Disaster Response in the CDM Environment: Framework for institutionalizing Inter-Agency Cooperation. Prepared by Jeremy Collymore Coordinator, CDERA

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1 Disaster Response in the CDM Environment: Framework for institutionalizing Inter-Agency Cooperation Prepared by Jeremy Collymore Coordinator, CDERA

2 OVERVIEW Disaster Management in the past was event driven Future of disaster management will be determined by global political economic considerations Change in driving force of Agenda requires changes in Emergency Management Professionals and Organizations and the level of programmiing Development of CDM Framework

3 What is CDM? Integrated management of ALL hazards Integration of disaster management into planning and development for ALL sectors Management of all phases of Disaster Management Cycle: Prevention and Mitigation Preparedness and Response Recovery and Restoration/Rehabilitation

4 What is CDM? It explicitly connects Disaster Management to development Is multi-hazard and multi-sectoral Seeks to minimize losses resulting from hazard impacts Why is CDM important or necessary?

5 Why is CDM Necessary? Absence of Policy Framework Event Driven Donor Driven Response Focussed Disconnected from Development

6 Goal: Sustainable Development in the Caribbean region CDM Results Framework SO: Comprehensive Disaster Management is integrated into the development processes of CDERA member countries. IR-1: Stronger regional and national institutions promote CDM. IR-2: Research and training support CDM. IR-3: Regional institutions and donors incorporate CDM in their own programs and promote CDM to their national members/clients. IR-4: Preparedness, response and mitigation capability is enhanced and integrated. IR-5: Hazard information is incorporated into development planning and decision making.

7 Issues in Endorsing CDM Recognizing linkages between disaster management, environment and development Broadens the range of actors Introduces new approaches to decision making Requires an inventory of mandates

8 Implementation Steps Formulation of well-articulated disaster management policies at the national and regional levels Identification and definition of a coordination mechanism involving all new stakeholders

9 Implementation Steps Investment in prevention and mitigation activities Redefinition of the national development approaches to include a stronger focus on hazard reduction

10 Preparedness & Response in CDM Direct beneficiary of the institutional enhancement and re-engineering if consciously recognized Debunk assumption and programme that associate CDM with Preparedness and Response marginalization

11 What are the CDM Results? Enhanced Research and Training Preparedness and Response capability enhanced and integrated Application of hazard related information in decision making Stronger regional and National Institutions CDM incorporated in programmes of Regional Institutions

12 Policy and Operational Implications Inter-sectoral policy development/formulation More stakeholders and associated dynamics Focused effort on strengthening of organizations and institutions Development of information sharing protocols

13 Stronger National & Regional Institutions Who are they? CDERA Coordinating Unit National Disaster Organizations What are the areas of enhancement in respect of Preparedness and Response Adequate legal authority Complete and useful multi-hazard management plans Functional EOCs National and Sectoral Plans developed

14 Stronger National & Regional Institutions (Cont d) Functional as opposed to hazard specific Strategic operational planning centred on factbased scenario development Improved Early Warning Systems Integrated decision-making and support

15 Enhanced Research and Training Improved seismic hazard monitoring and early warning systems based on more applied research in hazard prediction and forecasting Adapted TAOS/L storm surge model software suitable for Caribbean needs Developed and implement programmes to address water management needs

16 Application of Hazard Related Information Hazard mapping and zonation can allow for strategic response planning based on a knowledge of vulnerability distribution and probability scenarios Hazard mapping and potential loss scenarios can inform response considerations in development control

17 Application of Hazard Related Information Contingency facilities in residential and commercial development (escape routes, assembly areas) Studies on community perception and behaviour can improve warnings, public education, etc Routing for transportation of hazardous materials

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