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

                            Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

28.6 Recovery centre
Recovery centres can provide support to affected communities in the restoration of their
emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing, and can facilitate the provision of
services. A range of services can be collaboratively based in the same facility and may vary
according to the impact of the disaster but usually consist of:

   information
   material and financial aid
   temporary accommodation
   access to services such as insurance, building advice etc
   access to government agencies
   psychosocial wellbeing services
   meeting places

Location considerations
These centres can be pre-planned; however, they will have a longer lead time and will be
most effective if established within easy reach of affected communities. Locations should
consider accessibility to affected persons (transport, proximity to service centres etc) and
facility attributes. In major events these may be long-term facilities. Public facilities that have
established ongoing usage may be unsuitable. Consideration might be given to
accessing/renting offices or similar facilities in suitable locations.

Minimum facility requirements
   accessible to affected population
   accessible to mobility impaired people
   long-term occupancy
   kitchens
   toilets
   parking
   heating and cooling
   access to communications
   reception area
   private and secure management spaces
   comfortable and private meeting/counselling spaces
   comfortable rest areas


Possible facility equipment requirements
   tables and chairs
   comfortable lounges and chairs
   information boards—white boards, pin boards, flip charts etc
   signage—for centre and services
   power boards and leads
   emergency lighting
   kitchen requisites
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