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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

   facilitate local advisory groups as required that are representative of business, industry
    and employee groups
   ensure communication strategies incorporate information around economic recovery
    support to the broader community
   support and facilitate the development and maintenance of partnership arrangements to
    enhance economic activities
   establish positive images to attract visitors when appropriate
   report information on the effectiveness of the economic recovery program to all
    stakeholders
   develop risk management assessments for the economic recovery program
   avoid duplication of services and identify gaps
   maintain confidentiality and privacy principles
   ensure monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes are embedded in all economic
    recovery activities

25.10 Economic recovery - service delivery strategies
Examples of specific service delivery include:
 develop a comprehensive list, including contact details, for all available and accessible
   financial and economic services for disaster-affected people (for example, government
   agencies, banks, insurance companies)
   ensure the broader recovery workers know the range of services available and
    appropriate referral processes
   facilitate the provision of financial assistance measures in a timely, fair, equitable and
    flexible manner
   provide material aid where it is appropriate (for example, to isolated properties)
   facilitate the provision of financial counselling and management services
   ensure economic and financial services and/or information are coordinated and
    provided by a variety of means and use the existing communication networks within
    communities
   provide community awareness on how to source information regarding the validity of
    goods and services being offered by businesses seeking opportunities within the
    disaster-affected localities

25.11 Economic recovery - enabling initiatives
Examples of other initiatives include:
 encourage response agencies to implement procedures to support economic recovery
   (for example, local employment program for clean-up)
   support and promote opportunities for sustainable economic recovery
   actively work and/or negotiate with financial institutions on behalf of affected people and
    businesses
   advocate for the return of evacuees into the affected area as soon as possible when the
    environment is safe
   procure goods and services via local businesses and tradespeople wherever practical
    (for example, use local electricians for power safety checks and repairs, encourage
    agencies to employ local residents and to purchase resources and services locally)
   value and build on the local capacities of services that support economic activities (for
    example, childcare services and non-profit groups)

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