“Engage Rotary, Change Lives through an Effective Disaster Management”
Being a paper presented to members of Rotary International District 9110 Nigeria, organized for Disaster Relief Volunteers Corps at Rotary Centre, Ikeja, Lagos on the 19th February 2014.
ByBabatunde Olowookere
NEMA South West Zone
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STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION
i. Aim of the Presentation
ii. Focus of the Presentation
iii. Definition of Concepts
iv. Objectives of Disaster Management
v. Prevalent Hazards in Nigeria
vi. Functions of NEMA
vii. Organizational structure
viii. Policies, Procedures, System and Strategies
ix. Volunteers in Disaster Management
x. What can volunteer do
xi. Policies that support volunteer in Nigeria
xii. Preparedness Activities
xiii. Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian
AIM OF THE PRESENTATION
To highlight:-
i. Volunteers in disaster management;
ii. What is volunteerism; andiii.What can volunteers do.
FOCUS:Policies that support volunteer coordination and
integration;National Disaster Management Framework(NDMF); and Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian.
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A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected society to cope using only its own resources
Source: UNDP
DISASTERConcepts
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EMERGENCYConcept s –cont.
• Life threatening situation.
•people at risk of death or severe deterioration in their health status /living conditions.
•These could arise due to accident, explosion, ocean surge, flooding, wind storm, war, insurgency, and a host of other hazardous situations..
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HAZARD A natural or other phenomenon withpotential to bring harm”.
• Example Rain… too much … too little
VULNERABILITY
The measure of the negative cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors and unsafe conditions that put people at risk of a disaster when a hazard occurs.
Concepts - cont
Hazards(trigger events)
Vulnerability(exposure)
D = H x V
The “Crunch” Diagram
ACCIDENT Unexpected event which causes damage, harm, or even death. It happens without planning or intention but may be due to ignorance, carelessness or sheer negligence.
Concepts – cont.
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RISK• Risk may be
defined as the expected damage or loss caused by any hazard.
• Risk usually depends on a combination of two factors:
1.How often and severe the hazard (e.g., a flood or drought).
2.Vulnerability of the people exposed to these hazards.
Concepts - cont
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISK,HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY
The Risk Equation
R= H X V C(m)Where,R= RiskH=HazardV=VulnerabilityC=Capacity (Manageability)
EXAMPLE
Community A
R = (H)12 X (V)4 = 24
(C) 2Conclusion: Comm.
A is at a higher Risk than Community B.
Community B
R= (H) 12 X (V) 3 = 6
(C) 6
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RISK REDUCTION• Measures
taken to reduce long-term risks associated with human activity or natural events.
• DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Avoidance2. Mitigation3. Transfer4. Retention
Concepts - cont
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DISASTER MANAGEMENTDisaster Management is the coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Concepts - cont
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To Attain Any of The 5 Disaster Management Activity a Number of
Players are Involved• Disaster Management is:1. Multi-Jurisdictional
FEDERAL STATELOCAL
GOVERNME
NT
COMMUNIT
IES
2. Multi-Sectoral MINISTRIESDEPARTMENTSAGENCIESMILITARYPOLICENSCDCFRSCETC, ETC….ETC
3. Multi-DisciplinaryENGINEERINGSCIENCEHUMANITIESTECHNOLOGYARTSLAWETC, ETC, ….ETC
4. Multi-ResourceGOVERNMENT (FEDERAL, STATE &LOCAL GOVERNMENT)PRIVATE SECTORNON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONSCOMMUNITIES
Concepts - cont
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OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Minimise loss Timely, appropriate response
Rapid and durable recovery
Pro-active approach Risk reduction Recover to reduced vulnerability
Concepts - cont
PREVALENT HAZARDS IN NIGERIA
• EPIDEMICS & DISEASES• ROAD ACCIDENT• COMMUNAL/RELIGIOUS
CONFLICT• FLOOD• OCEAN SURGE• PEST INFESTATION• FIRE• FREQUENT OIL SPILLS/
PIPE LINE VANDALISM• MARITIME RELATED
DISASTERS
• AIR CRASHES• ACTIVITIES OF THE NIGER
DELTA MILITIA AND THREAT TO OIL/GAS EXPLORATIONS
• INCREASING LEVELS URBAN INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND WASTE
• GULLY EROSION • WIND STORM • BUILDING COLLAPSE• TERRORISM• DROUGHT• DESERTIFICATION
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1906
•Fire Brigade
1976Decree 48
•National Emergency Relief Agency (NERA)
1999Act 12
as amended by act 50
•National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
EVOLUTION OF NEMA
NEMA
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FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA
1. Formulate policy on all activities relating to disaster management in Nigeria and co-ordinate the plans and programmes for efficient and effective response to disasters at national level;
2. Co-ordinate and promote research activities relating to disaster management at the national level;
3. Monitor the state of preparedness of all organizations or agencies which may contribute to disaster management in Nigeria;
4. Collate data from relevant agencies so as to enhance forecasting, planning and field operation of disaster management;
NEMA - cont
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FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)
5. Educate and inform the public on disaster prevention and control measures;
6. Co-ordinates and facilitate the provision of necessary resources for search
and rescue and other types of disaster curtailment activities in response to
distress call;
7. Co-ordinate the activities of al voluntary organizations engaged in
emergency relief operations in any part of the Federation;
8. Receive financial and technical aid from international organizations and non-
governmental agencies for the purpose of disaster management in Nigeria;
NEMA - cont
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9. Collect emergency relief supply from local, foreign sources,
including international and non-governmental agencies;
10. Distribute emergency relief materials to victims of natural or
other disasters and to assist in the rehabilitation of the victims
where necessary;
11. Liaise with State Emergency Management committees
established under section 8 of this Act to assess and monitor where
necessary, the distribution of relief materials to disaster victims;
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)
NEMA - cont
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12. Process relief assistance to such countries as may be determined from time to time;
13. Liaise with the United Nations Disaster Reduction Organization or such other international bodies for the reduction of natural and other disasters;
14. Prepare the annual budget for disaster management in Nigeria; and
15. Perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Agency are required for the purpose of achieving its objectives under this Act.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)
NEMA - cont
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ANALYSIS• The act assigned 15 Functions and
powers the Agency, out of which 2 relates to Prevention and Mitigation, 7 Preparedness, 5 Response and Recovery and 1 omnibus clause.
