Second Working Level Stakeholder’s Meeting for Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan (11-14 February 2025)

The Department of Local Governance & Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs with the funding from the World Bank has conducted "The Second Working Level Stakeholder’s Meeting for the Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan from 11–14 February 2025 at Shambala Boutique Hotel, Paro. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to finalize and strengthen earthquake preparedness measures.

Key achievements from the meeting include:
Finalization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sections, units, and responding agencies.
Development of essential forms and formats to streamline response coordination.
Compilation of detailed information on agencies, businesses, corporates, and response personnel/focal points.
Inventory assessment of available resources, identifying gaps and providing recommendations for:
  • - Search and Rescue (SAR) equipment & response vehicles
  • - Medical supplies & trauma kits
  • - Temporary shelters & food stockpiles
  • - Fuel reserves & power backup systems
Completion of GIS mapping & data digitization of critical infrastructure and facilities.
Finalization of priority mobile numbers for key officials to ensure seamless communication.
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With these key milestones achieved, the Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan is now more robust and ready for implementation.


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