Resources

Summary

The district's preparedness and reaction for disasters, including prior catastrophe studies, risk assessments, and mapping, are outlined in the "Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan Nuwakot, 2021". The disaster preparedness and response plan outlines key objectives aimed at mitigating the impact of disasters. It begins with a detailed description of the disaster risk situation, including an overview of past disasters, existing policies, and institutional arrangements. The plan analyzes major and priority disasters, conducts a general disaster assessment, and maps potential impact areas. It also includes a comprehensive disaster risk assessment and vulnerability analysis, along with forecasting to anticipate future events. The plan identifies the roles of concerned organizations and presents a general preparedness strategy, as well as a detailed emergency response plan covering all thematic areas for actions during and after disasters. Finally, the plan includes an implementation strategy to ensure effective execution of preparedness and response measures.