Through consultation with the sector, it was agreed that an effective disaster management system for Queensland should consistently display five Good Practice Attributes. They are applicable to all activities that the Office of the IGEM conducts under the Emergency Management Assurance Framework (EMAF).
Scalable
Arrangements can be applied to any size or type of event and across all levels of Queensland’s disaster management arrangements.
Comprehensive
Considers all phases of disaster management, all hazards, and risks, and a targeted all agencies approach
Interoperable
Promotes linkages and partnerships between systems, programs, and people, to enable sharing of information and coordinated activities across the sector.
Value driven
Ensures that the value of services and systems is considered in terms of cost, fit for purpose, quality, and the advancing of broader economic, environmental, and social objectives.
Adaptable
Arrangements can adapt to a changing climate and environment, remaining flexible to the needs of the community.
