Operations and Administration

Here’s an overview of the internal workings of the agency and the roles of various departments

Administration

ấ Coordinates the activities of all the Unities;
ấ Coordinates Stakeholders’ Platform on Emergency;
ấ Ensures effective symbiotic relationship with National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA);
ấ Plans programme on strengthening the capacity of the agency and other Emergency institutions and mechanism to prepare, respond and recovery at State and Local Government levels.

 

Finance

ấ Management of the assets of the agency such as vehicles and disaster equipment;
ấ Administration and Management of the Warehouse such as ensure goods received by store meet standard requirement;
ấ Handle protocol matters such organizing official reception/visit and servicing of the agency’s major meetings such as Stakeholders’ Forum
ấ Preparation of annual Budgets Estimates
ấ Proper supervision of the Registry for effective and efficient record filling;
ấ Preparing statutory and periodic reports;
ấ Performs personnel, financial and general administration duties.

Planning,Research and Training

ấ Prepare and forecast data on disaster management
ấ Collate data and analysis data disaster management

Search and Rescue

ấ Coordinate and facilitate Search and Rescue activities on disaster in Oyo State;
ấ Coordinating the activities of Emergency Rescue Team of the Agency and those of other response Stakeholders in disaster management i.e Red Cross Society, State Fire Services. e.t.c
ấ Participate, identify and mobilize critical resources for Search and Rescue in the identified disaster scenarios as captured in the disaster risk profile of the State or contingency Plan;
ấ Coordinate and formulate preparedness and response activities in form of drills/exercise in collaboration with stakeholders and disaster response Units of defense staffs.

Relief and Rehabilitation

ấ Provision of Relief support and Rehabilitation;
ấ Conduct and process assessment reports wth a view to:
ấ commiserating with victims of disasters on behalf of the Government
ấ Ascertaining claims of disaster victims, and
ấ offering timely advices to such victims particularly when there is need to vacate the scene of disaster by such victims.
ấ Making recommendation to the Government with a view to securing approval for relief intervention based on assessment conducted;
ấ Prompt distribution of approved relief materials to disaster victims;
ấ Liaising with Local Emergency Management Committees (L.E.M.Cs)
ấ Undertake establishment and management of IDP Camps in the state whenever the need arises;
ấ Liaising with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Community Development Associations (CDAs) and other non-State actors.