scholarly journals Implementation of a Disaster Coordination and Communication Plan in Nepal: Hub and Satellite Concept

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s79-s79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumana Bajracharya ◽  
Ashis Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Satellite System ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Communication Plan ◽  
Essential Components

Introduction:One lesson learned from the 2015 Nepal earthquake was the need for a more coordinated effort between hospitals to improve disaster response. To improve the coordination, the concept of a hub and satellite system was introduced.Aim:Describe the implementation of a hub and satellite system in the disaster management plan to improve coordination and communication between hospitals and the health system during a disaster.Methods:A standard hospital disaster management plan was developed and validated with governmental and non-governmental agencies. Twenty-five hub hospitals within Nepal were identified. Smaller hospitals surrounding hub hospitals were identified as satellite hospitals. A plan was made to address communication and coordination between hub-satellite hospitals and ministry of health involving resource sharing, capacity analysis, and development of deployment teams in each hub. An output-based workshop was planned. Each hospital’s existing plans were evaluated before the workshop with a checklist containing essential components of disaster management. Each hospital was oriented and allowed to fill up a standardized template of a disaster management plan, after which their disaster management plan was reevaluated. The newly developed plan was then tested with a tabletop exercise function. The trainings were conducted from September 2017 to October 2018.Results:Disaster management plans were made in 110 hospitals, including nine hub hospitals and 101 satellite hospitals in three of seven provinces in Nepal. Evaluation of a pre-workshop score for the existing disaster plan was 18/32, and the score of the disaster plan post-workshop was 30/32 on average. The average score for hospitals for the tabletop exercise was 68.2% (53.8% to 84.6%).Discussion:A hub-satellite system-based disaster management plan has been developed and implemented in more than 100 hospitals in Nepal. Workshops for these hub and satellite hospitals improved their communication, coordination, and planning to improve disaster preparedness and future response.

scholarly journals Need and scope for agroforestry in Disaster Management Plan for Animals.

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1694
Author(s):  
Suresh Ramanan S. ◽  
Kunhamu T.K.
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Post Disaster

Disaster causes threat to life and property. Management and mitigation measures have been primarily focused around human life. Technically, the post disaster management is centered on reviving the livelihood and often the poor and vulnerable sections of the society are affected much. Apart from agricultural farming, livestock rearing is major source of livelihood of farmers. With nearly 70% of the livestock owned by the marginal farmers, any disaster that cause a loss in livestock do affect these dependent people. Considering this reality, Government of India instituted “National Disaster Management Plan for Animals (DMP)”. The entire DMP has been forged to provide guidance for the wellbeing of animals that got entangled in disaster in form of pre-disaster preparedness, disaster response and post disaster plan. In this context, ensuring adequate quantity of quality fodder and vital veterinary care assumes primary concern in post disaster response. In this context agroforestry, tree fodder assumes greater significance owing to their round-the-year availability and quality of fodder. There are many fodder based agroforestry systems that can withstands and maintain reasonable productivity even during extremes disaster situations like floods, drought and cyclones. A classical success model is the Acacia leucophloea and Prosopis cineraria based silvopastoral models for fodder production in arid and semi-arid regions and ngitili as a silvopastoral practice of Tanzania to evade the drought. Similarly, in flood condition trees are the only means for green fodder supply. Studies need to be initiated on the planning, implementation and management strategies to be followed for optimizing the productivity and quality of fodder through community involvement. Hence the information gap has to be suitability filled though proper research as well as extension through interdisciplinary approach. So that agroforestry based livestock management strategies can incorporated into DMP, so that not only protecting our precious livestock wealth and also to ensure the livelihood security of millions of marginal farmers. Agroforestry is potential approach for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and help to mitigate the extremes of perceived disaster and incorporating agroforestry will a bottom to top approach.

scholarly journals Reconstruction post disaster responsive gender in West Sumatra

2021 ◽  
Vol 331 ◽  
pp. 04009
Author(s):  
Mediana desfita ◽  
Djendrius
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
The West ◽  
Loss Of Life ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Culture Of Prevention ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Post Disaster

Indonesia is one of the very prone countries to disaster. The tsunami and earthquake disasters caused enormous damage to property and infrastructure as well as loss of life. An earthquake on September 30, 2009, measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck the west coast of Sumatra, causing loss of life and damage to infrastructure. There were around 1,115 people killed, 1,214 seriously injured and 1,688 people lightly injured. A comprehensive study of natural disaster management activities or systems should be used as learning materials to form a disaster management system. Disaster preparedness by minimizing vulnerability has been identified as a better approach to dealing with disasters than post-disaster response. Creating a culture of prevention is critical to dealing with everyday hazards and the consequences of disasters. The study is using data from a natural disaster in west Sumatra, and data from people who were involved in the process of reconstruction post disasters in west Sumatra. This study aims to obtain an accurate description of the reconstruction post-disaster and relation with responsive gender activities in West Sumatra, and identify how the gender effect on reconstruction post-disaster in the West Sumatra region.

scholarly journals Disaster Management in Wetland Settlement at Ogan Komering ILIR Regency, South Sumatera

