El Salvador - GFDRR

126 | El Salvador: Damage, Loss, and Needs Assesment
TABLE 46. ESTIMATE OF NEEDS FOR A PROGRAM OF INVESTMENTS IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(in thousands of US$)
Program 2009–2013 2014–2018 Total
1. Identification and Assessment of Risks
Design, improve and extend the geographic and thematic coverage of early warning 1,000 500 1,500
system (EWS)
Update detailed risk maps 500 500 1,000
Include risk management in land use planning 750 750 1,500
Promote active collaboration between national scientific and technical agencies on the 200 200 400
issue of risks
Implement initiatives such as the Central American Probabilistic Risk Assessment (CAPRA) 500 1,000 1,500
2. Mitigation of Risks
Create and update protection plans at national, departmental, municipal and community 1,000 1,000 2,000
levels.
Construct a deflection wall in Verapaz 3,000 3,000
3. Strengthening of Emergency Preparedness
Develop preparedness and contingency plans for all levels of the territory. 1,500 1,000 2,500
Reestablish monitoring points. 1,000 500 1,500
Develop response capacity (e.g., simulations and staff training.) 1,000 1,000 2,000
4. Development of Institutional Capacity
Define a national risk management policy. 500 500 1,000
Strengthen the planning and coordination capacities of the National Civil Defense 5,000 5,000 10,000
Commission and the technical analysis and execution capacities of the General Bureau.
Develop a National Development Plan that includes risk management as a central theme. 1,000 250 1,250
Develop risk education campaigns. 700 500 1,200
Promote the active participation of communities in risk management. 1,500 1,000 2,500
5. Financing of Disaster Risks
Develop a financial risk management strategy. 400 250 650
Develop financial mechanisms to support the country’s liquidity in the event of catastrophes, 250 250 500
such as the World Bank’s Catastrophe Deferred Draw-Down Option (CAT DDO).
Evaluate the government’s contingent liabilities through risk models that reflect exposure 100 100 200
to natural disasters and potential losses.
Analyze the feasibility of creating a catastrophe fund that supports the insurance of public 100 100 200
assets
Total of Risk Reduction Activities 20,000 14,400 34,400
Source: Estimates by disaster needs assessment team.