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Noosa Local Disaster
Management Plan
2018
© Noosa Council 2017 www.noosa.qld.gov.au General Enquiries: By telephone: (07) 5329 6500 By email: mail@noosa.qld.gov.au Fax: (07) 5329 6501 Street Address: 9 Pelican Street, TEWANTIN Postal address: PO Box 141, TEWANTIN QLD 4565 Endorsed by Noosa Council 19 October 2017
Table of Contents
1. Forward ................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Terms & Acronyms ................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Definitions ................................................................................................................ 6
3. Terms of Reference ........................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Aim and purpose of this Plan.................................................................................. 11
3.2 Key objectives ........................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1 Prevention ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 Preparedness................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Response ......................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.4 Recovery .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Authority to plan ..................................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Legislation ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.2 Approval and adoption of the Plan by Noosa Council ..................................................... 13
3.3.3 Approval and adoption of the Plan by Noosa Local Disaster Management Group ........ 13
4. Governance ........................................................................................................................ 14
4.1 Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 ......................................................... 14
4.2 Queensland Government Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework ........ 14
4.3 Queensland State Disaster Management Plan – principles of disaster
management .......................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Emergency Management Assurance Framework ................................................... 15
4.5 Disaster management system in Queensland ........................................................ 15
4.6 Local disaster management capability.................................................................... 15
4.7 Amendment register and version control ................................................................ 16
4.8 Distribution list ........................................................................................................ 16
4.9 Review and renewal of the Plan ............................................................................. 16
4.9.1 Arrangements for the review and assessment of the Plan ............................................. 17
5. Noosa Local Disaster Management Group ...................................................................... 18
5.1 Establishment of the Noosa Local Group ............................................................... 18
5.2 Functions of the Noosa Local Group ...................................................................... 18
5.3 Noosa Local Group annual priorities ...................................................................... 18
5.4 Meetings of the Noosa Local Group ....................................................................... 18
5.5 Sub-groups of the Local Group .............................................................................. 19
5.5.1 Planning sub-groups ........................................................................................................ 19
5.5.2 Local community sub-groups........................................................................................... 19
5.6 Reporting requirements .......................................................................................... 20
5.6.1 Reporting by members .................................................................................................... 20
5.6.2 The Local Group reporting ............................................................................................... 20
5.7 Membership of the Local Group ............................................................................. 20
5.7.1 Appointment of members ................................................................................................ 20
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 15.7.2 Nomination by agencies of person to represent the member agency ............................ 20
5.7.3 Deputy / alternate members of the Local Group ............................................................. 21
5.7.4 Support for the Local Group ............................................................................................ 21
5.8 Functions of the Chair of the Local Group .............................................................. 21
5.9 Functions of the Local Disaster Coordinator ........................................................... 21
5.10 Noosa Local Group Membership and Responsibilities............................................ 22
5.10.1 Responsibilities of Local Group members ....................................................................... 23
5.11 Noosa Local Group Advisors .................................................................................. 23
5.12 Lead agencies for coordination of response to disaster events .............................. 24
5.13 State agency local emergency support functions.................................................... 24
6. Disaster Risk Management ............................................................................................... 27
6.1 Noosa Shire context ............................................................................................... 27
6.1.1 Geography ....................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2 Climate ............................................................................................................................. 28
6.1.3 Demography .................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Community capacity ............................................................................................... 29
6.2.1 Administrative centres ..................................................................................................... 29
6.2.2 Community organisations ................................................................................................ 29
6.2.3 Healthcare........................................................................................................................ 29
6.2.4 Aged care......................................................................................................................... 29
6.2.5 Transport.......................................................................................................................... 30
6.2.6 Shopping facilities ............................................................................................................ 30
6.3 Emergency services organisations ......................................................................... 30
6.3.1 Coastguard ...................................................................................................................... 30
6.3.2 Queensland Ambulance Service ..................................................................................... 30
6.3.3 Queensland Fire & Emergency Services ........................................................................ 30
6.3.4 Queensland Police Service ............................................................................................. 30
6.3.5 State Emergency Service ................................................................................................ 30
6.3.6 Surf Life Saving ............................................................................................................... 31
6.4 Economy ................................................................................................................ 31
