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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

Recovery operational planning is similar to response operational planning in that it is a
strategic plan specific to the event and the recovery requirements identified during
community needs analysis. It is the primary mechanism used to ‘operationalise’ the
recovery effort.

For ease of production, the Recovery Operational Plan may be developed and distributed in
the SMEAC format used for response operational plans.
Table 5 outlines the elements of SMEAC and their meaning in a recovery context.

                         An analysis of the current and projected situation to determine:
                          impact of the disaster across the four pillars of recovery and/or by
                              sector
                          analysis of community needs across the four pillars e.g. analysis of
 Situation
                              the difference between the normal community baseline and the
                              current situation.
                          opportunities and challenges arising from the needs analysis
                          key timeframes relevant to recovery operations
                         What we have to do.
 Mission (Aim &          It includes the aim of the recovery effort and may include several
 Objectives)             objectives to be achieved. Objectives should be S.M.A.R.T e.g. Specific,
                         Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and contain a Timeframe.
                         A description of how we are going to undertake recovery across the four
                         pillars of recovery.
                         These are broad statements of intent that are amplified in sub-group
 Execution               action plans.
                         Detail the agencies who will contribute to the recovery effort and the
                         services they will need to offer.
                         Specify performance indicators.

 Administration and      How we intend to resource and administer the strategies above. Specify
 Logistics               extraordinary resourcing or logistics necessary.


                         Outline the recovery framework adopted for this event and detail
                         membership of the LDRC, Sub-groups and Local Advisory Groups.
 Command, Control
                         Outline communications strategy.
 Communications
                         Specify reporting requirements for the LDRC, Sub-groups and Local
                         Advisory Groups.

Table 5 – SMEAC Structure for Operational Planning

The Recovery Operational Plan should be provided to all stakeholders involved in
community recovery including the District Disaster Coordinator, the State Recovery
Coordinator and State Recovery Group. Copies may be provided to statutory bodies
established by the State e.g. the Queensland Reconstruction Authority.

An example format of a Recovery Operational Plan using the SMEAC format is at Appendix
27.10. This format is a suggested format and may be changed to suit the circumstances of
the event.

13.9 Action plans
Action plans are the primary tool used by sub-groups to manage the recovery effort. They
too are a mechanism to ‘operationalise’ the recovery effort. Action plans are the detailed
plans developed, maintained and implemented by individual recovery sub-groups. Each
sub-group’s action plan will specify the programs, activities, agencies, resources and
timeframes required in order to achieve the objectives and strategies specified in the
Recovery Operational Plan. Routine reporting by the sub-group to the LDRC on the
progress of their action plans is required to ensure the overall recovery effort is proceeding
as planned.

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