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Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan 2021-2022
Endorsement and Authorisation
The Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan is endorsed under the authority of the District Disaster
Management Group.
This plan has been developed in accordance with the Disaster Management Act 2003 (DM Act) and the
following documents to provide for effective disaster management in the Brisbane Disaster District:
• the State Disaster Management Plan
• Queensland Emergency Management Assurance Framework
• Guidelines for District Disaster Management Groups
• Strategic Policy Framework
The plan will be maintained by the District Disaster Coordinator and will be reviewed annually unless
otherwise required.
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Document Control
The Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan is a controlled document. The document is dynamic in nature
and intended to evolve with the demography of the Brisbane District. The controller of the document is the
District Disaster Coordinator. Any proposed amendments to this plan should be forwarded in writing to:
Executive Officer
Brisbane District Disaster Management Group
Postal:
Alderley Police Complex
PO Box 1440
Brisbane QLD 4001
Email:
ddc.brisbane@police.qld.gov.au
Phone Enquiries:
07 3354 5036
The District Disaster Coordinator may approve inconsequential amendments to this document. Any changes to
the intent of the document must be endorsed by the District Disaster Management Group at a meeting held
and quorum achieved.
A copy of each amendment is to be forwarded to those identified in the distribution list. On receipt, the
amendment is to be inserted into the document and the Amendment Register updated and signed.
Amendment Register
No / Ref Issue Date Comment Inserted by Date
Distribution
This plan has been distributed in accordance with the distribution list at Annexure A.
Access
As per s.56 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 the Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan is available
on the Queensland Police Service website and is stored electronically at the Brisbane Police Region for viewing.
A copy of the Plan is available at cost of printing. The current fee for a black-and white (hard) photocopy of the
document in A4 size is $0.25 per page.
Electronic copies are available at no cost and can be downloaded from the website.
Certain matters and areas although referred to in the Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan will be not
available to members of the public and are restricted documents. They have not been included in the plan due
to their potential security, sensitive nature combined with the requirement to provide any member of the
public with a copy of the plan for inspection. These include making Sub-Plans, Addendums or Attachments to
this Plan.
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Contents
ENDORSEMENT AND AUTHORISATION ............................................................................................................2
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DOCUMENT CONTROL .....................................................................................................................................3
Amendment Register................................................................................................................................ 3
Distribution .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Access ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................7
Summary of Key Points............................................................................................................................. 7
GOVERNANCE ..................................................................................................................................................8
Purpose and Authority to Plan .................................................................................................................. 8
Objectives ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Strategic Policy Framework ...................................................................................................................... 8
Scope ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Disaster Management Priorities ............................................................................................................... 9
Review and Renew Plan............................................................................................................................ 9
External Assessment................................................................................................................................. 9
DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT GROUP ................................................................................................... 11
Establishment ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Role ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Functions of the DDMG .......................................................................................................................... 11
Membership........................................................................................................................................... 12
Structure ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Roles and Responsibilities....................................................................................................................... 14
Meetings................................................................................................................................................ 16
Reporting ............................................................................................................................................... 16
PREVENTION STRATEGIES .............................................................................................................................. 18
PREPAREDNESS.............................................................................................................................................. 18
CAPACITY BUILDING ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Community Awareness ........................................................................................................................... 18
Training ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Exercises ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Exercise Evaluation ................................................................................................................................ 20
Post Disaster Assessment ....................................................................................................................... 20
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DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT.......................................................................................................................... 22
DISTRICT APPRECIATION ................................................................................................................................... 22
Geography ............................................................................................................................................. 22
The Natural Environment ....................................................................................................................... 22
The Community ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Economy / Industry ................................................................................................................................ 23
Community Preparedness....................................................................................................................... 24
Critical Infrastructure ............................................................................................................................. 24
Essential Services ................................................................................................................................... 24
Hazardous Sites...................................................................................................................................... 24
Referable Dams...................................................................................................................................... 24
HAZARDS ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
FLOODING BRISBANE RIVER ............................................................................................................................... 27
Brisbane River Catchment ...................................................................................................................... 27
Flood History .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Flood Behaviour ..................................................................................................................................... 28
Potential Hydraulic Risk .......................................................................................................................... 28
Description of Potential Hydraulic Risk.................................................................................................... 28
