Local disaster management interim guidelines

The aim of this document is to support local governments to develop a community-specific disaster management system, including governance arrangements, a Local Disaster Management Plan and supporting plans, using the comprehensive approach to disaster management.

Part I of the Guidelines – Policy and Governance - will assist Local Disaster Management Groups to identify and document roles and responsibilities of individuals and entities involved in disaster management groups and outline the necessary governance arrangements to meet the requirements of the Disaster Management Act 2003.

Part II of the Guidelines – Planning and Preparation – contains information, templates and planning tools designed to support local governments to develop well structured plans that can be used to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters.