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

                             Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

This phase of recovery is challenging as it coincides with response operations. It is the
period after a disaster when initial relief services are offered to the affected community and
prior to the full recovery framework is established. It is also the period when detailed
recovery planning, including needs analysis is undertaken.

Relief services provided to the community may take many forms however the operation of
Recovery Centres (One Stop Shops) and Outreach Programs are the primary mechanisms
to provide initial recovery (relief) services and to gather information to support needs
analysis and planning for medium and long term recovery.

The transition from the response and short term relief operations to the next level of
recovery must be carefully managed. When it occurs it will be based on a combination of the
following criteria:
   the emergency is contained
   search and rescue groups have ceased activity
   public safety measures are in place and work effectively
   no further hazard or secondary event is likely in the near future
   initial rehabilitation has commenced
   damage to community infrastructure has been assessed and/or restoration has
    commenced
   temporary accommodation and services have been2 provided
   local organisations which can provide services and/or a hub for services have been
    identified and engaged;
   local community organisations and cultural groups and their leaders have been identified
    and engaged
   recovery plans are in place

6.2 Medium term recovery
Medium-term recovery continues the coordinated process of supporting affected
communities in the reconstruction of physical infrastructure, restoration of the economy and
of the environment, and support for the emotional, social, and physical wellbeing of those
affected.

The following recovery activities are conducted during this level:
   ongoing needs analysis so that recovery can support the changing recovery needs of
    the community
   Recovery Action Plans are implemented and progress monitored and reported
   continued and enhanced community engagement
   continued and enhanced community participation in decision making
   plans are continuously updated to reflect changing recovery needs and progress of
    recovery
The recovery activities of this stage will assist the affected community to return to a state of
normality although the community is likely to experience changes resulting from the event.




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 6.1 Temporary Accommodation. Where the requirement to provide temporary accommodation
exceeds local ability (evacuation centres, caravan parks, motels) the request is to be passed to
LDMG for assistance from State Recovery Committee
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