The institutions for disaster management in bangladeshMd. Ayatullah Khan
The document discusses the institutions for disaster management in Bangladesh. It outlines several national level institutions, including the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum, National Disaster Management Council, Inter-Ministerial Disaster Management Coordination Committee, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Department of Disaster Management, National Disaster Response Coordination Group, and Cyclone Preparedness Programme Implementation Board. It also discusses sub-national institutions like the District Disaster Management Committee, Upazila Disaster Management Committee, City Corporation Disaster Management Committee, and Pourashava Disaster Management Committee that operate at local levels. These institutions work to manage disasters through prevention, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery efforts in Bangladesh.
This document discusses stakeholders in disaster management. It identifies several key stakeholders that are involved in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, including communities, media, NGOs, the private sector, educational institutions, and international agencies. Each of these stakeholders plays an important role across the disaster management cycle, from creating awareness and training to providing resources, assistance and support during and after disasters. The document emphasizes that effective disaster risk reduction and management requires involvement and coordination between multiple stakeholders, not just the government, highlighting their collective responsibilities in building disaster resilience.
This document discusses disaster mitigation and management in India. It begins by defining what constitutes a disaster and provides examples of different types of natural and man-made disasters that occur in India. It then outlines the four phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. For each phase, it provides details on the goals and activities involved. It also discusses the role of risk assessment and developing an integrated warning and response system to help manage disasters, with a focus on tropical cyclones. Overall, the document outlines India's vulnerability to various disasters and the framework for managing disasters in the country.
This document discusses concepts related to disaster risk management and food security studies. It defines key terms like disaster, risk, vulnerability and outlines contemporary understandings of disaster as influenced by both natural hazards and human factors. It also examines topics like environmentalism, urbanization, and globalization in relation to disaster risk and how increased connectivity globally can both help and hinder disaster response efforts.
This document provides an overview of a course on Disaster and Value Management. The course covers basic concepts of disaster risk management, identifying different types of disasters, assessment tools, planning procedures, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It is taught by Zerihun Yohannes and covers topics such as understanding hazards and disasters, disaster risk theories and models, disaster risk management models, hazard and vulnerability assessments, and value chains. Common hazards in Ethiopia discussed include drought, flood, and volcanoes. Key concepts explained are disasters, risks, hazards, vulnerability, and the disaster risk equation.
International Day for Disaster Reduction at the World Bank
Disaster Risk Management in the Information Age
A joint training workshop by GICT, GFDRR, infoDev and LCSUW to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction
Indian faces many natural disasters due to its diverse geography and climate. 68% of the country is drought-prone, 12% flood-prone, and 8% cyclone-prone. Natural disasters like floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides disrupt lives, livelihoods, and development. The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established authorities at the national, state, and district levels to prepare for, prevent, and respond to disasters effectively with a non-discriminatory approach. Local communities and NGOs play an important role in disaster response.
The institutions for disaster management in bangladeshMd. Ayatullah Khan
The document discusses the institutions for disaster management in Bangladesh. It outlines several national level institutions, including the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum, National Disaster Management Council, Inter-Ministerial Disaster Management Coordination Committee, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, Department of Disaster Management, National Disaster Response Coordination Group, and Cyclone Preparedness Programme Implementation Board. It also discusses sub-national institutions like the District Disaster Management Committee, Upazila Disaster Management Committee, City Corporation Disaster Management Committee, and Pourashava Disaster Management Committee that operate at local levels. These institutions work to manage disasters through prevention, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery efforts in Bangladesh.
This document discusses stakeholders in disaster management. It identifies several key stakeholders that are involved in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery, including communities, media, NGOs, the private sector, educational institutions, and international agencies. Each of these stakeholders plays an important role across the disaster management cycle, from creating awareness and training to providing resources, assistance and support during and after disasters. The document emphasizes that effective disaster risk reduction and management requires involvement and coordination between multiple stakeholders, not just the government, highlighting their collective responsibilities in building disaster resilience.
This document discusses disaster mitigation and management in India. It begins by defining what constitutes a disaster and provides examples of different types of natural and man-made disasters that occur in India. It then outlines the four phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. For each phase, it provides details on the goals and activities involved. It also discusses the role of risk assessment and developing an integrated warning and response system to help manage disasters, with a focus on tropical cyclones. Overall, the document outlines India's vulnerability to various disasters and the framework for managing disasters in the country.
