Disaster Management

Disaster Management

Disaster Management

Despite its almost idyllic lifestyle, the Tablelands region is vulnerable to natural and non-natural hazards which have the potential to create disaster events. To ensure an effective and efficient response to and recovery from a disaster event, it is important to have effective and coordinated disaster management arrangements at all levels of Government.

Tablelands Regional Council has established a Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG). The Tablelands LDMG is responsible for implementing disaster management arrangements which address disaster mitigation (via risk reduction), preparedness, response and recovery issues and ensuring that regular training and exercising is undertaken to ensure procedures are robust and resilient.
 

When an event occurs, the LDMG will establish a Disaster Coordination Centre and has primary responsibility for coordinating the management of the community response within its boundaries.
The Tablelands Local Disaster Management Plan, created in association with the Local Disaster Management Group, details the disaster management arrangements for the area, and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the various agencies involved in disaster management.
 

The Tablelands LDMG is working hard to ensure the region is ready for disaster and it is important that you are ready to. By being prepared and informed you can significantly reduce the impacts of disasters to you, your family and your property.