Presented byPresented by
Lt.Col. Win Min TunLt.Col. Win Min Tun
Ministry of DefenceMinistry of DefenceMyanmarMyanmar
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Cyclone Nargis ResponseCyclone Nargis Response
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd May 2008 with May 2008 with
wind speed of 120-140 mph.wind speed of 120-140 mph.
The most affected areas were 7 townships in Ayeyawaddy The most affected areas were 7 townships in Ayeyawaddy
division and 40 townships in Yangon division.division and 40 townships in Yangon division.
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Damage and LossDamage and Loss
• Death toll 84537
• Missing 53836
• Injured 19359
• Totally damaged houses 450000
• Partially damaged houses 350000
• Affected population 2.4 million
• Total damage and Loss 11 trillion Kyat
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The Ministers in charge of respective areas were appointed
and they supervised relief tasks of storm-hit regions
thoroughly.
7 based-line camps, 6 transit-line camps and 12 front-line
camps in coastal areas were opened and relief supplies
were distributed with quick momentum.
The relief tasks response to Nargis was made with the
strength of armed-forces as a main force.
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Since 6 May 2008, various supplies items for relief were
donated for the affected areas by (29) countries and (10)
organizations by air and sea.
Moreover, local people including department concerned,
social organization, families of military and well wishers
from respective states and divisions have provided cash
and kind for the storm victims.
International/ Local Donation and Arrival International/ Local Donation and Arrival of supplies for reliefof supplies for relief
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Relief supplies received from local donors is 6628.41 tons
and from International donors is 22032.18 tons till now.
The total amount of International donation is US$
5486030.22, Euro 289134.89, S$ 152371.15, Thai Baht
3717485, FEC 256900, Rupee 7126, Malay Ringgit 300.
The total amount of local donation in cash is 10786.57
million kyats.
Relief SuppliesRelief Supplies
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There are (2) central relief camps in Yangon and Pathein
township, (3) transition relief camps in Maubin,
Myaungmya, Wakaema, (6) transition and distribution
relief camps in Hainggyi Island, Pyapon, Labutta, Bogale,
Dedaye, and Mawlamyinegyun townships and (12) front
line camps at disaster affected areas.
Supply and Support CampsSupply and Support Camps
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Relief, rehabilitation and disaster Relief, rehabilitation and disaster preparednesspreparedness
Relief work.
Reconstruction of ravaged villages, renovation of
roads, bridges and communication links and opening of
temporary clinics and schools.
Steps are to be taken the long-term disaster
preparedness.
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National Disaster Preparedness Central National Disaster Preparedness Central CommitteeCommittee
Prime Minister Chairman
Secretary(1),State Peace and Vice Chairman Development Council
(15) Ministers Concerned Member
Mayor (YGN, MDY) Member
Minister (SWRR) Secretary
Person Assigned by chairman Joint Secretary
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Organization Chart of Central Committee, Working Organization Chart of Central Committee, Working Committee and Sub-committeesCommittee and Sub-committees
Sub-committee for Assessment of losses
Sub-committee for Information of losses and Emergency Assistance
Sub-committee for Search and Rescue
Sub-committee for Emergency Communication
Sub-committee for Information and Education
Management Working Committee for National Disaster Preparedness
National Disaster Preparedness Central Committee
Sub-committee for Clearing Ways and Transportation
Sub-committee for Mitigation and Establishing of Emergency Shelter
Sub-committee for Health
Sub-committee for Rehabilitationand Reconstruction
Sub-committee for Security
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Tripartite Core Group (TCG)Tripartite Core Group (TCG)
• TCG entered into force on 31 May, 2008.TCG entered into force on 31 May, 2008.
• 3 representatives each from Gov of Myanmar, ASEAN and 3 representatives each from Gov of Myanmar, ASEAN and
UN.UN.
• Chaired by U Kyaw Thu, Deputy Minister for Ministry of Chaired by U Kyaw Thu, Deputy Minister for Ministry of
Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs
• Main task is to coordinate among UN agencies, INGOs and Main task is to coordinate among UN agencies, INGOs and
Myanmar Govt. in relief and rehabilitation activities.Myanmar Govt. in relief and rehabilitation activities.
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Strategic Advisory Group
Technical Advisory Group
TCG
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Institution of ClustersInstitution of Clusters
• Food ClusterFood Cluster• Water and SanitationWater and Sanitation• ShelterShelter• HealthHealth• Child and Woman ProtectionChild and Woman Protection• NutritionNutrition• EducationEducation• AgricultureAgriculture• Early RecoveryEarly Recovery• LogisticsLogistics• Emergency TelecommunicationEmergency Telecommunication
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To effectively implement emergency relief tasks for the To effectively implement emergency relief tasks for the
storm victims in 7 storm-hit townships of Ayeyarwaddy storm victims in 7 storm-hit townships of Ayeyarwaddy
Division, the relief camps were opened on 6Division, the relief camps were opened on 6thth May 2008.May 2008.
There were over 3000 victims in Pathein Camp, over 11,000 There were over 3000 victims in Pathein Camp, over 11,000
victims in Myaungmya Camp, over 3700 victims in Maubin victims in Myaungmya Camp, over 3700 victims in Maubin
Camp and over 2000 victims in Wakhema Camp, providing Camp and over 2000 victims in Wakhema Camp, providing
them emergency relief assistance. The relief camps were them emergency relief assistance. The relief camps were
also opened in the 7 storm-hit townships respectively.also opened in the 7 storm-hit townships respectively.
