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