Progress Update of Lao Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief Division
The progress update of Lao Red Cross presented at the 16th RDMC Meeting in Singapore includes details on the structure of the organization, disaster management division, CBDRR programs undertaken from 2010 to 2012, training initiatives, and early warning systems. The update highlights capacity building efforts, collaborations with international organizations, and the use of various communication channels for weather forecasting and community warnings.
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Lao Red Cross Progress Update Presented by : Bountheung MENVILAY, Head of Disaster Preparedness and Relief Division, Lao Red Cross Society 16th RDMC Meeting 6-7 June, 2012 Singapore
- Structure of Lao Red Cross (HQ) Dr Snivourat Sramany President of Lao Red Cross Dr. Keedaeng Thammalangsy LRC Secretary General Dr. Te Thammavong LRC Vice President Mr. Khonsavanh LRC Cabinet Dr. Bountheung Head of DM Dr. Bounma Head of Health Dr. Kaviphone Head of Communication Dr. Duangchanh Head of blood center 17 Branches (Nation wide ) are : Phongsaly province Mr. Bounthan Oudomxay Pro Mr. Thongchanh Xayabuly Pro Mr. Phat Luangthamtha Pro Mr. Bounsy Bokeo Province Dr. Bountheung Luangpabang pro Mr. Chansook Huaphan pro Mr. Inthong Bolikhamxay pro Ms. Sopha Xiengkuang pro Dr. Viengxay Vientiane pro Dr. Thonglien Vientiane Capital Dr. Chansifong Salavanh pro Dr. Souli Khammuane pro Mr. Somlith Savannaket pro Ms. Chomsy Champasak pro Mr. On Sa Sekong pro Mr. Khamsing Attapeu pro Mr. Viengxay
Structure of Disaster Management Division Lao Red Cross Dr. Bountheung MENVILAY Head of DM Division Mr. Somhack Inthirath Deputy Head of DM Dr. Phaipaseuth OUDOMKHAM Head of Planning and Training Section Mr. Bounyong PHOMMACHACK Deputy Head of Planning Section Mr. Khamkom VORACHITH Warehouse Manager Mr. Khammy CHANSAMON Warehouse Accountant
CBDRR Program undertaken in 2010-2012 Capacity building : - 6 DM and 1 Health staff participated DRR FS (2010) organized by RDMU, IFRC Bangkok Office in Savannakhet,Laos - 3 DM and 1 Health staff participated DRR FS (2012) co-organized by CSRU,IFRC Bangkok Office in Chiang Mai, Thailand. - CBDRR ToT conducted toward DDMCs : in Lamam district, Sekong province (Care International) institutionalized VDPUs in 8 targeted villages. in Sanamxay, Phouvong and Xanxay districts, Attapeu province (UNICEF, USAID/OFDA) institutionalized 65 targeted villages.
CBDRR training conducted toward VDPUs and RCVs in 6 targeted villages of Munlapamok district, Champasak province (LRC CBDRR program supported by JRCs/CSRU IFRC,Bangkok Office) CBDRM conducted toward DDMCs in 3 districts including Meung, Paktha and Pha oudom of Bokeo province (Plan International/AusAid)
Early warning and reporting line LRC access to the web : www.Tropical Storm Risk www.mrc.org Weather forecast from DMH trough National Radio Station VDPUs and RCVs release weather forecast information by using loudspeakers to warn community people. . (Affected areas)VDPUs RC sub-branch Branch HQ (consolidate data with NDMO and mass media) Post information into DMIS.
Flood relief operations Haima and Nock-ten tropical storms hit Laos in late june and August 2011 caused big floods in the north, central and south of Laos, LRC received DREF from IFRC and generous contribution from NSs to support LRC for delivering humanitarian assistance to the flood victims : - Singapore Red Cross - Thai Red Cross - Cambodian Red Cross - Red Cross Society of China - Lux Red Cross
Future plans . Closely coordinate with NDMO in terms of implementation of PM Decree 373 dated 21 October 2011. .Continue to implement next phase of LRC CBDRR Programme (2010-2014) . Strengthen partnership with CSRU and NGOs to conduct CBDRR in disaster prone areas. . Organize pre-seasonal flooding meeting with involved LRC divisions. . Follow-up LRC-LuxRC cooperation Agreement to be started in September 2012 : Upgrading warehouses; NDRT refresher course and develop SoPs Warehouse management training Shelter training
Future plans continued - - - - - - - - Finalization of D M policy and Strategy and Annual plans Development of Information Management system Creation of M&E system Follow up of GoL approvement of IDRL for advocacy Implement CBDRR projects integrated with CCA Clear discussion with NDMO on national platform who is taking lead. How to have SOPs for coordination How to exchange best practices across regions on knowledge Management Thank you very much for your kind attention !
