2017-10-10 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 7 - Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018

3.2.4    Recovery
   a) Provide the framework for post event assistance to the affected community and provide
      immediate post-event welfare as appropriate.
   b) Ensure the recovery priorities of the community are identified and met.
   c) Reduce the community consequences following an event.


3.3     Authority to plan
Councils have a legislative responsibility to develop a Local Disaster Management Plan in
accordance with S57 of the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003 (the Act).

“S57 – Plan for disaster management in local government area

A local government must prepare a plan (a local disaster management plan) for disaster
management in the local government’s area.
The plan must include provision for the following –
    a) The State group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State, and
        the local government’s policies for disaster management;
    b) The roles and responsibilities of entities involved in disaster operations and disaster
        management in the area;
    c) The coordination of disaster operations and activities relating to disaster management
        performed by the entities mentioned in paragraph (b);
    d) Events that are likely to happen in the area;
    e) Strategies and priorities for disaster management for the area;
    f) The matters stated in the disaster management guidelines as matters to be included in the
        plan;
    g) Other matters about disaster management in the area the local government considers
        appropriate.”

“S58 Requirements of plan
A local disaster management plan must be consistent with the disaster management standards
and disaster management guidelines.”

As required under the Act, Noosa Council will maintain a separate disaster response capability,
establish a Local Disaster Management Group and operate a disaster coordination centre during
an event.

The Plan is the result of the cooperative efforts and consultation between the Noosa Local Disaster
Management Group (Local Group, emergency service agencies and the Sunshine Coast District
Disaster Management Group.


3.3.1    Legislation
In addition to the Disaster Management Act 2003, legislation relevant to disaster management
includes:

   •    Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Act 1966
   •    Ambulance Service Act 1991
   •    Noosa Council Local and Subordinate Local Laws
   •    Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1998
   •    Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995
   •    Environmental Protection Act 1994
   •    Exotic Diseases in Animals Act 1981
   •    Explosives Act 1999

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