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Local Disaster Management Group

Council is required under legislation to form a Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG).

The Banana Shire Local Disaster Management Group is a group comprising local and state agencies including emergency service organisations, that are responsible for the planning stages of disaster management, as well as making important decisions during a disaster event, to assist the community.

Functions of a Local Disaster Management Group are identified within the Disaster Management Act 2003 and include the requirement to develop effective Local Disaster Management Plans encompassing the four aspects of Prevention, Preparation, Response and Recovery.

Disaster management planning for Banana Shire Council is not solely the responsibility of Council, it is a joint responsibility held by all member agencies of the Banana Shire Local Disaster Management Group, and each member agency has a vital role to play in the provision of an appropriate operational response to any event impacting upon the community.

Whilst the Banana Shire Local Disaster Management Group and relevant emergency services will do all they can to assist the community in times of disaster, it should be remembered that individuals are ultimately responsible for their own safety - individuals need to be aware of the hazards that could affect their community and disaster management arrangements, which include the Local Disaster Management Plan, that are in place to deal with them.

 

Local Emergency Coordination Committees

Local Emergency Coordination Committees (LECC) have been established in the following locations within the Banana Shire;

  • Baralaba/Rannes;
  • Jambin/Goovigen;
  • Moura/Banana;
  • Taroom;
  • Theodore/Cracow; and
  • Wowan/Dululu

The purpose of the LECC's is to establish a core group of people within the local community who possess the local knowledge and expertise to assist the Local Disaster Management Group in coordinating disaster operations within the local area.

Some of the functions the LECC's perform include;

  • To provide relevant local information to the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG)/Local Disaster Coordinator (LDC) to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the area are consistent with the State group's strategic policy framework for disaster management in the State;
  • To help the LDMG prepare a local plan for the relevant areas;
  • To prepare and advise the LDMG/LDC of the requirements for effective local disaster management and regularly review and assess the disaster management arrangements and procedures which are consistent with the Local Disaster Management Plan;
  • To assist the LDMG in determining support services required to facilitate disaster management and disaster operations in the area;
  • To assist in the dissemination of information from the LDMG to the community, regarding means of mitigating the adverse effects of an event and preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster;
  • To provide reports and make recommendations to the LDMG/LDC about matters relating to disaster preparedness and operations;
  • To identify local resources available for use by the LDMG/LDC for disaster operations in the area;
  • To identify and review communications system in the area for use when a disaster happens;
  • To ensure information about a disaster or major incident in the area is promptly given to the LDMG/LDC; and
  • To perform functions as directed by the LDMG/LDC that is not mentioned in the points above

 

Local Disaster Coordination Centre

During significant disaster and emergency events, and depending on circumstances, the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) MAY be activated. Should this be the case, notification will be provided through the media and our Customer Service staff.

To contact the Banana Shire Council Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) phone 4992 3511 or 4992 4027
(Note: These numbers are only operational in the event of an emergency)

Useful Links and Resources visit:

Queensland Government's Disaster Management website to access storm, flood and cyclone warnings.

Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website for weather updates, warnings and information.

Get Ready Queensland

Emergency Management Australia

Sunwater

Emergency Volunteering

State Emergency Service

Queensland Fire Department

Facebook - Banana Shire Disaster Management Information

GIVIT - Online Donation Support Platform

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