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3 Moreton Bau Regional Council^ Foreword From the Chair of the Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group Moreton Bay Regional Council regularly reviews our region's readiness and preparedness for a local disaster event. Council representatives, emergency services, health agencies, utility providers, transport agencies and many others form the Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group. The Local Disaster Management Group is an integral part of Queensland s disaster management arrangements, working with the District Disaster Management Group and the State Disaster Management Group to minimise the impact of local disaster events. In 2013/14 the Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group will have a focus on community education, resilience and evacuation planning activities through regular engagement forums, training and disaster management exercises. Additional rainfall gauges, a disaster alert messaging service, social media and flood maps have been developed by council to provide the latest information and advice to residents and businesses about their local conditions. This Local Disaster Management Plan incorporates the latest expertise and experience in disaster management with a strong focus on mitigating the impact of events through planning and responding to risks, preparation, exercise and review activities. Council is committed to working with state government agencies, emergency services and community organisations to ensure our region is prepared and more resilient. Councillor Brian Ba Moreton Bay Regional Council Chairperson Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group Date: 30 / 09 / 2013 Endorsed by: Michael Brady Superintendent Queensland Police Service District Disaster Coordinator Redcliffe District Disaster Management Group Date: 30 / 09 / 2013 Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Disaster Management Plan Page 3 of 99 Version September 2013 A

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5 Table of Contents FOREWORD...3 TABLE OF CONTENTS...5 PART 1: ADMINISTRATION Authorisation Amendment Register and Version Control Distribution and Availability Local Disaster Management Plan Review Supporting Documents and Systems Information Management and Information Privacy Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms Purpose Our Key Objectives Our Compliance Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) PART 2: MORETON BAY REGION LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP Authority Functions of the Group Membership Governance Roles and Responsibilities District Disaster Management PART 3: MORETON BAY REGION COMMUNITY CHARACTERISTICS Geography and Topography Climate and Weather Vegetation and General Land Use Population and Demographics Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Vulnerable People Critical Infrastructure and Essential Services Industry Hazardous sites Mass Gathering Venues and Events Proposed future development Neighbour relationships PART 4: DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT Hazards Risk Assessment Climate Change Risk Treatment Local Disaster Management Plan Page 5 of September 2013

6 4.5 Risk Assessment Tools Other Prevention Strategies Hazard Specific Arrangements PART 5: CAPACITY BUILDING Community Capacity Community Education Training Exercises Post-disaster Review PART 6: RESPONSE STRATEGY Response Arrangements Disaster Response Phases Levels of Activation Warning Notification and Dissemination Public Information Response and Recovery Equipment Impact Assessment Sub-plans and Operational Plans Operational Reporting Financial Management Media Management Logistics support and Resource Allocation, including Resupply Declaration of a Disaster Situation Cross boundary Response Arrangements PART 7: RECOVERY STRATEGY Recovery Principles Functions of Recovery Moreton Recovery Arrangements State Recovery Arrangements Cross Boundary Arrangements Reporting Financial Management PART 8: LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT SUB-PLANS ANNEXURES Annexure A: Abbreviations and Acronyms Annexure B: Definitions Annexure C: LDMP Distribution List Annexure D: Contact List LDMG Members, Advisory and Support Agencies Annexure E: LDMG Terms of Reference / Local Disaster Management Plan Page 6 of September 2013

7 ANNEXURES (continued): Annexure F: List of Critical Infrastructure Annexure G: Large Dangerous Goods and Major Hazardous Sites Annexure H: Natural Disaster Risk Management Assessment Risk Register Annexure I: Contact List: MRG Members, Advisory and Support Agencies Annexure J: MRG Terms of Reference Annexure K: List of LDMP Sub-plans Annexure L: Communications Sub-group Terms of Reference Local Disaster Management Plan Page 7 of September 2013

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9 PART 1: ADMINISTRATION 1.1 AUTHORISATION The authority to develop and maintain a LDMP for the Moreton Bay Region is legislated under the provisions of Section 57(1) of the Act (S57(1)). This plan was reviewed and endorsed by the Moreton Bay Region LDMG on 26 September This plan was reviewed and endorsed by the Redcliffe District Disaster Coordinator (DDC) on 30 September This LDMP has been approved by council resolution on 15 October 2013 in accordance with the S80(1)(b) of the Act. 1.2 AMENDMENT REGISTER AND VERSION CONTROL Version Date Comments April 2009 Draft Approved by EMQ & LDMG March 2010 Amended draft Approved by DDC Approved by council May - July 2011 Annual review and review by agencies 2.1 August 2011 Amended to include agency feedback Endorsed by LDMG Endorsed by DDC Approved by council September 2013 Annual review completed, including agency feedback, exercise evaluation and alignment with state guidelines Endorsed by LDMG Endorsed by LDMG Chair and DDC Approved by council Table 1: LDMP Document Version Control Council welcomes comments and feedback regarding this Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP). Requests, recommendations, proposals and suggested amendments for this LDMP should be forwarded to: The Chair Local Disaster Management Group Moreton Bay Regional Council PO Box 159 CABOOLTURE QLD 4510 Local Disaster Management Plan Page 9 of September 2013

10 Any change to the intent of this document requires council approval under the provisions of S80(1) (b) of the Act. 1.3 DISTRIBUTION AND AVAILABILITY This LDMP is distributed as per the list located in Annexure C. This LDMP and supporting documents, is available for public viewing online at Local Disaster Management Plan - Moreton Bay Regional Council in read only portable document format (PDF). This LDMP is also available for viewing at council libraries. Their locations are listed online at: Paper copies of this LDMP can be provided upon payment of the appropriate fee. Refer to council s Fees and Charges webpage at: LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW Council will review and/or amend and distribute this LDMP at least once a year. To ensure this LDMP meets legislative requirements, Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) oversees an external assessment process, conducted annually. Council may also review or amend this plan as it considers appropriate. 1.5 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND SYSTEMS There are a number of related documents and systems, excluding sub-plans, which exist independently of this LDMP. These resources further support council s disaster management activities and policies, and are as follows: Agency-specific operational and response plans Bushfire Hazard Management Strategy Caboolture Aerodrome Emergency Plan Council s suite of corporate and operational policies and procedures Evacuation Centre Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Finance systems and related policies and procedures Flood Check Property Reports Flood Check Suburb Flood Maps Flood Explorer Flood monitoring systems such as Enviromon and Tardis Flood Warning System Manual Local Disaster Management Plan Page 10 of September 2013

11 Guardian Control Centre Local Disaster Coordination Centre SOPs and Handbook MoretonAlert, public communication system Moreton Atlas / Bayview (GIS) Redcliffe Aerodrome Emergency Plan Redcliffe District Disaster Management Plan Redcliffe District Human and Social Recovery Plan Regional Floodplain Database State Disaster Management Plan 1.6 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION PRIVACY LDMP recipients must take all reasonable steps to ensure that operational information is adequately safeguarded and that the confidentiality of operational information is maintained. Operational information is to be stored securely and protected against unauthorised access, use, modification, disclosure or misuse. LDMP recipients must not intentionally access files, registers or any other document that contains operational information unless it is necessary for their duties. Where access is necessary for work purposes, recipients must not disclose operational information to an unauthorised person. Recipients must ensure that documents or files containing operational information are not left where unauthorised persons can access the information. 1.7 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Refer to Annexure A for a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in this LDMP. Refer to Annexure B for a list of definitions for terms used in this LDMP. The definitions for disaster, event and serious disruption used throughout this plan, are adopted from those published in the Act. A disaster is 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. S13 (1) An event means any of the following (a) a cyclone, earthquake, flood, storm, storm tide, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption or other natural happening; (b) an explosion or fire, a chemical, fuel or oil spill, or a gas leak; (c) an infestation, plague or epidemic; Example of an epidemic a prevalence of foot-and-mouth disease (d) a failure of, or disruption to, an essential service or infrastructure; (e) an attack against the State; (f) another event similar to an event mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e). Local Disaster Management Plan Page 11 of September 2013

12 An event may be natural or caused by human acts or omissions. S16 (1), (2) A serious disruption means (a) loss of human life, or illness or injury to humans; or (b) widespread or severe property loss or damage; or (c) widespread or severe damage to the environment. S13(2) 1.8 PURPOSE The purpose of this Local Disaster Management Plan (LDMP) is to: Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of our community Ensure there is a consistent approach to disaster management in the region Reduce the impact of a disaster on the region, through building community resilience and educational awareness Ensure there is a central coordination point for the region s disaster management information Reduce the community consequences following an event Ensure compliance with the Disaster Management Act 2003 (the Act) To achieve a safer and more sustainable community, the Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) promotes: An all-hazards approach promoting one management system for all hazards A comprehensive approach covering all phases of activity including prevention, preparedness, response and recovery An all-agencies approach ensuring partnering for disaster arrangements with the community, council and other levels of government The primacy of the council s disaster management capability to ensure local responsibility for managing events within Moreton Bay Regional Council (council/mbrc) boundaries A prepared resilient community with strong established links between individuals, voluntary organisations and council The primary focus of the Moreton Bay Region LDMP is to mitigate the effects of disasters on the community by ensuring a coordinated effort by all levels of government and non-government entities with responsibilities or capabilities in disaster management. Local Disaster Management Plan Page 12 of September 2013

