2018-04-10 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 4 - Local Disaster Recovery Subplan

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
 Closure of landfill and/or inability to provide refuse disposal services

Security
Security infrastructure such as fire alarms and security lighting and cameras may be all 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.

7.2.3    Transport networks

Transport networks, including road, rail, aviation and maritime networks and the infrastructure
that support 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 subgroup may be
formed to focus on the restoration of the region’s transport networks.

7.2.4    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

Other specific rural issues include:
 Length of time needed to restore livelihoods in rural areas may be extended
 There may be a difference between commercial and hobby farmers
 Impact on livestock by loss of fodder and pasture and the consideration to sell, agist or cull
   livestock may be foremost in farmers’ minds
 Biosecurity can be compromised by damage to fences or movement of soil and water

7.2.5    Residential infrastructure

Residential losses can occur in the following categories:
 Houses, home units, apartments, flats and sheds
 Nursing homes, hostels, aged care facilities
 Boarding houses, hotels, motels, caravan parks
 Residences in commercial buildings and businesses




Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Subplan 2018                                                 Page 50