Welcome to the LGAQ Disaster Management on LGOnline.  These pages are designed to provide a resource for Local Governments on Disaster Management in Queensland as well as links to resources available Locally, nationally and internationally.  Click on the links for more information on key areas of Disaster Management.

Legislation:  The Queensland Disaster Management System is established under the Queensland Disaster Management Act, 2003.

Concepts and Principles:  Disaster Management in Queensland is guided by nationally and internationally accepted Concepts and Principles.

Framework and Structures:   The Queensland Disaster Management System comprises a range of Committees and Groups.   To learn more about each of these click here for an Overview of the Queensland Disaster Management System or click on any of the links below:

Local Disaster Management Group
District Disaster Management Group  
State Disaster Coordination Group
State Disaster Mitigation Committee
State Disaster Management Group
Major Incidents Group

   Click here to view the Elected Members Guide to Disaster Management developed jointly by the LGAQ and the Department of Emergency Services.

This publication is aimed at providing the background and context of disaster management for elected members to assist them in understanding the role they play in ensuring safer and more sustainable communites that are resilient to the effects of disasters.

It provides an overview of the Disaster Management System and the processes Councils need to undertake to achieve effective disaster management for their communites - including disaster risk management and mitigation.

Although focused on enhancing Elected Member's  awareness of Disaster Management, the publication will be useful for anyone seeking to understand how to build disaster resilient communities.
 

For more information on Disaster Management contact:

Michael Dickinson
LGAQ Disaster Management Project Officer
Phone: 3000 2310
Mobile: 0437 441 504
Email:  DMAlliance@lgaq.asn.au