District Disaster Management Plan District Kech, Balochistan - NDMA

Functions of DDMA Members
Identification and mapping of all hazards in their respective location and conduct risk and
vulnerability analysis; and
Establishment of civic groups for disaster reduction and relief operations
The appropriate structure of the Disaster Risk Management organization at Tehsil and Union
Council level will be determined by the DDMA within the first 6 months of this plan
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Conduct orientation programs in their respective local areas/villages illuminating disaster
oriented awareness
Keep abreast to the district Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) regarding needs and
requirements of the local masses
Preparation of plans and procedures for disaster management programs in their respective
locations
Take operational control in the event of a disaster or emergency so as to make sure that timely
and required support is ensured to the affected households
Mobilization of required finance and material resources for disaster management
Identification and mapping of all hazards in their respective locations and conduct risk and
vulnerability analysis
Establishment of civic groups for disaster reduction and relief operations
The appropriate structure of the Disaster Risk Management organization at Tehsil and Union
Council level will be determined by the DDMA within the first 6 months of this plan
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Provide analysis on sources and process of risk generation and patterns of risk and
vulnerabilities;
Disseminate warning messages to at risk communities in an easy to understand language
through multiple channels, while being sensitive to people's access and timing issues;
Provide information to communities about precautionary measures they can take to avoid loss of
life and property from hazards;
Advocate to decision-makers to take appropriate actions for disaster risk management;
Highlight the need for involvement of communities in disaster preparedness;
Inform the public with timely and factual information about the extent of disaster, losses caused
and the current situation of hazard;
Advise public about actions to be taken during the emergency period in order to avoid further
losses; e.g. evacuation, unsafe areas, water purification techniques
Inform about actions being taken by authorities/aid groups to save lives and property;
Relay messages concerning welfare of isolated or trapped groups for the benefit of families,
relatives, friends and rescue teams;
Facilitate communication among affected people and their relatives, friends, families in other
parts of the country or world;
Highlight needs of survivors to make sure that all groups of people affected by the disaster
receive appropriate aid, irrespective of their social, ethnic, political status;
Highlight the need for application of minimum standards to ensure that minimum needs of
disaster survivors in terms of water, sanitation, shelter, food and health are met;
Communicate about potential secondary risks to minimize further loss or damage;
Appeal for assistance from all parties to meet the needs of survivors;
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