| Proposed ideas applicable to Nevis and recommended for implementation 1. Creation of Natural Hazard and Vulnerability maps in more details and area specific (to include areas of erosion, landslide, flooding, debris fan creation zones etc). 2. Development of a Floodwater Control Plan which includes early warning systems and forecasting (using trigger points related to rainfall intensity), using data from established manual and automatic monitoring stations (program to capture data important) 3. Application of GIS in relevant areas of Disaster Reduction/Mitigation and control systems and CDM. 4. Hazard mitigation to be included as a part of the school�s curriculum (to include response to events e.g. flooding, earthquakes, fire etc) 5. Enhancement of response capabilities through training to address current threats and hazards. Identify training areas across disciplines relating to not only response but also mitigation and preparedness. 6. Initiate contact with USAID OFDA to pave the way for assistance in critical events 7. Mitigation to be extended beyond the current limits to include application and inclusion in development planning and education (hazard mitigation must be a conscious part of development) 8. Risk management must be incorporated into National Development 9. Natural Hazard Assessment must be included in Environmental Impact Assessment 10. Enlist the support of the political directorate to implement the program 11. Development of a public awareness strategy and program 12. Development and enhancement of community based programs 13. Examine and address the debris fan (caused by soil erosion) created after major water runoff events with a view to remediation of the effects 14. Designs of culverts and bridges should allow for the passage if rocks and debris 15. Debunk the belief that technology can guard against the effects of nature, and stop ignoring the local knowledge of natural occurrences. 16. Knowledge database (documents, photos, video, reports, maps) and the use of simulations should be encouraged 17. Standard Operation Procedures (SOP�s) should be established to respond to Natural Incidents and Events (to include lessons learnt). Plan system of reporting to central command (via radios, phones, internet etc), response and communication etc. Public participation in the process to be encouraged, following prescribed methods & procedures. Local (parish, community) empowerment critical. 18. A project to study beach erosion at Pinney�s Beach should be commissioned. Data to include annual measurements on beaches around the island. 19. Identify International and Regional agencies that can assist in providing technical assistance, training etc. 20. Determination of structural measures required mitigate flooding 21. Incident Command System training to be sought for critical events that requires the establishment of such system. Critical aspects to include awareness, training, equipment, resources, coordinated planning, combined exercises, open communication) 22. Recognize that CDB will be integrating Natural Hazard Impact Assessment (and its inclusion into Environmental Impact Assessment as it does not explicitly include natural hazards and does not address hazard vulnerability and risk) and risk reduction procedures into Projects and Policies. Training to be carried out at the National level and adoption by regional and sub-regional lending institutions. Grants funds to be available for studies, audits and the establishments of standards. 23. Programs to be implemented in St. Kitts and Nevis (1 community in Nevis) through the Basic Needs Trust Fund on disaster Resilient Communities with targeted sensitization through training. 24. Relief and Welfare Distribution system and mechanisms needs to be effective and efficient. Supply Management committee critical. 25. DANA can be adjusted to include details of ownership to facilitate relief and response. 26. Procedures for request and receipt of supplies to be clear and defined. 27. Procedure and response to All-Clear announcement to be clear and defined (No anticipation of the all-clear should be done) 28. The ability to broadcast from the EOC/ODP office is a proven asset and minimizes confusion and conflicting information being broadcast. 29. Financial procedures during a disaster needs to be agreed beforehand and cannot be as per normal (usually too much red tape for a quick response) � e.g. the use of a cheque system with co-signatories. 30. Need for the establishment of a weather information hotline (24/7 or as required on the impending arrival of a weather system) 31. Liaison officer to be available to ODP from all essential agencies. 32. Backup plan for no electricity or telephone services should be prepared. 33. Pre-positioning of equipment and supplies essential and enhances response capabilities 34. Pre-positioning of International agencies now a common occurrence � done by USAID and other agencies 35. Need for a dedicated budget at the parish level 36. Need to examine and be able to react to the Politics of Disaster, to ensure that the system is not compromised. 37. The need for adaptation (flexibility) to the crisis is important and extremely useful, when the system is under severe strain. 38. Need to check systems in advance of the event (if possible) and for periodic checks of systems and equipment. 39. Plan of Action to Event critical and guide the response and recovery process. National Society and Non Government training important. 40. Agreements will be required for provision of relief efforts by USAID OFDA teams. Improvement of ways to improve support to countries important. 41. Resources from other CDERA countries useful in a disaster situation and is being implemented (e.g. Grenada) 42. Information flow to CDERA and International agencies critical 43. Need for backup communication systems 44. Plan to include worst-case scenarios (e.g. Grenada) where all normal systems are inoperable. 45. Coordinates & simultaneous broadcasts to all stations should be available and agreed. Specific Information from the Met services also critical, information should address not only the eye of the storm but the weather bands and the leading edge of the storm. Need for an official voice an essential component. Clear policies and protocols to be established including the use of distinct pre-broadcast signals. Better presentation and coordination required � training seminars suggested. 46. Redundancy required for regional communication services, including satellite communication |
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