The �Nevis Disaster Management Office� (NDMO) will develop and implement a Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Strategy that will establish the direction and structure for all phases of Disaster Management for the present and future, and shall develop its resources along with the public and private sector, to maximize efforts to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, respond to, recover and restore from, the effects of the hazard.
B. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Prepare comprehensive Disaster Management Plans for Nevis
2) Prepare Agency specific Disaster Plans for all areas of the public and private sectors
3) Coordinate all phases of Disaster Management, at Island wide, District and Community levels
4) Assess developmental and infra-structural projects in relation to the Impact of Natural Hazards
5) Develop Vulnerability assessments and Hazard maps to provide risk assessment & reduction measures
6) Implement an effective public awareness and education program
C. KEY RESULTS 2005
1) Drafting and Implementation of an updated Nevis Disaster Plan
2) Development and Implementation of a 3 year (2005 �2007) Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy
3) Construction of a dedicated Office /Emergency Operating Centre building and warehouse
4) Establishment of a Website, Disaster Management database and Library for use by all Agencies and the community, providing information on all aspects of Disaster Management for all Hazards
5) Effective planning & implementation of all operational aspects of Disaster management including the establishment of Agency Disaster Plans, standards and guidelines in conjunction with other relevant Agencies and Departments.
6) Effective and efficient Implementation of disaster related Projects
7) Implementation of an effective public awareness and education program (including a schools awareness program) for an Island, District and Community management of Emergencies and Disasters
8) Establishment of Natural Hazard Impact Assessment guidelines for assessment of Development Projects, coupled with Vulnerability assessments and Hazard mapping
9) Institutional strengthening of the Office and other agencies, to effectively manage disasters, including the provision and training of staff, and regional certification in disaster related areas
10) Procurement of appropriate equipment, software and related technological instruments for the EOC and NDMO, including Geographic Information System capabilities, to provide up-to-date information and analysis of hazards.
11) Planning and implementation of Table top and field simulations exercises, to test and enhance planning and response capabilities
12) Establishment of an effective and efficient island-wide Communication System
13) Conduction of general and specific training in a variety of areas including, Initial Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis, Shelter & Disaster Management, Search & Rescue, Supply Management, EOC & Warehouse Management
14) Development of a Flood Mitigation and Control Plan for identified critical areas of the island, in conjunction with Public Works Department and other agencies.