6.5 Public buildings ...................................................................................................... 31
6.6 Major events and festivals ...................................................................................... 31
6.7 Infrastructure .......................................................................................................... 31
6.8 Essential services .................................................................................................. 32
6.9 Hazardous sites ..................................................................................................... 32
6.10 Disaster hazards .................................................................................................... 32
6.11 Disaster risk assessment ....................................................................................... 34
6.11.1 Risk methodology – likelihood descriptors ...................................................................... 34
7.1.1 Risk methodology – consequence descriptors................................................................ 35
7.1.2 Risk methodology – risk calculation table ....................................................................... 38
7.1.3 Risk likelihood assessment ............................................................................................. 39
7.1.4 Risk consequence assessment ....................................................................................... 41
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 27.1.5 Risk assessment for hazards .......................................................................................... 43
7.2 Risk management and mitigation ........................................................................... 45
7.2.1 Risk reduction strategies – 2016/2017 ............................................................................ 45
7.2.2 Residual risk .................................................................................................................... 45
8. Prevention and Disaster Mitigation .................................................................................. 47
8.1 Prevention .............................................................................................................. 47
8.2 Disaster mitigation.................................................................................................. 47
8.2.1 Building codes, building use regulations and planning policies ...................................... 47
8.2.2 Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 47
8.2.3 Land use management initiatives .................................................................................... 47
8.2.4 Counter terrorism risk management ................................................................................ 47
8.2.5 Climate change ................................................................................................................ 48
9. Preparedness and Capacity Building ............................................................................... 50
9.1 Preparedness and awareness overview ................................................................. 50
9.2 Noosa Local Disaster Management Group meetings ............................................. 50
9.3 Building response capacity ..................................................................................... 50
9.4 Community resilience ............................................................................................. 50
9.5 Community awareness ........................................................................................... 51
9.6 Education and training............................................................................................ 51
9.7 Exercises ............................................................................................................... 52
9.7.1 Exercise program and type .............................................................................................. 52
9.7.2 Exercise evaluation.......................................................................................................... 52
9.8 Post disaster assessment ...................................................................................... 52
9.9 Emergency planning .............................................................................................. 53
9.9.1 The Local Disaster Management Plan ............................................................................ 53
9.9.2 Lead agency sub-plans.................................................................................................... 53
9.9.3 Local community disaster plans ...................................................................................... 54
10. Response ........................................................................................................................... 55
10.1 Response principles ............................................................................................... 55
10.1.1 Response capability......................................................................................................... 55
10.2 Coordination of response ....................................................................................... 55
10.2.1 Initial response ................................................................................................................. 56
10.2.2 Incident (or field) Coordination Centre (ICC) ................................................................... 56
10.2.3 Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) ................................................................... 56
10.2.4 District Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC) ................................................................ 56
10.2.5 State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) ................................................................... 57
10.3 Activation of the Local Group ................................................................................. 57
10.3.1 Activation and authority to activate .................................................................................. 57
10.3.2 Noosa Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) activation ....................................... 57
10.3.3 Noosa LDCC activation triggers and actions .................................................................. 59
10.4 Accessing support .................................................................................................. 61
10.4.1 Requests from the lead agency ICC to the LDCC .......................................................... 61
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 310.4.2 Requests to DDC for assistance and/or support ............................................................. 61
10.4.3 Requests to the State Disaster Coordination Centre for assistance and/or support ...... 61
10.4.4 Support from external agencies (public and private)....................................................... 61
10.5 Public information and warning notification and dissemination ............................... 61
10.5.1 Public information during disaster response and recovery ............................................. 61
10.5.2 Public warning system ..................................................................................................... 62
10.6 Declaration of a disaster situation........................................................................... 62
10.6.1 Relationship between activation, declarations and financial assistance......................... 62
10.7 Activating the Local Group ..................................................................................... 63
10.8 Operational Sub-Plans ........................................................................................... 63
10.9 Threat specific planning and all hazards arrangements .......................................... 64
11. Recovery ............................................................................................................................ 65