Likelihood .............................................................................................................................................. 28
Hydraulic Hazard.................................................................................................................................... 29
Potential Hydraulic Risk Matrix............................................................................................................... 30
SPECIFIC RISK DATA ......................................................................................................................................... 32
CYCLONES ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
EAST COAST LOWS .......................................................................................................................................... 35
STORM TIDE .................................................................................................................................................. 36
TSUNAMI ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Wave Height Risk ................................................................................................................................... 37
Maximum Currents Risk ......................................................................................................................... 37
Wave Arrival Time .................................................................................................................................. 37
Processes to Manage JATWC Warning Products ..................................................................................... 39
Tsunami Planning - Role of the DDMG .................................................................................................... 40
HEATWAVE ................................................................................................................................................... 40
What is a heatwave?.............................................................................................................................. 40
Heatwave Levels .................................................................................................................................... 40
Heatwave Illnesses ................................................................................................................................. 41
Public Health Effects of a Heatwave ....................................................................................................... 41
PANDEMIC .................................................................................................................................................... 41
Coronavirus (COVID-19).......................................................................................................................... 42
EMERGENCY ANIMAL DISEASE ............................................................................................................................ 44
HAZCHEM INCIDENTS .................................................................................................................................... 45
RURAL FIRES .................................................................................................................................................. 45
MASS CASUALTY TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS.............................................................................................................. 46
SPACE DEBRIS RE-ENTRY................................................................................................................................... 46
Risk Management Process...................................................................................................................... 47
RESPONSE STRATEGY ..................................................................................................................................... 48
ACTIVATION AND TRIGGERS FOR RESPONSE ........................................................................................................... 48
DISTRICT DISASTER COORDINATION CENTRE .......................................................................................................... 49
Staffing of the District Disaster Coordination Centre ............................................................................... 50
DISASTER DECLARATION ................................................................................................................................... 50
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS FOR RESPONSE ............................................................................................................. 52
Operational Reporting............................................................................................................................ 52
Resupply ................................................................................................................................................ 52
Emergency Supply .................................................................................................................................. 52
Warning Notification and Dissemination ................................................................................................ 53
Emergency Alert..................................................................................................................................... 54
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SEWS (Standard Emergency Warning Signal) .......................................................................................... 54
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................ 55
General .................................................................................................................................................. 55
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................... 56
MEDIA MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 56
ACCESSING SUPPORT AND ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES ............................................................................................ 56
DEFENCE ASSISTANCE TO THE CIVIL COMMUNITY (DACC) ........................................................................................ 57
HAZARD SPECIFIC ARRANGEMENTS...................................................................................................................... 58
Threat Specific Plans .............................................................................................................................. 58
RECOVERY STRATEGY .................................................................................................................................... 59
Scope ..................................................................................................................................................... 60
Parameters and Constraints ................................................................................................................... 60
Transition to Recovery ............................................................................................................................ 62
Functions of Recovery............................................................................................................................. 62
DISTRICT RECOVERY GROUP .......................................................................................................................... 65
ACTIVATION .................................................................................................................................................. 65
PLANNING ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 66
SUPPORTING AGENCIES .................................................................................................................................... 67
OPERATIONAL AND ACTION PLANS ...................................................................................................................... 67
IMMEDIATE/SHORT TERM RECOVERY .................................................................................................................... 68
TRANSITION FROM IMMEDIATE/SHORT TERM TO MEDIUM/LONG TERM RECOVERY ........................................................ 68
MEDIUM/LONG TERM RECOVERY ....................................................................................................................... 68
TRANSITION TO NORMAL BUSINESS ..................................................................................................................... 68
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Introduction
Summary of Key Points
• Brisbane District Disaster area comprises the Brisbane and Redland Local Government Areas.
• Brisbane District Disaster Coordinator (DDC) is the Assistant Commissioner, Brisbane Region, Queensland
Police Service. The DDC performs the function of Chair of the District Disaster Management Group
(DDMG).
• Deputy DDC are normally the Chief Superintendents from North and South Brisbane District, Queensland
Police Service. Deputies perform the function of deputy chair for the DDMG in the absence of the DDC.
