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Disaster Response is the sum total of actions
taken by people and institutions in the face of disaster. These
actions commence with the warning of an oncoming threatening event
or with the event itself if it occurs without the warning. Disaster
Response includes the implementation of disaster preparedness
plans and procedures, thus overlapping with disaster preparedness.
The end of disaster response comes with the completion of disaster
rehabilitation program.
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An earthquake measuring 5.7 at Richter scale
followed by aftershock measuring 5.5 has jolted the northern
part of NWFP. The epicenter was 200 kilometers (125 miles) northeast
of Provincial capital, Peshawar. The provincial government has
set up relief camp for monitoring rescue and relief operation
in areas affected by earthquake which struck NWFP and other
parts of the country on 14th February 2004 afternoon.
The earthquake killed at least 24 persons and destroyed a number
of houses in Manshera and Battagram districts of NWFP.
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RED CRESCENT RELIEF ACTION 16TH
FEBRUARY 2004
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The Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO) rushed
to the district Mansehra for the initial assessment for the
dispatch of the relief goods on to the scene with the PRCS NWFP
Provincial Branch’s stores supervisor. The findings of
the assessment were telephonically communicated to the Provincial
Secretary.
The Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO) & Stores Supervisor,
then got the relief consignment, ready to be distributed to
earthquake affected sites in;
• Mandagucha
• Meelbaat
• Jabber
These areas and the distribution points were indicated by the
district coordination officer, Mansehra. The distribution was
carried out with the coordination with Local Government Officials,
DCO. The items distributed were, 34 tents, 20 sleeping bags,
300 blankets, 154 kerosene lamps, 50 kitchen sets. Total worth
of relief consignment was Rs. 262,320/-. The Local Government
Office and the affected population greatly appreciated the relief
distribution carried out by PRCS; DCO expressed his gratitude
on providing express relief. (Refer Annex-A). |
17TH & 18TH FEBRUARY 2004
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The second consignment consisted of the relief
good given by ICRC and PRCS-NHQ, Islamabad. The Local Administration
expressed their gratitude. The relief items dispatched by PRCS-NHQ,
Islamabad were rushed to PRCS NWFP Provincial Branch. The relief
consignment consists of 20 tents, 150 blankets, 100 kerosene
lamps, 20 kitchen sets, and 29 quilts on 18th Feb 2004. Total
worth of this relief consignment is Rs. 136,700/-. ICRC-Sub
Delegation in Peshawar also donated 50 tents, 400 pressure cookers
and the logistical support to PRCS NWFP provincial Branch, and
these items were distributed in the affected areas. The total
worth of relief consignment is Rs. 648,300/-. |
On the suggestion of District Coordination
Officer (DCO) the distribution could not be carried out on 18th
& 19th Feb, because of Law & Order situation in area.
The distribution of the second relief consignment was made at
Union Council, Kawai, Tehsil Balakot under direct supervision
of Disaster Preparedness Officer and the Stores Supervisor of
PRCS NWFP Provincial Branch. |
IMPACT OF RELIEF OPERATION
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PRCS NWFP Provincial Branch responded to
this calamity with in 24 hours. The Disaster Management (DM)
Team of PRCS-NWFP Provincial Branch was the first to be on the
affected site, to do the initial assessment with the Local Administration
of District Mansehra. The relief goods were distributed to the
affected populace within 48 hours to the affected area which
is 6 hours distance away from PRCS NWFP Provincial Branch office
in Peshawar.
The total worth of relief consignment distributed to the affected
population in District Mansehra is Rs. 1,047,320/- |
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