2015-06-23 I&S Agenda - Item 5 - Local Disaster Management Plan - Attachment 1

1.8    Definitions and glossary of terms
All hazards approach
The all hazards approach concerns arrangements for managing the large range of possible
effects of risks and emergencies. This concept is useful to the extent that a large range of
risks can cause similar problems and such measures as warning, evacuation, medical
services and community recovery will be required during and following all emergencies.
(Source: EMA, 2009)

All agencies approach
All agencies should be involved to some extent in emergency management. The context of
emergency management for specific agencies varies and may include:
   ensuring the continuity of their business or service;
   protecting their own interests and personnel;
   protecting the community and environment from risks arising from the activities of the
    organisation; and
   protecting the community and environment from credible risks. (Source EMA 2009)
Community
A group of people with a commonality of association and generally defined by location,
shared experience, or function. (Source: Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).
Consequence
The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss,
injury, disadvantage, or gain. (Source: Australian Emergency Management Glossary, 1998).
Coordination
Coordination refers to the bringing together of organisations to ensure effective disaster
management before, during and after an event. It is primarily concerned with the systematic
acquisition and application of resources (people, material, equipment etc) in accordance with
priorities set by Disaster Management Groups. Coordination operates horizontally across
organisations and agencies. (Source: State Disaster Management Plan).
Coordination centre
A centre established as a centre of communication and coordination during disaster
operations.
Declaration of disaster situation
A District Disaster Coordinator for a Disaster District may, with the approval of the Minister,
declare a disaster situation for the District or part of it, if satisfied of a number of conditions
as set out in The Act. (Disaster Management Act Part 4, s64)
Disaster
A serious disruption in a community, caused by the impact of an event, that requires a
significant coordinated response by the State and other entities to help the community
recover from the disruption. (Disaster Management Act 2003, s13.)
Disaster management
Arrangements to manage the potential adverse effects of an event, including, for example,
arrangements for mitigating, preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from a
disaster. (Disaster Management Act 2003, s14).




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