Local Disaster Management Plan Cairns Region This page intentionally left blank LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 2 Local Disaster Management Plan - Cairns Region Foreword from Chair of LDMG-CR Cairns Regional Council has an active Disaster Management philosophy which embraces mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies. The Local Disaster Management Group - Cairns Region aims to provide the Cairns Regional community with the tools to ensure a full and effective response, recovery and speedy return to a safe and secure environment for all residents as soon after a disaster as possible. LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 3 Table of Contents Authority to Plan........................................................................................................6 Approval of Plan ........................................................................................................7 Amendment Register and Version Control .............................................................8 The Disaster Management System in Queensland.................................................9 1. Introduction..........................................................................................................10 1.1 Aim of Plan..................................................................................................10 1.2 Key Objectives...........................................................................................10 1.3 Local Government Policy for Disaster Management ..............................11 1.4 Integration with Council’s Corporate, Strategic and ..............................11 Operational Planning Processes ........................................................................11 1.5 Local Disaster Management Group .........................................................11 1.6 Membership Details ....................................................................................12 1.7 Roles and Responsibilities of LDMG-CR Members................................14 1.8 Review and Renew Main and Operational Plans....................................14 2. Disaster Risk Management ................................................................................15 2.1 Community Context ..................................................................................15 2.2 Hazards.......................................................................................................30 2.3 Risk Descriptors ........................................................................................30 2.4 Risk Management Record.........................................................................33 3. Prevention ............................................................................................................35 3.1 Building Codes and Building Use Regulations ......................................35 3.2 Legislation..................................................................................................35 3.3 Public Education .......................................................................................36 3.4 Land Use Management Initiatives............................................................36 3.5 Local Government Counter Terrorism Risk Management Guidelines.............................................................................................................37 4. Preparedness .......................................................................................................37 4.1 Event Coordination ...................................................................................37 4.2 Warning Systems and Public Education.................................................38 4.3 Response Capability .................................................................................38 4.4 Exercises.........................................................................................................38 4.5 Measurement of Capability.......................................................................40 LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 4 5. Response.............................................................................................................41 5.1 Activation ...................................................................................................41 5.2 Accessing Support....................................................................................42 5.3 Operational Plans......................................................................................42 5.4 Risk Treatment Arrangements .................................................................43 5.5 Initial Impact Assessment ........................................................................43 6. Recovery..............................................................................................................43 6.1 Recovery Principles ..................................................................................43 6.2 Recovery Concepts ...................................................................................44 6.3 Recovery Components .............................................................................44 6.4 Interim Recovery Arrangements ..............................................................45 7. Appendices...........................................................................................................46 Appendix A – Operational Plans.........................................................................46 Appendix B – Roles and Responsibilities of LDMG-CR Members ..................47 Appendix C – Distribution List............................................................................49 Appendix D – Definitions.....................................................................................51 Appendix E– Abbreviations.................................................................................54 Appendix F –LDMG-CR Contact Directory.........................................................55 Appendix G – Resources List .............................................................................56 Appendix H – Roles and Responsibilities..........................................................57 Appendix I – Interim Recovery Arrangements ..................................................60 Appendix J – Risk Treatment Arrangements.....................................................66 LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 5 Authority to Plan Cairns Regional Council has a legislative responsibility to develop a Disaster Management Plan in accordance with Section 57(1) Disaster Management Act 2003. “s57 Plan for disaster management in local government area (1) A local government must prepare a plan (a local disaster management plan) for disaster management in the local government’s area. (2) The plan must include provision for the following— a) the State group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State, and the local government’s policies for disaster management; b) the roles and responsibilities of entities involved in disaster operations and disaster management in the area; c) the coordination of disaster operations and activities relating to disaster management performed by the entities mentioned in paragraph (b); d) events that are likely to happen in the area; e) strategies and priorities for disaster management for the area; f) the matters stated in the disaster management guidelines as matters to be included in the plan; g) other matters about disaster management in the area the local government considers appropriate”. “s58 A local disaster management plan must be consistent with the disaster management guidelines” LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 6 Amendment Register and Version Control This document is a controlled document and is not to be altered, amended or changed in any way other than those amendments issued by the Local Disaster Management Group - Cairns Region. From this, the plan is intended to be a “live” document, open to suggested amendments. Plans will be amended as follows: • Proposals for amendment to this plan should be made in writing to: The Executive Officer Local Disaster Management Group - Cairns Region PO Box 359 CAIRNS QLD 4870 • With the exception of minor changes, typographical changes and changes to position titles all suggestions for amendments to the plan will be submitted to the LDMG-CR for discussion. • If not supported a written response will be provided to the submitter. • When necessary amendments to the plan will be ratified by Council. Version Date Prepared by Comments Cairns Local Disaster Management Plan - first version 1 March 2007 under the DM Act 2003 Douglas Shire Douglas Local Disaster Management Plan – first 1 2007 Council version under the DM Act 2003 December CT Management 2 Revised Plan to reflect Cairns Regional Council area 2008 Group (Qld) Distribution List Refer to Appendix C Definitions Refer to Appendix D Abbreviations Refer to Appendix E LDMP-CR Disaster Management Plan Version 2 - Dec 2008 – Public Version 8 The Disaster Management System in Queensland STRUCTURE The following chart depicts the Disaster Management System in operation at the local level E V E N T RESPONSE AGENCIES Yes Need help? No Handle using Agency procedures Request Assistance from LDMG Yes Need help? No Request Assistance Provide Support from from DDMG LDMG resources LDMP-CR