TLDMG Plans

With many regions there is always a potential risk for natural disasters such as cyclones, bushfires and flooding. Council and the Local Disaster Management Group is committed to playing a key role in achieving community safety for residents and visitors.

Featured on this page is a range of disaster planning documents to assist in the response and recovery of our community in the event of disaster.

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This plan details the arrangements within the Townsville City Council local government area to plan and coordinate capability in disaster management and disaster operations.

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This plan provides the framework for the management of asbestos containing material during a disaster situation.

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An overview of the education and marketing implemented by council for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

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This plan details the effective use of warnings to the community during a disaster situation.

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The purpose of this sub plan is to provide an effective preparation and response to the management of environmental health related functions before, during and after a disaster event – i.e. food safety, environmental protection, animal management, disease outbreak and mosquito management.

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The Evacuation & Transport Sub Plan will be activated where the nature of a threat/hazard will require the movement of "at risk" persons and provides guidelines and details for the management of transportation during a disaster event.

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The purpose of this plan is to manage the financial arrangements for a local disaster event.

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The purpose of this plan is to assist in assessing the impact of a disaster situation in the region.

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The Local Recovery & Resilience Sub Plan applies to emergency/disaster events occurring within the Townsville City Council local government area whereby local resources are sufficient to deal with the process of recovery.

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This plan provides a framework for planning and conducting resupply operations.

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The purpose of this plan is to provide an effective and well-coordinated management of a shelters and evacuation centres.

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The aim of this document is to outline the tsunami specific preparedness, prevention and response.