What is the Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management in the Cook Islands?

The Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM) in the Cook Islands was developed after an extensive consultations with key stakeholders involved in national response to emergencies and disasters with the view to reform the emergency management arrangements in the Cook Islands.

What is emergency management Cook Islands (EMCI)?

As a result of the 2005 cyclones, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) was established under the Ofice of the Prime Minister in 2006 and a new Disaster Risk Management Act 2007 was enacted replacing the old Hurricane Safety Act of 1973.

What does the Strategic Roadmap mean for the Cook Islands?

The second achievement, the Strategic Roadmap, provides a map for stakeholders involved in national response to emergencies and disasters to reform the Cook Islands emergency management arrangements. Mr. Carlson said the roadmap was timely and resulted in the maximising of limited resources to get maximum outcome.

Who funded the emergency management Cook Islands review?

The Government of the Cook Islands is humbly grateful for the funding of the review provided through Emergency Management Cook Islands by the following donors partners; Secretariat of Pacific Communities, European Union, ACP-EU Building Safety and Resilience in the Pacific. Meitaki Maata.

Why is cyclone damage so high in the Cook Islands?

He observed the very high damage to housing in the Cook Islands during cyclones has been due to poor and sub-standard housing. The Building Code, he added, would ensure reduced structural damage in times of disasters.

How do I develop a national emergency management/services training program?

Determine emergency management/services competencies appropriate for Cook Islands and integrate into the National Qualification Framework. » Conduct a national emergency management/services training needs analysis and identify gaps. Implement training programs to build capability and fill training gaps.