❓ The question seeks clarity on the responsible body and officer for coordinating civil disaster relief in the event of a nuclear detonation or incident. The answer clarifies the roles of WA Police, DFES, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
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With reference to question without notice No. 982 of 17 September 2014, in cases of nuclear detonation or nuclear incident, which body and which officer is responsible for the overall coordination of civil disaster relief?
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Answered
18 November 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
61 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
The Commissioner of Police is the Hazard Management Agency for incidents involving nuclear powered warships and as such is responsible for initiating recovery actions as detailed in 'Westplan Nuclear Powered Warships'.
Western Australia Police are also the Hazard Management Agency for an emergency resulting from any deliberate act associated with a nuclear device. The State Emergency Management arrangements for such an event are covered by Westplan Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents and Nuclear Devices (CBRN). Westplan CBRN, maintained by DFES, provides support to Westplan Terrorist Act.
Arrangements under the
Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA)
appoints the Commissioner of Police as the State Emergency Coordinator, responsible for the response to an emergency. Overall coordination of civil disaster relief (recovery) is the responsibility of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
The Commissioner of Police is the Hazard Management Agency for incidents involving nuclear powered warships and as such is responsible for initiating recovery actions as detailed in 'Westplan Nuclear Powered Warships'.
Western Australia Police are also the Hazard Management Agency for an emergency resulting from any deliberate act associated with a nuclear device. The State Emergency Management arrangements for such an event are covered by Westplan Chemical, Biological and Radiological Agents and Nuclear Devices (CBRN). Westplan CBRN, maintained by DFES, provides support to Westplan Terrorist Act.
Arrangements under the
Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA)
appoints the Commissioner of Police as the State Emergency Coordinator, responsible for the response to an emergency. Overall coordination of civil disaster relief (recovery) is the responsibility of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
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