2025 Annual Disaster MANAGEMENT REPORT · Att 1 - TC Alfred March 2025 - lessons identified

Process or
discipline   Issue                                                                                         Future Action?                                                                                Priority
Training     Develop template for “five days ahead” for Noosa – easy to fill out summary                   Create a template and store in central location                                               High


Training     Regular Guardian IMS training for LDCC staff (e.g. monthly)                                   Reinstigate monthly practical training                                                        Medium

Resources    WHS presence in FCC and LDCC                                                                  Amend LDCC & FCC resourcing document to include FCC presence                                  High
Resources    Parking concerns whilst collecting live data, attending to issues or meeting with community   Need to arrange parking permit for teams collecting data on the ground before, during
                                                                                                           and after events. Action with local laws for parking permit.


Resources    Pre-populated recovery plan templates.                                                        Pre-populated recovery plan templates.                                                        High

Resources    Ensuring constant resupply of demanded resources were maintained ie sandbags and              Establish logistics tracking and resupply protocols                                           High
             sand


Resources    Ensuring constant resupply of demanded resources were maintained ie sandbags and              Establish logistics tracking and resupply protocols                                           High
             sand
Resources    Ensuring sandbag filling stations were managed appropriately including traffic                Develop site management plans including traffic control                                       High
             management at all sites


Resources    Heightened risks at most sandbagging stations                                                 Implement safety protocols and supervision at sandbagging sites                               High
             - public injury due to inexperienced filling and handling of heavy sandbags
             - inappropriate/aggressive behaviour
             - dangerous driving practices
Resources    Flood mapping and stormtide inundation – implement easy access via websites/disaster                                                                                                        High
             dashboards.


Resources    State-level requirements for storm surge mapping focused on its availability, accuracy,       Clarify mapping standards and ensure consistency in use during activations                    High
             and operational use in planning, briefings, and public messaging throughout the
             activation period
Resources                                                                                           Expand use of satellite phones and VHF radios                                                        Medium
             Communications vulnerability during power outages. If mobile phones disabled, there is
             a need for alternatives such as satellite phones and VHF radios.
Resources    Fatigue management and back-up support for key positions.                              Implement shift rotations and backup staffing plans                                                  High

Assets       Pomona Depot – need for permanently located generator                                         Budget / grant funding required                                                               Medium

Assets       LDCC gate access. Building services rep to update live. Camera access.                        Security working group project to install camera access to allow LDCC to 'buzz' in visitors   Medium