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Tropical Region ◽  
Specific Procedure ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Dry Seasons ◽  
Collaborative Efforts

Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency is part of the South Sumatra Province whose area is prone to flooding and fire. As for the tropical region, OKI also has two extreme seasons between the rainy and dry seasons. In the dry season is a prone period of forest and land fires, while in the raining season, its prone to flooding. This study aimed to conduct Disaster Management in Wetland Settlements at Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The method was using qualitative study design with six informant that consist of six local community and two key informant from worker of Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah and Dinas Kesehatan OKI. The result showed that disaster management was classified into four phase. First, the phase of prevention and mitigation that analyzed socialization efforts conducted in OKI were distribution of leaflets and posters. Then, phase of disaster preparedness showed preparedness program in OKI has not been implemented optimally. In disaster emergency response phase discovered no specific procedure in disaster management. Moreover, the phase of disaster recovery indicated that collaborative efforts with multi-sector stakeholders have been conducted. It can be concluded to prepare Disaster Response Village Programs in Ogan Komering Ilir.

scholarly journals Disaster Management: A State-of-the-Art Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jared Bly ◽  
Louis Hugo Francescutti ◽  
Danielle Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
The Other ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Coastal City ◽  
Emergency Management Planning ◽  
Response And Recovery ◽  
Climate Change Governance

Disaster management involves the pillars of emergency management: planning and preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery. Emergencies are serious events that threaten health, life, and property and can be managed within the capabilities of the affected organization. Disasters, on the other hand, are hypercomplex emergencies, requiring resources not immediately available. Disaster management follows the principles of emergency management, and emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and teamwork. Lack of resources will challenge people and organizations both in effects of disasters and the ability to manage them. Poverty, climate change, governance, and education are foundations to improve capacity. Hospitals play an important role in disaster response and can prepare accordingly. Plans, to be effective, must be implemented through appropriately-targeted exercises. Building on an all-hazards approach, to more hazard-specific considerations can improve disaster preparedness as well as day-to-day efficiency. Disaster management is complex and crucial. These principles are explored through the fictional tale of 1Tucci, a coastal city in the worst flood anyone can remember. Well, almost anyone…

scholarly journals Disaster Management During Tropical Storm Karen: The Story of Trinidad Extension

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-90
Author(s):  
Moses Mike ◽  
Ricky Telg ◽  
Amy Harder ◽  
Jammie Loizzo ◽  
Angella Lindsey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Tropical Storm ◽  
Interview Data ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this study was to investigate the weather-related disaster preparedness and response strategies of agricultural extension professionals in Trinidad during Tropical Storm Karen (TSK). Trinidad faces perennial flooding, and Trinidad extension professionals have often been involved in the management of weather-related disasters. TSK was contextualized as a case study, and a qualitative approach was used to investigate the lived experiences of the extension professionals who directly assisted with managing the event. Semi-structured interview data were collected, along with concept maps and participant-rendered drawings. Each interview was compared with the participant’s concept map and drawing, while the constant comparative technique was used to evaluate the interview data among the participants to derive themes. Data were collected remotely using internet platforms due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Findings indicated that disaster preparedness was strategized through field activities, including collecting data and providing disaster advice to clients. Disaster responsiveness was strategized through field actions, primarily through field evaluations for subsidy claims. In addition, related to disaster response, extension professionals faced various challenges in responding to TSK, most notably, the inability to access appropriate transportation. The findings of this study can guide the government of Trinidad and Tobago in bolstering the disaster management strategies of the country, as well as inform regional disaster management plans in other Caribbean countries.

scholarly journals Disaster preparedness level of university hospitals of Sousse -Tunisia

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Lamine ◽  
M A Tlili ◽  
W Aouicha ◽  
E Taghouti ◽  
N Chebili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Structural Safety ◽  
Safety Index ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Safety ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Disasters, whether natural or man-made, are unpredictable. The health care systems, represented by hospitals, are on the front lines of the emergency and disaster response. Tunisian health structures, must be able to cope with a case of mass influx of victims following any disasters. Therefore, we conducted this study to describe the level of disaster preparedness of University Hospitals of Sousse - Tunisia. Methods A simple descriptive quote is the basis of a data collection, conducted between September and October 2019 and performed in both University Hospitals of Sousse - Tunisia (Farhat Hached and Sahloul). The measuring instrument used in this study is the 'Hospital Safety Index' designed by the World Health Organization in 2008. Data was analyzed using the 'Module and safety index calculator' which calculates a specific score for each module (structural safety, nonstructural safety and emergency and disaster management) and an overall score for hospital safety, and assigns an appropriate classification which can be “c/C” corresponds to a score from 0 to 0.35, “b/B” from 0.36 to 0.65, or “a/A” from 0.66 to 1. Results The overall safety index class of both hospitals was 'B'. Sahloul University Hospital was classified as 'a' in both structural and nonstructural safety modules and classified as 'c' in the emergency and disaster management module, in the other hand Farhat Hached University Hospital was classified as 'c' in structural safety module and classified as 'b' in both nonstructural safety and emergency and disaster management modules. Conclusions The hospitals' current levels of emergency and disaster management needs to be improved. Actually, both patients and staff safety as well as the hospital's ability to function during and after emergencies and disasters are potentially at risk. In both hospitals, intervention measures are needed in the short term. Key messages Appropriate disaster management should be based on a clear plan, preparedness and collaborative and effective efforts on the part of the community and the different organizations involved. A safe hospital needs to assure that its services remain accessible and functioning at maximum capacity, before, during and immediately after the impact of emergencies and disasters.

