Rapid Response. The lack of information during the most intense period of a storm, usually the first 72 hours after the landfall of a cyclone, often makes it extremely difficult to make decisions that could reduce the loss of life, health and property. Typically, information is gathered by dispatching the staff of emergency response agencies and institutions, but in reality the challenges of gaining access to most affected areas cause decisions to be made without much reliable data. CCAP’s EWS relies on a network of participants that provide critical information about the immediate situation. Currently, CCAP has trained over 150 participants in both cities and we are working to expand their number. During this phase, participants will provide INGC with data by submitting answers to 12 critical questions, such as the number of people missing, injured and dead; status of access roads and health facilities; and the most pressing service, equipment and supply needs. With this information INGC can more effectively distribute resources and coordinate the actions of the many agencies involved in emergency response. This part of the EWS is operational and CCAP is currently working on expanding the system and training INGC to take full control of the platform.
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Sources: Coastal City Adaptation Project Agreement, Coastal City Adaptation Project Agreement