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

                           Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Plan 2015/2016

Authority
This plan is prepared under the authority of the Queensland Disaster Management Act 2003
as an operational plan within the suite of disaster management documents which comprise
the Noosa Shire Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan.

Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to provide guidance and direction on the preparation for and
conduct of disaster recovery operations in the Noosa Shire.

Objectives
The objectives of this plan are to:
    outline the Noosa recovery framework and management processes
    ensure a community participation and a community-led recovery process
    provide guidance on appropriate recovery measures and activities

How to use this plan
This plan is provided in three parts:
    Part A – Philosophy of recovery which describes the principles and nature of
        recovery to provide a foundation for the remainder of the plan.
    Part B – Recovery arrangements which provides detail on the frameworks and
        management of the recovery effort, and
    Part C – Recovery activities which provides guidance on how to conduct recovery
        across the four pillars of recovery along with the activities that may be undertaken for
        recovery following a disaster event.

Maintenance of this plan
This Plan is maintained by the Local Recovery Coordinator. It is to be reviewed annually or
after activation of recovery processes following an event to ensure it remains current and
relevant. Any proposed changes to this plan should be provided to the Local Recovery
Coordinator, Noosa Shire Council for approval by the Noosa Local Disaster Management
Group.