This document discusses concepts related to disaster risk management and food security studies. It defines key terms like disaster, risk, vulnerability and outlines contemporary understandings of disaster as influenced by both natural hazards and human factors. It also examines topics like environmentalism, urbanization, and globalization in relation to disaster risk and how increased connectivity globally can both help and hinder disaster response efforts.
This document provides an overview of a course on Disaster and Value Management. The course covers basic concepts of disaster risk management, identifying different types of disasters, assessment tools, planning procedures, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It is taught by Zerihun Yohannes and covers topics such as understanding hazards and disasters, disaster risk theories and models, disaster risk management models, hazard and vulnerability assessments, and value chains. Common hazards in Ethiopia discussed include drought, flood, and volcanoes. Key concepts explained are disasters, risks, hazards, vulnerability, and the disaster risk equation.
International Day for Disaster Reduction at the World Bank
Disaster Risk Management in the Information Age
A joint training workshop by GICT, GFDRR, infoDev and LCSUW to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction
Indian faces many natural disasters due to its diverse geography and climate. 68% of the country is drought-prone, 12% flood-prone, and 8% cyclone-prone. Natural disasters like floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides disrupt lives, livelihoods, and development. The Disaster Management Act of 2005 established authorities at the national, state, and district levels to prepare for, prevent, and respond to disasters effectively with a non-discriminatory approach. Local communities and NGOs play an important role in disaster response.
Man-made disasters can be both intentional and unintentional, and cause immense human suffering and economic damage. They include nuclear accidents, biological and chemical disasters, acts of terrorism, and various transportation accidents. Some specific examples that resulted in massive loss of life discussed in the document are the Bhopal gas tragedy, Kuwait oil fires during the Gulf War, Mumbai terrorist attacks of 2008, Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and London's killer fog of 1952. Precautions are needed to minimize risks from these disasters, such as proper handling of hazardous materials and informing authorities of any suspicious activity.
International organizations in disaster managementPramoda Raj
The document discusses the United Nations World Conferences on Disaster Risk Reduction, which bring together governments and organizations every 10 years to discuss strengthening disaster management. It notes that the conferences have adopted frameworks to guide global efforts, including the Sendai Framework adopted in 2015. The document also summarizes the role of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in coordinating international disaster risk reduction efforts and monitoring Sendai Framework implementation. Finally, it outlines the roles of several other international organizations that participate in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The document discusses early warning systems for natural hazards. It defines key terms related to hazards and early warning systems. It discusses international frameworks for disaster risk reduction, including the Hyogo Framework, and outlines key aspects of effective early warning systems such as monitoring hazards, disseminating warnings to users, and ensuring response capabilities. Specific examples of early warning systems are provided for earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and famine.
Development approaches to disaster management and risk managementbarasa odula elias
India faces increasing natural disasters that threaten lives and development. Disaster management aims to reduce impacts through preparedness, mitigation and risk reduction. At national and state levels, contingency plans coordinate response to natural disasters across relevant ministries and agencies. While relief has traditionally focused on post-disaster aid, greater priority is now given to pre-disaster prevention and risk assessment to strengthen resilience against both natural and man-made disasters.
Role of central government in disaster management in indianirvarna gr
The document outlines India's disaster management framework and the roles of central and state governments. It discusses the nodal agencies responsible for different disaster types and the national response mechanism. Key parts of the framework include the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) which oversees relief efforts and develops policy. State-level authorities also coordinate response at the local level. The central government provides support to supplement state relief efforts during major disasters.
Mr. Ringo defines indigenous knowledge as the accumulated knowledge and skills passed down through generations that allow people to live sustainably in their local environment. Disaster management incorporates planning and actions at all levels to prevent, reduce risk of, respond to, and recover from disasters. Indigenous knowledge has historically been used by communities around the world to mitigate disasters through practices like weather prediction, food storage, early warning systems, and coping strategies. However, challenges include the marginalization of indigenous knowledge, failure to systematically document it, risk of it disappearing, difficulties in management and reconciliation with western science.
