UNION OF MYANMAR SHWEDAGON PAGODA

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UNION OF MYANMARUNION OF MYANMAR

SHWEDAGON PAGODASHWEDAGON PAGODA

Risk Management in Immediate Risk Management in Immediate RespnseRespnse for Transfor Trans--boundary boundary

Disasters in MyanmarDisasters in Myanmar

TunTun LwinLwinDirectorDirector--General of DMHGeneral of DMH

PR of Myanmar with WMOPR of Myanmar with WMONational Focal Point for National MultiNational Focal Point for National Multi--hazard Early Warning Centrehazard Early Warning Centre

National Focal Point for UNFCCCNational Focal Point for UNFCCCWMO Focal Point for Public InformationWMO Focal Point for Public Information

Chairman, Steering Committee, Chairman, Steering Committee, NMZEWCsNMZEWCs, ADPC, ADPC

Website - http://www.dmh.gov.mmE-mail - [email protected]

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DISASTER MANAGEMENT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN MYANMARIN MYANMAR

FactsFacts

Land Area Land Area -- 676577 Sq676577 Sq--km km Coastal LineCoastal Line-- 2400 km2400 kmBoarder lineBoarder line-- 6080 km 6080 km Main RiversMain Rivers

..AyeyarwadyAyeyarwady

..ChindwinChindwin

. . ThanlwinThanlwin

. . SittoungSittoung

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Bangladesh

India

Bay of Bangal

Thailand

Laos

China

MYANMAR

SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DISASTER(1991SUMMARY OF NATIONAL DISASTER(1991--2000)2000)

373,893,530

(54.4%)

1888,686 (89.2%)

588654

(78.1 %)

1137

(38.4%)

Asia

687,020,0902,116,5937540262961World

Amount of Damage

(1000 U$)

Number of Totall

Affected People (000)

Number Killed

Number of Disaster Occuned

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Number of Totally Affected PeopleNumber of Totally Affected People(Disaster Types) (Asia, 1975(Disaster Types) (Asia, 1975--2000)2000)

Flood60%

Wind storm10%

Drought28%

Extreme temp1%

Earthquake

1%

DroughtEarthquakeExtreme tempFloodWind storm

Amount of Damage (Disaster Types)Amount of Damage (Disaster Types)(1,000 US$) (Asia, 1975(1,000 US$) (Asia, 1975--2000)2000)

DroughtEarthquakeExtreme tempFloodWild fireWind storm

EarthquakeEarthquake

47%47%

DroughtDrought

28%28%

Extreme tempExtreme temp

1%1%

Wind stormWind storm

15%15%

FloodFlood

31%31%

Wild fireWild fire

4%4%

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TSUNAMI (26 DECEMBER 2004)TSUNAMI (26 DECEMBER 2004)

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Weather related disasters in Myanmar

Trans-boundary disasters in Myanmar

Man made disasters

Hazards and Vulnerability define risk to cause disasterHazards and Vulnerability define risk to cause disaster

Hazards vulnerability

Risk

Phenomenon Communities, Structures, Crops, lives

Disaster

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Natural disastersNatural disasters

--MeteorologicalMeteorological

--Hydrological Hydrological

--GeologicalGeological

Meteorological disastersMeteorological disasters

Tropical revolving stormsStrong windsHeavy rains Storm surgesContinuous rain spell

TornadoesThunderstormsContinuous dry spell Heat and cold waves

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Hydrological disastersHydrological disasters

• River floods• Flash floods• Inundations• Very low River water

levels• Very low ground water

levels• Heavy rain spells• Droughts

Geological disastersGeological disasters

• Earthquake• Land slide• Mud slide• Volcanic eruption

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TsunamiTsunami

Deedugone Bridge in Ngapudaw Township was reconst ructed after Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami

as post disaster activities

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Tsunami affected people of Pyinsalu Sub-township , Ayeyarwady Division, were resettled in the new houses built

by local Committees

International Concept for International Concept for DISASTER RISK REDUCTIONDISASTER RISK REDUCTION

• Policy Integration

• Plan and Programmes ( For Sustainable Development)

• Environmental Safety

• Poverty Reduction

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CooperationCooperation

• National (GO-NGOs)

• Bilateral Cooperation

• Regional Cooperation

• International Cooperation

World Conference on Disaster ReductionWorld Conference on Disaster Reduction

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Hyogo Framework for ActionHyogo Framework for Action(2005(2005--2015)2015)

• Building the Resilience of Nationsand Communities to Disaster

Expected Outcome of ActionExpected Outcome of Action

• The substantial reduction of disaster

losses, in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assetsof communities and countries.