13 This LDMP does not provide details or guidance to agencies in relation to operational policies and procedures. Agencies are required to ensure that they individually meet their workplace health and safety obligations while acting under this LDMP. 1.9 OUR KEY OBJECTIVES The overall objective of this plan is to ensure the safety of the Moreton Bay Region (the region) community. The key objectives of this plan are: Prevention To increase adherence to and introduction of systems and regulations to reduce disaster risks. To investigate and implement (where appropriate) strategies and initiatives to eliminate or reduce the impact of hazards on the community through the use of emergency risk management processes Preparedness To increase community safety through public awareness, information and education. To encourage an all-agency, all-hazards approach to disaster management within the region. To identify resources to maximise the region s disaster response capability. To develop contingency plans to address response and recovery issues. To enhance the capability of disaster management agencies by encouraging participation in training and exercises, equipment acquisition, programs and the building of relationships Response To provide effective and efficient coordination of disaster response efforts during a disaster event. To minimise the impact on the community of a disaster event. To ensure effective communication with the Redcliffe District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) Recovery To provide adequate immediate post-event welfare through the Moreton Recovery Group (MRG). To ensure the recovery priorities of the community are identified and met. Local Disaster Management Plan Page 13 of September 2013

14 The plan also ensures that the resources used to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters are used efficiently to achieve the most effective outcomes for the region OUR COMPLIANCE Council manages and coordinates effective disaster management activities to meet legislative requirements, state guidelines, corporate plans, policies and community expectations. These include, but are not limited to: Disaster Management Act 2003 Council is obligated and committed to undertaking its responsibilities with respect to disaster management, as outlined in the Act. Our Corporate Plan: Social and Community Wellbeing promotes safe and harmonious communities with high public health standards. To achieve this outcome we will lead and coordinate well-planned responses to community emergencies. Our Budget and Operational Plan provides funding, planning, preparation, response and recovery activities for community disaster events. Our Community Plan aims to increase the resilience of communities and businesses to a disaster. Local Government Finance Standard 2005 specifies that disaster management shall be among the local and regional issues that local governments shall consider as part of their corporate, operational and budget planning processes. Queensland Local Disaster Management Guidelines, incorporating guidelines for Evacuation, Recovery and Resupply. Queensland State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) incorporating the direction set by the Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework and describes Queensland s arrangements for disaster management. State Disaster Management Group s Disaster Management Strategic Policy Framework (SPF) guides the development and implementation of disaster management policy and programs at State and local government level to achieve the State government s priorities, in particular the promotion of safer, and more secure and resilient communities. Council ensures it has a disaster response capability to provide equipment and a suitable number of persons, using the necessary resources available, to effectively manage, or help another entity to manage, an emergency situation or a disaster in the Moreton Bay Region. Local Disaster Management Plan Page 14 of September 2013

15 Council has adopted the following SPF elements and guiding principles in the development and implementation of disaster management programs, policies and plans: disaster management is planned across the phases of prevention, preparation, response and recovery; all events, whether natural or caused by human acts or omissions, are managed in accordance with the SPF, the SDMP and disaster management guidelines; Council is primarily responsible for approving its LDMP, managing disaster events in the Moreton Bay Region; and the Redcliffe DDMG and the State Disaster Management Group (SDMG) provides council with appropriate resources and support to help council carry out its disaster operations QUEENSLAND DISASTER MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS (QDMA) The arrangement for disaster management in Queensland comprises a four-tiered structure involving management at local, district, state and Commonwealth levels. Refer Figure 1. Figure 1: Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements Local Disaster Management Plan Page 15 of September 2013

16 The disaster management structure for the Moreton Bay Region is initiated at the LDMG level, with escalation to the DDMG if needed, then to the SDMG as required. Refer Figure 2. These arrangements enable a progressive escalation of support and assistance through each tier as required. The Australian government is also included in the arrangements as a fourth level, recognising that Queensland may need to seek Commonwealth support in times of disaster. Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Coordination Centre Redcliffe District Disaster Management Group Redcliffe District Disaster Coordination Centre State Disaster Management Group State Disaster Coordination Centre Crisis Coordination Centre Figure 2: Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Arrangements Local Disaster Management Plan Page 16 of September 2013

