The Super Cyclone MOCHA and Organizational Strength and Preparedness

Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) is a humanitarian organization working with the founding motto “Divine and humanitarian Service” since 1958. The geographical coverage and strength of DAM is shown graphically and diagrammatic views as below:

DAM management become more active at the initial stage of the formation of the cyclone “MOCHA” in the central bay. From the beginning virtual preparatory meeting has been conducted for staff and organizational preparedness and overall safety of the community people. During the discussion DAM found that the cyclone “MOCHA” has been forecasted to the following likelihoods of our working Districts and Upazilas:

District

Cox’s Bazar

Chattogram

Feni

Noakhali

Patuakhali

Barishar

Barguna

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Upazila

Cox’s Bazar

Sitakunda,

Feni Sadar

Hatiya

Patuakhali

Barishal

Barguna,

 

Sadar,

Mirsarai,

(Pourashava),

(Bhasan

Sadar,

Sadar,

Sadar,

 

Teknaf,

Fatikchori,

Sonagazi,

Char)

Mirzagonj,

Babuganj,

Amtali,

 

Ukhiya,

Hathazari,

Dagonbhuiyan,

 

Galachipa,

Saheberhat

Betagi.

 

Maheshkhali,

Rangunia,

Chhagalnaiya,

 

Kalapara,

(Bandor

 
 

Chakaria,

Rawjan,

Fulgazi.

 

Dosmina,

thana),

 
 

Ramu,

Patiya,

   

Bauphal,

Bakerganj,

 
 

Kutubdia,

Satkania,

   

Dumki.

Banaripara,

 
 

Pekua.

Boalkhali,

     

Gournadi.

 
   

Chandanish,

         
   

Lohagara,

         
   

Chakoria,

         
   

Pekua,

         
   

Banskhali,

         
   

Hatiya.

         

Total

08

15

05

01

07

05

04

In the meeting we’ve found the following strength in the mentioned areas:

Total Office

48 nos.

Total Staff

437 persons

Total Beneficiaries

81,626 persons

Total Education Centers

1,040 nos.

Total Number of Teachers

1,040 persons

Total Number of CMC Committee

1,168 nos.

Number of CMC Members

12,592 persons