Guide to NDMO
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The NDMO operates under the National Disaster Management Act and coordinates the national management of disaster activities through the Ministry of Provincial Development organization structures at the National level, the Divisional level, the District or Provincial level and to the local and community levels. The NDMO manages disaster activities at these levels through Disaster Preparedness programs, Disaster Mitigation programs, Disaster Response programs in times of natural disasters and Disaster Rehabilitation programs to restore normalcy after the adverse effect of a disaster hazard.
The NDMO is guided by the following six (6) principles to help prepare, plan and respond to national disaster situations.
- Governance – Organisational, Institutional, Policy and Decision-making Framework
- Knowledge, Information, Public Awareness and Education
- Analysis & Evaluation of Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Elements at Risk
- Planning for effective Preparedness, Response and Recovery
- Effective, Integrated and People-Focused Early Warning Systems
- Reduction of Underlying Risk Factors