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Strategic GoalStrategic Goal

1. The more effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning and programming at all levels, with a special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and vulnerability reduction.

2. The development and strengthening of institutions, mechanisms and capacities at all levels, in particular at the community level, that can systematically contribute to building resilience to hazards.

3. The systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness response and recovery programmes in the reconstruction of affected communities.

Myanmar Implementation in connection with Myanmar Implementation in connection with Five Priorities ActionFive Priorities Action

1. To ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation

– Central Committee for National Disaster Prevention.– Management Working Committee.– 10 – Sub-committees.– Local Committees of Different Levels.

2. To identify assess and monitor disaster risk and enhance early warning

– Daily Weather Report.– Monthly weather Forecasting Report.– Warning – Flood– Storm– Heavy Rain– Tidal Wave

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3. To use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels

– Disaster Management Courses.– School Curricula.– Public Education.– Lectures– Radio and T.V Talks.– Pamphlet.– Leaflet.– Bill Board.– Sign Board.

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4. To reduce underlying risk factor– Town Plan.– Cottage to Apartment.

– Post-disaster Reconstruction to Development.

5. To strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response for all levels

– Central Committee, Working Committee and Sub-committees.

– Local Committees at all levels.

– Government Officials.– NGOs.

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DISASTER IN MYANMARDISASTER IN MYANMAR

• Flood (Moderate)

• Storm (Moderate)

• Earthquake (Rare)

• Landslide (Rare)

• Urban Fire (Moderate)

Suggested Priorities of Technical Aspect for Suggested Priorities of Technical Aspect for Disaster ManagementDisaster Management

1. To enhance the knowledge of forecasting natural disasters.

2. To modernize the international network of communication.

3. To disseminate to the public on news and educative activities on a wider basis.

4. To modernize principles and tactics concerning natural disaster reduction.

5. To develop national and regional networks of communication.

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ASEAN Committee on Disaster ASEAN Committee on Disaster

ManagementManagement (ACDM)(ACDM)– Formed -2002– Members -10 Countries.– Partners - UNHCR and UN Organizations

- Regional Organization- International Organization- IFRC- Donors

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ACDM ActionACDM Action

The Ministerial Meeting of ACDM, held in December 2004 at Phnom Penh, Cambodia gave ACDM, the mandate to negotiate a draft on ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response. After the discussions and negotiations on the draft, the Agreement was signed on 26 July 2005 at 38th Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The Standard Operating Procedure and Cooperating System are under process and, the mutual cooperation in the field of disaster management will be realizedin the near future. As the Hyogo Framework for action 2005-2015 is included in this Agreement, the action will be carried out while implementing the Agreement.

Just in this year in Myanmar

The main concept in DMNatural hazards are unstoppable phenomena.

even though we can’t stop or prevent the naturalhazards from coming, but we can manage to

reduce or even to stop the disasters caused bythe hazards by reducing the vulnerability.

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Gwa

Super CycloneMALA on 28-4-06Near its entrance intoMyanmar coast

TORNADO ON 28TORNADO ON 28 thth Night (HLAING THAR YAR)Night (HLAING THAR YAR)

Tornado cell

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THE APPROACHNG THUNDERSTORM TO NGWE SAUNG

TORNADO ON 29TORNADO ON 29 thth Morning (Ngwe Saung)Morning (Ngwe Saung)

The photograph taken by Yangon-

based French photographer

Jean Philippe Forstshows a tornado

forming near Ngwe Saung

on the morning of April 29, as Cyclone Mala made landfall

on thecoast of Myanmar

THE TORNADO AT NGWE SAUNG

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ngwe saung beach ( 30-4-2006 Morning )

chaung tha beach

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•The MALA was a super cyclone. Though the storm

had crossed the coast as severe cyclonic storm (T4

level), the death toll was very low and many lives

were saved and evacuated in timely manner due to

the timely early warnings and effective public care

responses .

