2015-06-23 I&S Agenda - Item 5 - Local Disaster Recovery Plan - Attachment 2

PART A – Philosophy of Recovery
1. Introduction
The need for recovery may arise from a range of events, including natural and technological
disasters, major incidents, and major health emergencies, including pandemic and animal
and plant diseases. Recovery begins shortly after the response phase has begun and
damage has been identified. There will normally be an overlap of the response and
recovery phases; during this period the Local Recovery Coordinator (LRC) will work closely
with the Local Disaster Coordinator (LDC) to assess the level of impact of any particular
event upon the community.

Where the impact on the Noosa Community (in whole or part) is deemed to be significant the
LDC, in consultation with the LRC, will recommend to the Local Disaster Management
Group that a Local Disaster Recovery Committee (LDRC) be established to oversee the
recovery from the particular event. The LDMG will then meet and resolve to set up a LDRC,
that resolution will also appoint the Recovery Committee chair (usually the Deputy Chair of
the LDMG.

Disaster recovery is:

“the coordinated process of supporting affected communities in the reconstruction of the built
environment and the restoration of emotional, social, economic, built and natural
environment wellbeing.
Recovery is more than simply the replacement of what has been destroyed and the
rehabilitation of those affected... It provides an opportunity to improve aspects beyond
previous conditions by enhancing social infrastructure, natural and built environments, and
economies.
The manner in which recovery processes are undertaken is critical to their success.
Recovery is best achieved when the affected community is able to exercise a high degree of
self-determination. Well-designed communication plans are also critical to the success of an
affected community’s self-determination.”
(AEMI Community Recovery Handbook, Handbook 2)

Recovery is a fundamental component of disaster management. Figure 1 depicts this in the
inter-relationship between the four elements of the comprehensive approach to disaster
management, - prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.




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