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