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ODPEM is committed to taking pro-active and timely measures to prevent or reduce the impact of hazards on Jamaica, its people, natural resources and economy through its trained and professional staff, with the use of appropriate technology and collaborative efforts with National, Regional and International Agencies.
The Prime Minister is Chairman of the National Disaster Committee (NDC) which meets once annually to approve disaster policy matters, and which has an Executive (NDE) that oversees the management of the ODPEM. During normal (pre-disaster) times, the NDE Committees will produce and monitor mitigation, prevention and preparedness plans, while the ODPEM will implement these plans, to include provision of education, training and other liaison activities.
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.