ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · Attachment 1 Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023

Section 1.5


Aim and Objectives                                      The overall aim of this LDMP is to detail the arrangements that
                                                        prevent, where possible, or minimise the impact of disasters or
                                                        major emergencies, on communities of the Noosa Council area.
                                                        The primary focus is to preserve life and ensure the safety and
                                                        welfare of our community as well as other people who may work
                                                        in, or visit, our region. The key objectives are to:


                                                        •   Provide a framework for the implementation of   •   Plan for those hazards to preserve human life,
                                                            effective disaster management strategies and        protect critical infrastructure and property,
                                                            arrangements across the four phases of PPRR         protect livelihoods and the economy and
                                                            within the Noosa Council area                       safeguard the environment
                                                        •   Describe the disaster management structure      •   Provide practical information to build
                                                            for the LDMG, the member organisations              community resilience and better assist the
                                                            and their role and responsibilities for the         community in preparing for, responding to and
                                                            coordination of multi-agency responses              recovering from disaster events.
                                                        •   Understand the likely effects of natural and
                                                            non-natural hazards that may impact the
                                                            community, infrastructure, economy and
                                                            environment of the area




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