❓ Question seeks clarification on the arrangements for appointing and siting a controlling agency in the event of a nuclear detonation or incident in Western Australia. The answer clarifies the roles of the Commissioner of Police and DFES, referencing relevant emergency management plans.
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(1) With reference to the response to question without notice No. 982 of 17 September 2014, what are the arrangements for appointing a controlling agency in the event of a nuclear detonation or incident? (2) Where would a controlling agency be sited considering the radius of damage caused by a nuclear detonation or incident?
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Answered
18 November 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
56 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(1) 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 provides support to Westplan Terrorist Act. Arrangements under the
Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA)
appoints the Commissioner of Police as the State Emergency Coordinator, who is responsible for the response to an emergency.
(2) The controlling agency's control point for such an incident would be sited a sufficient distance from the incident or point of detonation to allow its functions to be effectively performed. This may well be in regional Western Australia.
(1) 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 provides support to Westplan Terrorist Act. Arrangements under the
Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA)
appoints the Commissioner of Police as the State Emergency Coordinator, who is responsible for the response to an emergency.
(2) The controlling agency's control point for such an incident would be sited a sufficient distance from the incident or point of detonation to allow its functions to be effectively performed. This may well be in regional Western Australia.
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