An evacuation centre is a designated building specifically selected as a safer location that is not anticipated to be affected by a hazard. Evacuation centres provide people displaced by disasters with the essentials of life, including shelter, food and water.

Who should do this training:
Shiloh Church Goodna, Ipswich Show Society, Karalee Community Association, Community Centres; Ipswich City Council Community Services; and Ipswich City Council LDCC Reserve personnel who are interested and willing to support the community by working in an evacuation centre.

Working in an evacuation centre can be a challenging but rewarding experience working directly with residents affected by disaster.

Aim:
This course aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to work in and/or manage an evacuation centre.

Objectives:

Understanding the needs and requirements of an evacuation centre
Understanding the essentials of evacuation centres
Roles and responsibilities of personnel working in evacuations centres
Provide tools to assist in planning and setting up an evacuation centre
Provide tools to assist in managing an evacuation centre

Prerequisites:
Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements

Course details:
This training will be delivered face-to-face only. There will be no online option available.

Date – Monday, 30 September 2024
Time – 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, Registration from 08.45 am
Location – 1 Nicholas Street Building, Level 1 - Event Space 2.

Facilitators:
Michelle McNeice, Emergency Management Coordinator, Queensland Police Service
Rachael King, Emergency Management Coordinator, Queensland Police Service

How to get there:
Please view this link for directions and parking. When you arrive, please proceed straight up to Level 1 – you do not need to sign in at the lobby.

What to bring:

Laptop or pen and paper
Water bottle

Catering:

Morning tea and lunch will be provided – please advise of any dietary requirements when booking your ticket by midday, Thursday 26 September 2024 (please note preferences are unable to be catered for).