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Resolution
number UH/2019/85
MOVED by Deputy Chairperson L Whyte, seconded by Member N
Mayne:
That the Upper
Harbour Local Board:
a)
support
the community values and priorities as identified within ‘Pathways to
Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’ as listed on page 4 of the
document attached to the agenda report, and endorse the following themes that
have been identified as part of consultation and discussion to date:
i)
the
importance of retaining heritage (natural, built and cultural heritage) as
part of recovery efforts following an emergency
ii)
the
importance of ensuring that multiple avenues for communication and connection
are restored and maintained, and that traditional and digital media formats
and mechanisms are leveraged, which is particularly important to connect with
diverse or ‘difficult to reach’ communities
iii)
the
importance of getting key infrastructure, such as hospitals, utilities and
community infrastructure, up and running quickly after an emergency
iv)
the
importance of restoring and ensuring the safety of people and property as
part of recovery efforts.
b)
support
the recovery vision included within ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A
Framework for Recovery’ as listed on page 5 of the document attached to
the agenda report, being ‘Auckland’s people, communities,
businesses and infrastructure are well-placed to recovery from
disaster.’
c)
support
the definition within the planning framework of ‘well-placed’
meaning ‘well-prepared’, however:
v)
the
framework contains limited information or detail as to how council and its
partners will specifically work towards achieving this vision, and more
importantly, what role local communities and local boards will have in that
process.
d)
support
in principle the partnership approach outlined within ‘Pathways to
Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’, but note the following issues
and concerns:
i)
the
planning framework contains a lack of detail as to how Auckland Emergency
Management and the Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group will actively
use this framework to work with partners and community to support community
action as part of pre-event planning or recovery
ii)
the
planning framework mentions a 26-member Auckland Welfare Coordination Group
as a key stakeholder, yet no detail is provided as to which organisations or
entities comprise this group, and how this framework will engender improved
communication and coordination of activities across the group, both in terms
of pre-event planning or recovery
iii)
the
planning framework mentions engagement with local boards as part of pre-event
planning and recovery; however to date, local boards have had limited direct
engagement or involvement in civil defence and emergency management planning
or activities in their areas.
e)
request
that ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A Framework for Recovery’
be amended to contain further clarity and detail as to the specific role
expected of local boards as part of pre-event planning and recovery, given
the leadership role local boards play within their communities.
f)
note
that, although ‘Pathways to Preparedness: A Framework for
Recovery’ hinges on identified community values and priorities, those
actions listed within the ‘Actions to build momentum’ section of
the planning framework contain little detail or specifics as to how local
communities (and in turn local boards) will be able to contribute to the
actions identified, as many of the actions are high level, provide no
indication as to how such actions are to be achieved, and appear to be
focused on Auckland Emergency Management or Civil Defence Emergency
Management Group activities.
CARRIED
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