This document discusses disaster mitigation and management. It begins by outlining the objectives of disaster mitigation and management. It then defines disaster management as a process aimed at reducing losses from hazards and assisting victims. The four phases of disaster management are described as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Structural and non-structural mitigation strategies are discussed in detail, including selecting safe building sites, orientation of buildings, fire escapes, and stability of structures. The importance of mitigation in reducing risks and impacts of disasters is emphasized.
International Decades for Natural Disaster Reduction ( IDNDR )Jemishkumar Parmar
The document discusses the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) which was designated by the UN General Assembly in the 1990s. The IDNDR aimed to reduce loss of life, property destruction, and social/economic impacts from natural disasters. A secretariat was established in Geneva to support IDNDR activities like the RADIUS project on earthquake disaster mitigation. After IDNDR, India established a National Committee on Disaster Management and shifted focus to proactive prevention, preparedness and mitigation instead of reactive responses. Insurance industries can support IDNDR through activities like disaster mapping and assessing loss potentials.
Putting up the right Disaster Management PowerPoint presentation is tough. To aid you out in rebuilding your next PPT presentation sample here we are showcasing our pre-made Disaster Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides deck. Using this Disaster Management PPT sample you can show a plan through which communities can reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. This calamity management PowerPoint PPT can be used to help identify the threats and what needs to be realigned to minimize the effects of natural disaster, environmental emergencies, complex emergencies, pandemic emergencies. Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats; instead, it focuses on creating plans to decrease the effect of disasters. Besides this, you can also download this PPT sample deck file having 80 pre-made slides to showcase multiple purpose. Furthermore, PowerPoint presentation slides included in this visually appealing deck helps to brief the onlookers about principle of disaster management, types of disasters, disaster factors, risk of disaster, risk mapping, disaster cycle, disaster preparedness, disaster statistics, recovery and many more. In short, we have just the right PPT example to explain calamity management. Simply click to quickly download this Disaster Management presentation. Keep all eyes in the boardroom on you. Stunning Disaster Management Powerpoint Presentation Slides present your work in its best light. https://bit.ly/2XFfukU
Natural disasters pose increasing risks globally due to several trends over the 20th century: a 250% increase in recorded disasters, 500% more disasters with victims, and 1500% higher costs of disasters. This is driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, and climate change. Risk is a function of hazard and vulnerability, where vulnerability is influenced by social, economic, political and technological factors. Building resilience through disaster risk reduction strategies like preparedness, early warning systems, and adaptive governance can help manage these risks.
Regional and International organizations in Disaster ManagementPankaj Gaonkar
Regional and international organizations play an important role in disaster management by providing humanitarian assistance. The United Nations and its agencies coordinate international relief efforts and provide support in areas like health, food security, shelter and protection. Other major organizations involved include the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross, National Disaster Response Force in India, and World Organisation for Animal Health. These organizations work together and with local authorities to provide effective response during times of disaster.
This document discusses disaster management in India. It defines disaster management and outlines the main types of disasters: natural disasters like floods and earthquakes, technological disasters, environmental disasters like oil spills, complex emergencies during conflicts, and pandemic emergencies. Disaster prevention aims to provide permanent protection, while preparedness aims to minimize adverse effects through precautions and efficient emergency response. Key aspects of preparedness include vulnerability analysis, strengthening infrastructure, funding, public cooperation, and timely relief efforts.
- The mass media and emergency managers both need information in a crisis but have different goals - the media wants compelling stories while managers want to inform the public and maintain order.
- During disasters, the media wants constant updates from press conferences and officials but their coverage can include sensationalism, rumors, and inaccuracies if information is limited or they don't understand the situation.
- Both sides need to collaborate by creating pools of accredited journalists, understanding each other's needs and limitations, and ensuring the public receives reliable practical information and advice.
1. Role of Stakeholders in disaster management-Tahseen.pptxanjalatchi
This document discusses the role of multiple stakeholders in disaster management. It outlines that communities, media, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, educational institutions, international agencies, and the scientific community all play important roles. Communities are the first responders and community-based disaster risk reduction is key. Media helps disseminate important information. NGOs provide an effective link between agencies and communities. The private sector and educational institutions provide resources and infrastructure. International agencies provide funding and support. Scientists contribute to risk assessment and forecasting. Effectively engaging all of these stakeholders is important for disaster management.
