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

11. Recovery
11.1 Definition
Recovery is the coordinated process of supporting and helping affected individuals and
communities:
   • In the reconstruction of physical infrastructure
   • In the restoration of the economy
   • In the rehabilitation of the environment, and
   • In the maintenance of emotional, social and physical well-being.

As the recovery phase of a disaster involves disaster relief in the provision of immediate shelter,
life support and human needs to persons affected by a disaster, it is important that disaster
recovery strategies are activated in conjunction with an effective disaster response.

Recovery extends well beyond the provision of immediate support to include repair, reconstruction,
restoration of social wellbeing, economic renewal, and rehabilitation of the natural environment. It
is both a remedial and a developmental process.

As disaster recovery is complex, dynamic and potentially protracted, this Plan recognises that
recovery is most effective when:
   • Recovery activities are conducted with the active participation and input of the affected
       community
   • Local community service and business organisations have input to key decision making
   • Recovery management and reconstruction arrangements are well understood by all parties
   • Recovery services are provided in timely, fair, equitable and flexible manner

In Queensland, disaster recovery is governed by directions set out in the Queensland Recovery
Guidelines available at www.disaster.qld.gov.au .


11.2 Recovery principles and concepts
In undertaking recovery operations in the Noosa area the Recovery Committee will be guided by
the following principles:
    • Understanding the local context
    • Recognising complexity
    • Using community led approaches
    • Ensuring coordination of activities
    • Employing effective communication
    • Acknowledging and building capacity

Recovery from a disaster event in the Noosa area will be managed and coordinated (wherever
possible) at the local level, and will be structured so as to empower communities to manage their
own recovery through support and maintenance of identity, dignity and autonomy.

Self-help will be encouraged and recognition given to the level of resourcefulness evident within an
affected community. However, it is also recognised that the ability of individuals, families and
communities to recover depends not only upon their capacity but also the specific circumstances of
the event and its effects.

The affected community will include all those affected in any significant way whether they are
defined by geographical location or as a dispersed population.




Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018                                                     Page 65