scholarly journals Use of Incident Command System for Disaster Preparedness: A Model for an Emergency Department COVID-19 Response

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andra Farcas ◽  
Justine Ko ◽  
Jennifer Chan ◽  
Sanjeev Malik ◽  
Lisa Nono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Incident Command System ◽  
Incident Command ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Multiple Challenges ◽  
Operations Center

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented demands on health systems, where hospitals have become overwhelmed with patients amidst limited resources. Disaster response and resource allocation during such crises present multiple challenges. A breakdown in communication and organization can lead to unnecessary disruptions and adverse events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promotes the use of an incident command system (ICS) model during large-scale disasters, and we hope that an institutional disaster plan and ICS will help to mitigate these lapses. In this article, we describe the alignment of an emergency department (ED) specific Forward Command structure with the hospital ICS and address the challenges specific to the ED. Key components of this ICS include a hospital-wide incident command or Joint Operations Center (JOC) and an ED Forward Command. This type of structure leads to a shared mental model with division of responsibilities that allows institutional adaptations to changing environments and maintenance of specific roles for optimal coordination and communication. We present this as a model that can be applied to other hospital EDs around the country to help structure the response to the COVID-19 pandemic while remaining generalizable to other disaster situations.

Analysis of Description of Local Disaster Management Plan for Smooth and EffectiveWide-Area Support System During Large-Scale Disaster

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muneyoshi Numada ◽  
◽  
Shinya Kondo ◽  
Masashi Inoue ◽  
Kimiro Meguro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Wide Area ◽  
System A ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Hyogo Prefecture ◽  
Cooperation System

This paper gives attention to the phase of safety of work in wide-area support and considers differences in description in local disaster management plans drafted by supporting local governments and supported ones, assuming that standardization of such descriptions could bring more smooth and effective implementation of plans. This paper targets desirable directions toward arrangement for a highly effective wide-area cooperation system. A framework is introduced in examining on what wide-area support should be like, referring to previous studies on actual situation of the support at the time of the 1995 Southern Hyogo Prefecture Earthquake and of the 2004Mid Niigata Prefecture Earthquake. Then the disaster response activities in wide-area support are examines and local disaster management plans among different local governments are compared and differences in descriptions in plans. Necessary information for supporting sides and introduces the exchange of opinions with Kawasaki City that stood on the supporting side after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake is discussed. To make cooperation among the Japanese Government, prefectures, and municipalities more effective, the description of local disaster management plans should be standardized to some degree.

Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. 335-337
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Shyngle ◽  
Joseph O. A. Sodipo
Keyword(s):  
State Hospital ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Flood Disaster ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mere Presence

The River Ogunpa flood disaster was an event which created difficulties from every conceivable angle and provided many of the problems to be experienced in disaster management generally. It should be emphasized that every state hospital should have a disaster plan so that one could assume that it is adequately prepared for major accidents. Some of the teaching hospitals in Nigeria have disaster plans. However, the mere presence of a paper plan did not guarantee that it was up to date, comprehensive and understood by all staff concerned, in some of the major disasters which recently occurred in Nigeria. This article highlights some of the major natural and man-made disasters in our country, the magnitude of the damage done, factors affecting the response of the nation to the disasters, as well as some of the major deficiencies in our disaster plans.

scholarly journals Application of a Real-Time Tsunami Forecast System to the Disaster Response of Local Governments during a Major Tsunami Disaster

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Tomohiro Kubo ◽  
Wataru Suzuki ◽  
Masahiro Ooi ◽  
Narumi Takahashi ◽  
Kazumi Asao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Prediction System ◽  
Forecast System ◽  
Tsunami Inundation ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Response Plan

We applied a real-time tsunami inundation forecast system to a disaster response plan. We developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) for a tsunami disaster response based on a Plan, Do, Check, Action cycle to effectively use tsunami observation and prediction information provided by a real-time tsunami inundation forecast system during an initial response to a tsunami disaster. In the Plan stage, we ran a workshop on the tsunami disaster response to confirm the current tsunami disaster response plan and develop a timeline plan for a tsunami disaster. In the Do stage, we conducted a tabletop exercise (TTX) for a tsunami disaster using a real-time tsunami prediction system. In the Check stage, we ran a workshop on an after-action review of the TTX. In the Action stage, we applied the SOPs of the real-time tsunami prediction system to the tsunami disaster management plan and conducted a second TTX. As a result, we verified the information provided by a real-time tsunami prediction system to apply the system to a tsunami disaster management plan for real municipalities. It was confirmed that the SOP that we developed allows a real-time tsunami inundation forecast system to enable government staff to safely and effectively respond during a disaster.

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