11.1 Definition ................................................................................................................ 65
11.2 Recovery principles and concepts .......................................................................... 65
11.3 Recovery components............................................................................................ 66
11.4 Establishment of a Local Recovery Committee ...................................................... 67
11.5 Local Recovery Coordinator ................................................................................... 67
11.6 Recovery Plan ........................................................................................................ 67
11.6.1 Recovery plan for a specific event .................................................................................. 68
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 41. Forward Severe weather events can occur at any time, often with very little warning. Floods, fires and other disaster events do not respect local government boundaries. Experts suggest that ongoing climate change may bring about increasing severity of natural disasters. It is therefore essential that Noosa is well prepared and resilient. It is also important that we continue to liaise closely with local and regional authorities plus our neighbouring local governments. The Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 (the Plan) is in compliance with the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003, and addresses the Principles and Standards of the Emergency Management Assurance Framework. It considers a wide range of potential disaster events. It also details our commitment to building a resilient Noosa Shire community by developing and implementing specific strategies to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The Plan integrates Federal and State disaster management arrangements and details how the Local and District Disaster Groups will operate cooperatively. In a nutshell, the Plan’s primary focus is to ensure the safety of our community. It aims to preserve life and prevent injury, to mitigate property damage, and to protect our environment. In order to be a well-prepared and resilient community, residents also need to play their part. This includes talking with family, friends or staff about what you would do in an emergency. It means developing your own emergency plan and ensuring that you have an Emergency Kit at the ready. And it also involves maintaining vegetation and drainage around your property. It always pays to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Finally, on behalf of the community, I would like to thank all the volunteers, emergency service personnel and council staff who work through disasters to help keep our community safe. Their efforts are essential to the effective implementation of this Local Disaster Management Plan. ………………………………………….. Cr Tony Wellington Chair Noosa Local Disaster Management Group Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 5
2. Glossary
2.1 Terms & Acronyms
the Act Disaster Management Act 2003
AIIMS Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System
BOM Bureau of Meteorology
CEO Chief Executive Officer
DDC District Disaster Coordinator
District Plan Sunshine Coast District Disaster Management Plan
EA Emergency Alert
EMAF Emergency Management Assurance Framework
ICC Incident Coordination Centre
IGEM Inspector General Emergency Management
LDCC Local Disaster Coordination Centre
LDMG Local Disaster Management Group
LDRC Local Disaster Recovery Committee
LRC Local Recovery Coordinator
NDRRA National Disaster Relief & Recovery Arrangements
Local Group Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
the Plan Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan
QDMA Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements
QFES Queensland Fire & Emergency Services
QPS Queensland Police Service
SCDDC Sunshine Coast District Disaster Coordinator
SCDDMG Sunshine Coast District Disaster Management Group
SDRA State Disaster Relief Arrangements
SES State Emergency Services
SEWS Standard Emergency Warning System
State Plan Queensland State Disaster Management Plan
2.2 Definitions
All hazards approach
The all hazards approach concerns arrangements for managing the large range of possible effects
of risks and emergencies. This concept is useful to the extent that a large range of risks can cause
similar problems and such measures as warning, evacuation, medical services and community
recovery will be required during and following all emergencies.
All agencies approach
All agencies should be involved to some extent in emergency management. The context of
emergency management for specific agencies varies and may include:
• Ensuring the continuity of the business or service
• Protecting their own interests and personnel
• Protecting the community and environment from risks arising from the activities of the
organisation
• Protecting the community and environment from credible risks.
Community
A group of people with a commonality of association and generally defined by location, shared
experience or function.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 6Consequence
The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury,
disadvantage, or gain.
Coordination
Coordination refers to the bringing together of organisations to ensure effective disaster
management before, during and after an event. It is primarily concerned with the systematic
acquisition and application of resources (people, material, equipment etc) in accordance with
priorities set by Disaster Management Groups. Coordination operates horizontally across
organisations and agencies.
Coordination Centre
A centre established as centre of communication and coordination during disaster operations.
Declaration of disaster situation
A District Disaster Coordinator for a Disaster District may, with the approval of the Minister, declare
a disaster situation for the District or part of it, if satisfied of a number of conditions as set out in the
Act.
Disaster
A serious disruption in a community, caused by the impact of an event, that requires a significant
coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community recover from the
disruption.
Disaster management
Arrangements to manage the potential adverse effects of an event, including, for example,
arrangements for mitigating, preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from a
disaster.
Disaster operations
Activities undertaken before, during or after an event to help reduce loss of human life, illness or
injury to humans, property loss or damage, or damage to the environment, including, for example,
activities to mitigate the adverse effects of the event.
Disaster response capability (Local Government)
The ability to use Local Government resources to effectively deal with, or help another entity to
deal with, within the capacity of the Local Government, an emergency situation or a disaster in the
local government’s area.
District Disaster Coordinator (DDC)
The DDC is the chairperson of the District Group and coordinates disaster operations in the
disaster district for the District Group.
Event
An event may be natural or caused by human acts or omissions. It can also mean any of the
following:
• Cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm, storm tide, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption or other
natural happening
• Bushfire, an explosion or fire, a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or a gas leak
• Infestation, plague or epidemic
• Attack against the State
• Another event similar to the above events
Flash flooding
Flash flooding is generally defined as flooding that occurs within six hours of intense rainfall
occurring. Flash flooding can occur in one of two ways:
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 71. Localised flooding – Localised flooding occurs when part of the storm water drainage
system is blocked or capacity is exceeded. Possible effects include water damage to
property, backyard/front yard flooding and localised road flooding.
