DM Guideline Supporting Resources

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1 Introduction

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Legislation
Disaster Management Act 2003	2024
Disaster Management Regulation 2014	2024
Strategies
Queensland Climate Adaptation Strategy (Q-CAS) (PDF, 2 MB)	2017
Queensland Disaster Management 2016 Strategic Policy Statement (PDF, 223.4 KB)	2016
Plans
Emergency Management Sector Adaptation Plan for Climate Change (EM-SAP) (PDF, 1 MB)	2018
Handbooks
Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Lessons Management Handbook	2019

2 Roles and Responsibilities

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
LDMG Checklists
LDMG-LDMP Legislative Checklist (DOC, 379 KB)	2024
LDMG / LDCC Templates
Annual Notice of LDMG Membership Template (DOCX, 57.3 KB)	2024
LDMG Annual Report Template (DOC, 62.5 KB)	2024
LDCC Situation Report Template (DOCX, 40.9 KB)	2024
LDMG Generic Terms of Reference Template (DOCX, 36.2 KB)	2019
Ministerial Approval to Combine LDMG Template (DOCX, 858.7 KB)	2024
Notice of Appointment as LDMG Member Template (DOCX, 61 KB)	2024
Notice of LDMG Executive Position Appointment Template (DOCX, 58.5 KB)	2024
DDMG Checklists
DDMG DDMP Legislative Checklist (DOC, 366.5 KB)	2024
DDMG Templates
DDMG Annual Report Template (DOC, 402.5 KB)	2024
DDMG Generic Terms of Reference Template (DOC, 758 KB)	2024
Establishment of a Temporary DDG Membership Template (DOCX, 54.6 KB)	2024
Notice of Appointment as DDMG Member Template (DOCX, 58.8 KB)	2024
Notice of Local Government Appointment to DDMG Template (DOCX, 60.9 KB)	2024
Manuals
DDMG Responsibilities Manual (PDF, 365.9 KB)	2024
DDMG Business and Meetings Manual (PDF, 855 KB)	2024
LDMG Responsibilities Manual (PDF, 350.9 KB)	2024
DDMG/LDMG Sample Templates
Correspondence Register Template (DOCX, 55.8 KB)	2024
Flying Minute Template (DOCX, 51.6 KB)	2024
Meeting Agenda Template (DOCX, 36.7 KB)	2024
Meeting Attendance Template (DOCX, 39.2 KB)	2024
Meeting Briefing Template (DOCX, 51 KB)	2024
Meeting Checklist Template (DOCX, 43.5 KB)	2024
Meeting Minutes Template (DOCX, 58.8 KB)	2024
Member Contact Details Template (DOCX, 42.9 KB)	2024
Member Status Report Template (DOCX, 44.7 KB)	2024
Notice of Agency Representative for a LDMG-DDMG Template (DOCX, 61 KB)	2024
Notice of a Deputy Appointment to a - LDMG or DDMG Template (DOCX, 57.2 KB)	02/2025
Progressive Meeting Attendance Template (DOCX, 54.1 KB)	2024
Register of Contact Details Template (DOCX, 77.5 KB)	2024
Resolution Register Template (DOCX, 52.3 KB)	2024
Websites
Chief Executive Administrative Arrangements

3 Prevention

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Legislation
Planning Act 2016	2024
Strategies
Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience	2022
National Strategy for Disaster Resilience	2011
National Strategy for Disaster Resilience: Companion Booklet	2012
Guidelines
National Emergency Risk Assessment Guidelines (NERAG)	2020
State guideline: Flood evacuation route improvements	2021
Reports
2023 State Disaster Risk Report (PDF, 19.1 MB)	2023
Policy
Queensland State Planning Policy	2017
Framework
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction	2015
Queensland Flood Risk Management Framework	2021

