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

Section 7.1
7.1    Initial Response
The majority of emergency incidents will be dealt with by the relevant lead agency using its own frontline
response capabilities. An Incident Control Centre (ICC) may be established by the lead agency to focus on the
immediate response to reduce the threat of the hazard. It is up to each lead agency to determine the
circumstances and triggers which require notification to, and additional support from, the LDMG.



Section 7.2
7.2    Activation of LDMG
Timely activation of the LDMG is critical. The LDMG will activate in response to an actual or perceived threat of a
disaster event which will likely have significant community consequences and requires a coordinated response
and / or recovery effort.
The decision to activate is based upon defined triggers and the perceived level of threat.
The authority to activate the LDMG is at the discretion of the LDMG Chair in consultation with the Local Disaster
Coordinator (LDC) based on the nature and scale of the event. The LDMG Chair will consult with the full
membership where time permits.
The LDC is responsible for managing disaster operations and implementing the strategic direction set by the
LDMG.



Section 7.3
7.3    Activation Criteria
Timely disaster management system at a local level, involving the LDMG, may be activated for any number of
reasons. The following decision criteria should be employed (if yes is answered to any of the following the
LDMG should be activated):

   •   Is there a perceived need relative to an impending hazard impact which requires multi-agency
       coordination?
   •   Has there been a request from a response agency, to provide resource support and coordination in
       support of operations?
   •   Has there has been a request / direction from the DDC to activate the LDMG?
   •   Has there been a sudden impact event which requires involvement of the LDMG in one or more
       phases of PPRR?



Section 7.4
7.4    Activation of Field Command Centre
Timely frontline of disaster operations in the Noosa Council area is the Field Command Centre (FCC). The FCC
is used in coordinating and managing resources within the Noosa Council Infrastructure Services Department
during a disaster or emergency. The FCC is tasked by the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) and
provides situational reporting as required. A plan for the activation and operation of the FCC is maintained by
Infrastructure Services along with defined trigger points and agreed actions for Council Depots.




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