“Engage Rotary, Change Lives through an Effective Disaster Management”

Being a paper presented to members of Rotary International District 9110 Nigeria, organized for Disaster Relief Volunteers Corps at Rotary Centre, Ikeja, Lagos on the 19th February 2014.

ByBabatunde Olowookere

NEMA South West Zone

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STRUCTURE OF PRESENTATION

i. Aim of the Presentation

ii. Focus of the Presentation

iii. Definition of Concepts

iv. Objectives of Disaster Management

v. Prevalent Hazards in Nigeria

vi. Functions of NEMA

vii. Organizational structure

viii. Policies, Procedures, System and Strategies

ix. Volunteers in Disaster Management

x. What can volunteer do

xi. Policies that support volunteer in Nigeria

xii. Preparedness Activities

xiii. Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian

AIM OF THE PRESENTATION

To highlight:-

i. Volunteers in disaster management;

ii. What is volunteerism; andiii.What can volunteers do.

FOCUS:Policies that support volunteer coordination and

integration;National Disaster Management Framework(NDMF); and Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian.

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A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a society, causing widespread human, material or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected society to cope using only its own resources

Source: UNDP

DISASTERConcepts

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EMERGENCYConcept s –cont.

• Life threatening situation.

•people at risk of death or severe deterioration in their health status /living conditions.

•These could arise due to accident, explosion, ocean surge, flooding, wind storm, war, insurgency, and a host of other hazardous situations..

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HAZARD A natural or other phenomenon withpotential to bring harm”.

• Example Rain… too much … too little

VULNERABILITY

The measure of the negative cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors and unsafe conditions that put people at risk of a disaster when a hazard occurs.

Concepts - cont

Hazards(trigger events)

Vulnerability(exposure)

D = H x V

The “Crunch” Diagram

ACCIDENT Unexpected event which causes damage, harm, or even death. It happens without planning or intention but may be due to ignorance, carelessness or sheer negligence.

Concepts – cont.

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RISK• Risk may be

defined as the expected damage or loss caused by any hazard.

• Risk usually depends on a combination of two factors:

1.How often and severe the hazard (e.g., a flood or drought).

2.Vulnerability of the people exposed to these hazards.

Concepts - cont

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISK,HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY

The Risk Equation

R= H X V C(m)Where,R= RiskH=HazardV=VulnerabilityC=Capacity (Manageability)

EXAMPLE

Community A

R = (H)12 X (V)4 = 24

(C) 2Conclusion: Comm.

A is at a higher Risk than Community B.

Community B

R= (H) 12 X (V) 3 = 6

(C) 6

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RISK REDUCTION• Measures

taken to reduce long-term risks associated with human activity or natural events.

• DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

1. Avoidance2. Mitigation3. Transfer4. Retention

Concepts - cont

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DISASTER MANAGEMENTDisaster Management is the coordination and integration of all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Concepts - cont

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To Attain Any of The 5 Disaster Management Activity a Number of

Players are Involved• Disaster Management is:1. Multi-Jurisdictional

FEDERAL STATELOCAL

GOVERNME

NT

COMMUNIT

IES

2. Multi-Sectoral MINISTRIESDEPARTMENTSAGENCIESMILITARYPOLICENSCDCFRSCETC, ETC….ETC

3. Multi-DisciplinaryENGINEERINGSCIENCEHUMANITIESTECHNOLOGYARTSLAWETC, ETC, ….ETC

4. Multi-ResourceGOVERNMENT (FEDERAL, STATE &LOCAL GOVERNMENT)PRIVATE SECTORNON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONSCOMMUNITIES

Concepts - cont

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OBJECTIVES OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Minimise loss Timely, appropriate response

Rapid and durable recovery

Pro-active approach Risk reduction Recover to reduced vulnerability

Concepts - cont

PREVALENT HAZARDS IN NIGERIA

• EPIDEMICS & DISEASES• ROAD ACCIDENT• COMMUNAL/RELIGIOUS

CONFLICT• FLOOD• OCEAN SURGE• PEST INFESTATION• FIRE• FREQUENT OIL SPILLS/

PIPE LINE VANDALISM• MARITIME RELATED

DISASTERS

• AIR CRASHES• ACTIVITIES OF THE NIGER

DELTA MILITIA AND THREAT TO OIL/GAS EXPLORATIONS

• INCREASING LEVELS URBAN INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION AND WASTE

• GULLY EROSION • WIND STORM • BUILDING COLLAPSE• TERRORISM• DROUGHT• DESERTIFICATION

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1906

•Fire Brigade

1976Decree 48

•National Emergency Relief Agency (NERA)

1999Act 12

as amended by act 50

•National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)

EVOLUTION OF NEMA

NEMA

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FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA

1. Formulate policy on all activities relating to disaster management in Nigeria and co-ordinate the plans and programmes for efficient and effective response to disasters at national level;

2. Co-ordinate and promote research activities relating to disaster management at the national level;

3. Monitor the state of preparedness of all organizations or agencies which may contribute to disaster management in Nigeria;

4. Collate data from relevant agencies so as to enhance forecasting, planning and field operation of disaster management;