This document classifies and defines different types of natural and man-made disasters. It discusses how disasters can be categorized based on their speed of onset, cause, or predominant agent. Natural disasters are divided into climate/wind related, climate/water related, earth related, ocean related, space related, and temperature related events. Man-made disasters include wars, industrial accidents, pollution, and more. Some disasters like epidemics are considered hybrid as they can have both natural and man-made influences. The document also provides definitions and descriptions of specific natural disaster terms like blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, and more.
The document identifies ten important determinants of mortality based on a review of sources. The top ten determinants are:
1. Income level and employment status, as wealthier nations have lower mortality rates.
2. Nutritional status, as malnutrition increases risk of death from infection.
3. Epidemics, as disease outbreaks can cause many deaths, like the 1918 influenza pandemic.
4. Injuries, both intentional and unintentional, account for around 9% of deaths globally.
5. Personal behaviors like diet, alcohol and tobacco use, and hygiene practices impact mortality.
6. Education levels, especially of women, influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Program Overviewdciworld
The document provides an overview of a disaster relief and rehabilitation program. It has a two-step approach: 1) providing immediate relief through emergency supplies and 2) surveying damage and rehabilitating communities by rebuilding homes and schools. It describes a program in Bangladesh that provided relief after floods and a cyclone by distributing emergency kits and later reconstructing 30 homes. The program focuses on ongoing support and rebuilding efforts for victims who still have needs years after the natural disasters.
This document discusses the role of NGOs in disaster management in India. It begins by defining hazards, disasters, and disaster management. India faces main hazards of earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, cyclones, and tsunamis. The legal framework for disaster management includes the Disaster Management Act of 2005. NGOs play important roles in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation by activities like awareness, capacity building, relief, and reconstruction. While NGOs provide initial response and innovative approaches, challenges include coordination, funding, and community participation. Recommendations include codes of conduct, training, and establishing coordinating agencies between NGOs and the government. Examples of major Indian N
Disaster Management System in India - Notes Pramoda Raj
1) Disasters can cause widespread damage and loss of life. The Sendai Framework provides priorities for disaster risk reduction including understanding risk, strengthening governance, investing in reduction, and enhancing preparedness.
2) Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters to minimize impacts. It aims to make India resilient to disasters and reduce losses of life and assets.
3) International organizations like the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction coordinate global efforts in disaster risk reduction, with the Sendai Framework as the guiding document following the Hyogo Framework.
Workshop given at the Medical Library Association Conference in Seattle WA, May 24th, 2012. This course is part of the Medical Library Association's Disaster Information Specialization Program.
Role of information technology during disasterNirab Pudasaini
Information technology tools like OpenStreetMap, Quakemap, and mobile data collection applications played an important role during the Nepal earthquake by helping with mapping, needs assessment, and relief coordination. Over 8,000 volunteers used OpenStreetMap and satellite imagery to map roads, settlements, and other infrastructure before and after the earthquake. Quakemap collected over 2,000 reports of needs that were forwarded to relief organizations, with over 500 receiving aid. Mobile apps were used to assess damage to cultural sites, track relief distribution, and collect data on school structures and housing damage.
Man-made disasters can be both intentional and unintentional, and cause immense human suffering and economic damage. They include nuclear accidents, biological and chemical disasters, acts of terrorism, and various transportation accidents. Some specific examples that resulted in massive loss of life discussed in the document are the Bhopal gas tragedy, Kuwait oil fires during the Gulf War, Mumbai terrorist attacks of 2008, Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and London's killer fog of 1952. Precautions are needed to minimize risks from these disasters, such as proper handling of hazardous materials and informing authorities of any suspicious activity.
International organizations in disaster managementPramoda Raj
The document discusses the United Nations World Conferences on Disaster Risk Reduction, which bring together governments and organizations every 10 years to discuss strengthening disaster management. It notes that the conferences have adopted frameworks to guide global efforts, including the Sendai Framework adopted in 2015. The document also summarizes the role of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in coordinating international disaster risk reduction efforts and monitoring Sendai Framework implementation. Finally, it outlines the roles of several other international organizations that participate in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The document discusses early warning systems for natural hazards. It defines key terms related to hazards and early warning systems. It discusses international frameworks for disaster risk reduction, including the Hyogo Framework, and outlines key aspects of effective early warning systems such as monitoring hazards, disseminating warnings to users, and ensuring response capabilities. Specific examples of early warning systems are provided for earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, wildfires, and famine.
