Yong Jun Jung. President of NDMI Disaster Management System in the Republic of Korea

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1 Management System in the Republic of Korea National Emergency Management Agency Yong Jun Jung President of NDMI Management System in the Republic of Korea National 1/27 Management Institute Status and Characteristics of s Types of natural disasters include torrential rain, storms, typhoons and heavy snow Torrential rain, typhoons and storms account for 84% of the total damage The average number of annual natural disasters hitting Korea is placed at seven, with annual average property loss and death toll standing at $1.1 billion and 129 deaths, respectively Korea spends about $2 billion for rehabilitation of devastated areas per year Management System in the Republic of Korea 2 1

2 Status and Characteristics of s Heavy Rain Torrential rain generally occurs from June to August. About two thirds of the annual average precipitation amounting to 1,274 mm is concentrated during this period. Typhoons Approximately 26 typhoons occur on the average from July to September every year. Among those, two or three hit Korea. Storms Frequently taking place in the ocean from November to February, storms cause significant damage to small fishing vessels, coastal fishery and agricultural facilities. Heavy Snow Drought Earthquakes etc. Management System in the Republic of Korea 3 Organization of Government (NEMA) Administrator Policy Policy Development Development and and Analysis Analysis Team Team Administration Support Administration Support Team Team Status Status Control Control Center Center Deputy Administrator National National Management Management Institute Institute National National Institute Institute for for Prevention Prevention Rescue National National Rescue Service Service National National Fire Academy Fire Academy Training Civil Civil Defense Defense Training Center Center Headquarter Headquarter Headquarter of of Headquarter Headquarter Policy Policy and and Public Headquarter of Headquarter of Headquarter of of of Public Fire Relations Prevention Fire and and of Recovery Recovery Prevention Support Relations Response Support and and Response Relief Relief Management System in the Republic of Korea 4 2

3 Early Warning Systems in Korea Mobile Phone Broadcasting Service NEMA Request to CBS message Transmission at disaster area CBS System of Mobile Telecom Company Base Station CBS message on mobile phone which is located at broadcasted area NEMA NEMA Mobile Telecom Company End user (Mobile phone with CBS service function ) CBS Message Transmission flow Management System in the Republic of Korea 5 Early Warning Systems in Korea Automatic Verbal Notification System 1 Collection and analysis of disaster information Rain, river level or any emergency situation KMA Flood Control Center Regional Prevention & Countermeasures Headquarter 2 Choose person to inform and start at Call related officers using emergency communication network. Notification to disaster related institutes. Notification to residents located at disaster area. Telephone network Related area (or Home) 3 Tool for notification village broadcast amplifier automatic answer telephone wire phone, mobile phone, etc 4 Activities for disaster prevention such as resident evacuation. Management System in the Republic of Korea 6 3

4 Early Warning Systems in Korea System Overview Automatic Rainfall Warning System Automatic rainfall (water level) observing station at the upper and middle area of mountain valley Control Station Automatic warning system at the lower area Rainfall Station Warning Station Automatic remote control/ monitoring station at control center Monitoring Station Management System in the Republic of Korea 7 Early Warning Systems in Korea Notification Board System Management System in the Republic of Korea 8 4

5 Hyogo Framework Action 3 Use knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. Name of initiative and programme Promoting Safety Culture and Establishing Education Institute Description, objectives, main activities Establishing the National Management Institute (NDMI) in March 2006, various disaster-related education materials are available on line for the purpose of activating and promoting safety culture in the private sector, businesses, and NGOs Management System in the Republic of Korea 9 Hyogo Framework Action 3 Results and achievements made -The need for the education of public officials and citizens should be emphasized due to emerging hazards and risks which may result from climate change. -Various programs such as community emergency response corps, civil monitoring group, and cyber disaster information program are developed to promote citizens' participation. -The Safety Management Charter has been proposed and a monthly Safety Day has been designated to every 4th day of each month -Sine December 2004, the Korea and Safety Network has also worked in conjunction with civil volunteers organization such as Korea Red Cross and other NGOs. Management System in the Republic of Korea 10 5

6 Hyogo Framework Action 3 Major challenges and lessons and next steps planned -The number of participating organizations could be larger and that the number of experts and the amount of data in the field of disaster management are also limited. -More attractive initiatives will be required to promote local and regional safety awareness - By increasing the number of effective programs, the current system of disaster welfare service will be enlarged, thus providing better education programs as well as more comprehensive disaster management regulations. Management System in the Republic of Korea 11 Future Challenge Item Target Character Authority Approach Content Current Central and Response Oriented Hazard Reactive Single Agency Science Driven Response Management Future Community and Mitigation Oriented Multi-Hazards and Vulnerability Proactive Partnership Multi-disciplinary approach Risk Management Relationship for Communities with Communities Management System in the Republic of Korea 12 6

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