• 'MALA' is a success story for the disaster

management community of Myanmar.

SUMMARY OF MALASUMMARY OF MALA

( Believe it or not, only one death was reported during land crossing)

Recent Development in Potential of Disaster threatsas Myanmar perspectives

- Storm frequency is increasing recently

- Floods occrrences are inccreasing

- El Nino is on its way and is kept developing

with 80% accuracy.

- In 2006 alone, there has been one super cyclone,

four tornados, five occurrence of flash floods

took place in Myanmar

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The recorded earthquake frequency during (1992-2005 )

Year

Fre

quen

cy

1992-1993

1993-1994

1994-1995

1995-1996

1996-1997

1997-1998

1998-1999

1999-2000

2000-2001

2001-2002

2002-2003

2003-2004

2004-2005

slight

moderatestrong

severe

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

slight

moderate

strong

severe

Earthquake frequency is increasing annually

The lead time for the issuance ofTimely early warnings to the localResidwnts varies from as low as minutesTo days.In the case of tsunami, for the localmarine earthquake generated tsunami the lead time for the warning would be 10-15 minutes

The Immediate response factors

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Characteristics of natural disastersCharacteristics of natural disasters

• Most important information for disaster prevention, preparation and mitigation.

++ Define Risk by- Types and nature of hazards - Effective extent and duration - Vulnerability

Severe meteorological disaster Severe meteorological disaster

• Tropical storms ( crossing coast/land ) Maximum winds 40 - 80 mph.Storm surge 3 - 10 ft.Heavy rain 3 - 5 in./dayEffective duration 3 - 6 hours.Area 2500 - 10000 sq. miles

Warning available 3 - 48 hours advance

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Severe Hydrological disasterSevere Hydrological disaster

• Major river floods ( for a city on bank ) ?• Height above D.L. > 1 m ?• Inundation area > 100 sq. km ?• Effective duration > 1 week ?

Severe Geological disasterSevere Geological disaster

• Earthquakes– No warning in advance– Duration

• One main shock - < 1 minute• After shocks (many smaller ones) - < 1 minute

– Aftermath • Fire may broke out • Drinking water may not be available

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Severe Severe AgrometAgromet. disaster. disaster

• Drought– Un-identifiable in the early period - 30 days– May prolong another months– Drought duration may be interrupted

by wet spells– Usually accompanied by global / synoptic

scale features , such as break monsoon,El Nino,.

For the immediate response mechanisms

Priorities-To upgrade the existing telecommunication system-- to establish a telecommunication mechanism for Government to public (local residents) sector-To upgrade the existing earthquake monitoring syste m-to establish a real-time or near real-time monitor ing network in earthquake, extreme weather events, stor ms, etc.-To establish a risk communication system for

immediate response -To upgrade the international cooperation -- to develop introducing space technology in DM

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Risk Communication

17-18 July 2006, Yangon, Myanmar

Guide Questions for Discussion

This USAID/ ADPC/DMH co-sponsored workshop was first time of its kind held in Myanmar. The workshop was attended by groups representing Warning providers, warning users, stakeholders, management managers, media, local residents. There are many need-to-be-solved issues, nned-to-be-improved issues and many new guidance were recommended by the workshop.

Risk Communication

Group 1: Information providers

� Department of Meteorology and Hydrology

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Risk Communication

Group 2: First line receivers

� Information and Public Relations Department

� General Administration Department

� Relief and Resettlement Department

� Myanmar Police Force

� Fire Services Department

� Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications

� Myanmar Red Cross Society

Risk Communication

Group 3: First line receivers - media

� Myanmar Radio and Television

� News and Periodicals Enterprise

� Broadcast Journalists

� Flower News

� Weekly Eleven

� Myanmar Times

� 7 Days

� Today

� Kumudra

� 24/7

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Risk Communication

Group 4: Second line receivers

� Higher Education Department

� Department of Health

� Myanmar Earthquake Committee

� Myanmar Engineering Society

Risk Communication

Group 5: End users

� Local community representatives

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Risk Communication

Guide Questions for Groups 1, 2, 3, 4

� Information received

� Types of information received

� Sources of information – who, timing and frequency o f delivery

� Channel of receipt – methods (which one is effective ?)