Development approaches to disaster management and risk managementbarasa odula elias
India faces increasing natural disasters that threaten lives and development. Disaster management aims to reduce impacts through preparedness, mitigation and risk reduction. At national and state levels, contingency plans coordinate response to natural disasters across relevant ministries and agencies. While relief has traditionally focused on post-disaster aid, greater priority is now given to pre-disaster prevention and risk assessment to strengthen resilience against both natural and man-made disasters.
Role of central government in disaster management in indianirvarna gr
The document outlines India's disaster management framework and the roles of central and state governments. It discusses the nodal agencies responsible for different disaster types and the national response mechanism. Key parts of the framework include the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) which oversees relief efforts and develops policy. State-level authorities also coordinate response at the local level. The central government provides support to supplement state relief efforts during major disasters.
Mr. Ringo defines indigenous knowledge as the accumulated knowledge and skills passed down through generations that allow people to live sustainably in their local environment. Disaster management incorporates planning and actions at all levels to prevent, reduce risk of, respond to, and recover from disasters. Indigenous knowledge has historically been used by communities around the world to mitigate disasters through practices like weather prediction, food storage, early warning systems, and coping strategies. However, challenges include the marginalization of indigenous knowledge, failure to systematically document it, risk of it disappearing, difficulties in management and reconciliation with western science.
This document discusses disaster mitigation and management. It begins by outlining the objectives of disaster mitigation and management. It then defines disaster management as a process aimed at reducing losses from hazards and assisting victims. The four phases of disaster management are described as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Structural and non-structural mitigation strategies are discussed in detail, including selecting safe building sites, orientation of buildings, fire escapes, and stability of structures. The importance of mitigation in reducing risks and impacts of disasters is emphasized.
International Decades for Natural Disaster Reduction ( IDNDR )Jemishkumar Parmar
The document discusses the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) which was designated by the UN General Assembly in the 1990s. The IDNDR aimed to reduce loss of life, property destruction, and social/economic impacts from natural disasters. A secretariat was established in Geneva to support IDNDR activities like the RADIUS project on earthquake disaster mitigation. After IDNDR, India established a National Committee on Disaster Management and shifted focus to proactive prevention, preparedness and mitigation instead of reactive responses. Insurance industries can support IDNDR through activities like disaster mapping and assessing loss potentials.
Putting up the right Disaster Management PowerPoint presentation is tough. To aid you out in rebuilding your next PPT presentation sample here we are showcasing our pre-made Disaster Management PowerPoint Presentation Slides deck. Using this Disaster Management PPT sample you can show a plan through which communities can reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. This calamity management PowerPoint PPT can be used to help identify the threats and what needs to be realigned to minimize the effects of natural disaster, environmental emergencies, complex emergencies, pandemic emergencies. Disaster management does not avert or eliminate the threats; instead, it focuses on creating plans to decrease the effect of disasters. Besides this, you can also download this PPT sample deck file having 80 pre-made slides to showcase multiple purpose. Furthermore, PowerPoint presentation slides included in this visually appealing deck helps to brief the onlookers about principle of disaster management, types of disasters, disaster factors, risk of disaster, risk mapping, disaster cycle, disaster preparedness, disaster statistics, recovery and many more. In short, we have just the right PPT example to explain calamity management. Simply click to quickly download this Disaster Management presentation. Keep all eyes in the boardroom on you. Stunning Disaster Management Powerpoint Presentation Slides present your work in its best light. https://bit.ly/2XFfukU
Natural disasters pose increasing risks globally due to several trends over the 20th century: a 250% increase in recorded disasters, 500% more disasters with victims, and 1500% higher costs of disasters. This is driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, and climate change. Risk is a function of hazard and vulnerability, where vulnerability is influenced by social, economic, political and technological factors. Building resilience through disaster risk reduction strategies like preparedness, early warning systems, and adaptive governance can help manage these risks.
Regional and International organizations in Disaster ManagementPankaj Gaonkar
Regional and international organizations play an important role in disaster management by providing humanitarian assistance. The United Nations and its agencies coordinate international relief efforts and provide support in areas like health, food security, shelter and protection. Other major organizations involved include the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, International Committee of the Red Cross, National Disaster Response Force in India, and World Organisation for Animal Health. These organizations work together and with local authorities to provide effective response during times of disaster.
