DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 2003 - SECT 4 4 How the objects are to be primarily achieved

Queensland Consolidated Acts

4 How the objects are to be primarily achieved

The objects are to be achieved primarily by making provision about the following—

(a) establishing disaster management groups for the State, disaster districts and local government areas;

(b) preparing disaster management plans and guidelines;

(c) ensuring communities receive appropriate information about preparing for, responding to and recovering from a disaster;

(d) declaring a disaster situation;

(e) establishing the State Emergency Service and emergency service units;

(f) ensuring the State Emergency Service and emergency service units can effectively perform their functions.