17 PART 2: MORETON BAY REGION LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP 2.1 AUTHORITY The establishment of the LDMG is regulated by the Act. S29 of the Act requires council to establish a LDMG for the council area. S57 of the Act requires council to prepare a LDMP; however, it is a function of the LDMG to assist government with this task. 2.2 FUNCTIONS OF THE GROUP The LDMG functions are in accordance with S30 of the Act: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) To ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the area are consistent with the State group s SPF for disaster management for the State; To develop effective disaster management and regularly review and assess the disaster management; To help council prepare the LDMP; To identify, and provide advice to the relevant district group about, support services required by the local group to facilitate disaster management and disaster operations in the area; To ensure the community is aware of ways of mitigating the adverse effects of an event, and preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster; To manage disaster operations in the area under policies and procedures decided by the State group; To provide reports and make recommendations to the relevant district group about matters relating to disaster operations; To identify, and coordinate the use of, resources that may be used for disaster operations in the area; To establish and review communication systems in the group, and with the relevant district group and other local groups in the disaster district of the relevant district group, for use when a disaster happens; To ensure information about a disaster in the area is promptly given to the relevant district group; To perform other functions given to the group under the Act; and To perform a function incidental to a function mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k). Local Disaster Management Plan Page 17 of September 2013

18 2.3 MEMBERSHIP LDMG members are appointed in accordance with S33 of the Act. Representatives are appointed by position and are deemed to have the necessary expertise or experience and delegation authority to support a comprehensive, all hazards, all agencies approach to disaster management. Membership of the LDMG includes the following core group and members: Core Group Mayor The council Mayor is the primary spokesperson for the LDMG. This includes liaising with the media and the community. If the Mayor is not available, the Deputy Mayor and/or the Chair of the LDMG, or delegate, will be the primary spokesperson. Chair In accordance with S34 of the Act, Councillor Division 10 is appointed by council as the Chair of the LDMG. Deputy Chair In accordance with S34 of the Act, Councillor Division 11 is appointed by council as the Deputy Chair. Local Disaster Coordinator (LDC) In accordance with S35 of the Act, after consultation with the Chief Executive, Department of Community Safety (DCS), the Chair appointed the Director Engineering Construction and Maintenance to the role of LDC. Moreton Recovery Coordinator (MRC) The Chair appointed the Director Community and Environmental Services to the role of MRG. Coordinator Disaster Management The Chair also appointed Council s Coordinator Disaster Management to the Core Group. Members In accordance with S33 of the Act, council appoints persons as members of the LDMG. Council may appoint members of the group provided they have the necessary expertise or experience to assist the group to undertake its functions. A register of members and contact list is maintained by council, refer Annexure D. Council is obligated under S37 of the Act to give written notice annually of the membership of the group to the Executive Officer of the SDMG and the DDC. This written notice is forwarded at the completion of the first LDMG meeting each year. Each agency representative is required to maintain appropriate levels of authority for decision making and commitment of resources for each agency, as outlined in the Terms of Reference. Refer Annexure E. Refer to section 2.5 for the Roles and Responsibilities of the LDMG members. LDMG membership, including advisors and support agency representatives, will be reviewed annually. Local Disaster Management Plan Page 18 of September 2013

19 Deputies Council authorises agencies to nominate one person to serve as a deputy, should their representative be unable to attend LDMG meetings. Deputies are recommended by their agency and approved by the Chair of the LDMG. Advisors and observers In addition to members, the Chair is authorised to invite individuals or organisations as advisors and/or observers, to assist the LDMG as required. 2.4 GOVERNANCE Terms of Reference Refer to Annexure E LDMG Terms of Reference for full details. Should the LDMG establish a sub-group(s), Terms of Reference will be developed for each group Meetings The LDMG will conduct four ordinary meetings per year at times and places decided by the Chair. Extraordinary meetings will take place as required for specific events. Details of actions taken and issues discussed by the LDMG are communicated and made available to the DDMG, the DDC and council in the form of Minutes, Agendas, reports and schedules. These are also distributed to members and advisor agencies. Further details in relation to the operation of the LDMG are provided in the Terms of Reference at Annexure E. Under S40 of the Act, a quorum for the group is set at one half of the number of members plus one; or if one half of the number of members is not a whole number, the next highest whole number Sub-Groups The LDMG may constitute permanent or temporary sub-groups for specific issues or tasks to assist the LDMG with its business. Each sub-group Chair will report their group s progress to the LDMG as required. The sub-groups of the LDMG are: Moreton Recovery Group, including the following sub-groups: o Economic o Environment o Human-social o Infrastructure Communications Sub-group Local Disaster Management Plan Page 19 of September 2013

