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The program ensures the establishment of Evacuation Centres to provide immediate assistance. After a
significant event, the program coordinates home visits to affected households and the establishment of
local recovery centres to provide advice and information.
The program is implemented working closely with a range of other agencies and service providers,
including the Australian Red Cross, Uniting Church Pastoral Ministry Services, Lions Club of SA, Rotary
Club, Housing SA, Animal Welfare Unit, Insurance Council of Australia and Centrelink.
15.5.5. Ambulance Services
The South Australian Ambulance Service operates across the Study Area from stations at:
x
Port Adelaide
x
Thebarton
x
Fulham
x
Brooklyn Park
x
Ashford
x
Camden Park.
15.5.6. Firefighting Services
The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service operates across the Study Area from stations at:
x
Brooklyn Park
x
Camden Park
x
Largs North
x
Marine Vessel
x
Oakden
x
Port Adelaide
x
Woodville.
15.5.7. South Australia Police
The Police play an important role in responding emergency situations, run community education
campaigns about a range of issues and are often the first point-of-call for community members seeking
information.
South Australian Police operate across the Study Area from stations at:
x
Henley Beach
x
Holden Hill
x
Netley
x
Parks (Ottoway)
x
Port Adelaide.
