ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2026 · ATTACHMENT 1 - 2026 Local Disaster Management Plan

In addition, Hazard-Specific Plans have been developed to address particular hazards that may occur within,
or directly impact, the Noosa Shire. These plans outline the disaster management arrangements designed to
support an effective response and reduce the potential consequences of each identified hazard. The Hazard-
Specific Plans include:
    • Bushfire
    • Hazardous Materials
    • Severe Wind & Water Inundation

1.6.4 Community Plans
Various community organisations, local business groups and others have a responsibility to prepare disaster,
emergency and business continuity plans and strategies for particular high-risk localities and demographic
groups within the Noosa Shire.
A community profile has been developed for each suburb of Noosa identifying the demographics, hazards and
critical infrastructure specific to each community.
Some communities such as Noosa North Shore, Pomona, Boreen Point and Kin Kin that may become isolated
during flood or fire events have specific community disaster plans for their locality that are developed by the
community with guidance and approved by the Noosa LDMG. The LDMG also works with organisations that
care for vulnerable sectors of the community and with tourism operators and businesses to ensure that visitors
to the region are well informed in the event of a disaster.

1.6.5 Operational Plans
Operational plans are plans developed and utilised during the response and recovery phases. Examples
include the Event Action Plan and event-specific Recovery Plan.

1.6.6 Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)
Each member and advisory agency of the LDMG is responsible for maintaining an effective BCP. This will
ensure they can continue their critical service functions in the event of a disaster to provide coordination and
emergency support to the local community.




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