The DISMAC Organisational Structure is broken down into 3 major sections. Each arm of DISMAC serves a distinct purpose in the protection of our nation. These sections are:

  • Policy, Research & Risk Management
  • Training, Education & Awareness
  • Emergency Planning & Coordination

POLICY, RESEARCH & RISK MANAGEMENT UNIT

  1. Policy Development
  2. Research and Development
  3. Risk Management
  4. IT Development

TRAINING, EDUCATION & AWARENESS UNIT

  1. Training and Development Training at all levels, National, Division, District
  2. Education and Awareness National Disaster Awareness Week
  3. Publications Pamphlets, handouts, manuals, etc

EMERGENCY PLANNING & COORDINATION

  1. Emergency Planning
  2. Emergency Coordination
  3. Emergency Operations
  4. Operation and Management of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)

 
  • Donations have flown in from all over the neighboring and international countries
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  • A number of evacuation centers have been set up to accommodate families,
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GENERAL SITUATION:
The adverse weather conditions have not only damaged infrastructure and agriculture but have claim 11 lives so far
 
WEATHER SITUTION:
An active South Pacific Convergence Zone with associated strong winds and rain band affects Fiji.
 
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS RECORDED 14 1900hrs-15 0800hrs January 2009:
Heavy rain and strong wind continued to be experienced during the reporting period thus increasing the volume of water in rivers which led to the flooding of certain low lying areas, Nadi, Lautoka and Ba have been experiencing heavy rain and few thunderst
 
EVACUATION CENTRES:
Both, Nadi and Ba switches were temporary restored during the reporting period. The cause of the damages was the Fibre Landslide & sabotage to Ba switch and wet generator to Nadi
 
FIJI RED CROSS RESPONSE:
The Fiji Red Cross have received a local donation of food rations worth $20,000 form Punjas and son’s. DISMAC officials are closed working with the Fiji Red Cross personals in aiding Nation pers that are affected by the current weather station
 
National Disaster Management Council Meeting (NDMC):
The NDMC had its first meeting on Thursday 9th April 2009. The Council meets on a quarterly basis and is formed by Permanent Secretaries, Directors of relevant line ministries and our partners representatives from (NGOs).
 
EVACUATION DRILL EXERCISE:
Today Monday 27th April 2009 MGM High School our pilot school for the School Eartquake Safety Initiative (SESI) carried out the Evacuation Drill for Eathquake, Tsunami and Fire.
 
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