PART 3: DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT
Hazards/Threats A hazard is defined as a source of potential harm, or a situation with a potential to cause loss13.
Hazardous Sites There are a number of facilities which contain flammable and combustible liquids and other hazardous substances of varying quantities on sites across Logan City area. Work Health and Safety Queensland are responsible for maintaining a register and ensuring the safe handling and storage of a range of hazardous substances as per schedule 11 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
Hazards to the City of Logan A number of natural and non-natural hazards, that may pose a risk to the Logan City area have been considered and are detailed below. The Logan City Council LDMG All Hazards Risk Assessment Report14 identifies each hazard, its likelihood, consequence and overall risk rating as well outlines disaster management strategies.
Severe Weather Events Severe Storm More intense than normal thunderstorms, severe storms can occur at any time, potentially causing significant localised damage. They mainly occur between the months of September and March and pose a low-to-moderate risk to the Logan community. The risk of severe damage (wind damage, hail and flash flooding) is mainly confined to the built environment. Tropical Cyclone Cyclone damage is a possibility although remote. Severe flooding should always be expected in the event of a cyclone and there is also the potential for damage to structures due to severe wind speeds. The Queensland cyclone season is usually from November to April. The majority of cyclone impacts are located in north Queensland, however this can result in heavy rain in areas south of the cyclone.
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Emergency Management Australia 2004, Emergency Risk Management Applications Guide, Manual 5
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LDMG All Hazards Risk Assessment Report, August 2019
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LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN | August 2020
