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Summary

Since the people of the local community are the first responders to any disaster, the role of local volunteers is crucial to make disaster management effective even in the case of a lack of skilled manpower in preparedness, disaster response, and disaster recovery activities, sufficient public awareness as well as lack of financial and material resources.

Recognizing the necessity of effectively and systematically mobilizing volunteers in disaster preparedness and response efforts, this volunteer mobilization guideline for effective response during crisis situations at has been formulated. This legal document provides a guideline for the formation of a volunteer bureau, its operation, and the mobilization of volunteers in case of emergencies.