At the end of this training, the participants will be able to:
Identify strategies for improving your oral presentation skills
Describe the socio-economic and gender considerations in early warning system
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER COMMUNICATION AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS
Introduction to Disaster Communication
Definition of Terms
Disaster Communication concept
Effective communication vs Early Warning Signs
MODULE 2: DISASTER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND PROTOCOLS
Communication in Practice
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Joint Information System (JIS)
Developing Communications Plans
MODULE 3: COMMUNICATING WITH THE PUBLIC
Whole community concept
Community Engagement in Early Warning systems
Community Awareness and Effective Communication
Communication in an incident
MODULE 4: EARLY WARNINGS AND ALERT SYSTEMS
Components of early warning systems
Hazard monitoring and detection
Data analysis and interpretation
Communication and dissemination
Response planning and preparedness
MODULE 5:RISK ASSESSMENT AND DECISION-MAKING IN EARLY WARNING
Risk assessment and forecasting
Hazard and vulnerability assessment
Early warning thresholds and triggers
Decision-making processes based on early warning information
MODULE 6: FUTURE TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS IN MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS
Emerging technologies and innovations in early warning systems
Social media and early warning
Socio-economic factors in early warning systems
Gender-responsive early warning approaches
Inclusivity and accessibility in early warning information dissemination
Anticipating future challenges and opportunities
