the NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT framework

The National Disaster PlanDeveloped in 1993 Revised 1997 reflect up-to-date thinking and technologies relating to disaster management in the wider context of sustainable national development Intended to provide the legal framework upon which disaster preparedness, operations and training are predicated Government Officers can be held accountable for disaster responsibilities

Inter agency collaborationThe National Disaster Management programme requires the support of public and private sector, donor groups, voluntary agencies and NGOs.Each disaster has multiple implications for interventionOften requires input from National, international agencies

Collaboration needed to save money, through having a coordinated mechanism and relying on existing resources.

Disaster Response Mechanism

ActivitiesLead AgencyActivation of NEOCMaintain local & international communicationODPEMProvide Public NotificationMedia HousesProvide Medical facilities and staff as is necessaryMinistry of HealthProvide security and assist with evacuation procedurePoliceConduct local and international search rescueJamaica Fire Brigade

Disaster Response Mechanism

The National Disaster ResponseFunctions at the:National levelParish levelCommunity level

CHAIRMANPRIME MINISTERCOMMITTEEEXECUTIVEDEPUTY CHAIRMANPARENT MINISTRYNATIONAL COORDINATORDIRECTOR GENERAL ODPEMSUB-COMMITTEES

The Sub-committeesADMINISTRATIONFINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE MFP/ODPDAMAGE ASSESSMENTRECOVERY & REHABILITATIONCOMMITTEE PIOJ/ODPEMEMERGENCY OPERATIONSCOMMUNICATION, TRANSPORT,JCF/ JFB/ODPEM Equipping/Staffing EOC Funding of Emergency Activities Damage Assessment Coordinate Restoration Rescue Evacuation Law Enforcement Establish and Maintain Communication Links Coordinate TransportHEALTH PLANNINGMOH/ODPEMPUBLIC INFORMATIONAND EDUCATIONJIS/ODPEMWELFARE/SHELTERRELIEF CLEARANCEMLSS/ODPEM Emergency Health Care Health Care Disseminate Information Conduct Training Exercises Shelter Relief Coordinating Clearance of Relief Supplies Oversee Parish ProgrammesSUB-COMMITTEES

Members of the Parish Disaster CommitteePoor Relief DepartmentRoads & WorksThe PoliceThe Fire BrigadeGovernment Ministries MLSS, JIS, NWA, utility Companies, NGOs

Consist of Key Representatives of the Parish Council System

During Emergencies The Parish Emergency Operations Center (PEOC)Coordinates Emergency activities emanating from accidents, fires, droughts, hurricane, earthquake, health emergency etc.Consist of multi-agency RepresentativesEach disaster situation has multiple implications/requirements

Required to coordinate emergency response in tandem with the NEOC

The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC)HEALTHWELFAREPUBLICUTILITESEMERGENCYOPERATIONSCOMMUNICATIONPUBLIC ED.ADMINMOH

JPS, NWA, NWC, JCF, JFBCB/JISODPEM Emergency Health & Welfare Plan Relief Plan Data Collection of Victims Emergency Restoration of utilities Development of Transportation Plan Damage Assessment

Rescue Evacuation Law Enforcement Dissemination of Information Maintenance of Communication Links Funding of Emergency Activities Equip EOC Staff

EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE

During times of EmergenciesCoordinate the activities of the relevant response organizations Provide national communication resourcesHandle requests for external assistanceMonitor the emergency event and assess the long term physical impact

ADMINISTRATIVECHAIRMANVICE CHAIRMANSECRETARYASSISTANT SECRETARYPUBLIC EDUCATIONINFORMATION ANDTRAINING SUB COMMITTEECOMMUNICATION ANDTRANSPORTATION SUBCOMMITTEEWELFARESUB 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

The Caribbean Disaster Response MechanismThe motto of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency encapsulates the nature and work of this disaster management organisation which serves the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

This regional inter-governmental agency established in September 1991 by an Agreement of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM to be responsible for disaster management. There are presently sixteen Participating States? within CDERAs membership.

Functions of CDERATo make an immediate and coordinated response to any disastrous event affecting any Participating State, once the state requests such assistance.

Securing, collating and channeling to interested governmental and non-governmental organizations, comprehensive and reliable information on disasters affecting the region;

Mitigating or eliminating as far as possible, the consequences of disasters affecting Participating States. Establishing and maintaining on a sustainable basis, adequate disaster response capabilities among Participating States; and,

Mobilizing and coordinating disaster relief from governmental and non-governmental organizations for affected Participating States.

CDERA Member StatesAnguillaAntigua/BarbudaBahamasBarbadosBelizeBermudaDominicaGrenadaJamaicaMontserratSt. Kitts/NevisSt. LuciaSt. VincentTrinidad & TobagoTurks & CaicosTortola