National Disaster Management Plan, Maldives

Elements of National DM Plan Risk Profile Institutional Arrangements Disaster Risk Reduction Early Warning Systems Emergency Operations and Response Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Capacity Development Risk Sensitive Budgeting and Financing Monitoring and Evaluation of Plan Implementation National Disaster Management Programme

1. Risk Profile 1.1 Spatial extent and its relevance 1.2 Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Profile 1.3 Climate change impacts 1.4 Concentration of assets and urban risk

Risks in Maldives Multiple natural hazards such as storms, droughts, heavy rains, storm surge, water stress Oil spills and transportation related hazards Rising sea levels associated with climate change. Predominant dependence of the country upon the tourism and fisheries sectors enhances economic and social vulnerability

2. Institutional Arrangements 2.1 Disaster Management Act, 2015 Role of National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) Role of Disaster Management Steering Committee Role of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) 2.2 The National Disaster Management Plan 2.3 Overall coordination mechanism for disaster management Cluster system

The Cluster System for Disaster Management Shelter Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Education Ministry of Education Health Ministry of Health Water & Sanitation Ministry of Environment & Energy Nutrition Fisheries & Agriculture Ministry of Fisheries & Agriculture Disaster Risk Reduction National Disaster Management Authority Cluster System

3. Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 3.1 Disaster risk reduction initiatives and activities 3.2 Strategic interventions for DRR 3.3 Proposed time bound approach towards promoting DRR objectives 3.4 Key roles and responsibilities of concerned ministries 3.5 Communication strategy for disaster risk reduction 3.6 Safety of lifeline buildings / infrastructure 3.7 Community based disaster risk management 3.7.1 School to community safety 3.7.2 Learning from local and traditional wisdom 3.8 Integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction 3.9 Developing a National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

Community based disaster risk management School to Community Safety

National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

4. Early Warning System 4.1 Forecasting 4.2 Emergency warnings in different stages 4.3 Warning Details 4.3.1 Weather Reports 4.3.2 Announcement of warnings and alerts 4.3.3 Timing of warning and alert 4.3.4 Using the right terminology in providing information 4.3.5 Warning cancellation 4.4 Flood warnings 4.5 Tidal wave warnings 4.6 Earthquake warnings

2. Stage 2 – Warning (yellow) 1. Stage 1 – Alert (white) If the National Meteorological Centre announces a tropical cyclone, stage 1 could be proclaimed Where flood threats are announced by any national agency in any area, stage 1 could be proclaimed by warning the people. If the Disaster Controller feels that there is a need to execute an aid operation, then stage 1 could be proclaimed at a national level If the Disaster Controller is convinced of a potential natural disaster, then stage 1 could be proclaimed 2. Stage 2 – Warning (yellow) If the National Meteorological Centre announces heavy rains, stage 2 could be proclaimed Flood threats announced by any national agency in any area, stage 2 could be proclaimed by warning the people. If the Disaster Controller feels that there is a need to execute an aid operation, then stage 2 could be proclaimed at a national level If the Disaster Controller is convinced of a potential natural disaster, then stage 2 could be proclaimed 3. Stage 3 – Action (red) Stage 3 should be announced after the disaster has struck at any part of the country. Activities will begin once the risk of danger becomes lower. 4. Stage 4 – Step down (green) : Get to DRR! Stage 4 will be announced once the disaster controller is convinced of the time when the warning, or aid and rehabilitation works could wind up.