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1, 2, 6 & 7 Relates to Coordination & Integration
1. Formulate policy on all activities relating to disaster management in Nigeria and co-ordinate the plans and programmes for efficient and effective response to disasters at national level;
2. Co-ordinate and promote research activities relating to disaster management at the national level;
6. Co-ordinates and facilitate the provision of necessary resources for search and rescue and other types of disaster curtailment activities in response to distress call;
7. Co-ordinate the activities of all voluntary organizations engaged in emergency relief operations in any part of the Federation;
NEMA - cont
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE THE GOVERNING BOARDThe Council chaired by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the highest policy making authority.
Other members of the council include:
• Secretary to Government of the Federation
• Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President
• Honourable Minister of Aviation
• Honourable Minister of Health
• Honourable Minister Water resource
• Honourable Minister of Works• Honourable Minister of
Foreign affairs• Honourable Minister of
Interior affairs• Honourable Minister of
Environment• Honourable Minister of
Transportation• Director of Operations
Defence Headquarters• Inspector General of Police • President, Nigerian Red Cross • Director General, NEMA as
Member/ Secretary
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Accounts
North-Central Zonal office
North-East Zonal office
North- West Zonal Office
South-South Zonal office
South-East Zonal office
South-West Zonal office
Admin
Supplies
Pensions
Finance
Chairman of Council
Governing Council
Director-General
Department of Administration &
Supplies
Department of Finance & Accounts
Department of Planning, Research
& Forecasting
Department of Relief &
Rehabilitation
Department of Training
Planning & Research
Forecasting
GIS
Relief
Rehabilitation
Communication
Search & Rescue Operations
Audit Unit
Press Unit
Legal Unit
Disaster Risk Reduction
Training & Monitoring
Department of Search &
Rescue
Special Assistant to the Director-General
Evaluation & Curriculum Development
Monitoring & Evaluation
Procurement unit
AOO GOO MOO
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NEMA MANAGEMENT• OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERALSupported By:-1. PLANNING RESEARCH & FORECASTING2. RELIEF & REHABILITATION3. TRAINING & MAN POWER DEVELOPMENT4. SEARCH & RESCUE5. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLIES6. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS7. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT
IN NIGERIA
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THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)
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POLICIES, PROCEDURES, SYSTEMS & STRATEGIES
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A. National Disaster Response Plan1. PLANS
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B. SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) & EPIDEMIC EVACUATION PLAN
1. Epidemic2. Flood3. Fire4. Collapsed Building5. Road Traffic Accident6. Rail Accident7. Maritime Related
Disaster8. Aviation Disaster9. Oil Spill Disaster
1. Alerting System2. Lines of Authority3. Organisational
Roles & Responsibilities at Strategic, Tactical & operational Levels
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C. NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
• A foundation upon which all plans, policies, programmes and procedures for disaster management can be created, developed or sustained
1. Institutional Capacity2. Coordination3. Disaster Risk
Assessment4. Disaster Risk
Reduction5. Disaster Prevention,
Preparedness/Mitigation
6. Disaster Rehabilitation7. Facilitators
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D. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN
• is a multi-hazard contingency plan with a focus on the hazards with the highest probability of occurrence and severity, such as flood, conflicts, drought and epidemics.
• It addresses the readiness of disaster management stakeholders in the country and defines the modus-operandi for engaging International assistance if and/or when required.
1. Hazard Risk Scenario2. Planning Assumption3. Sectoral Response ( camp
management, basic education, food and nutrition, logistic and telecommunication, security and protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, health and emergency shelter and non-food items
4. Contingency supply budget
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E. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN ON INFRASTRUCTURAL RESUSCITATION
1. Medical /Health2. Communication3. Airports4. Roads and Bridges 5. Electricity6. Water7. solid /Liquid Waste
Management.
