Why does the What is the Shire accept Shire asking of this risk? the DDMG? There is a risk Request that Not justifiable The LDMG will that the health QH increase given the require staff and the size and population of the additional facilities would capability of the Shire and the medical staff be unable to facility. proximity to and equipment manage multiple Townsville. from the health injuries following service district an event. through the DDMG. There is a risk Each agency Not required for Expect help The LDMG will that all agencies could increase normal day to to be request including the their operating day operations. provided additional local government capacity. from resources would be unable areas. through the to manage DDMG. response to a large event. Capacity Building Community Education The Richmond Shire Council will ensure that public education material in relation to floods, storms and emergency procedures is available at the Shire Administration building. Prior to the onset of the traditional wet season, additional public education will be undertaken by EMQ and the QFRS. This education will be targeted towards school-aged children. During flood and other events, the Council will work closely with the media to ensure that the condition of roads in the Shire is widely disseminated. This aims to assist in reducing the number of persons becoming stranded in the town and on roads in the Shire. Warnings of natural disasters, e.g. cyclones, floods, etc, will be issued in the first instance to the Richmond Shire LDMG LDC and Chairman, the SES Local Controller and media agencies from the appropriate warning agency. Warnings and Alerts Public Information and Warnings – Council will use all available alerts to inform the community, SEWS, SMS, local radio. Distribution
Why does the Shire accept this risk? What is the Shire asking of the DDMG? There is a risk that the health staff and facilities would be unable to manage multiple injuries following an event. Request that QH increase the size and capability of the facility. Not justifiable given the population of the Shire and the proximity to Townsville. The LDMG will require additional medical staff and equipment from the health service district through the DDMG. There is a risk that all agencies including the local government would be unable to manage response to a large event. Each agency could increase their operating capacity. Not required for normal day to day operations. Expect help to be provided from areas. The LDMG will request additional resources through the DDMG. Capacity Building Community Education The Richmond Shire Council will ensure that public education material in relation to floods, storms and emergency procedures is available at the Shire Administration building. Prior to the onset of the traditional wet season, additional public education will be undertaken by EMQ and the QFRS. This education will be targeted towards school-aged children. During flood and other events, the Council will work closely with the media to ensure that the condition of roads in the Shire is widely disseminated. This aims to assist in reducing the number of persons becoming stranded in the town and on roads in the Shire. Warnings of natural disasters, e.g. cyclones, floods, etc, will be issued in the first instance to the Richmond Shire LDMG LDC and Chairman, the SES Local Controller and media agencies from the appropriate warning agency. Warnings and Alerts – Public Information and Warnings Council will use all available alerts to inform the community, SEWS, SMS, local radio. Distribution
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