NDMA Annual Report 2011 (26MB)

Disaster Risk Reduction Making Communities Resilientwww.ndma.gov.pkconsultation with the district governments. Theequipment includes PTCL Wireless phones,Sirens, Torches, lifesaving jackets & Megaphones.In addition to Early Warning, this equipment canalso be used during search and rescue operations.2.2.12. Satellite Early WarningSystemTo set an example, the NDMA planted over 100hectres of Mangrove forest and developed bestpractices for its regular maintenance. Theinformation so gathered was disseminated throughawareness sessions of the communities in Gwadardistrict.The plantation sites and the nursery were keptunder 24/7 surveillance to protect them. Trainingsessions for local school children and communitiesincluding exposure visits to the plantation site,lectures on the importance of mangroves andcollection of seeds were carried out throughout theyear. The local community including elders,fishermen and other stakeholders were mobilizedon the village level conservation concepts.2.2.11. Basic Early-WarningCommunication EquipmentIn order to strengthen the communication/earlywarning system in coastal areas for timelyevacuation during emergencies, early warningcommunication equipment was provided to thecommunities of district Gwadar & Thatta inIn January 2010, NDMA conducted a survey forthe most vulnerable Tsunami-prone communities,as part of a pilot project. Accordingly, Gwadar wasselected as the most tsunami prone area ofPakistan that needs installation of satellite basedEarly Warning System.The first EWS was installed and activated inGwadar on February 3rd, 2011. The efforts ofNDMA were highly appreciated by localstakeholders, print & electronic media and urgedfor the installation of similar high techcommunication system in rest of the coastal areas.2.2.13. Flood Mitigation andInstitutional DevelopmentPakistan local communities especially those livingon riverbanks and flood plains lackcommunication/early warning systems regardingdisaster threats.During 2011, CBDRM trainings were initiated inthe 10 most affected Union Councils of DistrictMuzaffargarh. The trainings were imparted to 438community members, including 100 females. Inaddition, CBDRM trainings were extended todistrict Bhakkar.20 Annual Report 2011Chapter 2