Response Controller (RRC) should:

  1. Review the actions of the impacted School Response Controllers (SRCs).
  2. Overview the assessment of the safety of all students and staff in the region.
  3. Activate the Regional Response Team (RRT) and Regional Coordination Centre (RCC).
  4. Commence the Communication Strategy; Ensure the lodgement and approval of a Critical Incident Alert Notification and e-mail Alert Notification to CEP Media.ccm@qed.qld.gov.au and School Operations School.Alert@qed.qld.gov.au.
  5. ​Monitor the responses under the School Emergency Response Plans.
  6. Manage the school closure system for the region.
  7. Engage with the District Disaster Coordination Centre if established.
  8. If formed, regularly brief the Executive Response Controller, otherwise advise Emergency and School Security (E&SS) and the supervising ADG (State School Operations).​
  9. Monitor the School Response Controllers from a welfare perspective.
  10. Engage the Business Continuity Plan.
  11. Coordinate with Regional BAS Office to prioritise repairs to schools.
  12. Consult with SRCs on resuming business and educational support services; monitor site requirements, maintain and facilitate any ongoing support, outside agency involvement and address any community issues at regular junctures following the regional emergency.
  13. Ensure the management of the RRT and RCC through systems, briefings and communications to ensure shared situational awareness.

Communications

The Disaster and Emergency Communications Strategy provides a summary of the phases of an event and suggested internal and external stakeholder communications opportunities for schools and regions to consider.

Templates are also available for principals to use when communicating with parents and school communities at the start of annual disaster seasons and during or following a severe weather event or school lockdown.

Useful tools

Useful sites

Weather/events

Agencies

Key contacts

Emergency and School Security

  • Email: qed-emergency@id.ngcomms.net
  • Phone: (07) 3034 6025 (disaster and emergency management)
  • Phone: (07) 3034 6016 (disaster and emergency management)
  • Phone: (07) 3034 6010 (school security)
  • School Watch Phone: 13 17 88

Employee Assistance Program

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School closures

For information on closed educational facilities during a disaster or emergency event, visit the school closures website.

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Last updated 05 December 2022