General News
27 January, 2024
Specialist cyclone review
AN independent consultant is to conduct a post-event review of Cairns Regional Council’s response to the December flooding event associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Cairns Mayor Terry James said at the monthly meeting last month that the council would undertake an independent review.
A council spokesman said the council was engaging a specialist team to undertake the debrief, which will use “after-action review” methodology.
“Relevant council stakeholders engaged in disaster operations – including those in the Incident Management Team (IMT), the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and the relevant subcommittees – will be invited to participate in the review,” he said.
“The debrief will focus on determining the levels of effectiveness of operational, tactical, and strategic activities and initiatives, including governance, an approach that is used as standard practice for emergency services agencies and the Australian Defence Force to understand and improve capability and responses.
“The debrief is expected to commence early February, and it is anticipated a final report will be available by late June.”