� Content of information received – content, degree of detail, etc.

� Processing of information

� Further processing (e.g. translation into potential impacts)

� Factors considered

� New content\

� Intended users

1) Identify gaps, constraints and needs in the followi ng areas

Risk Communication

� Information dissemination

� Channels

� Which is effective?

� Feedback mechanism

� To source of the information

� From receivers of your information

2) Provide recommendations for improvement. Rank your recommendations (1 being the most immediate)

Guide Questions for Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 cont.

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Risk Communication

Guide Questions for Group 5

� Information received

� Types of information received

� Sources of information – who, timing and frequency o f delivery

� Channel of receipt – methods (which one is effective ?)

� Is information understandable? Believable? Complete ? Concise? Reliable? User-friendly?

� User response

� Risk perception

� Source that you respond to

� Actions taken in response to information received

� Constraints in responding to information

1) Identify gaps, constraints and needs in the followi ng areas

Risk Communication

� Traditional/ indigenous warning systems

� Name traditional/ indigenous warning system(s)

� How information is used

� Which do you rely on for decision-making?

� Information dissemination

� Channels

� Which is effective?

� Feedback mechanism

Guide Questions for Group 5 cont.

2) Provide recommendations for improvement. Rank your recommendations (1 being the most immediate)

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The H.E. Deputy Minister Colonel Nyan Tun Aung, Ministry of Transport , wasseen at the Opening ceremony during his deliberation on welcoming address

The Steering Group for the workshp, headed by H.E. Colonel Nyan Tun Aung ,Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport

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Groups Discussion

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The Role of theGeneral Administrative Department

Establishment of Mainstraming Mechanism

Current Risk Communication and Public Awareness Production Activities

In accordance with the guidance of Ministry of Home Affairs, the Management Committee on Prevention of Natural Disas terwas formed on 2 May, 2005, as follow :-

Deputy Minister Chairman

Ministry of Home Affairs

� Police Director General Member

Myanmar Police Force

� Director General Member

General Administration Department


Bureau of Special Investigation

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Prison Department

� Director (General Division) Secretary


� Head of Office Joint -Secretary


Current Risk Communication and Public Awareness Production Activities (Contd.)

In accordance with the guidance of Ministry of Home Affairs,

the sub-committee on decreased of Natural Disaster

and establishment of emergency shelter was formed

as 2 May, 2005 as follows: -

Deputy Minister Chairman


� Representative Official each from Member

Ministry of Progress of Border areas and

national races and Development Affairs,

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and

Ministry of Health.

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Director General Secretary


� Director (General Division) Joint

Secretary


� Decreased of Natural Disaster and establishment of

emergency shelter

� Preliminary report on damages and emergency

assistance

� Transportation and Clearance of routes

� Resettlement and Reconstruction

� Social Reliefs on Natural Disaster

� Approval of Damages

� Health Care

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMRNT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL MEMBER IN THE FOLLOWING SUB-COMMITTEES

SUB-COMMITTEE ON

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OBJECTIVE

To carry out works systematically and to

manage immediately in the disaster areas

throughout the country

� The Management Committee will open its office all round

(24) hours under the situation of emergency.

� The Management Committee will assign its respective

departmental officials to stand by (24) hours.

� The Management Committee will require continuously

specific information about Natural Disaster from States

and Divisional Offices of Myanmar Police Force, General

Administration Department, Bureau of Special Investi-

gation and Prison Department throughout the country.

DUTIES AND FUNCTION

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� The Management Committee will report about

information of natural disaster urgently to the Minister of

Ministry of Home Affairs and continue to carry out tasks

assigned by the Minister.

� The Management Committee will assign respon -

sibilities specified in the plan of action to the respective

departments of States and Divisions Level.

DUTIES AND FUNCTION

To carry out works systematically and to establish the

resettlements immediately when natural disaster occurred.

OBJECTIVES

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� Communication System such as telephones, fax,

email, internet will be used.

� Through government radio and T.V stations alert

natural disaster will be aired and also document

warning to natural disaster will be circulated by air

upon the disastered areas.

