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

                            Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

service system to meet the existing and emerging health and psychosocial needs of the
community.

At the same time, a disaster event almost always carries with it the likelihood that people will
be killed or injured and/or experience emotional trauma. The demand for medical and
personal support is likely to increase, which will place extra burden on a community with an
already diminished capacity.

Impacts within health and community services include:
   hospitals, clinics and aged care facilities and/or their equipment may become damaged
    and inoperable—disruption to water, gas and power will also severely restrict the
    services these facilities can provide even if they continue to function
   damage to supported accommodation facilities for housing vulnerable people (frail, aged
    and people with disabilities), which may put them at higher risk of harm
   public health concerns that arise with the displacement of large numbers of people
    including into temporary accommodation)—the interruption and disruption of utilities and
    sanitation creates a high risk of infectious disease outbreak

24.3.6 Sanitation (liquid and solid waste disposal)
The level of sanitation may well be severely compromised and result in a risk of infectious
disease outbreak or spread. In addition to contaminated water, risks can result from:
   rotting food
   other contaminated materials, such as soft furnishings, papers and even building
    materials
   dead animals, including pets and farm animals

24.3.7 Security
Security infrastructure such as fire alarms and security lighting and cameras may all be
impacted. Security issues following an emergency may also relate to a crime scene or
coronial inquiries. The forensic requirements of these issues can hamper recovery of the
built environment. Looting may also be an issue requiring additional security resources.
Damage to buildings presents genuine concerns for the security of premises and
possessions.

24.3.8 Transport Networks
Transport networks, including road, rail, aviation and maritime networks, and the
infrastructure that supports them such as bridges, railway lines, ferries and airports can be
affected during an event.

Restoration of these networks is a priority in support of recovery and a special sub-group
may be formed to focus on the restoration of the region’s transport networks.

24.4 Rural infrastructure
Damage to rural areas can impact on livelihoods and on living conditions. For rural people,
the loss of their homes may result in dislocation from their livelihoods. It may be very difficult
for them to remain living onsite to maintain their enterprises.

The following aspects of rural infrastructure may be damaged:
   fences
   pasture
   machinery
   sheds
   irrigation infrastructure
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