1. INITIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR ARF DiREx 2015
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NSC Directive No. 20 The Policy and Mechanism for National Disaster and Relief Management by Norhisham bin Kamarudin National Security Council
Alor Setar, Kedah
INITIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE FOR ARF DiREx 2015
9-11 September 2014
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NSC DIRECTIVE NO. 20
Experience the collapse of Highland Towers in 1993
NSC Directive No. 20 came into force in
11 May 1997
Reviewed on 30 Mac 2012
Needs to manage:
Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM);
increase in complexity;
engage private, NGO and community;
take into account AADMER & other international treaties.
Following the tragedy of the collapse of Highland Towers Condominium, The Cabinet on 18th May 1994 decided, among others, to form an organisation or mechanism under the National Security Division (NSD), Prime Minister’s Department for the management of on scene incident in major disasters on land. The mechanism shall be functioning at the scene of incident in order to coordinate and handle the necessary actions to be taken in any major disaster by the existing rescue agencies, as well as the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) under the National Security Council, so as to ensure that all actions could be immediately, efficiently and effectively carried out.
Disaster management especially on the response and relief is definitely a multi-agency undertaking. It will need the full cooperation of all the relevant agencies and departments of the government. Close coordination is required not only to tap the expertise of the various agencies but also to avoid duplication and wastage in the use of resources. Any team involved should has the capability to carry out its duties and responsibility in a coordinated manner and should adhere to the procedures that have been stipulated. However the Policy and Mechanism on National Disaster and Relief should be set, so that in the future, actions taken at every level by Government and Non-Government Agencies will be coordinated, more stable and effective. By having the policy and mechanism on disaster and relief management, each agency involved in disaster handling will be able to execute its duties in a more orderly and coordinated manner, and at the same time to avoid wastage, confusion, conflicts and contradictory or duplication of roles while handling a disaster.
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3. Disaster Risk Reduction
Hyogo Framework for Action 2005 – 2015 (HFA): Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters outlines the concept of disaster risk reduction.
[World Conference on Disaster Reduction; January 2005]

4. HFA Priorities for Action
MAKING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION A PRIORITY
Legal framework and policy
Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into the Development Policy, Planning and Implementation
IDENTIFYING, ASSESSING AND MONITORING RISK AND ENHANCING EARLY WARNING
Risk Mapping
Early Warning and Disseminations
BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESILIENCE TO DISASTERS THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Public Awareness Program
REDUCING RISK IN KEY SECTORS
Environmental Management and Climate Change Adaptation
STRENGTHENING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR EFFECTIVE RESPONSE
Capacity Building and Assets Enhancement

5. AADMER ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
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AADMER
ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Signed in July 2005, ratified by all ten Member Countries in ASEAN, entered into force on 24 December 2009
Objective: Reduce disaster losses in ASEAN region, and jointly respond to disaster emergencies
A legal framework for all ASEAN Member
States and serves as a common platform in
responding to disasters within ASEAN
The ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) was signed by Foreign Ministers of ASEAN on 26 July 2005 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, 6 month after the Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami The idea on establishing the agreement was deliberated even before the Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami 2004, but the catasthrophic disaster has been the catalyst to expedite the said Agreement. This mega disaster was also also as a stark reminders that there would times where we, as the ASEAN Member States, no matter how prepared we are in responding to disasters, would have to turn to our neighbours and friends for help as their support which will bring much needed assistance to the affected population.
The agreement has entered into force on 24 December The agreement is further testament of ASEAN’s commitment to systematically address and develop formal legal and logistical arrangements to respond to disasters in the region. This agreement has been developed and spearheaded by the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM) which was established in early 2003 for the purpose of coordinating regional cooperation in disaster management to minimise the adverse impact of disasters on the economic and social development of Member Countries.
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) as the operational coordination body and engine of AADMER
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6. AADMER General Obligation
Cooperate in developing & implementing measures to reduce disaster losses;
Immediately respond to a disaster occurring within the territory;
If causing possible impacts on another country, respond promptly to a request for information;
Promptly respond to a request for assistance;
Take legislative, administrative and other necessary measures.

7. AIMS OF NSC DIRECTIVE NO. 20
Outlines:
Policy and Mechanism on Disaster and
Relief Management on Land
Based on:
Levels of Government Administration
By:
Establishing a holistic management mechanism at the stage of pre, during & post disaster; and
determining roles & responsibilities of various agencies involved in disaster management.

8. CONTENTS OF NSC DIRECTIVE NO. 20
Roles of National Security Council
Disaster Management Mechanism
Prevention and Mitigation
Preparedness
Disaster Response Mechanism
Recovery
Declaration of State of Catastrophe
Financial Arrangement
The ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response consists of a few Main chapters, namely:
Disaster Risk Identification, Assessment & Monitoring
Disaster Prevention & Mitigation
Disaster Preparedness
Emergency Response
Rehabilitation
Technical Cooperation & Scientific Research
ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management or in short AHA Centre – Terms of Reference 8

9. Total Disaster Risk Management

10. Roles of National Security Council (NSC)
Disaster Management Focal Point
Manage Disaster Relief Fund
Coordinate
Disaster Awareness Program
Disaster Management Committee Secretariat At All Level
Implement Disaster Management Policy and Strategy
Coordinate
Disaster Management Exercise
Monitor Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative
Formulate and Review Disaster Management Policy and Strategy
Carry Out Post Mortem After Disaster
Head of Humanitarian Assistance
Mobilise SMART Team

11. DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP)
Chaired by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
Setting up policy and strategy in disaster management , mobilise assets, monetary assistance and human resources
State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN)
Chaired by the State Secretary
Assist the District level in terms of assets, monetary assistance and human resources
District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD)
Chaired by the District Officer
Ensure coordinated actions, sufficient assets and human resources, and manage the media
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
LEVEL
III
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
LEVEL II
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
LEVEL I
Under this Directive, disaster management is handled according to the level of incident based on the definition of disaster:
Level I Disaster Management Level
Is activated when the incident is under control and has no potential to spread. It is not complex and probably results in limited number of loss of lives and properties. This disaster does not really affect the daily activities of the local people. The District Disaster Management and Relief Committee, where the District Officer is the Chairman of the Committee, has the capability of controlling and overcoming the incident through the agencies at the District Level, without or with a limited assistance from outside.
Level II Disaster Management Level
Is activated when a more serious incident covering a wider area or more than two (2) Districts and has the potential of spreading to other areas. There is a possibility that it will result in a greater number of casualties and damage to properties. This incident also destroys the infrastructure and affects the daily activities of the community. It is more complex than Level I Disaster and complicated in terms of search and rescue efforts. The State Disaster Management and Relief Committee, which is chaired by the State Secretary, shall be activated to manage the situation, helping the authority at the District Level in terms of financial, assets and human resources, without or with limited assistance from outside.
Level III Disaster Management Level
Is activated when a more serious incident, more complex and covering a wider area or more that two (2) States. The Central Disaster Management and Relief Committee, which is chaired by the Minister in the Prime minister’s Department, shall be activated to manage the situation, helping the authority at the State Level in terms of financial, assets and human resources, without or with assistance from foreign countries.
The CDMRC is responsible for formulating policies and drafting strategies on national disaster management. It is also responsible for determining that the Policy, Procedures and Directive in Disaster Management are fully adhered to at all levels and stages, as well as to coordinate, supervise and assist, whenever required, in the Level I and Level II Disaster Management Level.
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12. Disaster Response Mechanism
DISASTER MANAGEMENT TIERS
DISASTER MANAGEMENT LEVEL I (DISTRICT)
- Localized incident, controllable and has no probability to spread
- Disaster manage by the authorities at the District Level
DISASTER MANAGEMENT LEVEL II (STATE)
- Incident covering two (2) or more Districts but no potential to spread
- Coordinate assistance at the State levels to the affected Districts
DISASTER MANAGEMENT LEVEL III (CENTRAL)
- Complex and covering wide area or more than two (2) States
- Greater financial, human resources and assets coordination
NSC can coordinate REQUEST OF ASSISTANCE or accept OFFER OF ASSISTANCE from foreign countries or international organizations
State of Catastrophe

13. Disaster Response Mechanism
To be set up as soon as an incident is declared a disaster;
The OCPD is responsible to set up the OSCP;
Disaster Operations Commander:
Responsible to establish a communication and information network with the DOCC;
Coordinates Search and Rescue operations;
Can appoint a Forward Commander to lead the SAR operations;
All Agencies involved are to report to the OSCP
On-Scene Command Post
(OSCP)
To be set up by the Disaster Management Committee Secretariat;
Shall convene regularly to monitor the progress of a disaster and decide on actions to tackle it;
District DOCC shall report to the Stet and Central DOCC;
Government Agencies involved are required to assign liaison officers at the DOCC to facilitate the smooth handling of disasters.
Disaster Operations Control Centre (DOCC)

14. Disaster Response Mechanism
THE CHART FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT AT THE SCENE OF INCIDENT ACCORDING TO ZONES
KEY
NOTE : Movement from one Zone to another is not allowed except with the permission of the Commander of Disaster Operations
SENTRY POST
GREEN ZONE : Placement area for Media Management, Victims Family Centre, Counselling Centre, Food Supplies Centre, Mortuary, Rest Area, Supporting and Rehabilitation Agencies and Voluntary Bodies
RED ZONE : Work area for Specialised Rescue Teams with Special Expertise
YELLOW ZONE : Placement area for On Site Command Post, and Main and Supporting Rescue Post
OTHER RESCUE AGENCIES
ON SITE
COMMAND POST
ARMY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
POLICE
RESCUE AND REHABILITATION AGENCIES AND VOLUNTARY BODIES
VICTIMS FAMILY CENTRE
REST
AREA
MORTUARY
MEDIA MANAGEMENT CENTRE
CIVIL
DEFENCE
SMART TEAM
ENTRY ROAD
FOOD SUPPLIES CENTRE
COUNSELLING CENTRE
OPERATION AREA FOR SPECIALISED SEARCH AND RESCUE UNITS
DISASTER

15. Role and Responsibilities
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Role and Responsibilities
In Malaysia’s context, Malaysian Armed Forces is not the instrument of last resort because of its nature of structure, organisation, training, readiness to be deployed and assets capability.
Practise the Whole-of-Government approach in HADR.
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16. Way Forward Article 8.2: Preparedness (AADMER)
The Parties shall, as appropriate, prepare Standard Operating Procedures for regional cooperation …… including the following:
regional standby arrangements for disaster relief and emergency response
utilisation of military and civilian ….
coordination of joint disaster relief and emergency response operations.
To prepare SOP for International HADR based on AADMER, SASOP and exercises including ARF DiREx 2015
To enhance capacity building on HADR and civil military coordination
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Q & A SESSION THANK YOU
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