Resettlement tasks for storm victimsResettlement tasks for storm victims
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On 7On 7thth May 2008, the 619 relief camps were opened in the May 2008, the 619 relief camps were opened in the
affected areas in Yangon Division, providing 566,184 affected areas in Yangon Division, providing 566,184
victims with emergency relief assistance.victims with emergency relief assistance.
After the damaged houses were rebuilt and drinkable After the damaged houses were rebuilt and drinkable
water was available in the storm-hit villages.water was available in the storm-hit villages.
With the programmes of WFP and Donors, rice is being With the programmes of WFP and Donors, rice is being
provided to the respective villages.provided to the respective villages.
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In agriculture sector, the programmes on pumping salty In agriculture sector, the programmes on pumping salty
water and providing power-tillers, cattle, paddy strains water and providing power-tillers, cattle, paddy strains
and fertilizers were conducted to restore agricultural and fertilizers were conducted to restore agricultural
works in time. works in time.
In fishery sector, fishing boats and fishing nets were In fishery sector, fishing boats and fishing nets were
provided. Likewise, loan funds were provided to resume provided. Likewise, loan funds were provided to resume
salt-production.salt-production.
In health sector, the health personnels from Ministry of In health sector, the health personnels from Ministry of
Health and the medical teams from abroad went to the Health and the medical teams from abroad went to the
villages and conducted health care. villages and conducted health care.
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Moreover, the mobile health teams stationed on floating Moreover, the mobile health teams stationed on floating
hospitals provided health care.hospitals provided health care.
To timely open the schools, the temporary shelters were To timely open the schools, the temporary shelters were
constructed as school buildings and permanent schools constructed as school buildings and permanent schools
were also constructed. were also constructed.
In addition, storm and flood resistance buildings are also In addition, storm and flood resistance buildings are also
being constructed.being constructed.
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Rehabilitation of housingRehabilitation of housing
The cost of transport is being provided by the Government The cost of transport is being provided by the Government
and one house costs only 600000 kyats(about US$ 600). and one house costs only 600000 kyats(about US$ 600).
Up to now, (7638) houses have been donated by well-wishers. Up to now, (7638) houses have been donated by well-wishers.
The storm-hit people were able to be systematically shifted to The storm-hit people were able to be systematically shifted to
the (4314) houses built in Ayeyarwaddy and Yangon Divisions. the (4314) houses built in Ayeyarwaddy and Yangon Divisions.
Right after Nargis, in the storm-hit regions, 69 construction Right after Nargis, in the storm-hit regions, 69 construction
companies involved in the renovation and reconstruction companies involved in the renovation and reconstruction
tasks of schools, hospitals, community buildings. In this tasks of schools, hospitals, community buildings. In this
regard, the State spend 11.437 billion kyats.regard, the State spend 11.437 billion kyats.
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• Moreover, Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is building
742 houses in Kunkgyangon township, which was one of
the storm-hit areas.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) is building
6700 houses in Pyapon, Mawlamyainegyun and Bogale
townships.
• German Agro Action (GAA) is building houses for 7500
families in 76 villages for Bogale Township.
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Five main highwaysFive main highways
Now, a network of five main highways is under construction Now, a network of five main highways is under construction
in the seaside regions in order that local rural folks can lead a in the seaside regions in order that local rural folks can lead a
secure life, regional development and prevention of natural secure life, regional development and prevention of natural
disaster. These five main highways are;-disaster. These five main highways are;-
Maubin- Yelelay- Shwetawmaw – Kyaikpi -Maubin- Yelelay- Shwetawmaw – Kyaikpi -
Mawlamyaingyun Highway (43 miles 7 phlons)Mawlamyaingyun Highway (43 miles 7 phlons)
Mawlamyaingyun- Hlaingpone- Thitpoke- Kwinpauk- Mawlamyaingyun- Hlaingpone- Thitpoke- Kwinpauk-
Pyinsalu Highway (52 miles)Pyinsalu Highway (52 miles)
Labutta- Thingangyi- Pyinsalu Highway(35.2 miles)Labutta- Thingangyi- Pyinsalu Highway(35.2 miles)
Bogale-Kyeinchaung- Kadonkani Highway(39 miles)Bogale-Kyeinchaung- Kadonkani Highway(39 miles)
Labutta-Thongwa-Oatwin-Htaiksun Highway(37 miles)Labutta-Thongwa-Oatwin-Htaiksun Highway(37 miles)
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Storm SheltersStorm Shelters
The Government has planned to construct storm shelters. The Government has planned to construct storm shelters.
One school building and one hospital building as durable One school building and one hospital building as durable
storm shelters which hold 500 people each will be storm shelters which hold 500 people each will be
constructed in the following 17 respective areas and there constructed in the following 17 respective areas and there
will be 34 buildings altogether.will be 34 buildings altogether.
The estimated cost of a storm-resistance building which The estimated cost of a storm-resistance building which
holds 500 people is 814529.7USDholds 500 people is 814529.7USD
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Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement has
already established temporary training schools for already established temporary training schools for
orphans and children who are separated from families, in orphans and children who are separated from families, in
Myaungmya and Maubin townships in the Cyclone Nargis Myaungmya and Maubin townships in the Cyclone Nargis
affected areas and we take care of them.affected areas and we take care of them.
Social Welfare ServicesSocial Welfare Services
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ConclusionConclusion
The important tasks.The important tasks.
• Exchange of experience and information sharing.Exchange of experience and information sharing.
• Enhancing individual and regional capacities.Enhancing individual and regional capacities.
• Training with emphasis on providing specific skills.Training with emphasis on providing specific skills.
• Promoting greater awareness of the government Promoting greater awareness of the government
agencies and public.agencies and public.
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