20 The Terms of Reference for these sub-groups are located in the Annexure section. 2.5 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The roles and responsibilities of organisations in the application of disaster management functionality are provided in Tables 2 and 3 below. A full contact list detailing names and contact numbers is located at Annexure D. The list is maintained for the use of council staff involved in disaster management activities only. It contains confidential information and is not available for public viewing. The Terms of Reference for LDMG members outlines the requirements for individuals and their agencies with respect to levels of authority, the ability to make decisions and commit resources on behalf of agency. Refer Annexure E. Moreton Bay Region Local Disaster Management Group The role and responsibilities of the LDMG are as follows: Develop comprehensive local disaster management planning strategies for the Moreton Bay Region Design and maintain a public education/awareness program, which is delivered through member agency resources Coordinate support to response agencies Conduct reconnaissance and impact assessment Provision of public information prior to, during and following disaster event impacts Recommendations regarding areas to be considered for authorised evacuation (see Storm Tide Warning-Response System Handbook, where appropriate) Coordinate public advice in relation to voluntary evacuation (see Storm Tide Warning Handbook State Disaster Management Group / Bureau of Meteorology) Identification, resourcing, staffing and operation of Evacuation Centres, with assistance from Australian Red Cross Provision of local based community support services Participate in and provide advice and evidence for the External Assessment and of the Moreton Bay Region LDMP Local Disaster Management Plan Page 20 of September 2013

21 LDMG Member Agencies: AGENCY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Department of Community Safety Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Functional lead agency for warnings as an agency within the DCS Functional lead agency for emergency supply Review, assess and report on the effectiveness of disaster management by the state Provide advice and support to the SDMG, DDMG and LDMG in relation to disaster management and disaster operations Prepare guidelines on behalf of the SDMG per s 49 and s 63 of the Act Establish and maintain arrangements between the state and Commonwealth on disaster management issues Ensure that disaster management and disaster operations within the state are consistent with the state s policy framework, plans, and guidelines Ensure that persons performing functions under the Act in relation to disaster operations are appropriately trained Coordinate reception operations Coordinate, provide oversight and participate in the External Assessment of the Moreton Bay Region s LDMP Develop, maintain, monitor and continuously improve the state s disaster management arrangements and systems Ensure the availability, maintenance and operation of the State Disaster Coordination Centre (SDCC) Manage resupply operations, including events where communities in the Moreton Bay Region become isolated Coordinate the logistics support framework Assist agencies source disaster response-related (emergency) supplies and equipment Coordinate support and manage the deployment of SES resources (as required, in consultation with council) Appoint a suitably experienced and/or qualified officer as SES Coordinator to support the coordination of SES operations Support the provision of state government owned rotary wing assets to the disaster response Support the deployment of Queensland Corrective Services resources Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Provide advice and communication to the LDCC about the operations of the EMQ and SES Department of Community Safety - Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Provide, operate and maintain ambulance services Provide emergency pre-hospital patient care assessment, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured persons Protect persons from injury or death, during rescue and other related activities Coordinate all volunteer first aid groups during major emergencies and disasters Provide and support temporary health infrastructure where required Collaborate with Queensland Clinical Coordination Centre in the provision of paramedics for rotary wing operations Participate in search and rescue, evacuation and victim reception operations Participate in Health Facility evacuations Collaborate with Queensland Health in mass casualty management systems Provide disaster, urban search and rescue (USAR), Hazmat, biological and radiological operations support with specialist logistics and specialist paramedics Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Provide advice and communication to the LDCC about the operations of the QAS Local Disaster Management Plan Page 21 of September 2013

22 AGENCY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Department of Community Safety - Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) (continued) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Department of Community Safety Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) Primary agency for bushfire, chemical/hazardous materials (HazMat) related incidents Develop and maintain an Incident Coordination Centre, including the training and staffing of sufficient personnel to operate the Centre Develop fire prevention and mitigation strategies and response plans Provide control, management and pre-incident planning of fires (structural, landscape and transportation) Provide for safety of persons in relation to fire prevention, suppression, response and recovery operations Provide advice and directions on public safety/evacuation from fire danger zones Provide assistance to the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an event or disaster, e.g. public education and awareness programs Provide rescue capability for persons trapped in any vehicle, vessel, by height or in confined space Rescue of persons isolated or entrapped in swiftwater/floodwater events Provide advice, chemical analysis and atmospheric monitoring at chemical/hazmat incidents Provide mass and technical decontamination capabilities under State Biological Disaster and State Radiological Disaster response Provide USAR capability for building collapse events Support the Queensland Hazardous Materials Incident Recovery Plan Support the Queensland Coastal Contingency Action Plan Chemical Spill Response Plan (a supporting plan of the National Marine Chemical Spill Contingency Plan, and National Marine Oil Spill Contingency Plan) Provide rapid damage impact assessment and intelligence gathering capabilities Provide logistical and communications support to disasters within capabilities Assist in pumping out of flooded buildings Assist in clean-up of flood affected buildings Provide liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Provide advice and communication to the LDCC about the operations of the QFRS Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Energex Provide electricity supply information and warnings to LDMG agencies and the community Maintain electrical power supply distribution Provide advice in relation to electrical power outages to agencies and the community Restore power and provide advice regarding timeframes for power restoration Provide safety advice for the public during disaster and emergency situations Assist the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an event or disaster, e.g. Public Education and awareness programs Provide advice in relation to Life Support customers Provide advice and communication to the LDCC about the operations of Energex Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC during disaster events Local Disaster Management Plan Page 22 of September 2013