2. Creek flooding (rapid onset floods) – Creek flooding is the result of intense localised rainfall.
Often occurring with little warning time, creek flooding can pose a significant risk to life and
property, with fast flowing water and little time to respond to the rising water levels.
River flooding (slow onset floods)
River flooding results from widespread and prolonged rainfall over a river’s catchment area.
Floods may last a couple of days to several weeks and represent a major impact on life and
property. The time a flood peak arrives and the duration of flooding is defined by the area and
slope of the river catchment as well as the length of the river.
Storm tide flooding
Storm tides are associated with tropical storms and cyclones. Storm tide flooding comes from the
ocean and is a result of combined high tides and heavy seas. Storm tides often coincide with
periods of intense and prolonged rainfall and can impact on existing swollen river systems and low
lying coastal areas. Storm tides can increase the severity, extent and length of any simultaneous
river and creek flooding.
Hazard
A source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss.
Incident
Day to day occurrences, being an emergency or sudden event accidentally or deliberately caused
which requires a response from one or more emergency response agencies by itself or in
cooperation with other response agencies.
Incident coordination centre / field coordination centre
Location or room from which response operations are managed for emergency incidents or
situations.
Mitigation
Measures taken in advance of a disaster aimed at decreasing or eliminating its impact on
communities, the economy, infrastructure and the environment.
Natural Disaster Relief & Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)
NDRRA provide a cost sharing formula between the State and Commonwealth Governments as
well as a package of pre-agreed relief and recovery measures that may be activated by the
Queensland Government on a needs basis.
NDRRA Activation
An activation is made by the Minister when DNRRA funding applies. This declaration is different to
and not dependant on a Declaration of a Disaster Situation and is not a declaration of a disaster or
emergency.
Planning
Development of systems for coordinating disaster response and establishing priorities, duties, roles
and responsibilities of different individuals and organisations, including actual state of
preparedness.
Preparedness
Measures to ensure that, should an emergency occur, communities, resources and services are
capable of coping with the effects.
Prevention
Measures to eliminate or reduce the incidence or severity of emergencies.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 8Public Safety Preservation Act 1986 If at any time a commissioned officer of the Queensland Police Service is satisfied on reasonable grounds that an emergency situation has arisen or is likely to arise, the commissioned officer may declare that an emergency situation exists in respect of an area specified by the officer. Reconstruction Actions taken to re-establish a community after a period of rehabilitation subsequent to a disaster. Actions would include construction of permanent housing, restoration of all services, and complete resumption of the pre-disaster state. Recovery The coordinated process of supporting affected communities, families and individuals in the reconstruction of the built environment and the restoration of their emotional, social and economic wellbeing, as well as the natural environment. Rehabilitation The operations and decisions taken after a disaster with a view to restoring a stricken community to its former living conditions, while encouraging and facilitating the necessary adjustments to the changes caused by the disaster. Relief The provision of immediate shelter, life support and human needs of persons affected by, or responding to, an emergency. It includes the establishment, management and provision of services to emergency relief centres. Residual risk The level of risk remaining after implementation of a risk treatment. Resilience A measure of how quickly a system recovers from failures. Response Measures taken in anticipation of, during and immediately after an emergency to ensure its effects are minimised. Resources Includes people, personnel or staffing, food, any horse or animal, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, plant apparatus, implement, earthmoving equipment, construction equipment or other equipment of any kind or any means of supplying want or need. Risk The chance of something happening that may have an impact on the safety and wellbeing of your community. It includes risk as an opportunity as well as a threat and is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood. Risk identification The process of identifying what can happen, why and how. Risk management The culture, processes and structures that are directed towards realising potential opportunities while managing adverse effects. Risk reduction Actions taken to lessen the likelihood, negative consequences, or both, associated with a risk. Risk treatment Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 9
Process of selection and implementation of measures to modify risk. Serious disruption • Loss of human life or injury or illness • Widespread or severe property loss or damage • Widespread or severe damage to the environment Vulnerability Degree of loss which could result from a potentially damaging phenomenon, or the extent to which a country, area, community or structure risks being damaged by a disaster. This can also mean the susceptibility and resilience of the community and environment to hazards. Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 10
3. Terms of Reference
3.1 Aim and purpose of this Plan
The aim of this plan is to minimise the effects of, coordinate the response to, and ensure the
recovery from a disaster or emergency affecting the Noosa Shire.