NEMA - cont

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FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)

5. Educate and inform the public on disaster prevention and control measures;

6. Co-ordinates and facilitate the provision of necessary resources for search

and rescue and other types of disaster curtailment activities in response to

distress call;

7. Co-ordinate the activities of al voluntary organizations engaged in

emergency relief operations in any part of the Federation;

8. Receive financial and technical aid from international organizations and non-

governmental agencies for the purpose of disaster management in Nigeria;

NEMA - cont

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9. Collect emergency relief supply from local, foreign sources,

including international and non-governmental agencies;

10. Distribute emergency relief materials to victims of natural or

other disasters and to assist in the rehabilitation of the victims

where necessary;

11. Liaise with State Emergency Management committees

established under section 8 of this Act to assess and monitor where

necessary, the distribution of relief materials to disaster victims;

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)

NEMA - cont

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12. Process relief assistance to such countries as may be determined from time to time;

13. Liaise with the United Nations Disaster Reduction Organization or such other international bodies for the reduction of natural and other disasters;

14. Prepare the annual budget for disaster management in Nigeria; and

15. Perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Agency are required for the purpose of achieving its objectives under this Act.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEMA (CONTND)

NEMA - cont

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ANALYSIS• The act assigned 15 Functions and

powers the Agency, out of which 2 relates to Prevention and Mitigation, 7 Preparedness, 5 Response and Recovery and 1 omnibus clause.

NEMA - cont

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1, 2, 6 & 7 Relates to Coordination & Integration

1. Formulate policy on all activities relating to disaster management in Nigeria and co-ordinate the plans and programmes for efficient and effective response to disasters at national level;

2. Co-ordinate and promote research activities relating to disaster management at the national level;

6. Co-ordinates and facilitate the provision of necessary resources for search and rescue and other types of disaster curtailment activities in response to distress call;

7. Co-ordinate the activities of all voluntary organizations engaged in emergency relief operations in any part of the Federation;

NEMA - cont

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE THE GOVERNING BOARDThe Council chaired by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the highest policy making authority.

Other members of the council include:

• Secretary to Government of the Federation

• Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President

• Honourable Minister of Aviation

• Honourable Minister of Health

• Honourable Minister Water resource

• Honourable Minister of Works• Honourable Minister of

Foreign affairs• Honourable Minister of

Interior affairs• Honourable Minister of

Environment• Honourable Minister of

Transportation• Director of Operations

Defence Headquarters• Inspector General of Police • President, Nigerian Red Cross • Director General, NEMA as

Member/ Secretary

NEMA - cont

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Accounts

North-Central Zonal office

North-East Zonal office

North- West Zonal Office

South-South Zonal office

South-East Zonal office

South-West Zonal office

Admin

Supplies

Pensions

Finance

Chairman of Council

Governing Council

Director-General

Department of Administration &

Supplies

Department of Finance & Accounts

Department of Planning, Research

& Forecasting

Department of Relief &

Rehabilitation

Department of Training

Planning & Research

Forecasting

GIS

Relief

Rehabilitation

Communication

Search & Rescue Operations

Audit Unit

Press Unit

Legal Unit

Disaster Risk Reduction

Training & Monitoring

Department of Search &

Rescue

Special Assistant to the Director-General

Evaluation & Curriculum Development

Monitoring & Evaluation

Procurement unit

AOO GOO MOO

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NEMA MANAGEMENT• OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERALSupported By:-1. PLANNING RESEARCH & FORECASTING2. RELIEF & REHABILITATION3. TRAINING & MAN POWER DEVELOPMENT4. SEARCH & RESCUE5. ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLIES6. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS7. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

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INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

IN NIGERIA

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THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES, SYSTEMS & STRATEGIES

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A. National Disaster Response Plan1. PLANS

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B. SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) & EPIDEMIC EVACUATION PLAN

1. Epidemic2. Flood3. Fire4. Collapsed Building5. Road Traffic Accident6. Rail Accident7. Maritime Related

Disaster8. Aviation Disaster9. Oil Spill Disaster

1. Alerting System2. Lines of Authority3. Organisational

Roles & Responsibilities at Strategic, Tactical & operational Levels

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C. NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

• A foundation upon which all plans, policies, programmes and procedures for disaster management can be created, developed or sustained

1. Institutional Capacity2. Coordination3. Disaster Risk

Assessment4. Disaster Risk

Reduction5. Disaster Prevention,

Preparedness/Mitigation

6. Disaster Rehabilitation7. Facilitators

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D. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN

• is a multi-hazard contingency plan with a focus on the hazards with the highest probability of occurrence and severity, such as flood, conflicts, drought and epidemics.

• It addresses the readiness of disaster management stakeholders in the country and defines the modus-operandi for engaging International assistance if and/or when required.

1. Hazard Risk Scenario2. Planning Assumption3. Sectoral Response ( camp

management, basic education, food and nutrition, logistic and telecommunication, security and protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, health and emergency shelter and non-food items

4. Contingency supply budget

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E. NATIONAL CONTINGENCY PLAN ON INFRASTRUCTURAL RESUSCITATION

1. Medical /Health2. Communication3. Airports4. Roads and Bridges 5. Electricity6. Water7. solid /Liquid Waste

Management.

