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e. Union Councils. Union councils are the lowest tier in the government structure,
with elected representatives from villages and ward levels. Traditionally UCs plays an
important role in relief distribution at village level in the affected area. The following are
the main function of the UC in disaster response:-
(1) Assist assessment team in damage and loss assessment.
(2) Prepare a list of beneficiaries in affected area.
(3) Provide storage facility and security for relief goods at village level.
(4) Assist government in distribution of relief.
(5) Assist government in verification of beneficiaries those who have a
computerized National Identity Card or any other kind of identification.
(6) Prepare a record of relief distribution.