The purpose of this Plan is to ensure the safety of the Noosa communities and to preserve lives,
livelihoods and the environment in the event of a disaster affecting the region. Our priority is the
preservation of human life.
This Plan and the associated management arrangements have been developed with a community
focus.
3.2 Key objectives
The broad objectives of this Plan are to ensure that a coordinated and effective system of disaster
management exists for Noosa Shire.
The Plan also details specific strategies relating to the prevention and preparedness for, response
to, and recovery from a disaster. These strategies are outlined below:
3.2.1 Prevention
a) Develop systems that reduce disaster risks and ensure adherence to these procedures.
b) Assist the community to be aware of methods of mitigating the adverse effects of an event,
through community education and awareness.
c) Investigate and implement, where appropriate, strategies and initiatives to reduce the
impact of disasters on the Noosa community using best practice emergency risk
management processes.
3.2.2 Preparedness
a) Enhance the community’s capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster
so as to increase community resilience.
b) Encourage an effective all agencies, all hazards approach.
c) Identify those lead agencies that will provide guidance and leadership for the group on
specific hazards.
d) Identify resources to maximize local and regional response capability.
e) Establish relationships to increase disaster management capability.
f) Improve the capacity of disaster management agencies by encouraging the sharing of
knowledge, participation in training and shared exercises.
3.2.3 Response
a) Ensure that the responsible lead agency is supported in their response to a particular
emergency event.
b) Ensure there is effective and timely communication with the community on the nature and
impact of the event.
c) Ensure local and regional cooperation and coordination of response efforts during a
disaster.
d) Minimize the impact on the community from a disaster event or emergency situation
through effective response.
e) Lay the ground work for the re-establishment of the community as effectively and efficiently
as possible.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 113.2.4 Recovery
a) Provide the framework for post event assistance to the affected community and provide
immediate post-event welfare as appropriate.
b) Ensure the recovery priorities of the community are identified and met.
c) Reduce the community consequences following an event.
3.3 Authority to plan
Councils have a legislative responsibility to develop a Local Disaster Management Plan in
accordance with S57 of the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 (the Act).
“S57 – Plan for disaster management in local government area
A local government must prepare a plan (a local disaster management plan) for disaster
management in the local government’s area.
The plan must include provision for the following –
a) The State group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State, and
the local government’s policies for disaster management;
b) The roles and responsibilities of entities involved in disaster operations and disaster
management in the area;
c) The coordination of disaster operations and activities relating to disaster management
performed by the entities mentioned in paragraph (b);
d) Events that are likely to happen in the area;
e) Strategies and priorities for disaster management for the area;
f) The matters stated in the disaster management guidelines as matters to be included in the
plan;
g) Other matters about disaster management in the area the local government considers
appropriate.”
“S58 Requirements of plan
A local disaster management plan must be consistent with the disaster management standards
and disaster management guidelines.”
As required under the Act, Noosa Council will maintain a separate disaster response capability,
establish a Local Disaster Management Group and operate a disaster coordination centre during
an event.
The Plan is the result of the cooperative efforts and consultation between the Noosa Local Disaster
Management Group (Local Group, emergency service agencies and the Sunshine Coast District
Disaster Management Group.
3.3.1 Legislation
In addition to the Disaster Management Act 2003, legislation relevant to disaster management
includes:
• Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966
• Ambulance Service Act 1991
• Noosa Council Local and Subordinate Local Laws
• Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1998
• Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995
• Environmental Protection Act 1994
• Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981
• Explosives Act 1999
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 12• Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990
• Gas Supply Act 2003
• Information Privacy Act 2009
• Land Act 1994
• Liquid Fuel Supply Act 1984
• Local Government Act 2009
• Major Sports Facilities Act 2001
• Marine Parks Act 2004
• Native Title (Queensland) Act 1993
• Nature Conservation Act 1992
• Queensland Reconstruction Authority Act 2011
• Petroleum Act 1923
• Planning Act 2016
• Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000
• Public Health Act 2005
• Public Safety Preservation Act 1986
• Right to Information Act 2009
• Terrorism (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2002
• Water Act 2000
• Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
3.3.2 Approval and adoption of the Plan by Noosa Council
The Noosa Council accepts its roles and responsibilities as described in the Act. Noosa Council
adopted the 2018 Plan at its Ordinary Meeting on 19 October 2017.
3.3.3 Approval and adoption of the Plan by Noosa Local Disaster Management
Group
The 2018 Plan was endorsed by the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group at its meeting on
21 September 2017.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 134. Governance
4.1 Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003
The Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 (the Act) provides for matters relating to disaster
management in Queensland. This Local Plan has been prepared so that it is consistent and
complies with the Act.
