Civil Defence Emergency Management

Question 1

When should “Lessons Learnt” be covered?

Answer 1

Daily.
Not only be addressed at the conclusion but form part of the daily operation.

Question 2

CDEM Act 2002
Section 86 - Evacuation of premises and places

Answer 2

If a state of emergency is in place a constable to direct
the evacuation of any place, including a public place
remove persons or vehicles from premises, including public places

Question 3

CDEM Act 2002
Section 87 - Entry on premises

Answer 3

In a state of emergency this power allows you to break into any premises, using as much force as you believe is reasonable to:

save life, prevent injury, rescue or remove injured or endangered people

Question 4

CDEM Act 2002
Section 88 - Closing roads and public places

Answer 4

In a state of emergency this power allows you to prohibit or restrict public access (with or without vehicles) to any road or public place

Question 5

CDEM Act 2002
Section 89 - Removal of aircraft, vessels, vehicles etc

Answer 5

In a state of emergency, this section gives you the power to use force to break into and remove any aircrafts, vessels, vehicles etc

Question 6

CDEM Act 2002
Section 90 - Requisitioning powers

Answer 6

Under a state of emergency, this power allows you to requisition anything, providing the owner with a written statement specifying what was taken (or as soon as reasonably practicable) and your name

Question 7

CDEM Act 2002
Section 91 - Power to give directions

Answer 7

While in a state of emergency, this section gives you the power to stop any activity that may cause or contribute to an emergency

Question 8

CDEM Act 2002
Section 92 - Power to carry out inspections

Answer 8

Under a state of emergency this power gives you the power to examine, mark, seize, sample, secure, disinfect or destroy property, animal or other thing

Question 9

CDEM Act 2002
Section 93 - Person exercising emergency powers to provide proof of ID?

Answer 9

Have on them evidence of ID
And if requested state a general explanation of the authority / powers they are acting upon

Question 10

Does a person commit an offence if they intentionally do not comply with a requirement under a civil emergency management plan?

Answer 10

Yes
Section 95

If they threaten, assault or obstruct an officer in their duty they also commit an offence
Section 98