Local Disaster Management Plan Version 8.1 - September 2020
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Local Disaster Management Plan Version 8.1 - September 2020 Prepared by the Maranoa Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group As required under Section 57 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 Maranoa Regional Council – Local Disaster Management Plan V8.1 – September 2020 P a g e | 2 1 Preliminaries Foreword from Chair of LDMG The Maranoa Regional Council, through the Maranoa Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group have reviewed their Disaster Management Plan in accordance with the guiding principles of the Disaster Management Act 2003, to ensure there is a consistent approach to disaster management in the local area. This Disaster Management plan has been prepared to assist the Local Disaster Management group in the preparation of mitigation measures to protect the community and community assets by the Prevention of, Preparedness for, Response to and Recovery from one or a combination of the identified disasters which may impact and effect all or part of the Maranoa Regional Council. The Plan identifies potential hazards and risks in the area; identifies steps to mitigate these risks and includes strategies to enact should a hazard impact and cause a disaster. To assist in the above process, the Maranoa Local Disaster Management Group has prepared Operational Plans to address the many facets of Disaster Management likely to arise as a result of activation of the Group prior to and following impact from a Natural Disaster. Natural disasters may include: Floods Severe Storms (non-cyclonic) Bushfires and Heatwave These Operational Plans and specific sub plans will be tested and reviewed annually to ensure accuracy of the information and familiarly by all members of the Group so as to ensure Disaster Management within the Maranoa Regional Council is effective. The Local Disaster Management Group provides support to, and receives direction from, both the District Disaster Management Group and the State Disaster Management Group for events impacting on a larger scale. When State resources are inadequate or inappropriate, further support can be gained from the Australian Government through the Attorney Generals Department. Endorsement I am confident that this Maranoa Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan provides excellent disaster response and mitigation framework for our community, and the residents and visitors to our region can feel secure in the fact that the agencies that comprise our Local Disaster Management Group are dedicate and capable in their respective fields. The plan is hereby approved and recommended for distribution by the LDMG. _____________________________________ Dated 03/09/2020 Cr Tyson Golder Chairman, Maranoa Regional Local Disaster Management Group Maranoa Regional Council – Local Disaster Management Plan V8.1 – September 2020 P a g e | 3 Authorisation In accordance with Section 80(1)(b) of the Disaster Management Act 2003, Maranoa Regional Council approved this plan. Meeting Date: Resolution No: ______________________________________ Date________________ Cr. Tyson Golder Mayor Maranoa Regional Council Endorsed by District Disaster Management Group ______________________________________ Date________________ NAME RANK District Disaster Coordinator Queensland Police Service Plan Availability Pursuant to Section 60 of the Act, the plan is available for inspection, free of charge, to members of the public at: (a) MRC Administration Building; and (a) on the MRC website – www.maranoa.qld.gov.au A printed copy of the plan may be purchased from Council for a nominal fee to cover the printing costs. Maranoa Regional Council – Local Disaster Management Plan V8.1 – September 2020 P a g e | 4 2 Table of Content 1 Preliminaries ........................................................................................................................ 3 2 Table of Content ................................................................................................................... 5 3 Administration and Governance .......................................................................................... 12 3.1 Amendment Register and Version Control ....................................................................... 12 3.2 Amendment and Review of Plan ....................................................................................... 12 3.3 Version Control.................................................................................................................. 13 3.4 Distribution ........................................................................................................................ 14 4 Authority to Plan ................................................................................................................ 15 4.1 Powers under the Plan ...................................................................................................... 15 4.2 Review and Renew Plan .................................................................................................... 15 4.3 Purpose.............................................................................................................................. 15 4.4 Planning Structure ............................................................................................................. 15 5 The Disaster Management System in Queensland ................................................................ 18 5.1 Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements ........................................................... 18 5.2 Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 18 5.3 Strategic Policy Statement ................................................................................................ 19 5.4 Review and Renew Plan .................................................................................................... 20 5.5 Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM) ........................................................ 20 5.6 Emergency Management Assurance Framework ............................................................. 20 5.7 Queensland Reconstruction Authority .............................................................................. 21 5.8 Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................ 22 5.9 Definitions and Glossary of Terms .................................................................................... 24 5.10 Role of Local Government ................................................................................................. 29 5.10.1 Planning Scheme and Policies ....................................................................................... 29 6 Maranoa Local Disaster Management Group ....................................................................... 31 6.1 Establishment .................................................................................................................... 31 6.2 Functions of the LDMG ...................................................................................................... 31 6.3 Membership of Maranoa Local Disaster Management Group ......................................... 31 6.4 Chair and Deputy Chair ..................................................................................................... 32 6.5 Functions of Chair of Local Group ..................................................................................... 32 6.6 Local Disaster Co-ordinator ............................................................................................... 32 6.7 Functions of Local Disaster Co-ordinator .......................................................................... 32 Maranoa Regional Council – Local Disaster Management Plan V8.1 – September 2020 P a g e | 5 6.8 Members of the Local Group ............................................................................................ 33 6.9 Deputy Members of the Local Group ................................................................................ 36 6.10 Notice about membership of Local Group ........................................................................ 36 6.11 LDMG Executive ................................................................................................................ 36 6.12 Sub Committees ................................................................................................................ 36 6.13 Membership of District Disaster Management Group. ..................................................... 37 7 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................... 38 8 LDMG Business and Meetings ............................................................................................. 46 8.1 Meeting Types ................................................................................................................... 46 8.2 Conduct of LDMG Meetings .............................................................................................. 46 8.3 Quorum ............................................................................................................................. 46 8.4 Member attendance at meetings ..................................................................................... 47 8.5 Member non-attendance at meetings .............................................................................. 47 8.6 Deputy appointment ........................................................................................................