1. Pakistan Urban Forum -South Asian Cities Conference Session on “Disaster and Mass Causality Response in Urban Crisis” Emergency Response through Community / Volunteer Emergency Response Teams to Urban Crisis” By Salmanuddin Shah Programme Manager FOCUS Pakistan

2. Outline of the Presentations Introduction National and Global DRR framework Vulnerability and trend of disasters Responses to disasters – first golden hours Community based approach and response mechanisms

3. Who We Are…  An international emergency response and disaster management agency  Over a decade’s experience in providing emergency humanitarian relief and helping vulnerable communities prepare for, survive and respond to disasters  Established in 1994 – In Pakistan started with Afghan refugee programme and in 1998 as DRR lead agency of AKDN  An affiliate of Aga Khan Development Network www.akdn.org/focus

4. SASAKAWA Award 2009 - Certificate of Merit Presidential Award – Sitra-e Essar for excellent performance during Earthquake 2005 Member of Regional Task Force –Urban Risk Reduction (RTF_URR)-2010 A National and Regional Resources –Capacity Building of National Disaster Management Authority (CDGK SAR team 2009) –Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority, Local Government & CSOs –Capacity Building of other stakeholders in DRR International School Safety Conference 2008 Recognition / Achievements

5. DRR - Global Level Hyogo Framework 2005-2015 Strategic Goals Develop and strengthen institutional mechanisms and capacities Integrate DRR into Sustainable Development Systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery Priorities for Action Governance - ensure DRR is national and a local priority with strong institutional basis for implementation Identify, assess and monitor risks and enhance early warning Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience Reduce underlying risk factors Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response

6. DRR – National Level (2005-2015) Mission  Manage complete spectrum of disasters by adopting a disaster risk reduction perspective in development planning at all levels and through developing institutions and capacities for disaster preparedness, response and recovery Priorities for Action Institutional and legal arrangements for DRR Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment Training, education and awareness Disaster management planning Community and local level planning Multi-hazard early warning system Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development Emergency response system and Capacity development for post disaster recovery

7. Increasing Vulnerability and Risks Un planned civic infrastructure Least emphasis on DRM/DRR Weaker Linkages and Partnership Government investment on DP No Community Awareness Trained human resources and teams Enforcement of laws related to DRR i.e. building codes Frequency/occurrence of disasters Complex situations / man-made disasters Poverty Increasing Population Urbanization / Unsafe conditions Climate Change / Weather extremes Hazard & risk assessment - Time & Cost

8. CountryDisasterDeathsPeople affected PakistanFlood 201019852 million ChinaEarthquake 200869,2004.6 million PakistanEarthquake 200583,0005 million IndiaTsunami 200412,4053.5 million Sri LankaTsunami 200435,3991 million IndiaEarthquake 200113,8051.8 million AfghanistanDrought 20007122.5 million IndiaCyclone 199910,08615 million IndiaEarthquake 19939,4751 million BangladeshCyclone 1991138,00015 million BangladeshCyclone 1970300,00020 million Major Disasters in South Asia

9. Immediate Response Phases ??? First Responders Always the victims Second Responders People around them Third Responders Rescuers / Responsible Agencies

10. Now…..it seems preparing for response is important Awareness raising of local communities, schools and others Building localized capacities for disaster responses Linking local capacities with civil society and local authorities Ensure integrated DRM including mass causality response plans But how?? a. Communities b. civil society 3. Government institutions / local authorities

11. Our Programmes tools Programme Tools Population Served Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) equips community members with basic disaster management skills in order to response to local disasters Over 35,000 (160 CERTs) Hazard and Risk Maps are used to identify and anticipate risks to local communities. These maps are also used for planning, decision and particularly for DRR planning. Detailed investigation studies and expert visit to investigate hazards are also part of it Over 600 locations School Safety Programme - promotes DRR at classroom and school levels 0ver 300 schools Response (SART / DART) enhanced institutional capacities for response SART 40 members / DART 60 members Emergency Relief 201036,562 households

12. Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) 92 community stockpiles, including 4 Regional ones Over 34,00 trained volunteers in 160 CERTs – 50% women

13. Forty member team - (30% female) Assessed equal to INSARAG standard Search and rescue capacity i.e. mountain, urban, fire, swift etc DART team consists of 60 members FOCUS Pakistan’s Search and Rescue Team is

16. Capacity building of local communities and local governments at the grassroots levels creates resilience and helps in minimizing risks and changes perceptions of risks. Set the communities at the centre in disaster risk management & development The Bottom line

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