• Executive Officer for the Brisbane DDMG is an Inspector, Queensland Police Service (based at Alderley).
The following Sub-Plans should be read in conjunction with the District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP):
• Brisbane Quarantine Hotel Operational Plan; and
• Brisbane Airports Reception, Staging and Onward Movements (RSOM) Operational Plan.
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Governance
Purpose and Authority to Plan
This District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) is prepared under the provision of s.53 of the Disaster
Management Act 2003 (DM Act). The plan details the arrangements within the Brisbane Disaster District to
provide whole-of-government planning and coordination capability to support local governments in disaster
management.
Objectives
The objective of the Brisbane DDMP is to facilitate effective and efficient disaster management strategies and
arrangements including:
• development, review and assessment of effective disaster management for the district including
arrangements for mitigating, preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster;
• monitoring, review, development and implementation of priorities for disaster management for the
district;
• consistency with the Emergency Management Assurance Framework (EMAF); and
• compliance with the:
Disaster Management Act 2003 (DM Act);
Disaster Management Regulation 2014 (DM Regulation);
Queensland Disaster Management Committee (QDMC) Strategic Policy Framework;
State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP);
District Disaster Management Guidelines;
Chart of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk reduction (2015-2030); and
any other Guidelines relevant to district level disaster management and disaster operations.
Strategic Policy Framework
Disaster Management and Disaster Operations in the Brisbane Disaster District are consistent with the Disaster
Management Strategic Policy Framework. This is achieved by:
• ensuring a comprehensive, all hazards, all agencies approach that provides the right balance of
Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery;
• supporting the mainstreaming of disaster preparedness and mitigation into relevant areas of activity
of government, non-government, small business and corporations;
• aligning disaster risk reduction, disaster mitigation, disaster resilience and climate change adaptation
policy and actions with international and national reforms;
• promoting a transparent, systematic and consistent approach to disaster risk assessment and
management, based on the Queensland Emergency Risk Management Framework (QERMF);
• recognising the commitment of stakeholders and the need for collaboration across all levels of
government, community, industry, commerce, government owned corporations, private and
volunteer organisations, and local communities in all aspects of disaster management;
• emphasising building and maintaining sincere relationships, trust, teamwork, consultative decision-
making and shared responsibilities among stakeholders; and
• promoting community resilience and economic sustainability through disaster risk reduction.
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Scope
This plan details the arrangements necessary to undertake disaster management within the Brisbane Disaster
District in support of the Brisbane City Council and Redland City Council. This entails the use of any State and
Commonwealth government department and/or agencies, and all available resources for the prevention of,
preparedness for, response to and recovery from, the effects of disasters or events having a community
consequence, whilst utilising an ‘All Hazards Approach’.
Disaster Management Priorities
The priorities for the Brisbane Disaster Management Group at the District level are:
• improve community (including business) disaster planning/mitigation and preparation;
• manage training of DDMG members in line with the Queensland Disaster Management Training
Framework (QDMTF);
• integrate effective disaster risk reduction initiatives into strategic and corporate plans at appropriate
levels of government, community organisations, industry and commerce; and
• monitor and evaluate the disaster management arrangements to:
➢ streamline arrangements ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
➢ develop clear accountability, including defined roles and responsibilities at all levels
➢ improve the communication flow process
➢ develop whole-of-government, media and community engagement arrangements
➢ actively promote and encourage continuous improvement and integration of lessons learned.
The annual operational priorities for the Brisbane DDMG are contained within the DDMG Annual Operational
Plan attached at Annexure I. This Operational Plan outlines the operational priorities for the forthcoming year
pursuant to the provisions of s.53 (2)(e) of the Disaster Management Act 2003.
The Operational Plan is used as a tool to outline, implement, manage and monitor current disaster
management priorities for the district and will be reviewed annually by the Executive Officer in consultation
with the DDMG Chair and member agencies.