� The authorities will have to cooperate with Army and

Myanmar Police Force units to give assistance as

soon as possible in the disastered areas.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Using Your Own Human Resources

A Multidisplineary Approach

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Recent Establishment ofNational Technical CommitteesFor Disaster Management

Myanmar Earthquake CommitteeMyanmar Engineering SocietyMyanmar Geological SocietyNational Disaster Risk Communication CommitteeNational Committee on IHPNational Air and Water Pollution Monitoring Committ ee

Space Technology in Disaster Management

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Digital Asia and Application for the Digital Asia and Application for the Sentinel Asia project Sentinel Asia project

------ Information Network for Sustainable FutureInformation Network for Sustainable Future

GIS engine

Special Format

Evolution of GIS SoftwareEvolution of GIS Software

Standalone

Client

Application

Client Server

GIS engine

DBOracle etc.

Client

Application

SQL Interface

Other DB

GIS engine WebGISengine

Special DB

ClientClient

WW Web

SoftwareClient

Software

Interoperable Web

WebGISengine

Other DB

Client

Application

Client

・・・・・・・・・・・・

・・・・Distributed Server・・・・Multi services・・・・Ajax

ASP

Application Application ・・・

Standard by OGC, ISO

GIS library DB

WEB-Services

Other Service

BrowserPlug inAjax

WMS

XML

Client

SoftwareClient

Software

Interoperability

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Space Technology as a tool for immediate Space Technology as a tool for immediate

responseresponse

Digital Earth and Digital Asia as a Information

Platform

Development of Web Mapping based System

Demonstration of Disaster management Support

System for Sentinel Asia in APRSAF

Sentinel Asia

Google changes Everything ; Google Maps & EarthGoogle changes Everything ; Google Maps & Earth

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• JICA(1984)- two sets of solar powered visual velocity type (short period seismograph)

( Sittwe - 1984 and Dawei - 1985 )

• UNESCO(1995) – k2 digitized seismographs, manufactur ed in USA.

( Yangon - 1995 )

• WSSI/OYO - 10 sets of Strong Motion Accelerographs (ETNA-SI (MOC-02) 3 channel, High Dynamic Range)

( Two networks – 2001- 2002 )

• PRC (YSB) - two sets of digitized seismographs

( Yangon and Mandalay - 2003 )

DMH Existing SeismographsDMH Existing Seismographs

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10050050100

SeismologicalStation

Locations

Mandalay

Yangon

Sittwe

Dawei

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Earthquake Recording

Equipments

- Electromagnetic Seismographs

- Japanese Katsujima

Short period and long period

Seismographs

- K-2 Digitized Seismograph

- Strong Motion Accelerographs

- Very broad band Digitized

Seismographs

SEISMICSEISMIC

ZONE ZONE

MAP OF MAP OF

MYANMARMYANMAR

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�� Radio to general public

�� Television do

� Telephone to local authority

� Fax / Email do

� Website: ww.dmh.gov.mm

(Dissemination by radio is effective only when service is available)

Existing Means of Warning Dissemination Existing Means of Warning Dissemination

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USGS �� United State of Geological Survey

WSSI �� World Seismic Safety Initiative

Sources of Earthquake Information

( ( ( ( In future, also from Regional Tsunami

Warning Center ? )

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NATIONAL C0MMITTE ON DISASTER PREVENTION NATIONAL C0MMITTE ON DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENTAND MANAGEMENT

(reformed in January 2005)(reformed in January 2005)

• Prime Minister Chairman• Minister (SWRR) Vice-Chairman• State/Division P.D.C .Chairman Member• Ministers Concerned (16 ministries) Member• Mayor (YGN and MDY) Member• Deputy Minister for Secretary• Home Affairs• Deputy Minister for Joint Secretary• Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement

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Disaster Prevention Management Disaster Prevention Management

Central Working CommitteeCentral Working Committee

-- SubSub--committee for information and committee for information and

Public Education Public Education

-- SubSub--committee for Establishing, committee for Establishing,

Emergency Communication System.Emergency Communication System.

-- SubSub--committee for Search and Rescue.committee for Search and Rescue.

-- SubSub--committee for Emergency Assistance.committee for Emergency Assistance.

