Logistic Planning
The United Nations Joint Logistic Cell (UNJLC) in the earthquake hit areas has published a monsoon logistics planning snapshot intended to support authorities and Agencies and NGOs preparing for the coming monsoon season.
According to UNJLC spokesperson
In Bagh district, a ban has been imposed with immediate effect on all distribution activities.
The AJK Government security measures, which require notification of four government agencies for travel of internationals outside of the city center of Muzaffarabad, remain in place.
The system has improved slightly as Agencies and NGOs need only inform the police instead of informing all four government agencies separately.
UNDSS expects more stringent security measures to be implemented leading up to the elections in mid-July which may restrict Agencies’ and NGO’s operations.
According to the UNJLC Monsoon Logistics Planning Snapshot both the map indicating roads that are likely to be subject to closure during the Monsoon season and the logistics planning considerations are being enforced.
The procedure for CASEVACs and MEDEVACs for employees of UN Agencies and NGOs previously relied on the support of UNHAS helicopters.
As these helicopters are now leaving the theatre of operations, the procedure needs to be adjusted. The Resident Coordinator Jan van de Moortele, has raised this issue with ERRA who are now in discussion with the UN and the Pakistan Military to come to a mutual agreement for helicopter support in this case.
Casualty Evacuation refers to the movement of a person who is in immediate need of medical treatment to save life, limb or eyesight while Medical Evacuation refers to the movement of a person under medical care who is not in danger of losing life, limb or eyesight, but does need further medical treatment that is not available at the present location.
The District Commissioner’s (DC) office in Bagh has announced that with immediate effect a ban has been imposed on all distribution activities in the district on request of the Election Commission.
The objective of the ban is to minimize the risk of conflicts likely to arise during elections campaign. NOCs can be obtained from the DC’s office on a case-by-case basis.
A formal request for support from the UN for the possible relocation of the population of 18 villages, at risk of landslides and floods in the monsoon season, has not been received yet. The Chief Secretary of the AJK Government is expected to send a detailed request late next week.
Discussions are ongoing on the exact number of people that need to be moved, the locations to which these people can be moved, and the amount of support required from Agencies and NGOs in the process.