Review and Renew Plan
In accordance with s.55 of the DM Act the District Disaster Management Plan and subsequent Sub-Plans shall
normally be reviewed annually. This review shall be conducted by members of the DDMG identified by the
DDC. It is recommended that the review is conducted as follows:
April-May Review conducted
June Draft amendments formally submitted to DDMG for approval
July Approved amendments (or new plans) are disseminated to all stakeholders
The effectiveness of the DDMP and Sub-Plans shall be reviewed and assessed against IGEM Emergency
Management Prioritisation Tool.
The DDMP and Sub-Plans may be reviewed at any other time should it become apparent that urgent
amendment is required to affect the operational effectiveness of DDMG activities.
External Assessment
The Inspector-General Emergency Management (IGEM) is responsible for providing the Premier, Government
and people of Queensland an assurance of public safety, through the establishment and implementation of an
assurance framework to direct, guide and focus work of all agencies, across all tiers of Government to the
desired outcomes of the disaster and emergency management arrangements for Queensland.
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The Office of the Inspector-General Emergency Management supports the IGEM through planning, developing
and conducting a range of review and assessment projects consulting stakeholders, to enable confidence in
Queensland’s Disaster and Emergency Management Arrangements.
The Emergency Management Assurance Framework (the Framework) has been established by IGEM to support
accountability and build consistency across all levels of the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements
and reinforces a shared responsibility for delivering better disaster management outcomes for the community.
The Framework establishes the Standard for Disaster Management in Queensland and is founded on six shared
responsibilities, good practice guidance and clear accountabilities.
The Brisbane DDMG will ensure its disaster management operations and planning adhere to the principles of
the Framework and Standard.
Review of Local Disaster Management Arrangements
In accordance with s.23 of the DM Act, the Local Disaster Management Group Guidelines, Strategic Policy
Framework and EMAF it is a function of the DDMG to regularly review and assess the disaster management of
local groups in the district. There are two Local Disaster Management Groups (LDMG) within the Brisbane
DDMG boundaries - Brisbane and Redland.
All review and assessments of local disaster management arrangements conducted by the DDMG will be
undertaken in accordance with the direction provided by IGEM and relevant legislation. Reviews are required
to be conducted and submitted by 30 September each year.
The DDMG Executive Officer (XO) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Emergency
Management Coordinators (EMC) attend all meetings of the Brisbane and Redland LDMGs. These meetings
discuss the minutes, agendas, business arising, general business and member agency reports.
The main purpose of attending is to:
• Discuss emerging disaster management priorities across the district;
• Deal with exceptions of local and district group members as they arise; and
• Collaborate and network with stakeholders.
Additionally, this provides the XO and EMC the opportunity to overview Sub-Plan development and contribute
to local sub-groups and disaster management projects.
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Establishment
The Brisbane District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) is established in accordance with s.22 of the DM
Act which incorporates the Brisbane and Redland Council areas.
This group is established to advise the DDC on the availability and specialised nature of resource requirements
which may be needed to counter the effects of a disaster. The members of this group are an integral part of
the Districts integration and decision-making process.
Role
The Brisbane DDMG is comprised of representatives from regionally based Queensland government agencies,
government owned corporations, non-government organisation, industry and commerce and key community
representatives, who can provide and coordinate whole-of-government support and resource gap assistance
to disaster affected communities.
The Brisbane DDMG performs a ‘middle management’ function within the Queensland Disaster Management
Arrangements (QDMA) by providing coordinated state government support when requested by LDMGs.
Functions of the DDMG
Functions (s.23) under the DM Act, the Brisbane District Disaster Management Group has the following
functions for which it is established:
a) to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations in the district are consistent with the
State group’s strategic policy framework for disaster management for the State;
b) to develop effective disaster management for the district, including a district disaster management
plan, and regularly review and assess that disaster management;
c) to provide reports and make recommendations to the State group about matters relating to disaster
management and disaster operations in the district;
d) to regularly review and assess the disaster management of local groups in the district;
e) to ensure that any relevant decisions and policies made by the State group are incorporated in its
disaster management, and the disaster management of local groups in the district;
f) 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;
g) to coordinate the provision of State resources and services provided to support local groups in the
district;
h) to identify resources that may be used for disaster operations in the district;
i) to make plans for the allocation, and coordination of the use of resources mentioned in paragraph (h);
j) to establish and review communications systems in the group, and with and between local groups in
the district, for use when a disaster happens;
k) to ensure information about an event or a disaster in the district is promptly given to the State group
and each local group in the district;
l) to prepare, under s.53, a district disaster management plan;
m) to perform other functions given to the group under this Act;
n) to perform a function incidental to a function mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (m).
