National Consultation on Shelter Management Antigua and Barbuda CDERA The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency Managing Disaster with Preparedness National Consultation on Shelter Management Antigua and Barbuda March 19- 20, 2001 Presented by: Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency – (CDERA)
Assessment of the Shelter Programme Managing Disasters with Preparedness Assessment of the Shelter Programme in Antigua and Barbuda
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Terms of Reference Assessment of Shelter Initiatives in Antigua and Barbuda Discussions with national and local entities to determine status Visit sample of designated shelters Review documents e.g National Disaster plan, Legislation other docs
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Outputs of Assessment Information on current status Shelter management issues Recommendations for development and implementation of programme
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Methodology Survey instrument designed Visit to Antigua and Barbuda
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings National Shelter Body
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Responsibility of Organisation
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Sample of Shelters Visited
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Types of Facilities used as Shelters Churches / Church Halls Community Centres Private buildings Schools
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (con’t) Shelter Capacity Accommodation for persons on average
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Amenities in Shelter
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Maintenance and Selection
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Maintenance and Selection
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Provisioning of Shelters
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Training Training done by OFDA
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Policy and Administrative Framework National Disaster Plan Legislation No written Policy
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Lessons Learnt
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Findings (cont’d) Lessons Learnt cont’d
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Recommendations
Managing Disasters with Preparedness Recommendations