NDMO director presents emergency response plan
BY ALICE T CAMPBELL
The Director of National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and Chairman of the National Disaster Operation Committee (N-DOC), Mr Jonathan Tafiariki has presented the TC Maila Emergency Response and Recovery Plan.
A statement from NEOC (National Emergency Operation Center) Media on Saturday, 2 May said Tafiariki presented the plan at the Development Partners Dialogue on “Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila Response”, on Wednesday last week.
Tafiariki whilst addressing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Maila, also outlined the national disaster response and the Early Recovery Plan Action 2026.
“He further emphasised the application of the current national disaster arrangements to implement the plan, while also highlighting the relevant provisions outlined in the 2018 plan,” the statement said.
Tafiariki informed development partners that the plan sets out the overarching framework and includes the following;
•Saving lives and protecting affected populations
•Providing immediate life-saving assistance – food, water, education, health, shelter, and protection services
•Coordinating initial damage assessments and essential services
•Supporting early recovery and livelihood restoration
The NDMO director also acknowledged donor partners and stakeholders for their continued support in the roll out of emergency relief response since the declaration of a state of emergency for Western and Choiseul provinces.
NEOC also stated that Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele announced Cabinet’s approval of the National Response and Early Recovery Plan (NRERP), with an estimated total cost of SBD 118.7 million, of which approximately 92 per cent remains unfunded.
“The Government respectfully calls upon development partners to extend financial and technical support to help bridge this substantial funding gap, thereby facilitating the timely and effective implementation of recovery interventions.
“Prime Minister Manele made this call during his opening remarks at the Development Partners Dialogue on Fuel Price Impacts and Tropical Cyclone Maila Response,” the statement said.
Photo credit: NEOC Media
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