2016-09-06 S&O Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan

1.4.4 Disaster management system in Queensland
This diagram represents the disaster management framework in Queensland, which
comprises local, district, and state levels.
Figure 1: Queensland disaster management arrangements




1.4.5 Local disaster management capability
The November 2010 amendments to The Act included the principle of Local Disaster
Management Capability.
Local level capability is recognised as the frontline of disaster management s4A(c) of The
Act provides that local governments should primarily be responsible for managing events in
their local government area. This is achieved through the establishment of a Local Disaster
Management Group (Local Group). S4 of The Act also provides that District Disaster
Management Groups (District Groups) and the State Disaster Management Group (State
Group) should provide local governments with appropriate resources and support to assist
the local government carry out disaster operations. (Extract State Disaster Management Plan Nov 2010)
Unlike the Sunshine Coast and Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan (which was a joint
plan), the 2015 plan details local disaster management arrangements for the Noosa shire
only, thereby enhancing local disaster management capacity in the local area.

1.5      Amendment register and version control
This document is not to be substantially altered, amended or changed in any way other than
those amendments issued by the Local Group. However, the plan is intended to be a “live”
document, open to suggested amendments, particularly from members of the Local Group.
Plans may be amended in a number of ways. Proposals for amendment to this plan should
be made in writing to:
Local Disaster Coordinator
Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
PO Box 141
Tewantin Qld 4565

     With the exception of minor changes, typographical changes and changes to position
      titles suggestions for amendments to the plan will be submitted to the Local Group for
      discussion.

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