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The cornerstone of disaster management is an effective, complete and up-to-date disaster/emergency plan. These plans allow a workplace to prepare, respond to and recover from threatening situations. In the formulation of the workplace disaster/emergency plan, it is imperative that documents such as the Disaster Management Act 2003, Fire Services Act, Building Act, and AS 3745 'Emergency Controls' be given critical consideration and are utilised in a manner specific to the requirements of the individual workplace.
Local councils have a local Disaster Management Plan and individual tourist facilities are advised to consult the Council’s Disaster Management Executive Officer when developing their plans and to then lodge their plan with the local Council. The Council can be contacted for further details and advice. Contact the area office of Emergency Management Queensland, Department of Emergency Services for assistance with development of disaster management plans.
Each council reports to the District Disaster Management Group in the event of a natural disaster or major emergency.
Local Disaster Management Group meetings occur on a regular basis and Local Councils have details of upcoming events.
See the Services Directory for local contact details of the above agencies.
Useful Links
Cairns City Council Tsunami Advice
Emergency Management Queensland is responsible for Queensland’s disaster management arrangements, core staffing of the State Counter Disaster Coordination Centre and State Emergency Services (SES). They provide chemical hazard advice, emergency helicopter services and supports community helicoper rescues and manage Government support to volunteer marine rescue organisations.
This website provides information and updates about disasters affecting the State of Queensland when they occur. It also provides some facts, figures and information on how to be prepared for natural disasters and infrastructure and technological failures. Please bookmark this site for future reference.
Department of Emergency Services
This website has direct links to all of the department's services:
Emergency Management Australia (EMA)
EMA is the Federal agency responsible for reducing the impact of natural and human-caused disasters on the Australian community. This site contains a wealth of disaster related information including links to other State and International emergency management agencies.
Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Contains weather and flood information, weather related news, climate information, and information about the science of Meteorology.
Queensland Pathways
A page linking all Queensland State Government departments and agencies, as well as links to other State Governments and general information about Queensland.
See also Good Health in North Queensland topic: Cyclones
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