ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026 · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                           19 JANUARY 2026


The updated format will enable easier future amendments and ensure the Plan remains a practical
and living document that can be efficiently revised in response to legislative, structural, or operational
changes.

The Noosa Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) endorsed the 2026 Plan (Attachment 1) at
its meeting dated 28 November 2025. It is proposed that the 2026 Plan will commence on 30 January
2026, pending Council adoption on 29 January 2026. It is noted that the next Australian Census is
scheduled for August 2026, and the State Disaster Management Plan review is anticipated to be
completed in the latter half of 2026. Following these developments, a comprehensive review of the
Local Disaster Management Plan will be undertaken to ensure alignment and consistency with
updated demographic data and State-level policy frameworks.

2. Local Disaster Management Operational Subplans

The Local Disaster Management Plan incorporates a series of operational subplans that provide
detailed guidance on specific functional and hazard-related areas. Responsibility for updating and
approving these subplans was delegated to the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) in
October 2023. This arrangement enables timely updates and improvements to be implemented as
required.

The Local Disaster Coordination Centre Subplan was reviewed and updated during 2025 and
subsequently endorsed by the LDMG at its ordinary meeting held on 28 November 2025.

The current suite of subplans includes:
   •   Bushfire Hazard Specific Subplan
   •   Evacuation Subplan
   •   Financial Management Subplan
   •   HAZMAT Hazard Specific Subplan
   •   Local Disaster Coordination Centre Subplan
   •   Logistics Subplan
   •   Pandemic Hazard Specific Subplan
   •   Public Health & Environment Subplan
   •   Public Information & Warnings Subplan
   •   Severe Wind & Water Inundation Hazard Specific Subplan
A systematic approach to reviewing these subplans has been adopted, with progress reported at
each LDMG meeting to ensure transparency and accountability.

3. Recent activities

A comprehensive report on disaster management activities is presented to Council for review in
September each year, with the previous report considered by Council at its 18 September
2024meeting.

In light of recent events, this report provides an opportunity to present a brief snapshot of key
activities and funding received since that time:

   a. Funding

The ongoing support provided by the State and Federal Governments is formally acknowledged and
greatly appreciated. This assistance is critical to enabling effective disaster response and recovery