EVACUATION PHASE PLAN (SIMPLIFIED VERSION)

Battambang Security Co-ordination Manual

VII. Appendix - Evacuation Phase Plan (simplified.. version)

INTRODUCTION

The following is a simplified version of the phase indicator chart. The phase plan is like any other tool in that it can be used when applicable, therefore, use common sense with the under- standing that an increased level of insecurity should match a well prepared plan of action. This plan of action calls for a gradual reduction of international staff members according to the phase declared with a tendency to air on the side of caution.

This simplified version of the phase plan should be distributed among staff members. It explains the procedures involved in the phases without the indicators. This is a confidential document and should be shared with international staff members only.

INDICATOR	RESPONSE
PHASE 1: PERCEIVED THREAT TO BTB CITY	-PREPARATION STAGE -PRECAUTIONARY STAGE -MEETINGS WITH UN AND NGO / IOs. -COMPILE LISTS OF ALL NGO / IO / UN STAFF MEMBERS IN BTB INCLUDING ADDRESS AND COMPLETED MAPS OF ALL STAFF MEMBERS RESIDENCES. -INDIVIDUAL AGENCY’S LIST OF DEPENDANTS, NONESSENTIAL, ESSENTIAL STAFF MEMBERS ACCORDING TO PHASE 2, 3, & 4. -ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION LINK AND PROTOCOL. -ESTABLISH CONVOY PROCEDURES. -COMPLETE ALL PREPARATION IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 2 / 3 / 4. -STAFF, RESIDENCE, AND OFFICE PROCEDURES DEFINED. -BUNKER BUILDING, DESIGNS, ETC. -ADMIN. STAFF COMPLETE INVENTORY LISTS AND PRIORITY LIST ON NEPs / DOCS ETC.
PHASE 2: INDICATED THREAT TO BTB TOWNSHIP	-RELOCATION OF DEPENDANTS LAND & AIR. -BUNKER BUILDING IN PREPARATION OF PHASE 3 / 4. -ESTABLISH CONGREGATION POINTS AND UPDATE GROUP COORDINATION LIST; IN THE EVENT OF PHASE 3 / 4. -COMPLETE ANY UNFINISHED BUSINESS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT PHASE 3 / 4. -NON ESSENTIAL STAFF RELOCATION.
PHASE 3: SECURITY DETERIORATION	-OVERLAND CONVOYS. -AGENCY CHARTERED FLIGHTS.

In the event that relocation is not advisable until the situation permits, the security coordination network will declare phase 3, situation number 3 to freeze movement. When the situation allows congregation or movement situation number 2 will be called.

PHASE 4: CONTINUED SECURITY DETERIORATION

-PROGRAMME SUSPENSION

PHASE 5: ABSOLUTE THREAT TO BTB CITY

-COMPLETE STAFF EVACUATION WHEN CONDITIONS ALLO\/\/

-OVERLAND CONVOY

-AGENCY CHARTER FLIGHTS

Note: Any UN / INGO / IO nonessential international staff member refusing to evacuate on phase 2 and 3 and remaining on phase 4 / 5 will be essentially responsible for themselves.

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