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Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan – 2021-2022 _ P a g e | 11Membership
Section 24 of the Disaster Management Act and s.5 of the Disaster Management Regulation 2014 provides for
the membership of district groups. For management purposes the DDMG is divided into two (2) sub-groups
consisting of:
• Core members; and
• Advisory members
In considering appropriate membership to the DDMG, members should ensure they:
• Attend DDMG activities with a full knowledge of their agency resources and services and the
expectations of their agency;
• Are available and appropriately briefed to actively participate in DDMG activities to ensure that
planning, projects and operations use the full potential of their agency or function, while recognising
any resource or capacity limitations;
• Are appropriately positioned within their agency to be able to commit agency resources to DDMG
normal business activities;
• Undertake training in accordance with the Queensland Disaster Management Training Framework
(QDMTF); and
• Ensure their agency deputy is appropriately trained and has the relevant authority to take on their
responsibilities should they be unavailable, and/or to provide additional support during extended
operations.
Representatives are required to be appointed by the Chief Executive of the department that member
represents (s.5(1)(e)). Once appointed the representative may rely on s144 ‘Protection from Liability’ of the
DM Act if anything done or omitted to be done under the DM Act is conducted in good faith without reckless
disregard for the possible occurrence of the personal injury or loss or damage to property from which liability
would arise.
Core members are required to advise the Brisbane DDMG Chair in writing of any change in title or position
within their organisation or change in contact details. The core member is to also advise if they are leaving
their position.
The DDMG is to review its membership every year unless a deficiency is identified in the interim.
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DDMG Chairperson - District Disaster Coordinator
The structure of the Brisbane DDMG complies with s.24 of the Disaster Management Act 2003 with the
Queensland Police Service, Assistant Commissioner, Brisbane Region occupying the role of the Brisbane District
Disaster Coordinator (DDC) (s.24 and s.25).
The DDC is also the chairperson of the DDMG (s.25A). The Chairperson of the DDMG must report regularly to
the State Group about the performance by the District Group of its functions (s.26).
Deputy Chairperson - Deputy District Disaster Coordinator
The DDC has an appointed Deputy who may perform the functions of chairperson in the absence of the DDC
(s.24 and s.25) as appointed by the Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service.
Executive Officer
A police officer occupies the role of the Executive Officer (XO) to the Brisbane DDMG (s.27). Section 28 of the
DM Act provides ‘the function of the XO of a district group is to support the group in the performance of its
functions, as directed by the chairperson of the district group.’
Core Members
Core membership of the Brisbane DDMG comprises a representative from each local government and state
government departments. Appointments to the DDMG are made in reference to the position held by the
representative of their department and not to their name. This allows for the capacity for movement of
personnel within their respective organisations without affecting the quorum or membership of the DDMG.
The core membership of the Brisbane DDMG comprises of:
• Queensland Police Service (QPS) - Chairperson; Deputy Chairperson and Executive Officer
• Brisbane City Council (BCC)
• Redland City Council (RCC)
• Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)
• Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF)
• Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs (DCYJMA)
• Department of Corrective Services (DCS)
• Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy (DCHDE)
• Department of Education (DE)
• Department of Energy and Public Works (DEPW)
• Department of Environment and Science (DES)
• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)
• Queensland Health (QH)
• Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG)
• Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW)
• Department of Resources (DR)
• Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
(DSDSATSIP)
• Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP)
• Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport (DTIS)
• Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR)
Representatives of the following departments / agencies may be invited to attend DDMG meetings and assist
in disaster operations in an advisory and cooperative disaster capacity as required:
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• Australian Red Cross (ARC)
• Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC)
• Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)
• GIVIT
• Powerlink
• Queensland Rail (QR)
• Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)
• Queensland Urban Utilities
• SEQ Water
• Telstra
• Persons representing departments whom the Executive Officer of the Queensland Disaster
Management Committee (QDMC) in consultation with the DDC considers appropriate to be
represented on the group as advisors.
