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