23 AGENCY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Energex (continued) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC during disaster response and recovery operations Moreton Bay Regional Council (Council / MBRC ) Perform the following in support of the Moreton Bay Region LDMG: Manage, support and provide policy advice and coordination of the business of council and its subgroups, including the development and maintenance of the Moreton Bay Region LDMP and sub-plans Design, maintain and operate a LDCC, including the training and staffing of sufficient personnel to operate the Centre (at a primary location and maintenance of an alternative location/s) Coordination of disaster operations by the LDC through the LDCC for the LDMG ensuring that strategic decisions of the LDMG are implemented Coordinate immediate community support and recovery needs in conjunction with the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Assist the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an event or disaster Issue public information or warnings about disaster situations in accordance with the LDMP and sub-plans Provide advice and support to the DDC and DDMG General Responsibilities: Maintenance of council s function (via council s Business Continuity Planning) Develop and maintain prevention and mitigation strategies such as Land Use Planning and Capital Works Programs Develop and maintain response plans where council is the lead agency Develop and maintain an Operations Coordination Centre (OCC) capability (including staffing with sufficiently trained personnel to operate the centre) Maintain essential council services to the community including: o Animal control o Civic leadership o Community contact and information provision o Disaster and emergency management o Environmental protection o Maintenance of local roads and bridges (including debris clearance) o Public health and safety Maintain refuse disposal and waste management Maintain rainfall and flooding telemetry and warning systems Collect and interpret information from telemetry systems for rainfall and flooding, conjointly with Bureau of Meteorology Develop and maintain communication systems between response and recovery agencies and coordination centres Provide support with EMQ to the SES Provide advice and communication with the LDCC in relation to the operations of the Operations Coordination Centre Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Queensland Health Functional lead agency for health response Primary agency for Pandemic Influenza, Biological and Radiological incidents Develop, maintain and activate emergency management plans Protect and promote health in accordance with Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011, Hospital and Health Boards Regulation 2012, Health and Public Health Act 2005, other relevant legislation and regulations Provide a whole-of-health emergency incident management and counter disaster response capability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from a state declared emergency or disaster event Local Disaster Management Plan Page 23 of September 2013

24 AGENCY Queensland Health (continued) ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide coordinated multidisciplinary support for disaster response and recovery including specialist health services and specialist health knowledge representation Provide state representation at the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee Provide clinical and state wide and forensic services support for disaster and response recovery Promote optimal patient outcomes Provide appropriate on-site medical and health support Clinically coordinate aeromedical transport for QLD. In a disaster situation provide staff to the Emergency Helicopter Tasking Cell Provide health emergency incident information for media communications Provide advice and communication to the LDC and DDC in relation to the operations of the District Health Incident Coordination Centre during disaster operations Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC during disaster response and recovery operations Queensland Police Service (QPS) Primary agency responsibility for terrorism Preserve peace and good order Crime prevention Management of crime scenes and potential crime scenes Conduct investigations pursuant to the Coroners Act Provide a disaster victim identification capability Provide for effective regulation of traffic Coordinate evacuation operations Control and coordinate search and rescue operations Provide security for damaged or evacuated premises Manage the registration of evacuees and associated inquiries in conjunction with Australian Red Cross, using the National Registration and Inquiry System (NRIS) Provide security for damaged or evacuated premises Respond to and investigate traffic, rail and air incidents Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Provide advice and communication to the LDCC Chair, participate in and report on the External Assessment of the Moreton Bay Region s LDMP Request and provide assistance through the LDCC during disaster response and recovery operations Unitywater Develop and maintain the Unitywater Operations Centre, including the training and staffing of sufficient personnel to operate the Centre Maintain essential services to the community including: o Waste Water Treatment and Disposal (Sewage) o Water (via Business Continuity Management Planning) o Public Health o Environmental protection Provide advice and communication to the LDC and DDC in relation to the operations of Unitywater during disaster operations Assist the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an event or disaster, e.g. Public Education and awareness programs Provide safety advice for consumers during disaster and emergency situations (e.g. boil water before drinking) Undertake an impact assessment of services and infrastructure Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Table 2: LDMG Member Agencies Local Disaster Management Plan Page 24 of September 2013

