At the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
Describe the relationship between different phases in the disaster management continuum.
Identify the purpose and components of an emergency operations plan.
Describe the process and steps of hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis.
Describe the function of Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) and the Incident Command System (ICS) in disaster management.
Identify and describe emerging issues in disaster risk reduction and management
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER RISK REDUCTION/ MANAGEMENT
Definition of terms
Disaster Management Cycle Overview
Disaster risk reduction concept
Disaster risk reduction frameworks
The whole community approach
MODULE 2: RISK, HAZARD AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS
Definitions and Concepts
Types of Hazards
Hazard Identification
Hazard Analysis
Components of Risk
Risk Analysis
Vulnerability Analysis
MODULE 3: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANNING
Definitions and Concepts
Components of Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness Planning and Plans
Obstacles to Effective Emergency Preparedness
MODULE 4: INCIDENT RESPONSE AND COORDINATION
Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
Introduction to Emergency Operation Centre (EOC)
Crisis communication
MODULE 5: MITIGATION AND RECOVERY PLANNING
Definitions and Concepts
Components of Mitigation and Recovery
Types of Mitigation and Recovery Measures
Mitigation and Recovery Planning
Obstacles to Effective Mitigation
Main Issues in Disaster Recovery
MODULE 6. EMERGING ISSUES IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Role of ICT in disaster risk reduction
Gender Issues in Disaster Risk Reduction
Psychosocial support in crisis management
Protection of the vulnerable during emergencies
