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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016


Foreword
Effective recovery after a disaster is vital to ensure the wellbeing of individuals and our
community. It is more than simply the replacement of what has been destroyed and the
rehabilitation of those affected. It is a social and developmental process that involves all
sections of the community working together to return to normality and wherever possible to
enhance social networks, improve the natural and built environments, and kick start the
economy.

The complexity and timeframes of recovery demand sound planning, effective coordination
and above all, community involvement. This plan addresses these aspects and articulates
how the Noosa will undertake recovery operations during and following a disaster. In doing
so this plan provides a framework for the management and coordination of recovery in four
key areas:- social, infrastructure, economic and environmental recovery.

The recovery process starts with damage assessments and needs analysis immediately
after an event and then moves to solving complex, inter-related issues in innovative ways.
This plan complements the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan. This plan provides a
framework for the effective recovery of the Noosa Shire Council area following a disaster in
accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2003 and relevant guidelines. It is endorsed
by the Local Disaster Management Group.

This plan was approved for distribution at the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
meeting on 18 March 18 2015 and by Noosa Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 2 July
2015.