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National Multi-Hazard Preparedness and
Response Plan

National Multi-Hazard Preparedness and
Response Plan

Disaster
Policy
2013
Year of publication
2013
Specific thematic area
Disaster preparedness, management and/or response
Sector of governance
Disaster
Type of human mobility
Displacement, Relocation
Characteristics of human mobility
Not available
Type of environmental driver
Drought, Earthquake, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Landslide, Storm, Technological hazards
Local governance marker
Not Available
Sudden-onset/slow-onset
Both
Sub-region
South America
Region
South America
Macro-region
Americas
Relevant GCM objective
    GCM Objective 2 - Minimize adverse drivers
Child marker
B
Gender marker
B
Human rights marker
B

The impact of a single or multiple hazards (...) displaces large numbers of people, which could lead to the declaration of a national disaster in the country.

Ps. 11, 49, 57, 81

Floods may cause the (...) displacement of local communities.

Ps. 11, 49, 57, 81

the Government shall enable the displaced and affected communities to return, relocate or integrate locally under conditions of sustainability, safety and dignity and to ensure that: (1) resettlement areas area assessed as stable and safe by the competent authorities;(2) new constructions are culturally acceptable and meet building safety codes andinternational standards on adequate housing; (3) resettlement areas have safe and ready access to all basic services, as well as toemployment and appropriate livelihood opportunities and markets; (4) special housing, services and support are provided to groups with particular needs; (5) a compensation or restitution package is made available for those whose land might be affected by the resettlement operations; and (6) in order to prevent inter-community tension and to ensure a targeted and equitable response, the needs of non-affected or indirectly affected communities should be assessed.

Ps. 11, 49, 57, 81

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).