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An Integrative Approach to Emergency Management

Learn about emergency challenges in Israel, the National Emergency Management Authority, key players in emergency response, and the importance of coordination. Discover how Israel navigates various threats and impacts on energy, water, communication, and society.

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An Integrative Approach to Emergency Management

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  1. Zeev Tsuk-Ram, VOVA Head of NEMA Kobi Wimisberg Director, Strategic Cooperation and Assistance An Integrative Approach toEmergency Management

  2. Possible Threats EMP/GMD Mega Terror Attack War/missiles Cyber Tsunami Earthquake Cyber Terror Man made accidents Pandemic Influenza

  3. Possible Consequences on… Energy Water Communication Society Food And more………. Gas & Fuel Roads & Transportation

  4. Facts about Israel • Geography – 20,770/22,072 sq. km. • Population size – 8,645,600 • Jewish – 75% Emergency Challenges • Arab – 21% • 80% Muslims • 9% Christians • 11% Druze and others • other – 4% • Urban population: 92% • Rural population: 8% • Youth– about a third of the population

  5. A Major Problem Identified DISHARMONY ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL BETWEEN THE EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES DURING EMERGENCY PREPARATION AND RESPONSE.

  6. Lesson Learned In 2007, a year after the Second Lebanon War, the Israeli government created the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA). NEMA was charged with conducting the different relief instruments during periods of homeland-emergency preparation and disaster response. NEMA

  7. Definitions An emergency situation is declared by the government in the following scenarios: • War or limited military confrontation • Mega terror attacks (inc. conventional & nonconventional, Cyber-terror) • Epidemic outbreak (e.g. Pandemic Influenza) • Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.) • Operational incidents (with potential of mass disaster due to HAZMAT or radioactive leaks)

  8. Directing and coordinating organization

  9. Old Emergency Management Operation Structure in real time M. Of Public Security Minister of Defense Head of NEMA Coordinating Police & Fire Brigade The Home Front Command • NEMA • Preparedness of Gov. Ministries & Infrastructure Unit. • Districts’ Unit. Directing Purpose Mitigate life loss and Infrastructure damage Continuity of life routine & Social resilience Continuity of economy and state services

  10. Challenges (responsibilities) During routine time • Directing vs. coordinating: • Prioritize potential threats • Create inter-organizational response plans to the different scenarios • Define necessary preparedness criteria for the different scenarios • Promote relevant legislation in the Cabinet and Parliament • Resilience school for government offices • Preparing for International assistance in times of a need • Approve scenarios, service levels and response plans of government ministries and critical infrastructure companies • Instruct critical infrastructure companies in creating Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Response Plans • Ensure proper levels of strategic stockpiles (fuel, food, water and medical supplies)

  11. During emergency time National Emergency Management Center National Homeland Real-Time Situation Analysis Advise the Minister of Defense of necessary decisions concerning the homeland Leading Israel efforts to receive international humanitarian assistance

  12. Prioritization-Calculation of the different components Good Low medium High Unknown

  13. Bilateral assistance EU CPT LEMAs 1st respondres SCDF USAID DFID Players in humanitarian field Community Miltary assistance Affected population Private sector/NGOs International organizations

  14. NEEDS-CAPACITIES-MEANS The challenge

  15. UN–UNDACו-INSARAG OCHA Geneva Bilateral cooperation – joint assistance, learning, etc. EU + NATO, Exercises; working groups, projects International Assistance – leading Israel effort for incoming, and assisting MFA for external Region – regional dialogue, assistance, joint WG USA-OFDA, FEMA National Delegations – exercises, humanitarian assistance

  16. We Welcome Cooperation THANK YOU Contact: kobi_w@mod.gov.il

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