1. CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM OF CUBA CIVIL DEFENCE NATIONAL STAFF

2. Republic of Cuba Cabo de San Antonio Punta de Maisí Punta del Ingles Cayo Cruz del Padre Population 11 million 240 thousand 841 inhabitants, population density 101 inhabitants per km ² Total area: 109 886 km ² Length: (east-west) of 1 250 km (780 miles) and width (north-south) that varies between 32 and 210 km Length of coastline: 5747 km island of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud 327Km. Political-Administrative Division 15 provinces and 168 municipalities

3. The Cuban Civil Defense is an integrated system for all forces and resources of society and the state, with the function of protecting people and assets, social infrastructure, economy and natural resources, hazards and disaster the consequences of climate change Civil Defense System

4. The Civil Defense System Responsible for the organization and planning of actions comprising the disaster reduction cycle, all hazards appreciated in our country Natural origin Technological origin Sanitary origin

5. Structure of the Civil Defense System dependencies President of Council of State OACE FAR Minister EMNDC municipalities entities economic Comunities economic entities provinces

6. Legal Base Constitution of the Republic of Cuba, Chapter VIII, Art. 67, art. 98 h) Act No. 75 of National Defense. 21.12.94. Decree Law No. 170 Measurement System of Civil Defense. 05.08.97. Decree No. 262 on the Compatibility of Investments with the interests of defense. 14.05.99. Directive No. 1 of the President CDN for Disaster Reduction. 08/04/2010. Resolutions and Regulations.

7. Process for Disaster Reduction Set of preventive, preparedness, response and recovery, which are set in order to protect the population, economy and environment from the destructive effects of disasters. PREPARATIONS PREVENTION RESPONCES PREPARATIONS IMPACT OF DANGER

8. Prevention Reducing vulnerabilities. Strengthening surveillance systems. Compliance and process compatibility with the interests of the Civil Defense. Conducting risk assessments.

9. Preparations Preparation and updating of disaster reduction plans. Preparation of Management bodies, forces, and all categories of population. Development of methodological documents. Disclosure protection measures of the population and economy.

10. Response Activation of defense counsel. Measures to protect people and property (warning, evacuation and rescue operations deconcentration and rescue). Measures to protect the economy and infrastructure. Cooperation with the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior. Information and guidance to the public

11. Recuperation Measures and actions that begin when we see that the danger has ceased to affect territory and not a threat or controlled the situation that caused the response. Includes two stages: the rehabilitation and reconstruction

12. Top Civil Defense Surveillance Systems Weather. Hydrology. Meteorological and agricultura drought. Rural Fire. Seismology. Comprehensive Health. Comprehensive Animal Health. Plant. Oil Spill.

13. Weather Monitoring System 89 º 25 º 60 º

14. Preparation and Disclosure Activity Education: Training: Overcoming: All levels of education Everyone in the country trained in Civil Defence Diploma and masters are made

15. Diffusion Media Mass: Television, radio and print media The Alternative: Amateur Radio, points of view of the film, speakers, movie video, newsletters, brochures, and others. Organizations Policies, Mass and Social: Working person to person on the block, neighborhood, popular advice. Ways and means to disseminate

16. Municipalities with CGRR Municipalities projected to CGRR Management Centers Risk Reduction Currently there are 79 CGRR most vulnerable municipalities in the country and 8 provinces, and 297 Points Early Warning. In CGRR process equipment 13, 12 municipal, provincial and 31 1 Early Warning Points.

17. Collect, analyze and maintain orderly, the results of risk assessments and control the reduction of vulnerabilities. Facilitate the organization and implementation of measures required to carry out the management of disaster risks and decision making by local authorities. Foster a culture of risk perception in the authorities and population. Management Centers to Reduce Risk 1.Computer, modem and printer. 2.Portable Power Generator 2.3 KW, 3.TV and Video-DVD 4.Radio Communications (shortwave) 5.Communications Radio (Walkie Talkie) 6.Radio Recorder, 7.Rechargeable Emergency Lamp, 8.Digital camera, 9.Flashlights, 10.Slate Acrylic 90x12.

18. He is a member of the Iberoamerican Association of Governmental Organizations and Civil Defense and the Special Committee on Disasters of the Association of Caribbean States and shares his experiences with countries in the area as part of South-South cooperation Integration of Cuba

19. Lucky to have a Revolution! It is guaranteed that nobody will be neglected. A strong, forceful and farsighted Civil Defense protects our people.