25 Advisory and Support Agencies: AGENCY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Australian Red Cross Is an auxiliary to government in the humanitarian field Provide advice and support to the SDMG, DDMG and LDMG in relation to disaster management planning and disaster operations Provide preparedness activities and resources to assist people to be better prepared for, better connected, and more resilient to emergencies Work with partner agencies to ensure basic human needs are met during the response stage of a disaster, with a particular focus on assisting Council in the management of evacuation centres Assist QPS to operate NRIS manage the registration of evacuees and associated inquiries Provide support to Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services in the provision of psychosocial support and community development activities during recovery Provide teams of well trained volunteers to assist communities prepare for, respond to and recover from a disaster Administer the Premier s Disaster Relief Appeal funding Provide advice and communication to the LDCC in relation to disaster operations Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster operations Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Issue weather forecasts including weather warnings to agencies and the community Provide seasonal weather observations Provide Satellite and Radar Imagery Provide advice and communication to the LDC and DDC in relation to weather warnings issued Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Primary agency for the containment and eradication of emergency animal and plant diseases Coordinate the efforts to prevent, respond to, and recover from pests and diseases, and livestock welfare Provide advice relative to stock Coordinate destruction of stock or crops in an emergency pest/disease situation Administer appropriate Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) relief measures Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Functional lead agency for human-social recovery Co-chair the Moreton Human-social Sub-group Develop and annually review the District Recovery Plans Coordinate provision of human-social recovery services during recovery operations in partnership with council, State, Federal and non-government agencies Work with affected individuals and communities to support their own recovery activities Establish and manage Community Recovery Outreach Programs, Community Recovery Centres (one-stop-shops) and Coordination Centres, as required Provide outreach service teams to visit households and determine recovery needs Maintain linkages with local, State, Federal and non-government agencies and committees Distribute financial assistance to eligible individuals and families affected by natural disasters in accordance with State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA) and NDRRA Administer relevant human-social SDRA and NDRRA relief measures (in accordance with the Queensland Disaster Relief and Recovery Local Disaster Management Plan Page 25 of September 2013

26 AGENCY Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services (continued) ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Arrangements Guidelines) Coordinate the development of community recovery communication strategy messages (strategic and operational) to support the broader recovery and disaster management public communication strategy. Provide advice and communication to the LDC and DDC in relation to Community Recovery requirements and operations Provide liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Department of Education, Training and Employment Maintain the safety and wellbeing of students, staff and volunteers who work or participate in Department of Education, Training and Employment schools, institutes and workplaces Ensure, as far as practicable, that all State Instructional Institutions and workplaces have a documented Emergency Management Plan Minimise interruption to essential services to allow teaching and learning to be maintained or resumed as a priority Protect critical resources where possible Facilitate the return of State Instructional Institutions to normal operations as soon as possible Department of Energy and Water Supply Functional lead agency for electricity, liquid fuel and natural gas supply Water emergency responsibilities include: o Ensuring emergency action plans are in place for referable dams to ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents or failure of dams o Exercising dam safety emergency powers if needed to minimise the risk of failure of a dam or to minimise the consequences of failure o Oversight of drinking water and recycled water incident management Department of Environment and Heritage Protection Functional lead agency for environmental recovery Provide response relating to wildlife affected by oil, traditional owner liaison, environmental and shoreline assessments and waste management advice and approvals for ship-sourced pollution at sea Provide information and expert advice with respect to regulated (tailings, contaminated water) dam locations, safety and integrity Provide expert environmental advice in pollution incidents Department of Housing and Public Works Functional lead agency for building and engineering services Review and assess building requirements in order to mitigate the impact of natural disasters on infrastructure Coordinate the acquisition, provision and/or activities of building and engineering services in support of disaster operations. Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing Functional lead agency for national parks Provide for the safety of national parks users including issuing warnings in extreme conditions, closing areas where necessary and coordinating evacuations with QPS Provide advice on the management of national parks and expert knowledge of national parks to responding agencies Lead fire fighting on the protected area estate and state forests where there is no threat to life or property Department of Natural Resources and Mines Lead fire fighting on unallocated state land where there is no threat to life or property Provide spatial information for data sets that are owned and managed by Department of Natural Resources and Mines Provide stream height, flow and rainfall information to BoM Local Disaster Management Plan Page 26 of September 2013