4.2 Queensland Government Disaster Management Strategic Policy
Framework
This Plan is consistent with the principles contained in the State Disaster Management Group’s
(State Group) Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework. The State Framework focuses
on a comprehensive, all hazards approach with all levels and agencies of government working in
partnership to reduce the effects of disasters and emergencies.
The Framework is based on the elements of disaster management in the Council of Australian
Governments’ report Natural Disasters in Australia: Reforming Mitigation, Relief and Recovery
Arrangements (2002) and it supports and builds on the four guiding principles outlined in the Act:
a) Disaster management should be planned across the four phases – prevention, preparation,
response and recovery.
b) All events, whether natural or caused by human acts or omissions, should be managed in
accordance with the Strategic Policy Framework, the State Plan and any disaster
management guidelines.
c) Local governments should primarily be responsible for managing events in their local
government area.
d) District Groups and the State Group should provide Local Governments with appropriate
resources and support to help the Local Governments carry out disaster operations.
A copy of the Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework Nov 2010 is available from the
Queensland Government Disaster Management website: www.disaster.qld.gov.au.
4.3 Queensland State Disaster Management Plan – principles of disaster
management
The State Plan identifies five main principles of disaster management which form the basis of
Queensland’s Disaster Management Arrangements. The main principles support and build on the
comprehensive and integrated approach adopted by the Australian Emergency Management
Arrangements and the four guiding principles outlined in the Act.
The five main principles are:
1. Comprehensive approach (as set out in the Key Objectives at Item 3.2 of this Plan)
2. All hazards approach
3. All agencies approach
4. Local disaster management capability
5. A prepared, resilient community
Further description of the principles can be found in the State Plan which is available from the
Queensland Government Disaster Management website: www.disaster.qld.gov.au.
The Local Plan is consistent with these principles.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 144.4 Emergency Management Assurance Framework
In accordance with S16C of the Act, the Inspector General Emergency Management has
developed the Emergency Management Assurance Framework (EMAF) and Standard for disaster
management in Queensland. This Plan is consistent with the EMAF Principles:
1. Leadership: leadership at all levels is demonstrated through a commitment to a shared
culture of disaster management excellence. Strategic planning, within the context of
resources and risk, underpins clear decision making and planning to achieve outcomes.
2. Public Safety: Queensland’s disaster management arrangements are delivered through
effective disaster management groups where policy, procedure and practice all focus on
safety of the public, engaging stakeholders and shared responsibility.
3. Partnership: Everyone has a role to ensure Queensland is the most disaster-resilient
State. Strategic partnerships are well-governed, drive clear roles and responsibilities, and
promote true collaboration.
4. Performance: Productivity and effectiveness are measured by a combination of quality,
quantity, cost, time or human relationships. Performance is monitored and analysed
against standards and good practice across the spectrum of prevent, prepare, respond and
recovery.
4.5 Disaster management system in Queensland
This diagram represents the disaster management framework in Queensland, which comprises
local, district and state levels.
4.6 Local disaster management capability
Local level capability is recognised as the frontline of disaster management. Section 4A (c) of the
Act provides that Local Governments should primarily be responsible for managing events in their
local government area. This is achieved through the establishment of a Local Disaster
Management Group (Local Group). S4 of the Act also provides that District Disaster Management
Groups (District Groups) and the State Disaster Management Group (State Group) should provide
local governments with appropriate resources and support to assist the Local Government carry
out disaster operations.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 15This Plan details local disaster management arrangements for the Noosa Shire thereby enhancing
local disaster management capacity in the local area.
4.7 Amendment register and version control
This document is not to be substantially altered, amended or changed in any way other than those
amendments issued by the Local Group. However, the Plan is intended to be a live document,
open to suggested amendments, particularly from members of the Local Group.
Proposals for amendment to this Plan should be made in writing to:
Local Disaster Coordinator
Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
PO Box 141
Tewantin Qld 4565
With the exception of minor changes, typographical changes and changes to position titles,
suggestions for amendments to the Plan will be submitted to the Local Group for discussion. If an
amendment is not supported a response will be provided to the submitter. Major amendments or
updates to the Plan will be approved by Council.
