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(n) Ensure that minimum standards are applied in the response. 16
(2) During Disaster
c. DDMAs
(a) Activate provincial emergency operation centre.
(b) Conduct rapid assessment.
(c) Coordinate with relevant provincial departments for response.
(d) Responsible for incident management at provincial level.
(e) Conduct post disaster rapid assessment and actively play role in
emergency declaration notification process.
(f) Mobilize, activate and deploy resources for disaster response at
provincial/regional and federal level.
(g) Coordinate with Armed Forces at provincial level to mobilize resources
and deploy for effective response.
(h) Closely coordinate and update National Disaster Management Authority
on before, during and after disaster situation.
(j) Coordinate and provide necessary support and guidance to the affected
districts/agencies in the event of disaster.
(k) Provide timely and essential relief goods and logistics support to the
affected areas of the province.
(l) Monitor hazards risks and vulnerable conditions within the province on
regular basis and prepare plans accordingly.
(m) Encourage participation and facilitate NGOs, voluntary organizations
and communities in different aspects of disaster response.
(n) Ensure communication systems are in order and disaster management
drills are carried out periodically.
(o) Coordinate and facilitate humanitarian organizations, UN and private
sector organizations for effective response.
(p) Inform public of the situation on a timely basis through print and
(1) Pre-Disaster
electronic media
(a) Prepare disaster management plans.
(b) Prepare contingency plans cover all potential hazards in the district.
(c) Identify areas vulnerable to disaster in the district and take measures for
prevention of disaster and the mitigation of its effects, coordinate with
16 National Disaster Risk Management Framework, Pakistan & NDMO 2007 (www.ndma.gov.pk)