UN Security Phase/Plan PAHO RRT October 2009

UN Security Phase/Plan PAHO RRT October 2009


Security PhasesSecurity Phases

1 - Precautionary

2 - Restricted Movement

3 - Relocation

4 – Emergency Operations

5 - Evacuation

1 - Precautionary

2 - Restricted Movement

3 - Relocation

4 – Emergency Operations

5 - Evacuation


Phase 1 Precautionary Phase 1 Precautionary

Declared when normal security conditions are disrupted

Increased staff security awareness required

DO implements in consultation with SMT

Advise UNDSS upon declaration

DO/SMT can go to No Phase or to Phase 2

DO approves all missions

Declared when normal security conditions are disrupted

Increased staff security awareness required


Advise UNDSS upon declaration

DO/SMT can go to No Phase or to Phase 2



Phase 2 Restricted Movement Phase 2 Restricted Movement

Higher level of alert required

SMT can employ

Only critical staff at office

Children stay home from school


Advise UNDSS upon declaring


DO can downgrade

Higher level of alert required

SMT can employ

Only critical staff at office

Children stay home from school


Advise UNDSS upon declaring


DO can downgrade


Phase 3 Relocation Phase 3 Relocation

Security situation worsens

Security of staff/dependants not assured

DO/SMT must recommend relocation, via UNDSS, to Secretary-General for approval

If approved - dependants & non-essential staff relocated


Security situation worsens

Security of staff/dependants not assured

DO/SMT must recommend relocation, via UNDSS, to Secretary-General for approval

If approved - dependants & non-essential staff relocated



Phase 4 Programme Suspension Phase 4 Programme Suspension

Security situation deteriorates

All internationally-recruited staff depart- except those directly involved with:

Emergency programmes

Humanitarian operations

Security management

Establish “ceiling” on number of staff remaining keyed to evacuation means

Complete all preparations of exit plan for remaining staff


Security situation deteriorates

All internationally-recruited staff depart- except those directly involved with:

Emergency programmes

Humanitarian operations

Security management

Establish “ceiling” on number of staff remaining keyed to evacuation means

Complete all preparations of exit plan for remaining staff



Phase 5 Evacuation Phase 5 Evacuation

Security situation collapses

No guarantee of safety

DO/SMT recommends, via UNDSS, to Secretary-General for approval

Continuity of operations plan implemented Begin transition to National OIC and

SLO

Relocation of National staff - DO/SMT recommends, via UNDSS, for Secretary- General approval

No missions authorized

Security situation collapses

No guarantee of safety

DO/SMT recommends, via UNDSS, to Secretary-General for approval

Continuity of operations plan implementedBegin transition to National OIC and

SLO

Relocation of National staff - DO/SMT recommends, via UNDSS, for Secretary- General approval

No missions authorized


EVACUATION PLAN?EVACUATION PLAN?



OverviewOverview

Critical security planning document

Country specific

Field Security Coordination Officer prepares

SMT -

key role in preparation

Format in Field Security Handbook

Updated annually or as changes occur

UNDSS reviews and approves

Critical security planning document

Country specific

Field Security Coordination Officer prepares

SMT -

key role in preparation

Format in Field Security Handbook

Updated annually or as changes occur

UNDSS reviews and approves


Essential ComponentsEssential Components

1. Security Situation Summary

2. Responsible Security Officials

3. Safe Havens-How To Reach

Air

Road

Other

1. Security Situation Summary

2. Responsible Security Officials

3. Safe Havens-How To Reach

Air

Road

Other


4. Emergency Communications

5. Coordination Center & Concentration Point(s)

6. Essential Emergency Supplies

7. Warden Zone Maps

International

National

4. Emergency Communications

5. Coordination Center & Concentration Point(s)

6. Essential Emergency Supplies

7. Warden Zone Maps

International

National



8. Continuity Of UN Operations Plan

9. National Staff Relocation Plan

10. UN Personnel Lists

International

National

8. Continuity Of UN Operations Plan

9. National Staff Relocation Plan

10. UN Personnel Lists

International

National



Concentration Point (s)Concentration Point (s)

A safe centrally located facility at which all Int’l (& Nat’l) staff &

dependants consolidate in time of crisis

A safe centrally located facility at which all Int’l (& Nat’l) staff &

dependants consolidate in time of crisis


Concentration Point Considerations

Concentration Point Considerations

Central location

Accessible

Away from potential target - government buildings, radio station

Adequate food, water & sanitation facilities available

Medical kits available

Communications facilities

Sufficient parking

Storage space - vehicles (official & personal)

Near potential evacuation sites:

Airport/airfield

Major roads

Port

Rail station

Central location

Accessible

Away from potential target - government buildings, radio station

Adequate food, water & sanitation facilities available

Medical kits available

Communications facilities

Sufficient parking

Storage space - vehicles (official & personal)

Near potential evacuation sites:

Airport/airfield

Major roads

Port

Rail station


Zone Warden SystemZone Warden System

Identified by Wardens to consolidate staff/dependants in their zone for movement to Concentration Point.

Typically is staff residence, church, school or other large facility.

Identified by Wardens to consolidate staff/dependants in their zone for movement to Concentration Point.

Typically is staff residence, church, school or other large facility.


Continuity of UN OperationsContinuity of UN Operations

UN operations after Phase Five declared:

Designated local staff member becomes agency OIC

Selected agency OIC is designated as Senior Locally-Recruited Officer (SLO) - acts as DO

SLO and OICs continue operations to extent possible

UN operations after Phase Five declared:

Designated local staff member becomes agency OIC

Selected agency OIC is designated as Senior Locally-Recruited Officer (SLO) - acts as DO

SLO and OICs continue operations to extent possible


Emergency CommunicationsEmergency Communications

Must Have Emergency Communications System To Link

DO, SMT & Warden Systems

Must Have Emergency Communications System To Link

DO, SMT & Warden Systems


Internal Country Communications Diagram

Internal Country Communications Diagram

Barbados

Sub-office“Papa”

Sub-office“Golf”

Sub-office“Yankee”

Sub-office“Victor”

HF 5060

VHF Tx 147.50Rx 152-70

HF 0800-1800; 50601800-0800: 3450

HF 5060

HF 5060

Tel: 1234Fax:5678


External Country Communications Diagram

External Country Communications Diagram

Capital

SAFEHAVENTel: 1234Fax: 5678SAT: 2468HF: 5060

UNDSS

DPKOor

DPA

TEL: 1234FAX: 5678SAT: 2468VSAT: 3-1111

TEL: 1234FAX: 5678SAT:2468VSAT: 3-1111


Emergency SuppliesEmergency Supplies

Must plan for:

Food

Water

Medical

Petrol/diesel

Identify requirements at:

Office

Concentration Point (s)

Coordination Center

Must plan for:

Food

Water

Medical

Petrol/diesel

Identify requirements at:

Office

Concentration Point (s)

Coordination Center


Questions?Questions?

Documents

UN Security Phase/Plan PAHO RRT October 2009