CDM FORUMJamaica

Cecil BaileyODPEMMarch 20, 2006

Presentation Outline

The CDM StrategyHistorical BackgroundCDM - JamaicaInstitutional initiatives & Programme

initiativesWay forward

The CDM Strategy

What is Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM)?

Integrated management of all hazards Integrate disaster management into planning

and developmentManagement of all phases of Disaster

Management Cycle: – Prevention and Mitigation– Preparedness and Response– Recovery and Restoration/Rehabilitation

VULNERABILITY AND RISK REDUCTION

Historical context - Jamaica

The ODPEM has always advocated and pursued such an approach.– 1993 legislation

• “Objective of the office shall be to advance disaster preparedness and emergency management measures in Jamaica by facilitating and co-coordinating the development and implementation of integrated disaster management systems”

• “Encouraging and supporting disaster preparedness and mitigation measures in all the parishes in collaboration with the local government authorities, community based organizations and the private and voluntary agencies respectively.”

Historical context - Jamaica

Has led to a general inclusive approach which was clearly in sync with the broad objective of CDM

Reflected in our National Disaster Management Framework.

CHAIRMANPRIME MINISTER

COMMITTEECOMMITTEEEXECUTIVEEXECUTIVE

DEPUTY CHAIRMANDEPUTY CHAIRMANPARENT MINISTRYPARENT MINISTRY

NATIONAL COORDINATORNATIONAL COORDINATORDIRECTOR GENERAL ODPEMDIRECTOR GENERAL ODPEM

SUB-COMMITTEESSUB-COMMITTEES

Sub-committees

ADMINISTRATIONFINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE MFP/ODP

DAMAGE ASSESSMENTRECOVERY &

REHABILITATIONCOMMITTEE MTW/

ODPEM

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

COMMUNICATION, TRANSPORT JFB/ODPEM

• Equipping/Staffing EOC

• Funding of Emergency

Activities• Damage Assessment

• Coordinate Restoration

• Rescue Evacuation

• Law Enforcement

• Establish and Maintain

Communication Links

• Coordinate Transport

HEALTH PLANNINGMOH/ODPEM

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAND EDUCATION

JIS/ODPEM

WELFARE/SHELTERRELIEF CLEARANCE

MLSSS/ODPEM

• Emergency Health Care

• Health Care

• Disseminate Information

• Conduct Training

Exercises

• Shelter Relief

• Coordinating

Clearance of Relief

Supplies

• Oversee Parish

Programmes

SUB-COMMITTEES

OFFICE OF DISASTEROFFICE OF DISASTERPREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESS

PARISH DISASTERPARISH DISASTERCOMMITTEECOMMITTEE

PARISH DISASTERPARISH DISASTERPREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESS

EXECUTIVEEXECUTIVEMAYOR CUSTOSMAYOR CUSTOS

DISASTERDISASTERPREPAREDNESSPREPAREDNESSCOORDINATORCOORDINATOR

EMERGENCY EMERGENCY OPERATION OPERATION

CENTRECENTRE

• Act as Advisor to Executive• Implement Policies of the PDC • Coordinates Disaster Management

• Implements Preparedness Plans• Reviews Preparedness Plan• Disseminates Preparedness Information

DIRECT COORDINATION (NATIONAL LEVEL)

ADMINISTRATIVEADMINISTRATIVECHAIRMANCHAIRMAN

VICE CHAIRMANVICE CHAIRMAN

SECRETARYSECRETARYASSISTANT ASSISTANT SECRETARYSECRETARY

PUBLIC EDUCATIONPUBLIC EDUCATIONINFORMATION ANDINFORMATION AND

TRAINING SUB COMMITTEETRAINING SUB COMMITTEE

COMMUNICATION ANDCOMMUNICATION ANDTRANSPORTATION SUBTRANSPORTATION SUB

COMMITTEECOMMITTEE

WELFAREWELFARESUB COMMITTEESUB COMMITTEE

• Co-ordinator

• Media Personnel

• Teachers

• Librarians

• Co-ordinator

• CB Operators

• Other Radio Users

• Transport Operators

• H/Duty Owners/Operators

• Co-ordinator

• Shelter Managers

• Volags

• Churches

CDM - Jamaica

Presentation made at NDO management retreat.

CDM consultation held with key stakeholder agencies.

NDO strategic plan reviewed to include key CDM objectives.

CDM Results Framework

GOAL

Sustainable Development in the Caribbean region

SO: Comprehensive Disaster Management is integrated into the development processes of CDERA member countries.

IR-1:

Stronger regional and national institutions promote CDM.

IR-2: Research and training support CDM.

IR-3: Regional institutions and donors incorporate CDM in their own programs and promote CDM to their national members/client.

IR-4: Preparedness, response and mitigation capability is enhanced and integrated.

IR-5: Hazard information is incorporated into development planning and decision making.

IR-1: Stronger regional and national institutions promote CDMIR-1.1. CDERA restructured and

reorganized to effectively support adoption of CDM by its member countries.

IR-1.2. National Disaster Organizations strengthened to support CDM.

IR-1.3. Other research and data partners in region strengthened and rationalized to support CDM.

IR-1.2. National Disaster Organizations strengthened to support CDM.

Institutional Activities– Review of the ODPEM Legislation– Institutional review conducted to determine best

structure etc. required • Organizational review currently underway

– Improvement in the equipment available for use; GIS, LCD, NEMHS, Large Flat panel screens, sat. phones, new comms. equipment, repeaters.

