Woomera Prohibited Area

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Sirens and lights will communicate information about the base security status and procedures.

Status Lights Sounds Procedure
Alert Blue flashing lights ‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness.
Evacuation Blue flashing lights ‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction.
Disperse Blue flashing lights Rapid short 'beeping' tone + 'disperse, disperse, disperse' voice command Rapidly move away from mass gathering and maintain awareness.
Lockdown Blue flashing lights Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command

Follow the CLOSE procedure.

  • Close windows, blinds, doors and turn off lights.
  • Lock computers and put documents away.
  • Out-of-sight and minimise movement.
  • Stay silent and turn off phones.
  • Endure and maintain.
Stand down Green flashing lights Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘all clear, all clear, all clear voice command Resume normal activities.

Emergency 000