UN Collaborates with Mongolia's NEMA for Comprehensive Earthquake Preparedness Drill

Strengthening Preparedness and Awareness for Seismic Disasters in Mongolia

Date: August 12, 2022 UN Department of Safety and Security Communications Team

In response to a growing seismic activity in Mongoliaa region that experienced an eightfold increase in earthquake occurrences over the last decadethe National Statistics Office recorded 56 earthquakes above a magnitude of 3.5 between 2020-2021 alone, underlining the country's vulnerability as a high-risk zone for natural disasters. Besides seismic challenges, Mongolia remns susceptible to diverse threats including dzuds mass livestock deaths due to harsh climatic conditions, dust storms, droughts, floods, and wildfires. To enhance disaster readiness in the face of these potential threats, UN Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Mongolia collaborated with the Fire Department of the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA for a comprehensive drill at the United Nations premises in Ulaanbaatar on June 27th, 2022.

The core message underlining disaster preparedness is that every individual shares responsibility. The security team emphasizes preparedness begins with you. To reinforce this principle, UNDSS Mongolia med to not only provide an earthquake drill but also refresh the staff's knowledge of emergency procedures and response mechanisms.

During the simulation exercise, conducted in partnership with government agencies such as firefighters, ambulance doctors, and NEMA officials, over 110 personnel from United Nations Service Management Section UNSMS practiced life-saving techniques like first d and fire extinguishing trning. This collaborative effort also served as a live demonstration of UNDSS's emergency response plan and stockpiling supplies for natural disasters.

Even though we hope for zero occurrence of natural disasters, it is essential to be fully prepared with efficient responses grounded in disaster preparedness, noted Mr. Tapan Mishra, the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Designated Official for Security. This drill showcased how comprehensive emergency plans streamline coordination among multiple agencies and ensure that resources, communication channels, responders, supplies, and shelter plans are accessible when needed.

Preparedness doesn't just mean physical readiness; informed planning as well. Ms. Bolorchimeg Bold, UNDSS Field Security Associate who organized the exercise, emphasized identifying safe meeting points, practicing drop, cover, hold techniques with family members, familiarizing oneself with local assembly areas, and securely storing important documents.

In , this disaster readiness drill exemplifies UNDSS Mongolia's commitment to enhancing resilience agnst seismic risks by combining practical trning with strategic planning. Through such collaborative efforts, the international community supports national capacities in anticipation of potential disasters, ensuring a robust response when needed most.

Building Seismic Preparedness and Awareness in Mongolia

Date: August 12, 2022 UNDSS Communications Team

As earthquake occurrences in Mongolia have increased dramatically over the past decadeup to 56 magnitude 3.5+ earthquakes in 2020 alone, with a further rise in seismic activities in recent yearsthe country has become more vulnerable to natural disasters, including dzuds mass livestock deaths, dust storms, droughts, floods, and wildfires. To tackle this growing threat, UN Department of Safety and Security Mongolia partnered with the Fire Department of National Emergency Management Agency NEMA for an earthquake readiness drill held on June 27th at the UN premises in Ulaanbaatar.

The message is clear: Disaster preparedness starts with each individual. The UN security team emphasizes that preparation begins with you, highlighting collective responsibility towards safety. This principle was reinforced through a comprehensive simulation exercise designed to enhance emergency response readiness among diverse UN host country units and refresh the awareness of all personnel regarding potential disaster scenarios.

During this collaborative drill, which involved over 110 staff members from United Nations Service Management Section UNSMS, participants practiced life-saving techniques like first d alongside fire extinguishing trning. The exercise not only demonstrated UNDSS's emergency response plan but also showcased how stockpiled supplies for natural disasters could be efficiently managed.

Mr. Tapan Mishra, the Designated Official for Security of United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, underscored the importance of being fully prepared: While we pray for no natural disasters, it is crucial to have efficient responses in place. The drill effectively illustrated that comprehensive emergency plans streamline coordination among agencies and ensure access to critical resources such as communication channels, responders, supplies, shelters, and stockpiles.

Beyond physical readiness, informed planning plays a vital role. Ms. Bolorchimeg Bold, who organized the exercise for UNDSS Mongolia, stressed on identifying safe assembly points ahead of time, practicing 'drop, cover, hold' techniques with family members, knowing local evacuation routes, scanning important documents and storing them securely.

To summarize, this drill is a testament to UNDSS's commitment towards enhancing Mongolia's seismic resilience through practical trning and strategic planning. By collaborating closely, the international community supports national capacities in anticipation of potential disasters, ensuring a robust response mechanism whenever needed.

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