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OCHA UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions Part I Strategy and Framework

OCHA UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions Part I Strategy and Framework. MKR, Emergency Preparedness Section. CONTENTS. 1. Strengthening Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response at All Levels (HFA – Priority 5) 2. Request for UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Mission

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OCHA UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions Part I Strategy and Framework

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  1. OCHAUNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness MissionsPart I Strategy and Framework MKR, Emergency Preparedness Section

  2. CONTENTS 1. Strengthening Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response at All Levels (HFA – Priority 5) 2. Request for UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Mission 3. Advantages 4. Objectives 5. Terms of Reference 6. Assessment /Evaluation Methodology

  3. 1. Strengthening Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response at All Levels

  4. Strengthening Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response at All Levels Priority 5 of the Hyogo Framework for Action calls for ‘strengthening disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels’. OCHA has been working as the co- lead organization for its implementation.

  5. 2. Request for UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions

  6. Request for UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness (DRP) missions Government Request for a DRP mission: endorsed by the UN Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) in country Upon approval of the Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), prepare TOR of the mission finalized in consultation with: Government UN RC/HC and IASC CT Regional Office CRD, ESB/FCSS and EPS

  7. 3. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions: Advantages

  8. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions: Advantages Impartial/Neutral Evaluation • Viewpoint from various angles of current knowledge of UNDAC members equipped with hazard/vulnerability profile of the country • Impartial recommendations for improvement • Leading to national response capacity development

  9. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions: Advantages Promote coordination of humanitarian assistance • Strengthening in-country teams/coordination platform (such as UNDMT, UNTET, IASC CT) • Composition of the Team tailored to meet the specific needs of the TOR

  10. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions: Advantages Mainstream disaster response preparedness • Promoting preparedness at national, regional and local level • Advocacy of the international disaster response system and awareness raising of the role of UN system, OCHA and UNDAC teams in major disasters • Strengthening in-country data preparedness

  11. 4. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions: Objectives

  12. UNDAC Disaster Response Preparedness Missions:Objectives Under the leadership of UNRC/HC, UNDAC missions seek: • Assessment/Evaluation of capacities of the national disaster management system, including institutional/legal framework • Recommendations towards strengthening relevant areas, including the required follow-up for implementation • Recommendations for strengthening the implementation of policies, legislation and operational aspects • Mission report summarizing analysis and conclusions with a list of recommendations

  13. 5. UNDAC DRP Missions: Terms of Reference (example)

  14. UNDAC DRP Missions: Terms of Reference (example) 1. Review and Analyze Legal Framework and Mandate of National Disaster Management Authority (NEMA) • National, Departmental, Municipal and Community Level • Effective response coordination with NGOs/IOs, Red Cross movement, IFRC • Fund allocation

  15. UNDAC DRP Missions: Terms of Reference (example) 2. Evaluation of Disaster Response Capacity • Emergency Operations Center/Emergency Telecommuncations • Information Management (incl. Data Preparedness) • Coordination mechanisms • Damage and Needs Assessment • Human Resources Development • Sectors (health, water&sanitation, food security, emergency shelter, education, etc.) in Emergencies • Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) • Fire Services • Stockpiling/Management of Relief Goods

  16. UNDAC DRP Missions: Terms of Reference (example) 3. Disaster Preparedness • Public Disaster Awareness and Preparedness • Training Needs • Monitoring and Early Warning Systems

  17. UNDAC DRP Missions: Terms of Reference (example) 4. Mechanisms for Facilitating International Assistance 5. Policy Formulation • Deploy Rapid Assessment Teams, USAR • Establish Disaster Management Authority • Develop Response Plans (hazard-specific) and update • Incorporate Recovery concerns during Response

  18. 6. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology

  19. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology The UNDAC team uses various methods of assessment of national response capacities, including: • Visiting operational facilities of NEMA (Civil Defense) • Interviews with various actors of the system at the national, regional, departmental, municipal and local level • Visiting highly vulnerable regions* • Observation of simulations and simulation exercises • Studies and analysis of official documents, disaster history • Participation in presentations

  20. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology Target organizations: • National Emergency Management Authorities (NEMA) • Civil Defense (If applicable) • Other actors in the country

  21. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology National-level actors: • Armed Forces • Fire Dept • Line Ministries (Foreign Affairs, Environment, Communication, Infrastructure, Education, Finance, Health, Housing, Agriculture) • Private Sector Rep • Scientific organizations 8seismology, volcanology, hydro-meteorology) • Red Cross/Crescent • Universities and scientific research organizations • Police Department

  22. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology International-level actors: • Diplomatic missions • Development cooperation Agencies • Regional Development Banks • NGOs

  23. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology Regional-level actors: • Principal political authorities • NEMA Reps Departmental-level actors: • Principal political authorities • NEMA Reps

  24. Assessment/Evaluation Methodology Municipal actors • Principal political authorities • NEMA Reps • Fire Department • Police • Health-care Workers Local actors • Principal political authorities • NEMA Reps

  25. Annexes • UNDAC Mission Report Format • Information Collection Sheet • Follow-up Matrix (e.g. Philippines UNDAC follow-up mission in June 2006) • Mission reports from Laos, Bolivia (2007) • Sample of a Government request • Sample of an UNDAC DRP mission TOR

  26. Humanitarian Disaster Risk = (Vulnerability x Hazard) - Response Capacity

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