Landsdale Farm School
Evacuation Procedures
2017
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD EVACUATION BE CARRIED OUT UNTIL THE PATHWAY TO THE EXITS OR THE EXTERNAL PARTS OF THE BUILDING / FARM HAVE BEEN CHECKED TO MAKE SURE SUCH PATHWAYS ARE SAFE.
Landsdale Farm School
Evacuation Plan
Landsdale Farm School is a four-hectare site with buildings of single story wooden construction and steel and iron for workshop and animal shelters/barns.
The main area of concern is that of fire. Adjacent to the residential area is a Conservation Park, which is natural bush and thus has the potential to cause additional danger to the farm buildings.
The residential area and main hall / office area are entirely wooden buildings, which have been treated with oil coating on exterior walls to assist in the preservation of the timber. This adds to the danger of fire in that the oil compound would accelerate any conflagration.
A fire control point has been established at the bore (located on Landsdale Road entry) with instructions for the fire fighters to operate. A mobile fire fighting unit is available at the point to enable management of spot fires.
The animal barns are constructed of steel and iron and are substantial strength. The main animal barn would be an ideal place of refuge in the event of a cyclone.
General Objective
In the event of an emergency to ensure safety of people on site by safe, prompt and efficient evacuation.
Emergency Control Organization
1. The Farm Manager (or nominee) will take total control in the event of any emergency. If the Manager is unavailable the organizer of the group on site will assume control.
2. The Office staff will contact relevant Emergency Services. In the event of the receptionist being unavailable the organizer of any group on the farm will call the appropriate emergency service. (Phone Numbers available in cottages and on exterior walls of buildings)
3. The organizer of any group on site will ensure their group is accounted for.
4. All groups and individuals will move to the assembly area, which is the Main Hall – northern side.
5. ATO’s (in consultation with the Principal) to determine appropriate animal management processes and egress.
Communication
Mobile Phones for Landsdale Farm School staff.
Farm Manager Martin 0414344142
Finance and Admin Officer Inga 0422056176
Agricultural Technical Officer Katherine 0438550072
Caretaker Kevin 9302 1343
0412928365
1. Runners
The person in charge may use reliable runners for communication during a crisis. They will need to set a command post in a safe location and coordinate from that point.
Emergency Command Post
1. Reception Area in office.
2. An area that the organizer deems appropriate at the time of
emergency.
Evacuation
In the event of Fire emergency the following procedures apply: -
1 Ring Sirens (located on northern end of toilet block & western corner of dining hall)
2 Receptionist / other to call Emergency Services
3 All people on premises move to assembly area one (Car Park adjacent to Camp School – western side) or area two (Car Park next to classroom near main entrance)
4 Organizers of each group to check attendance
5 Emergency control officer to nominate a person to direct emergency service vehicles to appropriate danger area.
6 Manager /Head gardener to ensure Emergency Exit Gates are unlocked and opened to enable rapid egress if necessary.
In the event of Bomb Threat the following procedures apply: -
1 In addition to the above
2 Move groups to the grassed area on Evandale Road until transport is available to move groups away from site (Kingsway Sporting Complex)
3 Egress via Emergency Exits and Main Gates if required
In the event of Earthquake the following procedures apply: -
1 If safe move groups to open space – do not run from building
2 During an Earthquake
Remain calm and reassure others
Take shelter under a table, in a doorway, or in a corner away from windows.
Stay away from windows, mirrors, high bookcases, cabinets and
any furniture which may topple or slide.
3 After an Earthquake
Check for injured people
Administer appropriate First Aid
Check building
Check for gas leaks, electrical faults, and fire.
NOTE Exterior cottage bedroom doors must not be locked during residential stays as they are deemed exits.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD EVACUATION BE CARRIED OUT UNTIL THE PATHWAY TO THE EXITS OR THE EXTERNAL PARTS OF THE BUILDING HAVE BEEN CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SAFE.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
For Life Threatening Incidents
Police/Fire/Ambulance 000
Non Life Threatening Incidents
Police 13 14 44
Fire & Emergency Services 9323 9300
Ambulance 9334 1222
Medical Centre – Kingsway 9409 1155
Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 School Administration
Manager Martin 0414 344 142
Finance and Admin Officer Inga 0422 056 176
Agriculture Tech Officer Katherine 0419 863 391
Caretaker Kevin 0412 928 365