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CDERA. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency. Managing Disaster with Preparedness. National Consultation on Shelter Management Antigua and Barbuda March 19- 20, 2001. Presented by: Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency – (CDERA). Managing Disasters with Preparedness.
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CDERA The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency Managing Disaster with Preparedness National Consultation on Shelter Management Antigua and Barbuda March 19- 20, 2001 Presented by: Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency – (CDERA)
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Assessment of the Shelter Programme in Antigua and Barbuda
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Terms of Reference • Assessment of Shelter • Initiatives in Antigua and Barbuda • Discussions with national and local entities to determine status • Visit sample of designated shelters • Review documents e.g National • Disaster plan, Legislation other docs
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Outputs of Assessment • Information on current status • Shelter management issues • Recommendations for development and implementation of programme
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Methodology • Survey instrument designed • Visit to Antigua and Barbuda
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings National Shelter Body
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Responsibility of Organisation
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Sample of Shelters Visited
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Types of Facilities used as Shelters • Churches / Church Halls • Community Centres • Private buildings • Schools
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (con’t) Shelter Capacity Accommodation for persons on average
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Amenities in Shelter
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Maintenance and Selection
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Maintenance and Selection
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Provisioning of Shelters
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Training • Training done by OFDA
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) • Policy and Administrative Framework • National Disaster Plan • Legislation • No written Policy
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Lessons Learnt
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Lessons Learnt cont’d
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Recommendations
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Recommendations