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About
National Disaster Centre |
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 The
National Disaster Centre (NDC) is established by
an Act of Parliament, the Disaster
Management Act Chapter 403 of 1987. It is part
of the
Department
of Provincial & Local Government Affairs, and
exists under legislation to provide the
necessary and appropriate disaster management
services to the government and the people of
Papua New Guinea.
It is responsible for managing natural and
human-caused disasters in Papua New Guinea. The
organization (NDC) was previously known as the
National Disaster and Emergency Services. There are two
sections in National Disaster Centre;
which deals
with pro-active matters through researches,
analysis, awareness, education and training
while section deals with rapid response and
operations. Each section is headed by an
Assistant Director as shown in the Organization
Structure. The office is headed by Director,
who is appointed by the National Executive
Council (NEC).
>>Organizational Structure |
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Vision of
the National Disaster Centre |
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Mission
Statement |
- The mission of the
National Disaster Centre is to provide
national leadership in the development and
maintenance of measures to reduce risk to
communities and to manage the consequences of
disasters in Papua New Guinea
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NDC Core
Functions |
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The Core Functions of the National Disaster
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National training -Disaster legislation /
Disaster Plans / Mitigation Policy
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Information and Awareness - Media
coordination / Community education
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National Operation Centre Management -
Assistance & Assessment teams / Incident
recording and reporting
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Financial Management - Donor & Government
funds
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NDC Values
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All our work is
underlined by the need to reduce the potential
loss of life and suffering from disasters in
Papua New Guinea.
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We will act with care
and diligence and be sensitive to the needs of
governments and communities
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We value partnerships
and networking in meeting those needs.
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We will be responsive to
Government and be alert to public interest
considerations when providing advice to
Ministers.
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We value integrity,
honesty, equity and professional expertise in
our partners and in our staff
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We will maintain a close
focus on results and a strong commitment to
accountability and continuous improvement.
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In any dealings with us
you can expect to be treated with courtesy,
fairness and respect.
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NDC
Mandate |
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to
supervise the national state of preparedness
for emergencies and disasters and to report on
it to the National Executive Council;
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to
maintain the National Emergency Plan (now know
as the National Disaster Management Plan) of
the National executive Council;
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to assign
responsibilities for disaster-related
activities to Departments and other bodies;
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to coordinate
Departmental relief actions and collate
national relief requirements;
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to advise the
National Executive Council if appeal for
international assistance is required;
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to lay
down guidelines for the preparation and format
of provincial disaster plans;
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to
examine and where necessary approve all grants
from national funds for emergency relief;
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to foster public
awareness of the effects of natural hazards
and measures which can be taken to reduce
their effects;
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to supervise the
establishment of stockpiles of relief
supplies; and
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in the
case of disaster, to advise the National
Executive Council of all the circumstances and
on the advisability of declaring a National
Emergency.
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