Presented byPresented by

Lt.Col. Win Min TunLt.Col. Win Min Tun

Ministry of DefenceMinistry of DefenceMyanmarMyanmar

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Cyclone Nargis ResponseCyclone Nargis Response

Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd May 2008 with May 2008 with

wind speed of 120-140 mph.wind speed of 120-140 mph.

The most affected areas were 7 townships in Ayeyawaddy The most affected areas were 7 townships in Ayeyawaddy

division and 40 townships in Yangon division.division and 40 townships in Yangon division.

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Damage and LossDamage and Loss

• Death toll 84537

• Missing 53836

• Injured 19359

• Totally damaged houses 450000

• Partially damaged houses 350000

• Affected population 2.4 million

• Total damage and Loss 11 trillion Kyat

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The Ministers in charge of respective areas were appointed

and they supervised relief tasks of storm-hit regions

thoroughly.

7 based-line camps, 6 transit-line camps and 12 front-line

camps in coastal areas were opened and relief supplies

were distributed with quick momentum.

The relief tasks response to Nargis was made with the

strength of armed-forces as a main force.

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Since 6 May 2008, various supplies items for relief were

donated for the affected areas by (29) countries and (10)

organizations by air and sea.

Moreover, local people including department concerned,

social organization, families of military and well wishers

from respective states and divisions have provided cash

and kind for the storm victims.

International/ Local Donation and Arrival International/ Local Donation and Arrival of supplies for reliefof supplies for relief

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Relief supplies received from local donors is 6628.41 tons

and from International donors is 22032.18 tons till now.

The total amount of International donation is US$

5486030.22, Euro 289134.89, S$ 152371.15, Thai Baht

3717485, FEC 256900, Rupee 7126, Malay Ringgit 300.

The total amount of local donation in cash is 10786.57

million kyats.

Relief SuppliesRelief Supplies

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There are (2) central relief camps in Yangon and Pathein

township, (3) transition relief camps in Maubin,

Myaungmya, Wakaema, (6) transition and distribution

relief camps in Hainggyi Island, Pyapon, Labutta, Bogale,

Dedaye, and Mawlamyinegyun townships and (12) front

line camps at disaster affected areas.

Supply and Support CampsSupply and Support Camps

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Relief, rehabilitation and disaster Relief, rehabilitation and disaster preparednesspreparedness

Relief work.

Reconstruction of ravaged villages, renovation of

roads, bridges and communication links and opening of

temporary clinics and schools.

Steps are to be taken the long-term disaster

preparedness.

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National Disaster Preparedness Central National Disaster Preparedness Central CommitteeCommittee

Prime Minister Chairman

Secretary(1),State Peace and Vice Chairman Development Council

(15) Ministers Concerned Member

Mayor (YGN, MDY) Member

Minister (SWRR) Secretary

Person Assigned by chairman Joint Secretary

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Organization Chart of Central Committee, Working Organization Chart of Central Committee, Working Committee and Sub-committeesCommittee and Sub-committees

Sub-committee for Assessment of losses

Sub-committee for Information of losses and Emergency Assistance

Sub-committee for Search and Rescue

Sub-committee for Emergency Communication

Sub-committee for Information and Education

Management Working Committee for National Disaster Preparedness

National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee

Sub-committee for Clearing Ways and Transportation

Sub-committee for Mitigation and Establishing of Emergency Shelter

Sub-committee for Health

Sub-committee for Rehabilitationand Reconstruction

Sub-committee for Security

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Tripartite Core Group (TCG)Tripartite Core Group (TCG)

• TCG entered into force on 31 May, 2008.TCG entered into force on 31 May, 2008.

• 3 representatives each from Gov of Myanmar, ASEAN and 3 representatives each from Gov of Myanmar, ASEAN and

UN.UN.

• Chaired by U Kyaw Thu, Deputy Minister for Ministry of Chaired by U Kyaw Thu, Deputy Minister for Ministry of

Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

• Main task is to coordinate among UN agencies, INGOs and Main task is to coordinate among UN agencies, INGOs and

Myanmar Govt. in relief and rehabilitation activities.Myanmar Govt. in relief and rehabilitation activities.

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Strategic Advisory Group

Technical Advisory Group

TCG

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Institution of ClustersInstitution of Clusters

• Food ClusterFood Cluster• Water and SanitationWater and Sanitation• ShelterShelter• HealthHealth• Child and Woman ProtectionChild and Woman Protection• NutritionNutrition• EducationEducation• AgricultureAgriculture• Early RecoveryEarly Recovery• LogisticsLogistics• Emergency TelecommunicationEmergency Telecommunication

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To effectively implement emergency relief tasks for the To effectively implement emergency relief tasks for the

storm victims in 7 storm-hit townships of Ayeyarwaddy storm victims in 7 storm-hit townships of Ayeyarwaddy

Division, the relief camps were opened on 6Division, the relief camps were opened on 6thth May 2008.May 2008.

There were over 3000 victims in Pathein Camp, over 11,000 There were over 3000 victims in Pathein Camp, over 11,000

victims in Myaungmya Camp, over 3700 victims in Maubin victims in Myaungmya Camp, over 3700 victims in Maubin

Camp and over 2000 victims in Wakhema Camp, providing Camp and over 2000 victims in Wakhema Camp, providing

them emergency relief assistance. The relief camps were them emergency relief assistance. The relief camps were

also opened in the 7 storm-hit townships respectively.also opened in the 7 storm-hit townships respectively.

