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AAR Presentation updates from Final Planning Conference 3rd – 5th February 2015 ASEAN Regional Conference Disaster Relief Exercise 2015 Grand Alora Hotel, Alor Star, Kedah 38 attendees India Canada Thailand United States of America Laos Philippines Australia Cambodia IFRC ASEAN Secretariat Indonesia Goals and Objectives To assess the capacity of ARF members in response to disasters and coordination between civil and military agencies To evaluate the effectiveness of SOP/Protocols/Tools of ASEAN, Regional, International and the affected host nation pertaining to multi-national disaster operation. To review the affected host nation’s ability to respond to humanitarian assistance requirements cause by natural disasters. AAR up-to-date activities Meetings : : : : 8 internal meetings and discussion 2 joint Malaysia-China meetings IPC and FPC other meetings with multiple agencies and experts Recruitment : Police (including ex) ex-CONOCO, Fire & Rescue Dept. (including ex), Navy, Military, Emergency medical officers, NGOs, Academicians, Countries representatives. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 5 MAIN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Executive Planning Committee Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aini (Malaysia) Head AAR-FTx Division AAR Coordinator A. Fakhru’l-Razi Head AAR-TTx Division Mr. Zhang Xiao Ning (China) Head AAR-Logistics & Support Services Division SUB-DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP Dr. Syafiie Syafiie (UPM) Head AAR-FTx Division Mass Flood Evacuation EOC Evacuation Centre Maritime SAR Field Hospital Immediate Relief Team HAZMAT Landslide Road Traffic Accident Building Collapse Chemical Spillage SUB-DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP A. Fakhru’l-Razi (UPM) Head AAR-TTx Division Members SUB-DIVISIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL SET-UP Dr. Elistina (UPM) Admin & Finance Secretariat Head AAR-Logistic and Support Services Division CIQ & RDC Logistics Accommodation Safety & Health Communication & Media Transport Overview of AAR OPS Period • From 23rd May till 28th May 2015 Composition • Experts/members with different backgrounds • Disaster management + control, Scope: parallel setup • EOC + responding/relief agencies Final Outcome • Evaluation and Recommendations Recruitment Participating member states selection process Recruiting – minimum 30 referees • Application deadline by FPC, 6th February 2014 AAR Team composition confirmed • To be announced Roles of Members ROLES OF AAR TEAM MEMBERS Sources of data/information Interviews Observation Questionnaire/ Checklist Documents review References Documents (not limited to) 1) ARF Strategic Guidance for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief 2) ARF Work Plan for Disaster Relief 2012-2014 3) ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) 4) Asia-Pacific Military Assistance to Disaster Relief Operations series of Conferences (APC-MADRO) 5) SOP for Standby Arrangement 6) The Use of Foreign Military and Civil Defense Assets In Disaster Relief - Oslo Guidelines References Documents (not limited to) 7) HAZMAT Standards – National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 8) International Search and Rescue Advisory Group Guidelines (INSARAG) 9) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 10) International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) 11) Malaysian National Oil Spill Contingency Plan 12) Medical Support Manual for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations 13) Etc.. SOP, International Guidelines, etc Questionnaire/Checklist/Interview Logistic + Support Responders TTx Observation Victims/Actor FTx Head of Delegation Observation Documentation Process Report & Recommendations • Briefing of preliminary findings during DiREx 2015 before the closing ceremony • Circulation of final report among ARF members • Recommendations for next DiREx based on the findings – issues and challenges Addressing the 10 challenges 1. Strengthen the effective utilization of ASEAN standby arrangements for disaster relief and emergency response 2. Implement an effective operational engine to enhance regional cooperation in disaster management 3. Coordination of Multi-National maritime search and rescue 4. Management of Mass Casualties 5. Distribution of aid and humanitarian assistance. Effective coordination of international assistance from the UN, NGO’s and private sector Addressing the 10 challenges 6. Special needs of vulnerable population in disaster area. 7. Management of Consular assistance to foreign tourists in disaster area 8. Coordination and information sharing with foreign embassies in disaster area. 9. Management of media 10. Role of international and local volunteers with the HADR authorities. Additional: Civil – Military Coordination Timeline & Preparation 1. FPC meeting (AAR committee) 3rd - 5th Feb 2015 2. Nomination of AAR committee members by Int. Delegates (during FPC meeting) 3rd – 5th Feb. 2015 3. Nomination of referees by Int. Delegates (end of FPC) 6th Feb. 2015 4. AAR Referees Training Workshop (China – Malaysia) 4th – 5th May 2015 5. Pre-DiREx meeting (committee) 22/23 Jan. 2015 6. Training of referees 23/24 May 2015 (includes all international participants) Provision of Facilities, Apparatus and Personal Protective Equipment • Equipments: o Masks o Gloves o Safety Helmet o Night Goggles o Other equipment deemed necessary based on each scenarios/simulation of exercise • A work area for AAR group members at each site • A secretariat as AAR operating base (with supplies of refreshment, computers and networks) • Transports, mobility and unrestricted access Additional issues Concerns/matter raised: • Guidebook / Standard Operating Procedures / Manual for After Action Review committees and referees • Method for internal communication between members – foreign delegates • Post-exercise (for each scenario) interview with onscene commander • Sharing of the references and materials – tools (confidentiality to be preserved) Contacts • 1) Fakhru’l-Razi Ahmadun – [email protected] • 2) Aini Mat Said – [email protected] • 3) Ng Yee Guan - [email protected] Q & A SESSION ANY QUESTIONS???