27 AGENCY Department of Natural Resources and Mines (continued) Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that Department of Natural Resources and Mines stream gauges are operational Assist in flood planning, management and study Provide assistance to Department of Community Safety in capturing spatial imagery and spatial information analysis and product production as necessary Provide storm tide and wave height information and expertise, including projections Provide SES and community call centre operations and websites for the provision of public information about major event and/or disasters through Smart Services Queensland Provide whole-of-government and agency specific services that contribute to the government s front-line service-delivery priorities. Actively manage whole-of-government infrastructure, including data centres and networks, as well as develop and maintain essential ancillary services Department of State Development, Infrastructure & Planning Functional lead agency for economic recovery Assist business and industry in business resilience and recovery strategies Support disaster mitigation considerations in development planning, built environment and infrastructure design Support compliance of State Planning Policies for new developments Provide infrastructure programming expertise to assist delivery agencies to plan, sequence and prioritise work Administer appropriate NDRRA relief measures, in accordance with state guidelines Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Advocate / point of contact for tourism industry and tourism-related businesses Advocate / point of contact for small business community Initial situation reporting of impact on tourism infrastructure Initial situation reporting of impacts on tourists in affected zones and referral to appropriate agencies for response Initial situation reporting of impacts on major events (assisted by Department of State Development and Infrastructure Planning with localised reporting and intelligence through the Regional Services Queensland partnership) Department of Transport & Main Roads Transport Main Roads Maritime Safety Qld Functional lead agency for transport systems Primary agency for ship-sourced pollution where it impacts, or is likely to impact, on Queensland Coastal Waters Functional lead agency for infrastructure recovery (transportation) Provide information and advice on the impact of disruptive events on road, rail, aviation and maritime infrastructure as it affects the transport system Enable an accessible transport system through reinstating road, rail and maritime infrastructure Assist with the safe movement of people as a result of mass evacuation of a disaster affected community Ensure the capability of logistics related industries are appropriately applied to disaster response and recovery activities The Port of Brisbane is lead combatant agency for oil spills in Moreton Bay however council may be required to support clean-up operations of areas of foreshore within the region Provide advice and communication to the LDC and DDC in relation to the operations of the Department during disaster response and recovery operations Provide liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster operations Local Disaster Management Plan Page 27 of September 2013

28 AGENCY Local Government Association of Queensland ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Advocate on behalf of council at State level Provide representation and facilitate collaboration with (and between) councils Queensland Reconstruction Authority Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) Administer appropriate NDRRA relief measures Primary animal welfare authority in Queensland Monitor the responsible care of animals, provide standards of care for animals and protect animals from unjustifiable, unnecessary or unreasonable pain Collaborate with agencies and others to ensure that there is effective prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies and priorities for disaster management Assist in identifying and addressing immediate, medium and long term animal welfare recovery needs so as to enhance the capacity of the local community to recover from a disaster State Emergency Service (SES) Develop and maintain capacity to respond or assist other agencies to respond to disaster and emergency situations Coordinate voluntary organisations within the community Assist the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an event or disaster, including public education and awareness programs Assist with rescue of trapped or stranded persons (See State Rescue Policy) Provide search operations for missing persons Provide First Aid support Provide Traffic Control support Provide assistance with debris clearance Assist with short-term welfare support Assist with impact assessment Provide assistance with communications and specialist radio communications Provide assistance for emergency lighting Advise EMQ of operations underway, and request and provide assistance through the Incident Management Team to the Lead Agency or the LDCC as required by EMQ during disaster operations Surf Life Saving Queensland Queensland s peak beach safety and rescue authority Provide advice on coastal and aquatic rescue management to council, as well as state agencies Provide support and advice to the SDMG, DDMG and LDMG in relation to disaster management and emergency management Develop and maintain a capacity to respond or assist other agencies respond to disaster and emergency situations Manage, coordinate and support Surf Lifesaving Clubs and members during disaster operations Provide advice and communication to the LDCC Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster operations Telstra Provide communications facilities Maintain and restore communications infrastructure Advise LDMG on communications issues Provide a liaison officer to the LDCC (as required) Request and provide assistance through the LDCC as required during disaster response and recovery operations Table 3: LDMG Advisory and Support Agencies Local Disaster Management Plan Page 28 of September 2013