Disaster Response Services and Tools
Number of emergency transports available at any given time
75 vehicles
Mobilizing Resources and Expertise
When calamity strikes, swift and strategic action can save countless lives. The Disaster Response Services section details the specialized services available in the Western Hemisphere to address various disaster scenarios. From rapid response teams to logistical support units, this segment provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and talents at our collective disposal.
Public information and an implemented Early Warning System
There is the National Disaster Early Warning System (SNATD), which collaborates with technical and scientific institutions to produce risk alert bulletins. These bulletins are available on the official website of the Vice Ministry of Civil Defense (www.defensacivil.gob.bo).
List of climate tools used in the Early Warning System
Multirisk Platform DEWETRA
Intelligence and information distribution
Risk alert bulletins generated in coordination with Technical Scientific Institutions are disseminated.
Mechanism to identify threats and hazards
Through coordination and collaboration with Technical Scientific and Academic Institutions.
Operational Communications
No Official Information Available
Business Continuity Plans/Tools (all sectors)
National Disaster Risk Management Program.
Community Resilience (CERT) in all areas/villages/towns/cities/districts
No Official Information Available
Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Mechanism
Methodology for the generation of Risk Maps, which is currently in the field validation phase with contributions from the RMCs.
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction Plans
National Disaster Risk Management Program.
Mechanisms available to share lessons learned
No Official Information Available
Collaborative efforts/historical contributions with other countries and agencies/institutions, following a disaster.
Humanitarian Aid to the Republic of Cuba. Support in the fight against forest fires.
National structures available in the event of a disaster
Official Information not available
