INSARAG_Guidelines-2012_ENG-_Read_version

D INTERNATIONAL USAR COORDINATION
D1 UN OCHA Responsibilities
D1.1 Preparedness
1. Function as the INSARAG Secretariat;
2. Advocate and promote International USAR preparedness;
3. Facilitate and coordinate the development of internationally accepted USAR
methodology;
4. Act as focal point for INSARAG related issues within the UN;
5. Maintain the international USAR Directory on the INSARAG website.
D1.2 Mobilisation
1. Activate the VO:
1.1. Provide continuous updates regarding casualties and damage, entry
points and procedures, specific requests for assistance;
1.2. Inform all international participants of any special cultural, religious or
traditional practices of the affected country, weather, safety and security
issues;
2. Work closely with the affected country to ensure the timely release of a
request for international assistance;
3. Communicate with UN representatives in the affected country;
4. Deploy an UNDAC team if required;
5. Request UNDAC Support Modules, as required.
D1.3 Operations
1. Manage the VO and post regular situation updates;
2. UNDAC team is required to establish (if not already done) and maintain a
RDC and OSOCC;
3. Provide support to the UNDAC team as required;
4. Request additional Support Modules as required.
D1.4 Demobilisation
1. Manage the VO and post regular situation updates;
2. Provide support to UNDAC as required.
INSARAG Guidelines April 2012
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