– Linkages with international DM agencies • Washington DC, France/ Martinique

– Professional/technical exchanges/internship programme to develop skills in key response agencies - CUSO

IR-1.2. National Disaster Organizations strengthened to support CDM.

Programme Activities– Design and institute an organizational structure

that satisfies work requirements– Ensure that ODPEM has the authority and

power needed to achieve its objectives• Legislation

– Exchange programme with DC emergency mgmt.

– Source and utilize technical expertise in GIS.• CUSO volunteer.

IR-2: Research, Education and Training support CDMIR-2.1. Curricula and programs at regional and

national educational institutions support hazard management and link to environmental management.

IR-2.2. Regional research and technology institutions established capabilities –incl. access to latest technologies in hazard assessment, mapping and warning systems.

IR-2.3. Research applied to specific local circumstances ; information on hazards, vulnerabilities and protective measures widely available.

IR-2.1. Curricula and programs at regional and national educational institutions support

hazard management and link to environmental management.

Institutional Activities– Strengthened Partnerships with MoE and other

educational stakeholdersProgramme Activities

– Development of Disaster Management material for inclusion in school curriculum

– Execute projects to strengthen disaster management information and approaches in schools – UNICEF

– Strengthen sensitization programme in schools– Competitions and exhibitions annually in schools

– (cooking comp. poster comp.)

IR-2.3. Research applied to specific local

circumstances ; information on hazards, vulnerabilities and protective measures widely

available.Institutional Activities

– Establishment of a projects unit to develop projects and source funding to support NDO priorities (predates CDM)

– Acquisition of relevant technology– Partnerships strengthened with relevant

partner agencies.- MGD, WRA

IR-2.3. Research applied to specific local

circumstances ; information on hazards, vulnerabilities and protective measures widely

available.Programme activities

– Development and dissemination of hazard specific brochures.

– Activities developed to support projects which fund research on hazards and vulnerability mapping. – Portland, St. Mary

– Production and dissemination of reports on hazard impacts etc.

– Use of GIS and GPS technology to aid research and do vulnerability assessments

– Carry out sector specific research to determine vulnerabilities and recommend strategies to reduce vulnerability – Tourism, Agriculture.

IR-3: Regional institutions and donors

incorporate CDM in their programs and promote CDM to national members/clients

IR-3.1. Donors to the region adopt consistent policies requiring due attention to hazard assessment and mitigation measures in project approvals.

IR-3.2. Organizations representing key economic sectors actively promote CDM to their constituents and on their behalf.

IR-3.3. Insurance and finance industries in the region actively support CDM.

IR-4: Preparedness, response and mitigation capability is enhanced and integrated IR-4.1. Disaster management legislation

supports CDM.

IR-4.2. Comprehensive disaster management plans in place, tested and reviewed annually.

IR-4.3. Emergency operations facilities adequately equipped and operational.

IR-4.4. Lifelines and critical infrastructure protected with mitigation measures.

IR-4.5. Mitigation included in response, recovery and reconstruction actions.

IR-4.1. Disaster management legislation

supports CDM.

Institutional Activities– 1993 originally supported CDM objectives– New legislation will strengthen NDO authority

and ability to carry out CDM objectives

Programme Activities– Actively advocate for legislation to be reviewed

and to lead the process of review– Host stakeholder workshops for review process– Develop regulations for reviewed legislation

IR-4.3. Emergency operations facilities

adequately equipped and operational.

Institutional Activities– Acquisition of latest technology to

support responses from NEOC.

– Along with board of directors advocate for new and more modern facilities

IR-4.3. Emergency operations facilities

adequately equipped and operational.

Programme Activities– Acquisition of land for new facility– Prepare budget and submission to

Ministry for building new facility– Develop organizational requirements for

new facilities– Continue to seek ways to expedite

building of facility

IR-5: Hazard information is incorporated into development planning and decision making

IR-5.1. Physical planning includes consideration of hazard and vulnerability information.

IR-5.2. Policy and decision-makers in the public and private sectors are well informed about CDM and its implications for economic growth and political stability.

IR-5.1. Physical planning includes consideration of hazard and vulnerability information.

Institutional activities– National Hazard Mitigation policy

completed and enacted.– ODPEM embedded as a member of the

technical subdivision review committee of NEPA

– Develop linkages with local authorities to determine gaps and fill them as it relates to hazard and vulnerability information.

IR-5.1. Physical planning includes consideration of hazard and vulnerability information.

Programme Activities– Develop a comprehensive national hazard

database by parish– Review EIA’s and ensure hazard vulnerability

and appropriate mitigation measures are included.

– Teach Planners at local authorities how to use hazard maps etc. to make decisions

– Increase capacity at community level to identify and appreciate hazards – thus making better decisions in plan submission.

– Use GIS to enhance development planning decisions

IR-5.2. Policy and decision-makers in the public and private

sectors are well informed about CDM and its implications for economic growth and political

stability.

Institutional activities– Ensure members of the National Disaster

Committee are aware of CDM

Programme Activities– Review National Subcommittees to

include CDM priorities

Way Forward

Continue to align strategic plan along CDM lines

Continue to pursue projects and programmes which support CDM

Reviews of the National Planning Framework to include Risk Management Issues

Presentation Made at Jamaica Cabinet Retreat– Follow up on presentation and resultant

activities made at 2005/2006 Cabinet retreat.

THANK YOU