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

Section 8.12
8.12 Recovery Phases
The disaster recovery process can generally be categorised into three phases (immediate, short-to-medium
term recovery and long-term recovery). The phases of recovery are depicted in Figure 16 below.




                                          Figure 16: Phases of recovery



8.12.1 Stage 1: Immediate recovery (post-impact relief and emergency)
The recovery aims to address and support the immediate needs of individuals, businesses and the community
affected by an event. This phase of recovery is challenging as it often coincides simultaneously with response
operations. It is the period after a disaster when initial “relief” services are offered to the affected community
whilst the full recovery framework is established. It is also the period when detailed recovery planning,
including damage and needs analysis is undertaken.
The likely recovery activities conducted during this phase include:
   • Impact and needs assessments commenced
   • Provision of Evacuation Centres
   • Provision of assistance to meet basic human needs
   • Restoration of power, water and communication commenced
   • Emergency funding, shelter, clothing and food distribution
   • Roads re-open
   • Psychological first aid, and personal support provided
   • Consideration of Recovery Hubs
   • Consideration of managing spontaneous volunteers and goods and services donations – refer Logistics
        Sub Plan.
The transition from the response and short-term relief operations to the next phase of recovery needs to be
carefully managed by the LDC and LRC working together. The transition will be characterised by the approval
of the Recovery Event Action Plan that will be prepared in Guardian IMS for approval by the Chairperson of
the LDMG Recovery Group.



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