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

1      Terms of reference
1.1      Aim and purpose of this plan
The aim of this plan is to:
     minimise the effects of
     coordinate the response to and
     ensure the recovery from a disaster or emergency affecting the Noosa Shire
The purpose of this plan is to ensure the safety of the Noosa communities and to preserve
lives, livelihoods and the environment in the event of a disaster affecting the region. Our
priority is the preservation of human life.
This plan and the associated management arrangements have been developed with a
community focus.

1.2      Key objectives
The broad objectives of this disaster management plan are to ensure that a coordinated and
effective system of disaster management exists for Noosa shire
The Plan also details specific strategies relating to the prevention and preparedness for,
response to, and recovery from, a disaster. These strategies are outlined below.

1.2.1 Prevention
(a) Develop systems that reduce disaster risks and ensure adherence to these procedures.
(b) Assist the community to be of aware of methods of mitigating the adverse effects of an
    event, through community education and awareness.
(c) Investigate and implement, where appropriate, strategies and initiatives to reduce the
    impact of disasters on the Noosa community using best practice emergency risk
    management processes.

1.2.2 Preparedness
(a) Enhance the community’s capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from a
    disaster so as to increase community resilience.
(b) Encourage an effective all agencies, all hazards approach.
(c) Identify those lead agencies that will provide guidance and leadership for the group on
    specific hazards.
(d) Identify resources to maximize local and regional response capability.
(e) Establish relationships to increase disaster management capability.
(f) Improve the capacity of disaster management agencies by encouraging the sharing of
    knowledge, participation in training and shared exercises.


1.2.3 Response
(a) Ensure that the responsible lead agency is supported in their response to a particular
    emergency event.
(b) Ensure there is effective and timely communication with the community on the nature
    and impact of the event.
(c) Ensure local and regional cooperation and coordination of response efforts during a
    disaster.

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