This contingency plan is stood down when the Director NEMA, in consultation with the Task Force declares that the event has moved from the emergency response phase to the recovery phase.
(l) REVIEW
Each sector is requested to undertake a review of its overall disaster/emergency involvement in the event. For level 2
emergencies or higher a review of the emergency, will be arranged by NEMA within one week (Level 2) to 6 months (Level 3) of the event to:
q Determine whether all the emergency needs have been met.
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q Identify and request needed resources.
q Incorporate lessons learned from the experiences into the overall local and national disaster emergency management system.
q Improve planning, coordination, response, rehabilitation and recovery.
q Identify and develop training programmes required. Record the event experience for the benefit of other Corporations.
q Identify and initiate mitigation works required. q Record the event experience for the benefit of other
Caribbean States. (m) MESSAGES
1. Message No.: 1
2. When an earthquake is felt
3. Frequency: Immediately following the felt event
4. Suggested Text: To be broadcast following the felt event
"This is a message from the National Emergency Management Agency. An earthquake has been experienced at ………hrs in ………, certain precautionary measures should be taken at this time. These are:
i Attend to any injured persons immediately ii Check your building for damage
iii REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO THE FIRE SERVICES iv Ensure that items on shelves etc. have NOT been
dislodged and pose a threat to yourself or others in the building
v Listen to your radio and or television for further warnings or safety information.
vi Check with your immediate neighbours to ensure whether assistance is needed.
Contact NEMA Trinidad 623-2078 /-8004 /-1943 Fax : 625-8926 or NEMA Tobago 660-7489 Fax 660-7657for further information”.
NEMA is at this time attempting to assess the level of damage associated with this event and will advise.
2. When an earthquake apparently greater than 5 magnitude occurs
3. Frequency: Immediately following the felt event
4. Suggested Text: To be broadcast following the felt event
"This is a message from the National Emergency Management Agency. A significant earthquake has been experienced at ………hrs in ………, certain precautionary measures should be taken at this time. These are:
i Attend to any injured persons immediately ii Check your building for damage
iii REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO THE FIRE SERVICES iv Ensure that items on shelves etc. have not been
dislodged and are a threat to yourself or others in the building
v Carefully check gas, water lines and power. Switch off suspect utilities and report damage to the proper service vi Proceed cautiously when traveling
vii Listen to your radio and or television for further warnings or safety information.
viii Check with your immediate neighbours to ensure whether assistance is needed.
Contact NEMA Trinidad 623-2078 /-8004 /-1943 Fax : 625-8926 or NEMA Tobago 660-7489 Fax 660-7657for further information”.
NEMA is at this time attempting to assess the level of damage associated with this event and will advise.
l. Message No.: 2
2. When the initial damage assessment is completed.
3. Frequency: Hourly.
4. Suggested Text: To be broadcast as soon as the initial damage assessment is completed and after the Ministry of National Security has been advised.
"This is a message from the National Emergency Management Agency. The recently experienced earthquake was recorded as a ……… magnitude event by the Seismic Research Unit, UWI.
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The focal point for the earthquake was ……….. N latitude and ……… W longitude at a depth of …………. Km.
The earthquake was felt (give locations) At this time …….am/pm, the initial damage assessment indicates that (insert DANA).
Casualties Health Services
Housing and Public Buildings Public utilities
Transportation
The public is advised to:
REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO THE FIRE SERVICES (insert other instructions based upon initial DANA)”.
Include for level 2 or higher emergencies:
The National Emergency Management Agency has (insert what NEMA is doing at this time.
Contact NEMA Trinidad 623-2078 /-8004 /-1943 Fax : 625-8926 or NEMA Tobago 660-7489 Fax 660-7657for further information The next report will be issued at ……. am/pm”.
l. Message No.: 2
2. When the threat of a tsunami exist. (NB/ The exposure of this risk is historically low for the Atlantic and Trinidad and Tobago in particular)
3. Frequency: At least hourly until the threat is past.
4. Suggested Text: To be broadcast immediately following notification by the Seismic Research Unit that the threat of a tsunami exist.
"This is a message from the National Emergency Management Agency. The Seismic Research Unit, University of the West Indies advises that the threat of a tsunami exits as a result of the recent earthquake, which occurred at ………am/pm today ……… The effect of this wave is expected to impact on the ……… coast of Trinidad/Tobago in the areas of ………... The estimated time of arrival for this danger is between ……….am/pm and ……… am/pm.
Residents in these coastal areas are advised to move at least ……… miles ……….kilometers directly inland from the coastline.
The Tobago House of Assembly/ ………. Municipal Corporation is making arrangements to open shelters for those persons who cannot at this time get to their relatives at a safer location and will advise on the location of these facilities shortly. Listen to your portable radio for further warnings or safety information.
Please move calmly and in an orderly manner. All of the Protective and other Emergency services have been advised of the threat and will assist residents in the areas threatened by the tsunami.
Contact NEMA Trinidad 623-2078 /-8004 /-1943 Fax : 625-8926 or NEMA Tobago 660-7489 Fax 660-7657for further information”.
1. Message No.: 3
2. When Broadcast: On "All Clear" of a Tsunami.
3. Frequency: To be decided at the time.
4. Suggested Text:
“This is a message from the National Emergency Management Agency. This is the All Clear signal. The tsunami threat/event has passed and is no more an immediate threat to Trinidad and Tobago. Should you require any assistance you should contact the nearest Fire station.
Contact NEMA Trinidad 623-2078 /-8004 /-1943 Fax : 625-8926 or NEMA Tobago 660-7489 Fax 660-7657for further information ".
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3.6.2 Health Sector Plan (a) General Plan
The following is a summary of the Ministry of Health - Disaster Management Plan of August 1996. This plan is presently under revision.
(b) Objectives
i To protect the health and safety of the public.
ii To reduce the vulnerability of health facilities and health services to disasters.
iii To ensure the readiness of the health sector to respond to disasters. iv To ensure immediate activation and implementation of the response
plan when necessary.
v To ensure the population at risk is capable of taking effective action to mitigate the possible effects of a disaster.
vi To minimise illness injury or death resulting from a disaster.
vii To assist in the recovery of individuals or localities affected by a disaster.
(c) Organisation for Operations
Disaster Preparedness Committee will be established at the Ministry of Health; Regional; Sub-regional and Hospital levels, to maintain a state of readiness in the Health Sector for disaster situations. These will each have a Disaster Response Committee for activation of the plan. The Disaster Response Committee will liase, through the Ministry representative with NEMA.
i Standard operating Procedures
When a disaster alert is declared, or a disaster is reported the Disaster Response Committee will immediately become active.
ii Composition of the Disaster Response Committee
The Disaster Response Committee at central level comprises the following (a) The Minister of Health or named alternate
(b) The Permanent Secretary or named alternate (c) The Chief Medical Officer or named alternate
(d) Head Office Disaster Coordinator or named alternate
(e) Administrative Officer V Organisation and General Administration
(f) Other individuals or agency representatives as the situation dictates