Advisors
Advisors do not impinge upon the quorum requirement for resolutions but hold a vital role within the group
providing advice, assistance, expertise and resources to the DDMG and the DDC. They too may be called upon
to deliver material to the DDMG relating to their agencies / business core functions and capacity.
The DDMG Contact List (comprising of members and advisors) is included in Annexure A to this plan (Not for
public dissemination).
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible Person
Function / Role Key Responsibilities
Agency
Group As appointed by the The Chairperson of a district group is to:
Management Commissioner of the Police (i) Manage and coordinate the business of the group;
Service under s2.5 of the (ii) Ensure, as far as practicable, that the group performs
Chairperson DM Act and s.6 of the DM its functions as prescribed under s.23 of the DM Act;
Regulation. (iii) Regularly report to the State group about the
District Disaster performance by the district group of its functions.
Coordinator Assistant Commissioner, District Disaster Coordinator - District group
Brisbane Region. The District Disaster Coordinator (DDC) of a district group is
also the Chairperson of the group. The function of a DDC of
a district group is to coordinate disaster operations in the
disaster district for the group, see s.26 Function of DDC of
the DM Act.
The DDC of a district group may delegate the DDC's
functions to an appropriately qualified member of the
Service; see s.143(7) of the DM Act.
Deputy As appointed by the Deputy Chairperson is responsible for:
Chairperson Commissioner of the Police • Assisting the chairperson to manage and coordinate the
Service under s.25(2) of the business of the district group;
Deputy District DM Act and s6 of the DM • Chairing meetings associated with the district group in
Disaster Regulation. the absence of the chairperson (see s.16: 'Presiding at
Coordinator Meetings' of the DM Regulations);
Chief Superintendent: • Assisting the chairperson and executive officer of the
• North Brisbane Police district group, to review the district disaster plan;
District; or • The provision of timely and accurate advice to the DDC in
• South Brisbane Police matters relating to disaster management;
District • Assisting the chairperson, in their role as DDC, in
coordinating disaster operations in the disaster district
for the group;
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Function / Role Key Responsibilities
Agency
• Reporting to the district group on operational issues
regarding the disaster;
• Representing the chairperson when the chairperson is
unavailable;
• Undertaking the role of the DDC when delegated that
function pursuant to s.26 of the DM Act; and
• Performing any other task or functions as required by the
DDC/Chairperson for the efficient and effective
performance of the district group.
Executive Officer As appointed by the The Executive Officer of a district group is to support the
Commissioner of the Police group in the performance of its functions, as directed by
Service under s.27 of the the chairperson of the district group. Executive officers are
DM Act responsible for:
• The establishment of the DDCC including relevant
Brisbane Disaster standard operating procedures;
Management Support • The identification and training of staff to operate within
Officer the DDCC;
• The activation and operational management of the DDCC
during times of actual or potential disaster;
• The provision of administrative and secretarial functions
associated with the district group including facilitating
and recording district group meetings and records
relating to disaster management;
• Maintenance and distribution of a contact list of all
district group members;
• In conjunction with relevant stakeholders, reviewing
district disaster plans;
• Liaison with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
(QFES) in the development and conduct of exercises to
test operational preparedness of district and local
disaster management plans, functional Sub-Plans and
DDCC operations;
• Assisting QFES with facilitating disaster management
training in the district;
• Facilitation of post disaster event debriefs;
• Establishment of, and liaison with a network of relevant
agencies, to provide advice on current and emerging
trends which may have an impact in disaster districts;
• The provision of timely and accurate advice to the DDC in
matters relating to disaster management;
• In conjunction with QFES, disseminating information on
disaster preparedness to QPS and community networks;
• Representing the DDC when required, including providing
briefings on behalf of the DDC;
• Ensuring the district group fulfils its legislative
responsibilities, refer s.23 of the DM Act;
• Performing any other tasks or functions as required by
the DDC for the efficient and effective performance of
the DDMG.
LOCAL Member Local Government • Provision of advice and reports to DDMG;
GOVERNMENT • Resource allocations relevant to parent organisational
functions;
Brisbane • To ensure it has a disaster response capability;
Redland • Undertake training in accordance with the QDMTF;
• To ensure information about an event or a disaster in its
area is promptly given to the DDC.
