Disaster Management
The Barcoo Local Disaster Management Group takes seriously its responsibilities to its local community to prepare and support Council, local organisations and the community for possible disaster events. Council is committed to ensuring it is prepared for disasters in this area and will work with local agencies and organisations to ensure the best possible coordination of local effort in preparing, mitigating, responding to and recovering from disasters.
The Disaster Management Dashboard has been developed as a ‘go-to’ point for members of the community should the Barcoo Shire face a disaster situation.
Local Disaster Management Plan
Council has supported the development of this Local Disaster Management Plan to build on the considerable work previously undertaken in preparations for disaster management. Council will also develop separate plans to ensure sound Business Continuity Arrangements within the Barcoo Shire Council as well as a Community Engagement and Education Strategy to support the preparedness of members of the public. This Plan has also been prepared to meet the legislative requirements of the State Government as stated in the Disaster Management Act 2003.
The Barcoo Shire Council Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has developed this Local Disaster Management Plan (pdf)(PDF, 2MB) to enable the most effective coordination of local disaster management effort to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of and visitors to the Barcoo Shire Council.
For more information, please contact the Barcoo Shire Council Administration Office on (07) 4658 6900 or email shire@barcoo.qld.gov.au.
Be Ready, Central West
Download the flip book here(PDF, 1MB).
Get Ready
Households that are well prepared before a natural disaster occurs are more resilient and are able to recover faster.
The best way to minimise the disruption to you and your family’s lives, is to first understand your risk of natural disasters, look at the big picture and identify the scenarios you need to consider, and make a plan.
Make your ‘WHAT-IF…’ plan today to protect what’s most important to you before the next disaster hits.
Visit the Get Ready Queensland site for more tips on how to prepare yourself for a natural disaster.