Introduction:
Introduction High frequency Natural disasters “ Heavy accidents and events ” Structure Structure What kinds of disasters is China prone to? How does disaster management organize in China? What are the implementation pattern, and the participants? Is there any potential obstacles?
Disasters and Planning:
Disasters and Planning Natural disasters; Technological disasters; Social security emergencies Handled by independent agencies or departments correspondingly
History of Disaster Management:
History of Disaster Management Started in 2003, SARS public health crisis In 2003 Regulation on the Urgent Handling of Public Health Emergencies In 2007 Law of the People ’ s Republic of China on Emergency Response
The Implementation Pattern:
The Implementation Pattern Diverse and dynamic “ top-down ” pattern Different disasters are handled by different agencies
Participants in Disaster Management:
Participants in Disaster Management Emergency Management Office (EMO) Other corresponding entities the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) The National Committee & its four sub-committees The military and police forces social groups, NGOs and volunteers
Potential Obstacles:
Potential Obstacles The absence of a central agency The absence of a general framework of disaster management Imbalance between the government and the public Imbalance within the public
References:
References Reference Victor Bai. 2008. “ Emergency Management in China ” . Comparative Emergency Management Book. Chapter 3. Asian Disaster Reduction Center. 2005. “ Total Disaster Risk Management - Good Practices: Chapter 3 — Disaster Emergency Management in China ” . Retrieved from http://www.adrc.asia/publications/TDRM2005/TDRM_Good_Practices/PDF/PDF-2005e/Chapter3_3.3.3-2.pdf UNDP. “ China: Disaster Management Programmes ” . Retrieved from http://www.undp.org/cpr/disred/documents/publications/corporatereport/asia/china.pdf Feng , Han. “ Disaster Management in China ” . Retrieved from http://www.rsis-ntsasia.org/activities/conventions/2009-singapore/Han%20Feng.pdf Shi, Peijun. Jing Liu, Qinghai Yao, Ding Tang, Xi Yang. 2007. “ Integrated Disaster Risk Management of China . ” O rganization for E conomic C o-operation and D evelopment . Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/52/14/38120232.pdf Carter W. Nick. 1993. “ Handbook of disaster Management ” . Beijing: Seism Press Flynn, Dave. Janet Lenaghan. 2007. “ Managing Crises: Lessons for Managers from the SARS Outbreak in China ” . International Journal of Management. Retrieved from http://www.allbusiness.com/government/government-bodies-offices/13481195-1.html