Disaster Adaptation Planning

OCN welcomed the opportunity to have input on the proposed Disaster Adaptation Planning (DAP) process being considered by Reconstruction NSW. OCN wants to work together with government to prepare for; respond to and recover from the potentially traumatic experience of unit evacuations

OCN already has an independent role across NSW to advocate for better outcomes for people living in strata.  As strata living becomes the predominant housing form in NSW, there is an urgent role for OCN to play in assisting government develop long term strategies and frameworks for planning and preparation for disasters.

OCN has recently completed a strata preparedness study and issued a project report on “Strata Disaster: How prepared are our apartment communities for emergencies and disasters”. The study identified the fundamental inadequacy of current emergency management and planning frameworks to ensure the safety and protection of the growing proportion of people living in apartments.

Read submission:> 20240823 – OCN Submission – Disaster Adaptation Planning – Reconstruction NSW

Related content:> https://ocn.org.au/three-ways-to-prepare-your-unit-block-for-an-emergency/