This document discusses disaster management in India. It defines disaster management and outlines the main types of disasters: natural disasters like floods and earthquakes, technological disasters, environmental disasters like oil spills, complex emergencies during conflicts, and pandemic emergencies. Disaster prevention aims to provide permanent protection, while preparedness aims to minimize adverse effects through precautions and efficient emergency response. Key aspects of preparedness include vulnerability analysis, strengthening infrastructure, funding, public cooperation, and timely relief efforts.
- The mass media and emergency managers both need information in a crisis but have different goals - the media wants compelling stories while managers want to inform the public and maintain order.
- During disasters, the media wants constant updates from press conferences and officials but their coverage can include sensationalism, rumors, and inaccuracies if information is limited or they don't understand the situation.
- Both sides need to collaborate by creating pools of accredited journalists, understanding each other's needs and limitations, and ensuring the public receives reliable practical information and advice.
1. Role of Stakeholders in disaster management-Tahseen.pptxanjalatchi
This document discusses the role of multiple stakeholders in disaster management. It outlines that communities, media, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, educational institutions, international agencies, and the scientific community all play important roles. Communities are the first responders and community-based disaster risk reduction is key. Media helps disseminate important information. NGOs provide an effective link between agencies and communities. The private sector and educational institutions provide resources and infrastructure. International agencies provide funding and support. Scientists contribute to risk assessment and forecasting. Effectively engaging all of these stakeholders is important for disaster management.
This document classifies and defines different types of natural and man-made disasters. It discusses how disasters can be categorized based on their speed of onset, cause, or predominant agent. Natural disasters are divided into climate/wind related, climate/water related, earth related, ocean related, space related, and temperature related events. Man-made disasters include wars, industrial accidents, pollution, and more. Some disasters like epidemics are considered hybrid as they can have both natural and man-made influences. The document also provides definitions and descriptions of specific natural disaster terms like blizzards, droughts, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, and more.
The document identifies ten important determinants of mortality based on a review of sources. The top ten determinants are:
1. Income level and employment status, as wealthier nations have lower mortality rates.
2. Nutritional status, as malnutrition increases risk of death from infection.
3. Epidemics, as disease outbreaks can cause many deaths, like the 1918 influenza pandemic.
4. Injuries, both intentional and unintentional, account for around 9% of deaths globally.
5. Personal behaviors like diet, alcohol and tobacco use, and hygiene practices impact mortality.
6. Education levels, especially of women, influence health behaviors and outcomes.
Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Program Overviewdciworld
The document provides an overview of a disaster relief and rehabilitation program. It has a two-step approach: 1) providing immediate relief through emergency supplies and 2) surveying damage and rehabilitating communities by rebuilding homes and schools. It describes a program in Bangladesh that provided relief after floods and a cyclone by distributing emergency kits and later reconstructing 30 homes. The program focuses on ongoing support and rebuilding efforts for victims who still have needs years after the natural disasters.
This document discusses the role of NGOs in disaster management in India. It begins by defining hazards, disasters, and disaster management. India faces main hazards of earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, cyclones, and tsunamis. The legal framework for disaster management includes the Disaster Management Act of 2005. NGOs play important roles in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation by activities like awareness, capacity building, relief, and reconstruction. While NGOs provide initial response and innovative approaches, challenges include coordination, funding, and community participation. Recommendations include codes of conduct, training, and establishing coordinating agencies between NGOs and the government. Examples of major Indian N
Disaster Management System in India - Notes Pramoda Raj
1) Disasters can cause widespread damage and loss of life. The Sendai Framework provides priorities for disaster risk reduction including understanding risk, strengthening governance, investing in reduction, and enhancing preparedness.
2) Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters to minimize impacts. It aims to make India resilient to disasters and reduce losses of life and assets.
3) International organizations like the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction coordinate global efforts in disaster risk reduction, with the Sendai Framework as the guiding document following the Hyogo Framework.
Workshop given at the Medical Library Association Conference in Seattle WA, May 24th, 2012. This course is part of the Medical Library Association's Disaster Information Specialization Program.
