Disaster Management

Despite its almost idyllic lifestyle, the Tablelands region is vulnerable to disaster events.

Council is responsible for implementing disaster management arrangements, which address disaster mitigation (via risk reduction), preparedness, response and recovery issues.  When an event occurs, Council 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 Local Disaster Management Group is chaired by the Deputy Mayor, Tablelands Regional Council, and includes senior Council officers, representatives from Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES, health, media liaison, tourism and agriculture.

Council’s disaster management adviser is the executive officer of the Group, and also coordinates the areas of disaster management and disaster risk management planning development and staff training.

• Resupplying Isolated Communities Policy and Procedures October 2009

Information Sources

• For information on floods and cyclones visit Bureau of Meteorology
• For information on natural disasters and Queensland's disaster management system visit State Disaster Management Group
• For assistance during storms or floods contact the State Emergency Service (SES) phone 132 500 (24 hours)