• Each theme consist of:• Strategic Objectives, • List of relevant
Stakeholders, • Lines of Authority,• Alerting System,• Priorities, • Resource need and
Capacities • Detailed tasking of
each stakeholders.
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F. NATIONAL NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
PLAN• Socio-economic development
in Nigeria there has brought widespread use of radiation sources in medicine, industry and research and teaching.
• The objective of NNREP is to establish a timely, organised and coordinated emergency response by the Nigerian Authorities to promptly and adequately determine and take actions to protect members of the public and emergency workers
• The Draft NNREP presents a general description of the role and responsibilities of the ministries, other organisations and facilities involved in a response.
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G. NIGERIAN NATIONAL INFLUENZA PANDEMIC
PREPAREDNESS (NIPPRP) • The Human Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan sets out an integrated, cross-sectoral framework for addressing the risks of an influenza pandemic in Nigeria.
The plan addresses: • pandemic influenza
containment• mitigation and recovery • wider non-health
consequences of a human influenza pandemic
• Cross-cutting communications
• mechanisms for enhancing coordination across sectors
• individual autonomy and community interest
• Maintaining Non Health Essential Services
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H. DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL & ASSETS DURING EMERGENCIES
1. Procedure for the Use of Military Assets and Personnel During Emergencies
2. When To Call Out The Armed Forces.3. Disaster Response Assistance by DRUs4. Principles of Employment of the DRUs5. Coordination6. Command and Control7. Co-ordination Between Civil Authority /
International Agencies and the Armed Forces.
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DISASTER REACTION UNITS (DRUs)
64 designated military formations across the country
• Army 32• Air Force 16• Navy 16• Total 64
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COORDINATION
Volunteers in Disaster ManagementThere are 3 types of volunteers in Disaster Management:Community –Based volunteers: are those from community and have a will to help others.Functional Volunteers: are those equipped with specific skills such as First Aid, Nursing, Psychological support, disaster response ,relief etc.Professional Volunteers: are those with professional qualification, such as Doctor, Nurse, Engineer, Accountant etc They can participate in any part of Disaster Management Cycle, namely Disaster Response, Recovery/ Rehabilitation, Risk Reduction and Preparedness.
• Preparedness Response
EMERGENCY
Mitigation Recovery
DISASTER MANGEMENT CIRCLE
Volunteerism
The UN General Assembly defines Volunteerism as “undertaken of free will, for the general public good and where monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor”.
What can Volunteers do ?Voluntary service is base on the needs of victimsBasic Needs:Food, water, shelter, medical service, psychological support, communication with family members etc.
What can volunteers do after disaster
Distribution of clothing and foodProvision of waterMedical serviceLogistic supportParticipation in fund raising activitiesDistribute relief itemsTransportation of goodsPromotion of disaster preparedness
Policies that Support Volunteer Integration in DM Nigeria
The National Disaster Management Framework stipulates that the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) should encourage NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and various associations to develop an integrated and coordinated community disaster preparedness, response and recovery strategies. The strategies should entail amongst other things: training and re-training on Basic First Aid skills;creation of awareness on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
and Early Warning System (EWS); andadoption of Disaster Management strategies to meet local
needs on the basis of good analysis and targeted plans.
Preparedness ActivitiesNEMA/NYSC EMVsGRASS ROOT EMVs EXECUTIVE EMVs` SCHOOLS BASIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAM DRR CLUBS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL COLLABORATION WITH NGOs, CBOs, FBOs
etc COLLABORATION WITH UN AGENCIES
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USE OF VOLUNTEERSa. Grass Root Emergency
Volunteer Corps• 200 per Local
Government Area- spread across wards
• About 6,000 recruited and trained.
• Giving communities knowledge & skill to help themselves
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C. NEMA/NYSC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VANGUARDS (EMVs)
• Support in Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Response & Recovery
• Support the Training & Retraining Of Grass Root Emergency Corps
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EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS (EEMV)• The Agency has mobilized latent hands
amongst the professionals (medical doctors, engineers, surveyors, geologist and top executives in the public and organized private sector of the economy) to form Executive Emergency Management Volunteer Corps as complements to line MDAs and also to support other Volunteers.
Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian
Rotary’s COLLECTIVE SPIRIT is the essence of how to engage Rotary and change lives. The President Rotary International, Ron Burton said during Philippine Typhoon Haiyan that “Rotary is not an Emergency Disaster Relief organization, we are in the business of helping people in need”. Rotary six areas of focus is affected whenever
Disaster Occur.Rotary volunteers are vital to success of
Disaster Management
Cont…
Rotarian can share their:timeTalentsExpertsCompassionEnthusiasmCommitmentTo help those in need and make their community better.
Fund Raising
Enlisting Rotary Clubs and Rotarians as PARTNERS in the Executive Emergency Management Volunteers (EEMV) is essential for an effective Disaster Management.
THANKS FOR LISTENING & GOD BLESS