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Function / Role Key Responsibilities
Agency
LIAISON OFFICERS Representation as • Provision of advice and reports to DDMG;
Representatives from
appointed by relevant • Resource allocations relevant to parent organisational
Local Government, organisation functions;
State Government • Undertake training in accordance with the QDMTF;
Departments and • Compliance with organisational roles and responsibilities
non-government defined in the State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP).
organisations.
The functions, roles, responsibilities and networks in disaster management as identified by each agency are
detailed in Appendix C of the State Disaster Management Plan.
Meetings
The Brisbane DDMG meets quarterly per year not withstanding extraordinary meetings that may be called as
required. The frequency increases before and during the wet season. Unless otherwise advised meeting will be
held on the Wednesday of the second week in March, June, September and December.
The chairperson of a DDMG must call a meeting if asked, in writing, to do so by the chairperson of the QDMC;
of at least one-half of the members of the DDMG.
A quorum of members is required for meeting resolutions to be officiated. Section 13 of the DM Regulation
refers to quorum for meetings of disaster management groups and provides that it is a number equal to one-
half of its members holding office plus one; or in the case where one-half of its members is not a whole
number, the next highest whole number.
Personal attendance at meetings is preferred, however if this cannot be achieved a member may be able to
participate by using any technology that reasonably allows members to hear and take part in discussions as
they happen (s.17(1) of the DM Regulation). For example, if teleconferencing facilities are available the
member is taken to be present at the meeting.
A record of attendance shall be kept as part of the governance of the Brisbane DDMG meetings. Section 18 of
the DM Regulation provides that the Brisbane DDMG must keep minutes of its meetings. Minutes will be
distributed to members after any meeting held for verification of accuracy. Minutes will be adopted at
subsequent meetings and will be held by the DDC on behalf of the Brisbane DDMG.
Action items identified during a meeting must be recorded and must be actioned by the representative
identified during the meeting as being the appropriate agency to progress the identified item, issue or query.
Progress or conclusion of action items must be recorded in a subsequent meeting.
Reporting
Reporting requirements within the Brisbane Disaster District shall be consistent with the requirements of the
Disaster Management Act 2003 as follows:
Administrative Reporting
• The chair of each LDMG shall provide details in respect to the membership of their group annually to
the DDC and the Executive Officer of the QDMC. This may be satisfied through reporting for the
Annual Report to the Brisbane DDMG.
• The DDC shall provide details in respect to the membership of the DDMG annually to the Executive
Officer of the QDMC. This may be satisfied with the provision of details in the Annual Report to the
QDMC.
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Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan – 2021-2022 _ P a g e | 16• LDMGs and the DDMG shall, at least twice annually, conduct full meetings of their respective groups.
Operational Reporting
• LDMGs shall advise the DDC immediately upon the LDMG changing status (Alert / Lean Forward /
Stand-up / Stand-down).
• The DDC shall advise the Executive Officer of the QDMC immediately when the DDMG is activated or
placed on stand-by.
• Once activated, or placed on stand-by, LDMGs and Functional Committees will provide situation
reports (SITREPs) on the disaster event and disaster management operations in the approved form to
the DDMG within the timeframes as may be required.
Status reports are requested bi-annually from the core members of the Brisbane DDMG. Status reports
provide member organisations an opportunity to assess their operational ability and provide feedback to the
group.
The Brisbane DDMG is required to provide an Annual Report to the Queensland Disaster Management
Committee (QDMC). This is commensurate with s.23 of the DM Act where the DDMG is to provide written
reports and make recommendations to the QDMC regarding disaster management and disaster operations in
the district. The Annual Report enables the QDMC to provide a written report to the Minister regarding
disaster management for the State at the end of each financial year as required under s.44 of the DM Act.
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Brisbane District Disaster Management Plan – 2021-2022 _ P a g e | 17Prevention Strategies
Prevention and mitigation measures reduce the likelihood of a disaster event occurring or the severity of an
event should it eventuate. The implementation of proactive, targeted prevention and mitigation strategies
designed to address likely risk factors, the vulnerability of the population and reduce or eliminate the possible
impact of disasters ultimately ensures safer, more resilient and sustainable communities.
