CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM OF CUBA CIVIL DEFENCE NATIONAL

CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM OF CUBA CIVIL DEFENCE NATIONAL STAFF

Republic of Cuba Total area: 109 886 km ² Length: (east-west) of 1 250 km (780 miles) and width (north-south) that varies between 32 and 210 km Length of coastline: 5747 km island of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud 327 Km. Political-Administrative Division 15 provinces and 168 municipalities Population 11 million 240 thousand 841 inhabitants, population density 101 inhabitants per km ² Cayo Cruz del Padre Cabo de San Antonio Punta de Maisí Punta del Ingles

Civil Defense System The Cuban Civil Defense is an integrated system for all forces and resources of society and the state, with the function of protecting people and assets, social infrastructure, economy and natural resources, hazards and disaster the consequences of climate change

The Civil Defense System Responsible for the organization and planning of actions comprising the disaster reduction cycle, all hazards appreciated in our country Natural origin Technological origin Sanitary origin

Structure of the Civil Defense System President of Council of State FAR Minister OACE dependencies entities economic EMNDC economic entities provinces municipalities dependencies Comunities

Legal Base ü Constitution of the Republic of Cuba, Chapter VIII, Art. 67, art. 98 h) ü Act No. 75 of National Defense. 21. 12. 94. ü Decree Law No. 170 Measurement System of Civil Defense. 05. 08. 97. ü Decree No. 262 on the Compatibility of Investments with the interests of defense. 14. 05. 99. ü Directive No. 1 of the President CDN for Disaster Reduction. 08/04/2010. ü Resolutions and Regulations.

Process for Disaster Reduction Set of preventive, preparedness, response and recovery, which are set in order to protect the population, economy and environment from the destructive effects of disasters. IMPACT OF DANGER PREPARATIONS RESPONCES PREVENTION PREPARATIONS

Prevention • Reducing vulnerabilities. • Strengthening surveillance systems. • Compliance and process compatibility with the interests of the Civil Defense. • Conducting risk assessments.

Preparations • Preparation and updating of disaster reduction plans. • Preparation of Management bodies, forces, and all categories of population. • Development of methodological documents. • Disclosure protection measures of the population and economy.

Response • Activation of defense counsel. • Measures to protect people and property (warning, evacuation and rescue operations deconcentration and rescue). • Measures to protect the economy and infrastructure. • Cooperation with the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior. • Information and guidance to the public

Recuperation Measures and actions that begin when we see that the danger has ceased to affect territory and not a threat or controlled the situation that caused the response. Includes two stages: the rehabilitation and reconstruction

Top Civil Defense Surveillance Systems • Weather. • Hydrology. • Meteorological and agricultura drought. • Rural Fire. • Seismology. • Comprehensive Health. • Comprehensive Animal Health. • Plant. • Oil Spill.

Weather Monitoring System 25º 89º 60º

Preparation and Disclosure Activity Education: All levels of education Training: Everyone in the country trained in Civil Defence Overcoming: Diploma and masters are made

Ways and means to disseminate Diffusion Media Mass: Television, radio and print media The Alternative: Amateur Radio, points of view of the film, speakers, movie video, newsletters, brochures, and others. Organizations Policies, Mass and Social: Working person to person on the block, neighborhood, popular advice.

Management Centers Risk Reduction Currently there are 79 CGRR most vulnerable municipalities in the country and 8 provinces, and 297 Points Early Warning. In CGRR process equipment 13, 12 municipal, provincial and 31 1 Early Warning Points. Municipalities with CGRR Municipalities projected to CGRR

Management Centers to Reduce Risk • Collect, analyze and maintain orderly, the results of risk assessments and control the reduction of vulnerabilities. • Facilitate the organization and implementation of measures required to carry out the management of disaster risks and decision making by local authorities. • Foster a culture of risk perception in the authorities and population. 1. Computer, modem and printer. 2. Portable Power Generator 2. 3 KW, 3. TV and Video-DVD 4. Radio Communications (shortwave) 5. Communications Radio (Walkie Talkie) 6. Radio Recorder, 7. Rechargeable Emergency Lamp, 8. Digital camera, 9. Flashlights, 10. Slate Acrylic 90 x 12.

Integration of Cuba He is a member of the Iberoamerican Association of Governmental Organizations and Civil Defense and the Special Committee on Disasters of the Association of Caribbean States and shares his experiences with countries in the area as part of South-South cooperation

Lucky to have a Revolution! It is guaranteed that nobody will be neglected. A strong, forceful and farsighted Civil Defense protects our people.