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

Section 6.1
6.1    LDMG Preparedness & Capacity Building
LDMG preparedness and capacity relates to having arrangements and plans in place to ensure that, should a
disaster occur, all the agencies, resources and services which are needed to cope with the effects can be
efficiently mobilised and deployed within the framework of the Queensland Disaster Management
Arrangements.
Capacity building occurs across the phases of prevention and preparation and is built through activities that
reduce the level of risk or the effects of disaster and result in ongoing
improvement of the disaster management arrangements. The implementation and delivery of the Queensland
Emergency Risk Management Framework as well as ongoing LDMG meetings, planning, workshops, training
and exercises are critical elements in the continuous improvement of disaster management capacity building.



Section 6.2
6.2    Community Preparedness & Capacity Building
Section 30 of the Disaster Management Act requires the LDMG to ensure that the community is aware of ways
of mitigating the adverse effects of an event and preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster.
Effective disaster response and recovery activities begin with preparedness and awareness raising activities
that are conducted on an ongoing basis, in advance of any potential disaster to ensure that if an event occurs,
communities and their resources and services can cope with its effects.
In recognition of the size and diversity of the Shire, the LDMG proactively works with community organisations,
local business groups and others to prepare disaster, emergency and business continuity plans and strategies
for particular high-risk localities and demographic groups with the Noosa Shire.
The LDMG uses the Get Ready Queensland resources to focus on creating resilient communities through
education and awareness raising and building capacity. Resilient communities are those that understand the
risks they face, how to prepare themselves, their home and their community for the possibility of a disaster
event to minimise impacts, can adapt to the circumstances, recover quickly and emerge stronger than their
pre-disaster state.

6.2.1 Community Profiles & Plans
The LDMG recognises that local knowledge is invaluable to the disaster planning process and that the
community plays a key role in contributing to its own safety. The LDMG advocates that everyone can prepare
for disasters in ways that can reduce the impact on themselves, their home, family, friends, pets and
community. Being prepared in advance can make emergencies less stressful and save precious time.
A community profile has been prepared for each community in the Noosa Council area identifying local
demographics, local hazards and risks as well as information on how to prevent, prepare, respond and recover
from disasters.
Some communities in the Noosa Council area have determined that they would like to develop and maintain
their own community disaster plan – refer section 1.6.4.

6.2.2 Community National Strategy for Disaster Resilience
The National Strategy for Disaster Resilience identifies common characteristics of disaster resilient
individuals, communities and organisations. These characteristics are functioning well while under stress,
successful adaptation, self-reliance and social capacity.
The strategy identifies that community members can work together, using their knowledge and resources to
prepare for and deal with disasters. These actions will create self-reliance and build social capacity within the
community so that it can function effectively under stress in responding to and recovering from a disaster
event.


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