5. Emergency Operations and Response (Link to NEOP) 5.1 Emergency Declaration 5.1.1 Levels of Emergency 5.1.2 Stages of Emergency 5.2 Emergency Operations Centre 5.3 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) 5.4 Incident Command System 5.5 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 5.6 Role of International Organisations

Trigger Mechanism

Emergency Operations Centre / Support Functions

Incident Command System

6. Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Plan 6.1 Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) 6.2 Staged process for recovery and reconstruction 6.2.1 Immediate Process 6.2.2 Intermediate Process 6.2.3 Long Term Process 6.3 Participatory process for inclusive recovery

7. Capacity Development Plan 7.1 Situational Analysis 7.1.1 Training and Non-Training Capacity Gaps 7.2 Capacity Development 7.2.1 Capacity Development for Enabling Environment 7.2.2 Capacity Development at Organizational Level 7.2.3 Capacity Development at Individual Level 7.3 Documentation, Research and Education

Based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Ministry of Health Non Disaster Time Carry out and disseminate a risk evaluation of the Maldivian population. Develop a disaster and emergency management plan with in the health sector. Secure funding through risk sensitive budgeting and resource mobilisation. Designate one Liaison Officer in the Ministry as the Disaster Management Focal Point. Develop policy framework for the department. Ensure adequate availability of Emergency Health Kits in high risk areas. Train volunteers on emergency preparedness programmes Prepare a list of medical and Para-medical personnel in disaster prone areas and disseminate Establish and operate an early warning system for health threats based on the routine health information Alert and Warning Stage To ensure pre-positioning of Emergency Health Kits and Personnel. Assess health infrastructure Assess likely health impacts and share with EOC for planning purpose During Disaster Designate one liaison Officer to be present at the EOC of the NDMA. Mobilise medical teams and para-medical personnel to go to the affected for assessment and quick response Provide medical assistance to the affected populationd Carry out technical assessment on health infrastructure availability and need After Disaster Remain vigilant about outbreak /possibility of any epidemics and take effective steps against them. Send report of health related activities in affected areas to the national EOC for planning purpose.

8. Risk Sensitive Budgeting and Financing Plan 8.1 National Disaster Management Financing Mechanism 8.1.1 Disaster Response and Recovery 8.1.2 Risk Reduction 8.2 Financing sectoral plans for DRR 8.2.1 Five year plan with annual targets 8.3 Reporting of funds utilisation

9. Monitoring and Evaluation of Implementation of the Plan 9.1 Indicator based monitoring and evaluation framework (linked with SFDRR) 9.2 Mechanism for plan review and revision

Indicator Based Monitoring (Link to SFDRR) Process Indicators Output Indicators Outcome Indicators Participatory approach Impact on local environment Cultural values Transparency Activities carried out as per plan No. of outputs Extent of coverage Timely completion Cost effectiveness No. of lives impacted Achievement of long term impact Sustainability options Level of awareness Addressing equality Impact on overall safety

10. National Disaster Management Programme 10.1 National Policy on Disaster Management 10.2 Disaster Management Plans at various levels 10.2.1 The National Disaster Management Plan 10.2.2 City, Atoll and Island Disaster Management Plans 10.3 Projects of National Importance

10.3 Projects of National Importance National DRR Capacity Development Technical Upgrading of Responsible Agencies Capacity Building of NGOs and CBOs Public Awareness for Community Participation Special Plans for Urban Centers Livelihood Security Needs of Special Vulnerable Groups …

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Breakout Group Discussions

Inputs on the NDMP Structure Q1. Which sections need to be strengthened, and what should be added to them? Q2. Which sections seem redundant, and what should be removed in these? Q3. Are there any sections that seem incorrect or inappropriate in any way? Q4. Is there any key area that has been totally missed out? Q5. Are there any key stakeholders that have been missed out or inadequately covered?

Exercise 2: Group Discussion on Standard Operating Procedures

Group discussion points Each ministry / department / allied agency will need a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to be able to perform its duties. SOPs need to be standardised and aligned in order to be efficient and effective. SOPs will have three broad parts, covering actions to be taken Before a disaster (risk reduction including preparedness) During a disaster (response and relief) After a disaster (recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation) Discuss the SOPs related to the roles of your groups

Group discussion template Ministry/Department/Agency: ____________________________________ Actions to be taken BEFORE A DISASTER DURING A DISASTER AFTER A DISASTER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.