All agencies within the district have a responsibility to identify risks and consider treatment options to mitigate
against disasters. Agencies with specific responsibility to influence mitigation should actively seek to do so
with the full support of other agencies. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Infrastructure design and planning
• Road development/redevelopment
• Land clearing considerations
In accordance with the Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience 2017 resilience, in a disaster management
context, can be referred to as, a system or community’s ability to rapidly accommodate and recover from the
impacts of hazards, restore essential structure and desired functionality, and adapt to new circumstances.
The Strategy for Disaster Resilience outlines four key objectives in working to make Queensland the most
disaster resilient state in Australia:
• Queenslanders understand their disaster risk
• Strengthened disaster risk management
• Queenslanders are invested in disaster risk reduction
• Continuous improvement in disaster preparedness
Preparedness
Preparedness is crucial in disaster situations to ensure consequences are as minimal as possible and the
response is optimum. Coordinated action from member agencies of the DDMG ensure timely and effective
response and an increase in community safety.
All member agencies have a responsibility to undertake preparedness activities both within their agency and
as part of the DDMG.
Considerations for disaster management planning include:
• Risk assessment and hazard management
• Education, training, information sharing (including lessons learned)
• Capability development and interoperability
Capacity Building
Community Awareness
Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act relates to functions of the district group for the disaster district for
which it is established. In particular s.23(f) states ‘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.’.
The Brisbane DDC and DDMG have forged a close working relationship with the Brisbane and Redland LDMGs.
Both the Brisbane and Redland LDMG provide on their websites and produce publications which have been
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at building community awareness and providing a platform for communities to increase their resilience. These
initiatives have been released with the appreciation of the DDC.
During events where activation or preparedness to activate occur, the DDC works closely with the chairs of the
Brisbane and Redland LDMG to provide a united and uniform message to the public and ensure information is
delivered in an accurate and timely manner. Publications or media releases considered during these times
must be consulted with and approved by the DDC prior to release.
Due to the capability of local government to access and communicate with their constituents, the Brisbane
DDMG will provide a supportive role and will actively participate with local governments to ensure that
community awareness programs are maintained. Review of programs will be conducted in an ad hoc manner
in response to threats and perceived threats, with the DDMG or the relevant agency if the threat is agency
specific.
The Brisbane DDMG will actively support and promote state and national community awareness programs.
Training
Training is an essential component for disaster management and disaster operations as an essential means
through which agencies can develop and maintain their disaster management capabilities and capacity.
Training and education provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to address the issues of disaster
management through Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Moreover, training is important in
ensuring that all agencies can seamlessly integrate their arrangements and contribute to an effective and
coordinated disaster management response.
The QFES EMC is responsible for ensuring a coordinated approach to disaster management training within the
district and the Queensland Disaster Management Training Framework (QDMTF) has been developed and
disseminated by QFES annually. The XO will liaise with QFES EMC in developing a suitable training program for
the district and ensuring that training is delivered and maintained. This program, where practicable, will
maximise opportunities for joint training with LDMGs, other agencies and stakeholders involved within the
Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA).
Agencies and organisations represented on the DDMG have the responsibility of providing suitable
opportunities for DDMG representatives (including deputies) to attend required training. In addition, each
agency also has a responsibility to conduct relevant internal training/exercising of their staff and where
appropriate, offer other agencies the opportunity to participate.
While face to face delivery of training is preferred particularly to those with key roles in disaster management,
as it allows for improved understanding and knowledge sharing, better interaction and networking, however it
is recognised that this is not always possible. Training can be accessed on line through the Disaster
Management Learning Management System, access can be gained by contacting the QFES EMC.
Exercises
Exercises are a key component of disaster management strategies and are conducted with the objectives of
practicing the coordination procedures during an event including;
• activating Disaster Management Groups;
• activation of Disaster Coordination Centres;
• information management including dissemination of information in respect to threats and warnings,
requests for assistance and providing situation reports
• enhancing the interoperability of agency representatives;
• evaluating emergency plans;
• identifying planning and resource issues;
• promoting awareness;
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