1. National Disaster Management Plan, Maldives

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Community based disaster risk management
School to Community Safety

10. National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Trigger Mechanism

15. Emergency Operations Centre / Support Functions

16. Incident Command System

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. 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 …

25. Thank You!

26. Breakout Group Discussions

27. 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?

28. Exercise 2: Group Discussion on Standard Operating Procedures

29. 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

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