The CDEM Group has developed a plan that sets the direction for all CDEM activities within the Waikato region. The CDEM Group Plan is a vital document that looks at the hazards we live with, tells us how to prepare and what to do if an emergency occurs, and outlines the agreed roles of local authorities and emergency services. The plan is effective for five years from May 2005, and will be formally reviewed every five years thereafter.
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The CDEM Group Plan is the foundation document for the Waikato CDEM Group. It covers the responsibilities of and the actions to be undertaken by the CDEM Group in order to fulfill the requirements of the CDEM Act 2002.
The CDEM Group Plan is based around the four Rs of emergency management:
Reduction - identifying and analysing risks to human life and property.
Readiness - developing capabilities before an emergency occurs.
Response - taking action immediately before, during or directly after an emergency.
Recovery - initiating activities after impact, and extending them until the community's capacity for self-help is restored.
The Waikato CDEM Group Plan also:
The CDEMG Plan is primarily directed at those organisations and their personnel with a role in emergency management. It also seeks to assist the community in understanding the risks they face and the emergency management arrangements being implemented to manage emergencies.
The CDEM Group Plan therefore draws upon the planning, hazard, risk and emergency management expertise of local authorities, emergency services, lifelines and other agencies within its area when preparing for and responding to emergencies.
The Waikato CDEM Group Plan has been structured into four key parts, as follows:
| Part 1 - Introduction | Outlines the Plan's purpose, Group members and overall direction. | |||||||
| Part 2 - Strategic Section | Defines the hazards and risks to be managed and outlines all CDEM tasks for the next five years. | |||||||
| Part 3 - Operational Arrangements | Describes how the Group will prepare for, respond to and recover from civil defence emergencies. | |||||||
| Part 4 - Administrative Section | Outlines arrangements for Group funding, budgets and administration. | |||||||
| Part 5 - Annexes | Annexes and supporting documentation. | |||||||
You can read the CDEM Group Plan online or download a copy in PDF format below. The Table of Contents has bookmarks embedded so you can quickly access the different sections. You may wish to read the Reader's Guide first, as it will provide you with some background information and an overview of the Plan. To view these PDFs please use Adobe Acrobat version 5 or above. Download PDF reader
Reader's Guide
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Waikato CDEM Group Plan
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Not all the details for outlining CDEM arrangements need to be included in the main body of the Plan. The following supporting documents have been written to complement and give effect to the main CDEM Group Plan.
This report outlines the processes, consultation, and conclusions in identifying the hazards that will be addressed by the Waikato CDEM Group. You can download a copy of this document in PDF format below.
Hazard and Risk Analysis: Explanatory Notes
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These contain specific information on the day to day operations of the CDEM Group and its supporting structures. The SOPs include lists of resources and individuals involved. You can download a draft copy of each SOP in PDF format below.
Group EOC Structure, Staffing and Operations Procedures
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Warning Systems
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Public Information and Media Management
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Welfare
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These outline local EOA response and recovery activities in relation to the local risks and hazards. They follow the strategic direction of the CDEM Group Plan and the reduction and readiness processes that are already established within it. You can download a copy for each EOA in PDF format below.
Southern EOA CDEM Arrangements
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Thames Valley EOA CDEM Arrangements
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Waikato Valley EOA CDEM Arrangements
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