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National Systems for Disaster Management

National Systems for Disaster Management. Judy R. Thomas Barbados’ National Disaster Coordinator Disaster Management Specialist. LEADERS 2006 International Course on Development and Disasters PAHO in collaboration with the University of the West Indies and CDERA. Presentation Overview.

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National Systems for Disaster Management

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  1. National Systems for Disaster Management Judy R. Thomas Barbados’ National Disaster Coordinator Disaster Management Specialist

  2. LEADERS 2006 International Course on Development and Disasters PAHO in collaboration with the University of the West Indies and CDERA

  3. Presentation Overview National Systems for Emergency Management • Evolution of the CEM & IEMS • The Caribbean System for CDM • Trends and Factors of Influence. • The Way Forward

  4. Objectives Participants will be able to: • Define National Disaster Management Systems • Understand the emergency management process with such a system • Compare and contract at least two national systems • Understand the trends and factors that influence them • Explain the importance of networking

  5. National Emergency Management System • A network of people and organisations responsible for dealing with emergencies in a community/country

  6. IEMSand CDM • Conceptual Framework to increase emergency management capability by networking, coordinating, linkages, interoperability, partnerships and resource acquisition

  7. Comparison of IEMS and CDM • All Hazards Approach • In All Phases of Disaster Cycle • By All Actors and Stakeholders • Towards the Attainment of Mutual Goals

  8. Classification of Disasters • Attack (conventional/nuclear) • Internal Disturbances (riots) • Natural Hazards (met/seismic) • Technological Hazards( spills) • Energy Shortages

  9. Historical Perspective Noah / First Recorded Flood • Warning System (telling the population) • Preparedness Action (building and Ark) • Response Action (going into the ark)

  10. NOAH’s ARK

  11. Historical Perspective US National Systems Reference Point – 1960 1970 Transition in Emergency Management • Cold War: focus on Nuclear Attack (Civil Defense) (External) • Civil Unrest: Aspects of Security, Mass Casualty, homelessness (internal) • Alaskan Earthquake

  12. TRENDS OF DIRECTION • Expanded Scope to include Disaster Agents • Decline in Disaster Assumption for Nuclear Planning • Shift in focus from security to viability of local community • Increased organisations involved in Planning

  13. Trends and Direction (1970) • More Clearly defined Roles and Responsibilities • Focus on Preparedness and Training • Better Integration • Provision of Organisation, Technology, and Management skills to cope with Disasters

  14. BEFOFE CEM • Agencies operating in State Systems were fragmented in management styles and focus on Individual Roles and Responsibilities

  15. Partners in Emergency Management • National Government at all Levels: National/Federal, State, Local. • Private Sector • NGOs and CBOs • Individuals in Communities • Regional and International

  16. Partners in National System Policy Direction Management Structure Partners

  17. Caribbean Perspectives Trends and Factors • 1979 Watershed Year Caribbean Health Ministers’ Mandate. SLU • Multi-Organizational Project: PCDPPP (1980-1990) • Creation of CDERA (1991)

  18. Caribbean Perspectives Trends and Factors • Development of National Disaster Organisations • Naming of National Disaster Coordinators • Establishment of NEOCs • Adoption of Policy/Legislation

  19. Elements of National Systems • Ministerial Direction • Disaster Legislation (Policy) • National Disaster Committee (Public Sector & other players) • Planning Committees • Work Programme • Staff • Budget

  20. Challenges in the System • Collective Vision of CDM • Buy In by Partners • Staff Levels and competencies • Adequate Resources • Insufficient Budget • Tendency to focus on Preparedness and Response • Lack of capacity to absorb Technical Support

  21. Positive Developments • Disaster Management as a Professional Discipline • Integration within Institutions of Learning • Increasing Perplexity of Disaster • Willingness to incorporate Lessons Learnt • Assistance from other disciplines

  22. Summary • National Systems Lead By Governments • Other Partners importance in the design of Systems • 911 & Terrorism CWC & other hazards provide awareness and resources • Greater Emphasis Must be On Risk Reduction.

  23. Let Us Talk!

  24. Thank YouFor Your Kind Attention And Participation

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