At the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
Explain some of the basic concepts and terms in disaster risk management
Discuss the role of the media in national and regional disaster risk management systems
Share experiences and lessons learned in reporting on emergencies and disasters
Discuss important business continuity and safety considerations for media institutions and personnel before, during and after disasters
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Definition of key terms
Disaster management cycle
Principles of disaster management
MODULE 2: DISASTER MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORKS AND CONCEPTS
Sustainable Development Goals
Sendai framework
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
MODULE 3: COMMAND AND COORDINATION STRUCTURES DURING INCIDENT OPERATIONS
Incident Command System (ICS)
Emergency Operation Centre (EOC)
Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group
Joint Information System
MODULE 4: ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Positive Role of the Media
Negative Role of the Media
Local versus National Media
Effect of the News Media
MODULE 5: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER ROLE
Introduction to public information during crisis
Public Information Officer (PIO) Roles and Responsibilities
Public Information Officer (PIO) and Joint Information Centre (JIC)
Whole community awareness
PIO tools and resources during crisis
MODULE 6: SAFETY AND SECURITY AWARENESS DURING AN EMERGENCY
Types of Emergencies
Deliberate Plans
Emergency Operation Plans (EOP)
Personal safety plans
Scene size-up
MODULE 7: SOCIAL MEDIA – ASSET, THREAT OR DISTRACTION DURING A CRISIS?
What is social media
Impact of social media in emergencies
Use of social media before, during and after disasters
Advantages of using social media