-- SubSub--committee for Assessment of Losses.committee for Assessment of Losses.

Central Committee and Central Committee and 10 Sub10 Sub --CommitteeCommittee

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•• SubSub--committee for Transport and Clearing of committee for Transport and Clearing of WaysWays

•• SubSub--committee for Mitigation and sheltercommittee for Mitigation and shelter

•• SubSub--committee for Healthcommittee for Health

•• SubSub--committee for Rehabilitation and committee for Rehabilitation and ReconstructionReconstruction

•• SubSub--committee for Security committee for Security

Sub-committee continued

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• Central Working Committee for Disaster Prevention Management.

• State/Divisional Level-Working Committee.• District Level-Working Committee.• Township Level-working Committee.• Wards and village Tracks Working Committee.

Formation of Working CommitteeFormation of Working Committee

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Organizations involved in earthquake Organizations involved in earthquake and tsunami disaster study groupand tsunami disaster study group

UniversitiesMyanmar

EarthquakeCommittee

Quality ControlCommittee

CQHP

Department ofMetrology and

Hydrology

Myanmar Engineering

Society(Coordinating)

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Tide gauge stationsTide gauge stations

Tide records needed from the northeastern coast

Bay of Bengal

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GLOSS – SEA LEVEL TIDE GAUGESITTWE (12-8-2006)

GLOSS –SEA LEVEL TIDE GAUGEMAWLAMYINE (22-9-2006)

The Plan and Needs

These may be dreams at present.But on good thing about a dream is thatIt may come true one day.

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TimelineTimeline

Source: UNESCO/IOC

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Technical implementation & CBTechnical implementation & CB

• National activities– Capacity assessment– Support national awareness

• Regional activities– Core sea level gauges– Interim system– Training courses– Awareness pamphlets– DART buoy deployment

Source: UNESCO/IOC

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National AssessmentsNational Assessments

• to inform national stakeholders on the requirements (organizational, infrastructure and human resources) for the establishment and operation of a tsunami warning and mitigation system;

• to assess the available resources (organization, infrastructure and human resources);

• to identify capacity building needs .

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Assessment methodology of IOCAssessment methodology of IOC

• Pre-mission information gathering (questionnaires);

• 3-day expert mission (IOC, WMO, ISDR,…)• Full report• Assistance (as required) in developing CB

strategy for national TWS for submission to national government and (as required) donor

(This mission had already visited Myanmar In Early June of 2005)

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Results of WMO Preliminary Questionnaire Results of WMO Preliminary Questionnaire --MyanmarMyanmar

Request assistance in all areas to improve warning services

Existing public education programmes for hazard awareness, except tsunamis

Limited means of communicatingwith the public

Low level of preparedness for all hazards, except very low for tsunamis

Medium levelfor all hazards, except low for tsunamis

Medium level of understanding for all hazards, except tsunamis where understanding is low

Severe weather, flooding, storm surges, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes

Myanmar

Requirements Education Programmes

National Preparedness

Local Preparedness

Public Awareness of risks

Major Hazards (Above medium frequency)

Country

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1. to establish a TWS system components endTWS system components end --toto --end end system system

2. to assess national tsunami risk (Hazard assessmen t)

3. to establish national / regional warning center ag ainst local and regional tsunamis (Warning guidance)

4. to promote education/preparedness and risk reduct ion against tsunami hazard (Mitigation and Public Awareness)

National and Regional National and Regional Capacity Comprehensive Capacity Comprehensive

Needs:Needs:

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Status of the WMO/GTS Expert MissionsStatus of the WMO/GTS Expert Missions

• WMO/GTS expert missions will be carried out separat ely, by a team of two experts:– One expert from the associated Regional Telecommunication Hub

(RTH)– One expert taking account of current technical cooperation links

between National Meteorological Services (NMSs).

