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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

13.6.1 Format / process for community needs analysis
There is no prescribed format or process for the conduct of community needs analysis
following a disaster event as each function of recovery will need to apply specific processes
to determine need relevant to their function. For example, the process and considerations
for an economic needs analysis (economic impact assessment) will be significantly different
to that undertaken in the environment, infrastructure or the human/social pillars of recovery.
Each of them will also be different to the others.

13.6.2 Undertaking needs analysis by sector
Needs analysis may also be undertaken by community sectors. Table 4 details the
community sectors that may be considered when undertaking community needs analysis
using a sector based approach. The LDRC may need to engage with representatives from
these sectors when undertaking needs analysis.


 Health, Aged Care     Education              Industry & Retail       Essential Services

                                              Transport &
 Sport & Recreation    Retail & Business                              Communications
                                              Distribution

                                                                      Community
 Rural Residential     Urban Residential      Energy
                                                                      Services

 Tourism and                                  Individuals and         Emergency
                       Primary Producers
 Recreation                                   Families                Services
 Environmental
                   Building           Youth
 Care
Table 4 – Community Sectors that may be considered in Community Needs Analysis

Selection of the correct people to the LDRC and Sub-groups is important. Development of
appropriate local advisory groups with well thought out and diverse representation from the
community will assist greatly in undertaking community needs analysis.

13.7 Establish recovery framework
The Chair of the LDRC will likely need to augment the core membership of the LDRC to
ensure representation by those who will contribute resources and services to the recovery
effort as defined in the needs analysis. Such representatives should have appropriate
authority within their organisation to mobilise resources and services in support of recovery.
Supporting organisations that may assist in recovery are identified in the Terms of
Reference for the Local Disaster Recovery Committee and individual Sub-groups.

13.8 The Recovery Operational Plan
The Recovery Operational Plan is a strategic level document developed during the Lean
Forward and Stand Up stages of recovery activation. It is prepared by the LRC with input
from the LDRC, its sub-groups and the community and is approved by the LDMG. It details
the recovery aim, objectives and strategies to address identified community needs across
the four pillars of recovery.

The LDRC, sub-groups and local advisory groups are responsible for assisting the LRC
implement the Recovery Operational Plan. Implementation is through Action Plans
developed and maintained by each sub-group.

The Recovery Operational Plan is a dynamic document that is reviewed and updated
regularly to reflect the changing circumstances as defined by ongoing community needs
analysis. It should be version controlled.


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