• Each theme consist of:• Strategic Objectives, • List of relevant

Stakeholders, • Lines of Authority,• Alerting System,• Priorities, • Resource need and

Capacities • Detailed tasking of

each stakeholders.

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F. NATIONAL NUCLEAR AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY

PLAN• Socio-economic development

in Nigeria there has brought widespread use of radiation sources in medicine, industry and research and teaching.

• The objective of NNREP is to establish a timely, organised and coordinated emergency response by the Nigerian Authorities to promptly and adequately determine and take actions to protect members of the public and emergency workers

• The Draft NNREP presents a general description of the role and responsibilities of the ministries, other organisations and facilities involved in a response.

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G. NIGERIAN NATIONAL INFLUENZA PANDEMIC

PREPAREDNESS (NIPPRP) • The Human Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan sets out an integrated, cross-sectoral framework for addressing the risks of an influenza pandemic in Nigeria.

The plan addresses: • pandemic influenza

containment• mitigation and recovery • wider non-health

consequences of a human influenza pandemic

• Cross-cutting communications

• mechanisms for enhancing coordination across sectors

• individual autonomy and community interest

• Maintaining Non Health Essential Services

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H. DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL & ASSETS DURING EMERGENCIES

1. Procedure for the Use of Military Assets and Personnel During Emergencies

2. When To Call Out The Armed Forces.3. Disaster Response Assistance by DRUs4. Principles of Employment of the DRUs5. Coordination6. Command and Control7. Co-ordination Between Civil Authority /

International Agencies and the Armed Forces.

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DISASTER REACTION UNITS (DRUs)

64 designated military formations across the country

• Army 32• Air Force 16• Navy 16• Total 64

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COORDINATION

Volunteers in Disaster ManagementThere are 3 types of volunteers in Disaster Management:Community –Based volunteers: are those from community and have a will to help others.Functional Volunteers: are those equipped with specific skills such as First Aid, Nursing, Psychological support, disaster response ,relief etc.Professional Volunteers: are those with professional qualification, such as Doctor, Nurse, Engineer, Accountant etc They can participate in any part of Disaster Management Cycle, namely Disaster Response, Recovery/ Rehabilitation, Risk Reduction and Preparedness.

• Preparedness Response

EMERGENCY

Mitigation Recovery

DISASTER MANGEMENT CIRCLE

Volunteerism

The UN General Assembly defines Volunteerism as “undertaken of free will, for the general public good and where monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor”.

What can Volunteers do ?Voluntary service is base on the needs of victimsBasic Needs:Food, water, shelter, medical service, psychological support, communication with family members etc.

What can volunteers do after disaster

Distribution of clothing and foodProvision of waterMedical serviceLogistic supportParticipation in fund raising activitiesDistribute relief itemsTransportation of goodsPromotion of disaster preparedness

Policies that Support Volunteer Integration in DM Nigeria

The National Disaster Management Framework stipulates that the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) should encourage NGOs, CBOs, FBOs and various associations to develop an integrated and coordinated community disaster preparedness, response and recovery strategies. The strategies should entail amongst other things: training and re-training on Basic First Aid skills;creation of awareness on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

and Early Warning System (EWS); andadoption of Disaster Management strategies to meet local

needs on the basis of good analysis and targeted plans.

Preparedness ActivitiesNEMA/NYSC EMVsGRASS ROOT EMVs EXECUTIVE EMVs` SCHOOLS BASIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE

TEAM DRR CLUBS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL COLLABORATION WITH NGOs, CBOs, FBOs

etc COLLABORATION WITH UN AGENCIES

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USE OF VOLUNTEERSa. Grass Root Emergency

Volunteer Corps• 200 per Local

Government Area- spread across wards

• About 6,000 recruited and trained.

• Giving communities knowledge & skill to help themselves

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C. NEMA/NYSC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VANGUARDS (EMVs)

• Support in Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, Response & Recovery

• Support the Training & Retraining Of Grass Root Emergency Corps

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EXECUTIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS (EEMV)• The Agency has mobilized latent hands

amongst the professionals (medical doctors, engineers, surveyors, geologist and top executives in the public and organized private sector of the economy) to form Executive Emergency Management Volunteer Corps as complements to line MDAs and also to support other Volunteers.

Engaging Rotary Club and Rotarian

Rotary’s COLLECTIVE SPIRIT is the essence of how to engage Rotary and change lives. The President Rotary International, Ron Burton said during Philippine Typhoon Haiyan that “Rotary is not an Emergency Disaster Relief organization, we are in the business of helping people in need”. Rotary six areas of focus is affected whenever

Disaster Occur.Rotary volunteers are vital to success of

Disaster Management

Cont…

Rotarian can share their:timeTalentsExpertsCompassionEnthusiasmCommitmentTo help those in need and make their community better.

Fund Raising

Enlisting Rotary Clubs and Rotarians as PARTNERS in the Executive Emergency Management Volunteers (EEMV) is essential for an effective Disaster Management.

THANKS FOR LISTENING & GOD BLESS