4.8 Distribution list
Position and Organisation Copy Type Method of Distribution
Noosa Local Disaster Management Group Hard copy Copies as required
Chair and Deputy Chair
Noosa Local Disaster Coordinator Hard copy Copies as required
Noosa Disaster Management Officer Hard copy Copies as required
Noosa Local Disaster Management Group Electronic copy Copy posted to the website
members and advisors
Noosa Council Leadership Team Electronic copy Copy posted to the website
Noosa Council Libraries Hard copy 1 copy per library
4.9 Review and renewal of the Plan
A review of the Plan, in accordance with S59 of the Act, may be conducted by the LDC or delegate
following:
a) Activation of the plan as a result of a disaster
b) Exercises designed to practise or test aspects of the Plan
c) Alterations to the roles or responsibilities of any agency involved in the Plan
d) Changes to operational procedures
e) External disasters or new technology which may suggest a review be carried out
f) Noosa Council organisational structure change
g) An officer responsible for overseeing the Local Group leaving that position
h) Following an assessment of the Plan by the Chief Executive Officer of QFES
i) Following an assessment by the DDMG, DDC (or delegate) or IGEM.
The Plan will be reviewed annually if a review has not resulted from one of the items mentioned
above.
Minor changes such as typographical changes, changes to position titles and contact details may
be made to the plan from time to time by the LDC.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 164.9.1 Arrangements for the review and assessment of the Plan The Plan is to be reviewed annually by a working group from the Local Group using the IGEM self- assessment online tool and submitted to the Local Group for acceptance and adoption. Where major changes to the plan have occurred the Plan will be submitted to the Council by the LDC for renewal. On adoption by the Local Group, the assessment will be submitted to IGEM by the date specified by that office. Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 17
5. Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
5.1 Establishment of the Noosa Local Group
The Noosa Local Disaster Management Group (Local Group) was established by the Noosa
Transfer Manager on 16 December 2013 under section 32 of the Local Government Legislation
Amendment Regulation (No. 4) 2013.
The Local Group coordinates disaster operations within the area administered by the Noosa
Council.
5.2 Functions of the Noosa Local Group
In accordance with S30 of the Act, the Noosa Local Group has the following functions:
a) To ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the area are consistent
with the State Group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State;
b) To develop effective disaster management, and regularly review and assess the disaster
management;
c) To help the local government for its area to prepare a local disaster management plan;
d) To identify, and provide advice to the relevant district group about, support services
required by the local group to facilitate disaster management and disaster operations in the
area;
e) To ensure the community is aware of ways of mitigating the adverse effects of an event,
and preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster;
f) To manage disaster operations in the area under policies and procedures decided by the
State group;
g) To provide reports and make recommendations to the relevant district group about matters
relating to disaster operations;
h) To identify, and coordinate the use of, resources that may be used for disaster operations
in the area;
i) To establish and review communications systems in the group, and with the relevant district
group and other local groups in the disaster district of the relevant district group, for use
when a disaster happens;
j) To ensure information about a disaster in the area is promptly given to the relevant district
group;
k) To perform other functions given to the group under this Act;
l) To perform a function incidental to a function mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k).
5.3 Noosa Local Group annual priorities
In addition to their legislative functions the Noosa Local Group will set annual priorities for action
based on identified community need at the beginning of the financial year. There will be regular
status reports on the progress of these priorities at the Local Group meetings.
5.4 Meetings of the Noosa Local Group
The Local Group will meet four times each year with the meetings timed to take into account higher
risk periods.
The Chair of the Local Group will ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with the Disaster
Management Regulation 2014.
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 18During disaster and emergency situations a Local Group extraordinary meeting may be called and be held either in person or via teleconference to consider and discuss the situation. For ordinary meetings of the Local Group a notice of meeting is to be sent by the secretariat at least three weeks, preferably four weeks, in advance of the meeting and an agenda will be sent one week prior to the meeting. Notice of meeting and meeting agenda will be sent by email to members. Meeting minutes are to be prepared and sent as soon as practicable following the meeting. For extraordinary meetings, notice of meeting may be communicated by SMS, email or telephone call to members as soon as it is determined that a meeting of the Local Group is required. Minutes of each meeting will be prepared and retained as required by legislation. Following each Local Group meeting contact lists for the Local Group and associated sub-groups shall be updated. The revised contact listing will be sent to Local Group members with the minutes of the meeting for member’s retention with the Local Plan. Details of Local Group members will be stored in accordance with the Privacy Act 2009 and Council’s privacy guidelines. 5.5 Sub-groups of the Local Group 5.5.1 Planning sub-groups The Local Group may form a sub-group to consider an aspect of the Local Group’s function and to develop planning documents. If the Local Group creates a sub-group, it will do so by resolution at a meeting and adopt a Charter for that sub-group. Local Group sub-groups may include, but not be limited to: • Communities of interest • Community awareness and education • Community support • Evacuation planning • Information and communications technology • Public health • Public information and warnings • Recovery Sub-groups described above would meet as often as required to enable the task that is being considered to be progressed and completed. 5.5.2 Local community sub-groups The Local Group may also work with local geographic community groups, business groups, and others, to prepare emergency and business continuity plans, so as to build community capacity and resilience. The Local Group may resolve to create a sub-group to develop local community plans. The sub- group may become a standing group or a group that exists only during the planning phase. If such a sub-group was created it would be by resolution of the Local Group and have a charter. Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 19
Sub-groups for local communities will meet as frequently as required by the risk profile of that local
community.