Resettlement tasks for storm victimsResettlement tasks for storm victims

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On 7On 7thth May 2008, the 619 relief camps were opened in the May 2008, the 619 relief camps were opened in the

affected areas in Yangon Division, providing 566,184 affected areas in Yangon Division, providing 566,184

victims with emergency relief assistance.victims with emergency relief assistance.

After the damaged houses were rebuilt and drinkable After the damaged houses were rebuilt and drinkable

water was available in the storm-hit villages.water was available in the storm-hit villages.

With the programmes of WFP and Donors, rice is being With the programmes of WFP and Donors, rice is being

provided to the respective villages.provided to the respective villages.

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In agriculture sector, the programmes on pumping salty In agriculture sector, the programmes on pumping salty

water and providing power-tillers, cattle, paddy strains water and providing power-tillers, cattle, paddy strains

and fertilizers were conducted to restore agricultural and fertilizers were conducted to restore agricultural

works in time. works in time.

In fishery sector, fishing boats and fishing nets were In fishery sector, fishing boats and fishing nets were

provided. Likewise, loan funds were provided to resume provided. Likewise, loan funds were provided to resume

salt-production.salt-production.

In health sector, the health personnels from Ministry of In health sector, the health personnels from Ministry of

Health and the medical teams from abroad went to the Health and the medical teams from abroad went to the

villages and conducted health care. villages and conducted health care.

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Moreover, the mobile health teams stationed on floating Moreover, the mobile health teams stationed on floating

hospitals provided health care.hospitals provided health care.

To timely open the schools, the temporary shelters were To timely open the schools, the temporary shelters were

constructed as school buildings and permanent schools constructed as school buildings and permanent schools

were also constructed. were also constructed.

In addition, storm and flood resistance buildings are also In addition, storm and flood resistance buildings are also

being constructed.being constructed.

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Rehabilitation of housingRehabilitation of housing

The cost of transport is being provided by the Government The cost of transport is being provided by the Government

and one house costs only 600000 kyats(about US$ 600). and one house costs only 600000 kyats(about US$ 600).

Up to now, (7638) houses have been donated by well-wishers. Up to now, (7638) houses have been donated by well-wishers.

The storm-hit people were able to be systematically shifted to The storm-hit people were able to be systematically shifted to

the (4314) houses built in Ayeyarwaddy and Yangon Divisions. the (4314) houses built in Ayeyarwaddy and Yangon Divisions.

Right after Nargis, in the storm-hit regions, 69 construction Right after Nargis, in the storm-hit regions, 69 construction

companies involved in the renovation and reconstruction companies involved in the renovation and reconstruction

tasks of schools, hospitals, community buildings. In this tasks of schools, hospitals, community buildings. In this

regard, the State spend 11.437 billion kyats.regard, the State spend 11.437 billion kyats.

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• Moreover, Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is building

742 houses in Kunkgyangon township, which was one of

the storm-hit areas.

• International Organization for Migration (IOM) is building

6700 houses in Pyapon, Mawlamyainegyun and Bogale

townships.

• German Agro Action (GAA) is building houses for 7500

families in 76 villages for Bogale Township.

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Five main highwaysFive main highways

Now, a network of five main highways is under construction Now, a network of five main highways is under construction

in the seaside regions in order that local rural folks can lead a in the seaside regions in order that local rural folks can lead a

secure life, regional development and prevention of natural secure life, regional development and prevention of natural

disaster. These five main highways are;-disaster. These five main highways are;-

Maubin- Yelelay- Shwetawmaw – Kyaikpi -Maubin- Yelelay- Shwetawmaw – Kyaikpi -

Mawlamyaingyun Highway (43 miles 7 phlons)Mawlamyaingyun Highway (43 miles 7 phlons)

Mawlamyaingyun- Hlaingpone- Thitpoke- Kwinpauk- Mawlamyaingyun- Hlaingpone- Thitpoke- Kwinpauk-

Pyinsalu Highway (52 miles)Pyinsalu Highway (52 miles)

Labutta- Thingangyi- Pyinsalu Highway(35.2 miles)Labutta- Thingangyi- Pyinsalu Highway(35.2 miles)

Bogale-Kyeinchaung- Kadonkani Highway(39 miles)Bogale-Kyeinchaung- Kadonkani Highway(39 miles)

Labutta-Thongwa-Oatwin-Htaiksun Highway(37 miles)Labutta-Thongwa-Oatwin-Htaiksun Highway(37 miles)

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Storm SheltersStorm Shelters

The Government has planned to construct storm shelters. The Government has planned to construct storm shelters.

One school building and one hospital building as durable One school building and one hospital building as durable

storm shelters which hold 500 people each will be storm shelters which hold 500 people each will be

constructed in the following 17 respective areas and there constructed in the following 17 respective areas and there

will be 34 buildings altogether.will be 34 buildings altogether.

The estimated cost of a storm-resistance building which The estimated cost of a storm-resistance building which

holds 500 people is 814529.7USDholds 500 people is 814529.7USD

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Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has

already established temporary training schools for already established temporary training schools for

orphans and children who are separated from families, in orphans and children who are separated from families, in

Myaungmya and Maubin townships in the Cyclone Nargis Myaungmya and Maubin townships in the Cyclone Nargis

affected areas and we take care of them.affected areas and we take care of them.

Social Welfare ServicesSocial Welfare Services

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ConclusionConclusion

The important tasks.The important tasks.

• Exchange of experience and information sharing.Exchange of experience and information sharing.

• Enhancing individual and regional capacities.Enhancing individual and regional capacities.

• Training with emphasis on providing specific skills.Training with emphasis on providing specific skills.

• Promoting greater awareness of the government Promoting greater awareness of the government

agencies and public.agencies and public.

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