Project Description:

This study started in March of 2021. The main objective of this study was to formulate Contingency Plans for the 14 Wards in Dhaka South City Corporation on earthquake or multiple hazards which could be endorsed by the Ward councils. DM WATCH team reviewed the existing data from 14 Wards and the available information collected through the Urban Risk Assessment exercise done by the DEEPER project and collected primary data. For primary data collection Focus Group Discussion or consultation with community and Ward Disaster Management committee, Key informant Interview with selected stakeholders (Ranging from DSCC, national level experts in the fields of earthquake and fire hazard, project personnel, technical experts, fire service and civil Défense personnel etc.); Physical observation of the 14 Wards and validation workshops were conducted. Based on these data the Contingency Plans were developed, which includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for temporary shelter planning, Emergency health facility planning, Volunteer’s management, Ward Co-ordination Center planning, Evacuation route planning and Household level preparedness planning with details. Finally, these contents were endorsed by both the authorities from Ward level and City Corporation level.