5.6 Reporting requirements
5.6.1 Reporting by members
Local group members are expected to report their agency’s disaster management activities to the
Local Group at the Group’s meetings. This report will be circulated with the minutes of the Group’s
meeting.
5.6.2 The Local Group reporting
The Local Group will report its activities to:
a) the Noosa Council in an annual report prepared by the Local Disaster Coordinator (or
delegate). The report will outline the work of the disaster management system during the
previous year and indicate how the Local Group’s work fulfilled the requirements of the
Group as set out in the Act.
b) The DDC in a written disaster management status report presented annually at the end of
the financial year. Additionally, a brief status report will be prepared by the LDC, on behalf
of the Chair, for each ordinary meeting of the DDMG which includes information from the
Chair, LDC and Local Group about activities undertaken and matters to be referred to the
DDC.
5.7 Membership of the Local Group
5.7.1 Appointment of members
The membership of the Local Group will be regularly reviewed by the Chair of the Local Group and
the LDC. The DDC will then be advised of any changes to the membership of the Local Group as
per the requirements ofS37 of the Act. These details will be stored in accordance with the Privacy
Act 2009 and Council’s privacy guidelines.
In appointing members of the Local Group, the Chair of the Local Group will seek representatives
from those agencies and organisations in the Shire who:
a) Have a key role in responding to disaster or emergency situations
b) Manage key assets or
c) Provide essential community services
In addition to its members, the Local Group may seek the assistance of individuals or organisations
as circumstances require. These persons sit as advisors to the Group. They will receive copies of
the agendas and minutes and can attend and participate in meetings and discussions as required.
They do not have voting rights on decisions.
5.7.2 Nomination by agencies of person to represent the member agency
In accordance with Part 2 S9 of the Disaster Management Regulation 2014, Noosa Council may
appoint a person as a member of the Local Group only if satisfied the person has the necessary
expertise or experience to be a member.
Agencies with membership of the Local Group must inform the Noosa Council in writing of their
nomination for appointment or variation in the appointment of a member of staff to the Local Group,
Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 Page 20and must provide information on that person’s disaster or emergency management expertise and
experience. The nomination will be considered by Noosa Council in accordance with the
regulation and the agency advised accordingly.
5.7.3 Deputy / alternate members of the Local Group
Members of the Local Group are to identify a deputy/alternate who is able to attend Local Group
meetings or take on the duties of the member in their absence or unavailability. A person who is a
deputy/alternative member should have the necessary expertise and experience to fulfil the role of
member of the Local Group if required.
5.7.4 Support for the Local Group
The Noosa Council CEO will provide nominated Council officers to provide support to the Local
Group as follows:
• Secretariat will provide day to day support to the Group through provision of meeting
coordination and reporting requirements and monitoring of training requirements of Local
Group members
• The Disaster Management Officer will provide strategic disaster management policy advice
and oversee operational matters for the Local Group.
These officers will maintain watch for events or situations which may have the potential to be a
threat to the region and are a key point of contact between the region’s disaster management
agencies.
5.8 Functions of the Chair of the Local Group
Section 34A of the Act identifies that the Chairperson of a Local Group has the following functions:
a) “To manage and coordinate the business of the group
b) To ensure, as far as practicable, that the group performs its functions
c) To report regularly to the relevant district group, and the chief executive of the department,
about the performance by the local group of its functions.”
5.9 Functions of the Local Disaster Coordinator
The Chair of the Local Group has appointed the Director Community Services as the Noosa LDC
and the Waste Coordinator as Deputy LDC.
The Chair of the Local Group has appointed the Director Community Services as the Local Group’s
member on the District Group.
Section 36 of the Act states that the LDC has the following functions:
a) “to coordinate disaster operations for the local group
b) To report regularly to the local group about disaster operations
c) To ensure, as far as practicable, that any strategic decisions of the local group about
disaster operations are implemented.”
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