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Section 1.9


Disaster Management
                                                                   1.9.1     Comprehensive Approach                         1.9.3      Local Disaster Management Capability

                                                                   The comprehensive approach to disaster                   Local level capability is recognised as the frontline for
                                                                   management comprises the four PPRR phases. This          disaster management, primarily due to the benefits of


Guiding Principles
                                                                   approach ensures a balance between the reduction         localised knowledge and networks.
                                                                   of risk and the enhancement of community resilience,
                                                                   while ensuring effective response and recovery
                                                                   capabilities.

                                                                   The four phases of PPRR are not linear, nor are          1.9.4      Support by District and State Groups
                                                                   they independent of the others. They overlap and
                                                                   support each other as shown in Figure 3. For example,    The Act establishes a District Disaster Management
                                                                   recovery activities are likely to begin during the       Group (DDMG) for each of the 22 districts in
                                                                   response phase and mitigation strategies may be          Queensland, to provide support when required or
                                                                   considered during the recovery phase.                    requested by a LDMG. The Noosa LDMG is located
                                                                                                                            in the Sunshine Coast Disaster District. A District
                                                                                                                            Disaster Management Plan is available.

                                                                                                                            The Queensland Disaster Management Committee
                                                                                                                            (QDMC) can provide additional support and
                                                                                                                            assistance when required or requested by a DDMG.
                                                                                                                            The State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP)
                                                                                                                            provides a framework for response and recovery
                                                                                                                            operations.




                                                                   Figure 3: Comprehensive Approach
                                                                   to Disaster Management




                                                                   1.9.2     All-Hazards Approach
In accordance with section 4A(b) of the Act, all                   The all-hazards approach assumes that the functions
events, whether natural or caused by human activity,               and activities used to manage one event are likely to
                                                                   be applicable to a range of events, whether natural or
should be managed in accordance with the Strategic                 caused by human activity.
Policy Statement, the State Disaster Management
Plan (SDMP) and any relevant disaster management
guidelines. The Act identifies four key principles which
guide disaster management in Queensland:

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