The guideline provides a comprehensive framework for developing community-based (mahalla-level) action plans for natural and technological emergencies amid the escalating impacts of climate change.

It places particular emphasis on gender considerations, recognizing that emergencies affect women and men, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities in different ways.

The document underscores the critical importance of establishing an action plan for each mahalla and presents a detailed structure for its development. This includes an assessment of the area’s climatic and geographical characteristics, analysis of potential natural and technological hazards, forecasting of possible scenarios, prescribed actions for the Pre-Disaster Phase, Warning Phase and Disaster Phase, as well as required resources, communication and coordination mechanisms, organizational arrangements, and population evacuation procedures.

The guideline further outlines the process for developing, reviewing, and approving the action plan, covering the preparatory stage, data collection and analysis, risk forecasting, formulation of response and preparedness measures, and engagement with responsible authorities.

Overall, the document serves as a practical guide for mahalla committees to strengthen community resilience to natural hazards and reduce the impacts of disasters.