AIDR Emergency Planning Handbook Survey

Would you like to contribute to the review of the national Emergency Planning Handbook (formerly Manual 43, AIDR 2004)?

This survey is aimed at identifying areas of the current manual that need to be up-dated, re-organised or changed. The outcomes of the survey will inform the review process of the handbook.

The survey is divided into 4 sections:

A. Knowledge and use of the handbook 
B. Structure and content of the handbook 
C. Emergency planning experiences and challenges
D. Demographics - your profile

Both users and non-users of the handbook are invited to participate.

This survey is being conducted by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience. Taking part is anonymous and should take about 10 minutes.

Thank you for your support.

Ella

Ella Wilkinson – Project Officer
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
+61 3 9418 5232   ella.wilkinson@aidr.org.au http://www.knowledge.aidr.org.au 


Background

The Emergency Planning Manual (Manual 43) (AIDR 2004) is being reviewed. The current version outlines national principles and practice and provides a standardised approach to emergency planning. The content applies to all Australian states and territories. It is not designed to replace standard operating procedures but to inform emergency planning and practice.
 
All handbooks and manuals can be viewed on the AIDR knowledge hub at https://knowledge.aidr.org.au/collections/handbook-collection/.
A. Knowledge and use of the handbook 
1.Have you heard of the Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook Collection (formerly the AEMI handbooks and manuals)?
2.Have you heard of the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)?
3.Do you use the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004) in your work?
4.How do you use the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004) in your work? Please select all that apply.
5.Where else outside of your work do you use the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)?
6.To what extent do you agree with the following statements about the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)?

Please select N/A if you don’t use the manual.
Strongly disagree 
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know or N/A
It is a useful tool for planning
It is a useful source of information/advice
It is a useful education/training tool
It is likely to improve coordination between organisations
Is likely to improve the quality of emergency planning
It is likely to support implementation of emergency and disaster management programs and plans
It is a challenge to agency/staff autonomy and creativity
It is likely to reduce costs of planning & implementation
It is likely to increase costs of planning & implementation
It is a key tool for those who are new to disaster resilience and emergency management
It represents national emergency planning principles and practice
7.Which of the following statements do you recognise as potential barriers to effectively using the current Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)? Please select all that apply.

If you select any of the below, please specify the manual section you’re referring to and provide an overview of how it could be improved.
8.What do you think would be the most appropriate way to encourage awareness and use of the updated Emergency Planning Handbook? (Please select up to two)
9.Any further comments on factors influencing the use of and review of the Emergency Planning Handbook?
B. Structure and content of the handbook 
10.For each of the sections listed below, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement:

“This section covers all the essential information and themes”.

Please select N/A if you don’t use the manual, or for any sections you aren’t familiar with.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know or N/A
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Emergency planning process overview
Chapter 3: The planning committee
Chapter 4: Emergency risk management
Chapter 5: Identify responsibilities
Chapter 6: Identify resources and services needed
Chapter 7: Develop emergency management arrangements and systems
Chapter 8: Document the plan
Chapter 9: Monitor & review the plan
Glossary
11.If you selected ‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree’ for any of the above, please specify the handbook section you’re referring to and the missing information.
12.To what extent do you agree that the following cross-cutting themes should be included in the next edition of the Emergency Planning Handbook?

Please select N/A if you don’t use the manual.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know or N/A
People with disabilities
Gender
Youth
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
LGBTIQ+
Psychosocial
Environment
Climate change and disaster risk reduction
Urban
Rural, Regional, Remote
Monitoring & Evaluation
Sustainable Development Goals
Sendai Framework
13.For any themes where you selected ‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree’, please specify the theme and a reason why it shouldn’t be included.
14.Are there any other cross-cutting themes that should be included?
15.To what extent do you agree with the following statements on the resources in the Annexes?

Please select N/A if you don’t use the manual.
Strongly disagree 
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know or N/A
The resources are useful
The resources are precise/specific enough
The resources are accessible and adoptable
The resources consider different contexts
The resources are up to date
16.Please provide more detail in relation to any responses where you selected ‘disagree’ or ‘strongly disagree’.
17.Are there any other resources that you think would be useful to include in an annex or as a separate tool to support use of the Emergency Planning Handbook?
18.To what extent do you agree with the following statements on the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)?

Please select N/A if you don’t use the manual.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
Don’t know or N/A
Information is easy to find
Information is clearly presented
The order of the chapters is sensible
A pocket card/quick reference guide/aides memoir summarising key elements would be useful.
19.Any further suggestions for the revision of the Emergency Planning Manual (AIDR 2004)?
20.Please add link(s) to any essential documents you think should be included for the revision of the Emergency Planning Handbook in the box below.
C. Emergency Planning experiences and challenges
21.Are there any challenges you currently experience in your work/involvement in emergency planning that you would like to see addressed or more adequately addressed in the Emergency Planning Handbook? Please be as specific as you can.
D. Demographics
22.Which of the following profiles best describe your current job situation? Select all that apply.
23.Which of the following categories best describes the organisation you work/volunteer for? Tick all that apply.
24.Which Australian state/territory does your organisation cover?
25.How long have you been involved in the disaster resilience / emergency management sector?
Thank you for completing our survey!

If you would like to receive the results of the survey, please contact us.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else from your organisation to be on the handbook review working group, please contact us enquiries@aidr.org.au