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Explore Nepal's vulnerability to natural and human-induced disasters, existing legal provisions and coordination mechanisms, international assistance procedures, capacity building initiatives, and logistical challenges. Learn from past events and identify lessons for effective disaster management.
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MID-TERM CONSULTATION Working Group Discussions Nepal
Overview One of the Global hotspots for Natural Disasters • Human-Induced • Fire • Road Accident • Natural • Earthquake(11th Prone Country ) • Flood (30th Prone Country) • Landslide • Thunderbolt
Nepal Legend Low to High Risk 3
EXISTING MAJOR LEGAL PROVISIONS • Constitution 2015 (Provision for Mobilization of NA) • National Strategy for Disaster Risk Management 2009 • National Disaster Response Framework • Disaster Rescue and Relief Standard • Military Act ,Local Administration Act • Natural Calamity Act 1982, Local Self-governance Act 1998 • Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan Formulation Guidelines 2010
EXISTING DISASTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE EXISTING SYSTEM AND COORDINATION MECHANISM • Existing System Focal Ministry- MoHA Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee (CNDRC) Relief and Treatment Sub-Committee Regional Natural Disaster Relief Committee (RNDRC) Supply, Shelter and Rehabilitation Sub-Committee District Natural Disaster Relief Committee (DNDRC) Local Natural Disaster Relief Committee
COORDINATION MECHANISM BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL ACTORS International & Regional Agencies Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee (CNDRC) Several Military Forces coming from abroad Cluster Members (Humanitarian) NEOC/LEMA UN Agencies Funds & Program On Site Operations Coordination Center (OSOCC) Multi-National Military Coordination Center (MNMCC) Red Cross Movement Civil/Private Sectors
EXISTING FULL COORDINATION MECHANISM UN Resident/ Coordinator (RC/HC) Embassies/ Diplomatic Offices Ministry of Defense Ministry of Home Affairs UN INGOs NGOs Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee (CNDRC) NA HQ (DGMO) MCDA HQ/Base HQ OPS Centre NEOC MNMCC NACRIMAC OSOCC Regional Disaster Relief Committee (RDRC) Division HQ Div HQ OPS Centre LO MCDA REOC Private Sectors Other Brigade HQ Bde HQ OPS Centre District Disaster Relief Committee (DDRC) Bn/Indep Coy HQ LO MCDA DEOC 8
INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE APPEAL PROCEDURE UN RESIDENT & HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR/RED CROSS MOVEMENT APPEAL FOR INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE GoN DECLARES DISASTER ( AREA, TIME) FUNDING APPEAL CNDRC MEETING CALLED BY MOHA CONTINUOUS UPDATE ON PLEDGES OF SUPPORT (IN CASH, KIND OR SERVICES) & PROGRESS UN COUNTRY TEAM MoHA (CNDRC/NEOC) DISASTER I/NGOs CONTINUOUS UPDATE OF OUTCOMING NEED S & PROGRESS UNDAC/ INSARAG BILATERAL GOVN SITUATION ANALYSIS (CDO, DDRC)
Earthquake Preparedness • Gov declared open space • Implementation of Building Code • Awareness campaign • Provide training for local technician who are directly involve in construction
CAPACITY BUILDING • Training • To empower the NA personals through the training in coordination with other stakeholders(gov institutions, I/NGO) • CSSR, MFR, Watermanship, CCCM, Firefighting • Disaster Training School Nepal Government just gave the permission to establish Disaster Training School
CAPACITY BUILDING • Acquisition of SAR Equipment • Procurement • Foreign Assistants • Acquisition of Air Transport
LOGESTIC CHALLENGES To overcome challenges Construction of warehouse Prepositioning of logistics and Rescue Equipments Preparing mountain rescue team to response specially in remote hilly area
Chain of Command 2x Disaster Management BN Directorate of Disaster Management DGMO 3 X Rescue Coy 1xLogistics & Supporting Coy Water and Air Rescue Pl CSSR Pl Firefighting Pl
MAIN EVENTS OF DDM • Multinational Planning and Augmentation Team “Tempest Express” (MPAT TE-28, 10 mar 2016) • Disaster Response Exercise & Exchange (DREE -TTX and FTX, 09 sep 2013 ) • Disaster Management Awareness Program (DMAP US & NA) on going (18th Jan 2017, NAIH, Manipal ,KUSMS,KIST )
MAIN EVENTS OF DDM • Joint exercise between USAR and NA “ Exercise Pacific Angel’ 14-19 august 2017. • Joint Disaster Relief Exercise between Nepalese Army and Chinese Army is also under progress. • SOP of Multinational Military Coordination Center (MNMCC) is prepared and send to higher station for final approval.
LESSONS IDENTIFIED The Importance of Preparedness. Proper Damage and Needs Assessment. At beginning, Military is the most organized asset. Acceptance and Effective Management of Foreign Teams. 17
LESSONS IDENTIFIED (Contd…) • Effective Management of Airspace • Importance of Regional Exercises • Community as the first responder • Need for National SAR Capability 18
LESSONS IDENTIFIED (Contd…) • Own Aviation capability is vital. • Anticipatory planning and crisis management ability is vital. • Coordination - Prior, During and After. • Clear demarcation of roles and responsibility. 19