4 Preparedness

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Handbooks
Disaster Management Training Handbook (PDF, 6.6 MB)	12/2024
Managing Exercises Handbook	2023
Queensland Evacuation Centre Management Handbook (PDF, 1.6 MB)	2017
Communities Responding to Disasters: Planning for Spontaneous Volunteers Handbook	2018
Tropical Cyclone Storm Tide Warning: Response Systems Handbook (PDF, 3.7 MB)	2016
Manuals
Evacuation Manual (PDF, 694.8 KB)	12/2024
Managing Offers of Assistance Manual (PDF, 495.1 KB)	11/2024
Queensland Tsunami Notification Manual (PDF, 712.6 KB)	12/2024
Queensland Warnings Manual (PDF, 5.3 MB)	12/2024
Forms
Emergency Alert Request Form (DOCX, 57.8 KB)	11/2024
Websites
Get Ready Queensland	01/2025
GIVIT
SDCC Situational Awareness Platform	12/2024
Guidelines
Food Safety in Evacuation Centres	02/2012
Places of Refuge: Cyclones - Guidance on the Site Selection of Buildings (PDF, 192.9 KB)	12/2024
Public Cyclone Shelter Maintenance Guideline (PDF, 686.1 KB)	07/2018
Queensland Cyclone Shelter Reference Guide (PDF, 1.8 MB)	06/2018
Queensland Evacuation Centre Field Guide (PDF, 3.7 MB)	2017
Queensland Evacuation Centre Planning Toolkit (PDF, 2.9 MB)	2017
Technical Guidance Document – Assessment of Buildings as a Place of Refuge for Cyclones (PDF, 813.5 KB)	2023
Framework
People With Vulnerabilities In Disasters: A Framework For An Effective Local Response	08/2016
Queensland Disaster Management Training Framework (PDF, 78.4 KB)	12/2024
Audio Files
SEWS Signal (MP4, 60.2 KB)	12/2024

5 Response

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Legislative (approved) Forms
DM1 - Direction About The Exercise Powers Under The Acts During A Disaster Situation Form (DOC, 876 KB)	11/2024
DM2 - Declaration Of A Disaster Situation - District Level Form (DOC, 894 KB)	11/2024
DM3A - Extension Of A Disaster Situation By Regulation- District Level Form (DOC, 884.5 KB)	11/2024
DM3B - Extension Of A Disaster Situation By Declaration Of Premier And Minister- District Level Form (DOC, 882 KB)	11/2024
DM4 - Request To End A Disaster Situation - District Level Updated Form (DOC, 882 KB)	11/2024
DM5 - Declaration Of A Disaster Situation (State Level) Updated Form (DOC, 878 KB)	11/2024
DM6A - Extension By Regulation - State Level Form (DOC, 867.5 KB)	11/2024
DM6B - Extension Of A Disaster Situation By Declaration Of Premier And Minister - State Level Form (DOC, 871.5 KB)	11/2024
DM7 - Request To End A Disaster Situation - State Level Updated Form (DOC, 877 KB)	11/2024
DM8 -  Authorisation To Exercise Declared Disaster Powers Form (DOC, 891.5 KB)	11/2024
DM9 - Notice To Remove, Dismantle, Demolish Or Destroy A Building Or Other Structure In A Disaster Situation Form (DOC, 874 KB)	11/2024
DM10 - Notice Of A Direction About Property Updated Form (DOC, 96 KB)	11/2024
DM11 - Authorisation Of Persons To Exercise Rescue Powers Form (DOC, 875.5 KB)	11/2024
DM12 - Application For Compensation Form (DOC, 878 KB)	11/2024
DM13A – Approval to Appoint a Deputy to the QDMC/Notice to the Appointed Deputy (DOCX, 66.7 KB)	03/2025
DM13B – Approval to Appoint a Deputy to a Local or District Disaster Management Group (DOCX, 95.5 KB)	03/2025
DM14 - Notice About Deemed Approvals Under Planning Form (DOCX, 82.6 KB)	11/2024
Forms
Resupply Request Form (DOCX, 63.2 KB)	12/2024
Request for Assistance Form (DOC, 93.5 KB)	12/2024
Manual
Resupply Manual (PDF, 672.4 KB)	12/2024
Reference Guide
Request for Assistance Reference Guide  (PDF, 441.1 KB)	12/2024
Policies
Information Access And Use (IS33) Policy	2022
Information Governance Policy	2022
Guideline
Information Access And Use Guideline	2022
Website
Queensland Government Information And Communication Technology	12/2024

6 Recovery

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Plan
Queensland Recovery Plan	2024
Guideline
National Disaster Recovery Needs Assessment Guidelines	2024

7 Financial Arrangements

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Handbook
Financial Accountability Handbook	04/2024
Guidelines
Queensland Disaster Funding Guidelines 2024	12/2024
Queensland Disaster Funding Guidelines 2021	07/2021
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA)	2018
Websites
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Allowance	03/2024
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment	03/2024
State Disaster Relief Arrangements (SDRA)	2024

Other Resources

Supporting Resources	Last Updated
Websites
National Emergency Management Agency
Local Government Association Of Queensland	12/2024
Privacy and Managing Disaster Events	12/2020
Privacy Flexibilities	07/2024
Manuals
Guidelines for the Development of Communication Education, Awareness and Engagement Programs	2010