Role of information technology during disasterNirab Pudasaini
Information technology tools like OpenStreetMap, Quakemap, and mobile data collection applications played an important role during the Nepal earthquake by helping with mapping, needs assessment, and relief coordination. Over 8,000 volunteers used OpenStreetMap and satellite imagery to map roads, settlements, and other infrastructure before and after the earthquake. Quakemap collected over 2,000 reports of needs that were forwarded to relief organizations, with over 500 receiving aid. Mobile apps were used to assess damage to cultural sites, track relief distribution, and collect data on school structures and housing damage.
The goal of disaster nursing is to ensure the highest level of care is provided throughout all phases of a disaster. Disaster nursing follows the DISASTER acronym - Detection, Incident command, Safety and security, Assess, Support, Triage and treatment, Evaluation, and Recovery. Principles include preventing disasters, minimizing and preventing further casualties, rescuing victims, providing first aid and evacuation, medical care, and reconstruction. Disasters are classified as natural or man-made. Policies for emergency management include triage protocols, ABCDE care, trauma management, and quality disaster services.
This document discusses disaster management and response. It defines what constitutes a disaster and outlines the major types of disasters that occur in India. It describes the phases of disaster management as prediction, prevention, preparedness, rescue and relief, and rehabilitation. The document outlines the roles and responsibilities of various organizations involved in disaster response, including the National Disaster Management Authority, state and district authorities. It provides guidelines for developing disaster action plans at the district level and for hospitals to have internal and external disaster response plans to effectively manage a large influx of casualties from a disaster.
Alternative means of communication during a disaster a presentation on the various alternatives when all communication breaks down during a disaster and how social media is also helping.
Disaster management involves dealing with and avoiding both natural and man-made disasters through preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. It aims to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts through organized and sustained actions to analyze and manage hazards and the underlying risks. Key aspects of disaster management include preparedness before a disaster through activities like risk assessment, warning systems, and stockpiling resources; immediate response efforts during an event; and long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work after an event to support regrowth. Effective disaster management requires coordination and planning across different levels of government, organizations, and communities.
COLLAPSEThe Communication LandscapeEffective crisis commun.docxmary772
COLLAPSE
The Communication Landscape
Effective crisis communication planning requires having accurate demographic information. What languages are spoken in a particular area? Where do the more vulnerable populations live? Who is responsible for making decisions?
Effective communication strategies are typically rapid, accurate, and involve input from all those in decision-making positions. Understanding the cultural milieu and support systems may be challenging for responders from the area and even more so for responders from outside of the area. Overlay these obstacles with a technological inability to communicate inside or outside the region, and planning for communication before a crisis then takes on added importance. Additionally, without effective communication plans in place, disaster rumors and inaccurate or outdated information can in turn cause great chaos.
Furthermore, vulnerable populations can prove to be the most challenging people to assist after a disaster. As evidenced in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, relief was not immediate because of the existing impoverished pre-disaster conditions. Facilities such as airstrips and roads were in questionable repair, so aid coming in was not readily accessible. Most Haitians are low-income, existing on two U.S. dollars per day, and only 50% of the population is literate and able to read directions in order to find locations for food and water. Factors such as these contributed to difficulties in assisting this vulnerable population in the aftermath of the disaster.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review Chapter 2 in your course text,
Crisis Intervention Strategies,
paying particular attention to multicultural perspectives and considerations.
Review the article, “Psychological Assessment of Children in Disasters and Emergencies,” and focus on the special issues related to assessing the needs of children and adolescents after a crisis. Also concentrate on the different psychological assessment tools that are appropriate for use with this population after a crisis.
Review the article, “Natural Disasters that Reveal Cracks in Our Social Foundation.” Think about the ways in which a break down in services and communication can be avoided for the elderly population during crises like the 2003 France heat wave.
Review the article, “The Transformation of Traditional Mental Health Service Delivery in Multicultural Society in California, USA That Can Be Replicated Globally,” paying particular attention to the necessity of mental health services as a top priority during crises.
Review the article, “Vulnerable Populations in an American Red Cross Shelter After Hurricane Katrina,” and think about the ways in which the ‘Model of Vulnerable Populations’ helps address crises wherein people suffer from multiple losses in their communities. Also think about appropriate mental health obligations that should be taken into consideration when working with vulnerable populations during and after a c.
