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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

facilities. Expenditure from the fund is aimed at community recovery, community
development and community capacity building, and is administered by the State
Government in close collaboration with local government bodies or other community bodies.
The amount allotted to a community recovery fund will be determined at time of triggering
assistance.

16.3.2 Recovery grants for small businesses
Grants to small business may be provided where the business sector is severely affected
and the community risks losing essential businesses. Grants to small businesses are aimed
at covering the cost of clean-up and reinstatement, but not at providing compensation for
losses.

16.3.3 Recovery grants for primary producers
Grants to primary producers may be applied where the farming sector is severely affected,
with threats to viability and disruption of production likely to extend beyond the current
season. Grants to primary producers are aimed at covering the cost of clean-up and
reinstatement, but not at providing compensation for losses.

In order to qualify as a Category C measure in relation to a natural disaster, the recovery
assistance must meet the following conditions:
   it either meets the intent of the community recovery package, or it contains only
    variations that have been approved by the Minister in writing
   the use of that assistance has been approved by the Prime Minister in writing in relation
    to the disaster, and
   it meets any other conditions imposed by the Minister in writing
The LDRC should, in collaboration with the Disaster District, the State Recovery Coordinator
and State Recovery Group, consider proposals for Category C funding for eligible recovery
programs and activities. Early consideration, advocacy and implementation of Category C
funding, where applicable, will greatly assist in reducing anxiety and minimizing losses
among those affected by the disaster.

16.4 Category D arrangements
The Category D measure is an act of relief or recovery carried out to alleviate distress or
damage in circumstances that is, in the opinion of the Minister, exceptional. Category D
arrangements are activated on joint agreement between Prime Minister and Premier when
they are of agreed view that:
   the community is severely affected
   additional funding is required to meet the particular circumstances of a
    severe event, and
   there is a need for special assistance above and beyond the standard suite of NDRRA
    assistance arises
Category D funding is provided only in exceptional circumstances.

16.5 How to apply for Category C or D funding
Category C and D funding like all NDRRA funding is not automatic and must be based on
defined need within the community. Evidence supporting such a need must be gathered by
the LDRC who should then advocate for the funding through the LDMG, the Disaster District,
and the State Recovery Coordinator.

When advocating for Category C or D funding, the LDRC should gather evidence of disaster
impact, the losses incurred and the effect of such losses on small business and primary
producers and the community in general (community needs analysis).

It is important that the LDRC defines what specific actions / activities are needed to
overcome the impact of the disaster. This is often best described in dollar terms in the form
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