• Plans for country visits are being finalized and wi ll be undertaken– Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Myanmar : Experts from India/

IMD (RTH) + Japan/JMA, including China/CMA expert to Myanmar (early July)

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Training : -

First Year Next yearJob-trainings (Seismology-tsunami) 4 2

Diplomas (Seismology) 2 1Degree courses (seismology) 2 1Engineering seismology 1 1Disaster Management Course 10

Training Aid (Computer) 30Computer Server 2

Maintenance : -

First course Next courseJob-trainings for seismograph 3 2Job-trainings GTS upgrading 3 2Job-trainings for tide gauge 3 2

Public awareness trainings : -

Training of trainers to develop tsunami 20awareness in the target areas

Rescue Programme :Road Map 500 villagesRisk Assessment 500

Myanmar RequirementMyanmar Requirement

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Yangon

Sittwe

Dawei

Pathein

Mandalay

Pyay

Taunggyi

Myitkyina

ProposedBroad-band Seismograph Stations List by Priority

Broad Band Seismograph Station list by Priority

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Proposed Tidal Gauges

Coco Island (IOC/ADPC)

Preparis Island (IOC/ADPC)

Diamond Island (IOC/ADPC)

Kawthoung (Myanmar)

Kyaukphyu (Myanmar)

Chaungtha (Myanmar)

Heingyi Island (Not yet)

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Existing Tidal Gauges

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Sittwe

Mawlamyine

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1. Maungdaw2. Sittwe3. Kyaukpyu4. Manaung5. Thandwe6. Gwa7. Chaungthar8. Pathein9. Pyinkayine10. Phyarpon11. Yangon12. Mawlamyine13. Kyaikkami14. Coco Island 15. Yay16. Dawei17. Pulaw18. Myeik19. Boakpyin20. Kawthoung

Proposed S.S.B stations

SSB will be installed in Township Disaster Committee Office

SSB will be installed inDMH stations


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Proposed FM Radio Transmitter network

Main FM station

Sub-stations


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Coastal and Island communities of Myanmar (including tourists & visitors) with an ultimate goal to save life and property

Partners: Prime Minister OfficeMinistry of Social WelfareMinistry of InformationMyanma Police ForceDepartment of Fire BrigadePost and Telecommunication DepartmentDepartment of HealthMyanma Port AuthorityMyanmar Engineering SocietyInternational Organizations (IOC, WMO, JMA, CEA, ADPC, ADRC, GLOSS, GOOS, WSSI, YSB,ESCAP)

Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System for Myanmar

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Aim: Set up an operational 24-hour Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System hosted within the Ministry of Transport

Support Pledged by: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology will avail part of her current facilities and staff for the Project.

Support sought for: Upgrading and expansion of the current communication network and sea level observing network, Development of a seismic network and Capacity building.

Overall Budget : $ 1,068,000

Financial Support Already Obtained : $ 0

Financial Support Being Sought : $ 1,068,000

Overall Budget : $ 1,068,000

Financial Support Already Obtained : $ 0

Financial Support Being Sought : $ 1,068,000

Project Proposal (Objectives)

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Three-year programme:

• To develop a system that will be based on and end-t o-end principle –from data collection to the provision of services a nd issuing of warnings. • Based on existing infrastructure and resources to d evelop

Five major components:- Monitoring network – seismic and sea level - Data transmission and receiving system for evaluat ion and

sharing - Data processing system for acquiring and evaluatio n - Dissemination of warnings to target communities- Training of trainers to develop tsunami awareness in the target

areas

The system will be integrated into the existing nat ional disaster management system, and will also contribute to the IOTWS. Close links with International organizations such as IOC, GLOSS , GOOS, WMO, WSSI, ADPC, ADRC, JMA, YSB, ESCAP, etc. is also env isaged.

Overview

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The Plan and Needs

These may be dreams at present.But on good thing about a dream is thatIt can come true one day.

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Conclusion

Being a developing country, Myanmar naturally have needs and lags. However, with mutual understandingwith ASEAN and BIMSTEC spirit and friendship and with regional cooperation, and with cooperation with international and regional bodies such as UNESCO, IOC, WMO, ESCAP, JICA, CMA, IMD, JICA, KOICA, JAXA, EANET, APN, PACON, etc., Myanmar strongly believe that not only Myanmar but also every country in our society can be benefited in upgrading the services in the field of Disaster Management.

Final Endorsement to the Meeting

There are things that Myanmar can share with

Counterparts in the DM business in the group.

Yet, there are, of course, needs as well.

The main spirit that Myanmar would like to hold

in the group is that “ Sharing is Caring”.

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