UNDP India Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan

2. Move after clearance from the advance group
3. Establish linkage with the advance group immediately on arrival
4. Occupy bases selected by the advance group
5. Establish contact with other Government and NGOs in the area of operation
6. Coordinate operation and report to focal point and team leader
7. Suggest additional assistance in terms of men, material and resources required
8. Constant monitoring and coordination of operations
9. Facilitate joint UN assessment and UNDP to contribute in livelihood, environment,
habitat assessment
10. Donor proposal: Immediately on receipt of assessment from the advance group the
project proposal will be submitted to UNDP
Equipment:
• Satellite phone (1);
• Mobile handset (7);
• VHF set (3);
• Walkie talkie (7),
• Global Positioning System (1);
• Laptop with accessories (1);
• Life jackets (7);
• Helmet with torch light (7);
• Nylon single man tent (7);
• Emergency torch (7);
• First aid box (3);
• Clothing rations and logistics backup for the entire duration;
• V-satellite (1);
• Inflatable boats (optional- 03)
Mode of travel: Preferably by air in order to be effective in shortest possible time.
Additional groups: Depending on the assessment carried out by the advance group and
availability of uncommitted manpower with UNDP hubs, additional teams can be
mobilized locally with composition and task as above.
Capacity Building of Response Teams through Information Sharing, Training & Mock
Drills
Following important parameters must be strictly adhered to for ensuring a organized,
effective and functional disaster management taskforce to face any eventuality at any time:
- Maximum personnel of all groups must visit all identified disaster sites
• Training in the respective task under respective team leaders
• Procurement of all equipment and resources and maintaining them in working
conditions at all times.
• Training of specialists in their respective specialization
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