This document discusses the role of epidemiology in disasters. It defines disasters and lists different types, including natural disasters and terrorism. It notes that from 1994-2004 there were over a million natural disasters worldwide. Factors like population growth, poverty, and environmental degradation increase disaster severity. The document emphasizes that epidemiology is important for assessing needs, injuries, and diseases after disasters, as well as evaluating response efforts. It outlines challenges for epidemiologists in disaster settings like infrastructure losses and time pressures. Overall, the document promotes standardized disaster health information and evidence-based responses.
The document discusses the role of librarians in bridging the digital divide and improving access to health information for global and disaster situations. It advocates for enhanced training and mentoring of librarians to gain new skills in knowledge management, evidence assessment, and responding to information needs in disasters and global health emergencies. Librarians can play key roles as knowledge brokers, researchers, and information specialists. Partnerships between libraries, organizations, and networks are important to share expertise and resources to ensure all people have access to reliable health information.
This document discusses opportunities for collaboration between humanitarian organizations and academic researchers in the field of humanitarian information management. It outlines benefits for both parties, such as organizations gaining expertise on the latest trends and methods, and researchers obtaining access to real-time data and field experience. Examples provided include partnerships between disaster response networks and universities on specific research projects. Key characteristics of successful collaborative research are flexibility and a willingness from both researchers and organizations to work as a team and prioritize information collection and use.
Emergency relief services in the social media ageEvanMeduna
Social media has become an important tool for emergency relief services in disaster situations. When traditional methods of communication are unavailable due to infrastructure damage, people turn to social media to request help and spread awareness. A nursing home in Texas used Twitter during Hurricane Harvey to call for assistance when first responders could not be reached, and their tweet was shared thousands of times to bring faster aid. Similarly, a woman rescued her family from rising floodwaters during the storm by having someone contact the fire department on Facebook. While social media allows quick sharing of information, emergency services must take care to validate information to avoid spreading misinformation.
Sample Access and Functional Needs & Disaster Preparedness ProposalKerry Coward
TOPIC: Involving the community in disaster preparedness and emergency management. Appropriately addressing the needs of, and the issues related to, at-risk and vulnerable populations during disastrous events is necessary for the future of society.This is a draft presentation created in Graduate School.
Information overload for communities of practiceMurray Turoff
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part of Embracing Change: The Critical Role of Information,
funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation to
support the Internews’ Center for Innovation and Learning’s
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1. Information Roles in Disaster
Day 1
July 18, 2012
Management
1300 – 1400 CT
Robin Featherstone, MLIS
Liaison Librarian (Medicine)
Life Sciences Library, McGill University
robin.featherstone@mcgill.ca
Course materials: http://www.mlanet.org/education/dis/info_roles.html
2. Activity 1
• Consult your completed hazards checklist
• Using your chat box, share:
– your geographic location
– the three hazards you identified
4. Disaster Information Specialization
www.mlanet.org/education/dis
What is it?
Medical Library Association continuing education program funded
by the National Library of Medicine
All program courses and activities earn MLA continuing education
credit and may also be used toward AHIP
How much does it cost to students?
It’s free!
Who can participate?
Anyone.
5. Disaster Information Specialization
How do I take a course?
In-person and online (all available online)
What courses are there?
Basic level:
1. Disaster Health Information Sources: The Basics
2. US Response to Disasters and Public Health Emergencies
3. Information Roles in Disaster Management
4. National Incident Management System, an Introduction
5. Introduction to Incident Command System
Advanced level:
1. Disasters in an International Context
2. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Respons
3. A Seat at the Table: Working with Local Responders
4. CBRN [Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear] and Hazmat
Information Resources
6. Disaster Information Specialist
• Provides disaster-related library or
information services as part of their ongoing
job functions
• Possesses knowledge and skills to support
disaster management
• Does more than protect library collections
and maintain library operations
7. Selected Continuity of Operations
Resources
• NN/LM Emergency & • Halsted, Deborah D., Richard P.
Preparedness Toolkit Jasper, and Felicia M.
http://nnlm.gov/ep/ Little. Disaster Planning: A How-to-
Do-It Manual for Librarians. New
York: Neal-Schuman, 2005.
9. Definitions
Disaster: a serious disruption of the functioning of
society, causing widespread human, material or
environmental losses which exceed the ability of
affected society to cope using only its own resources.
Emergency: a situation that is out of control and
requires immediate attention.
Event: an occurrence that has the potential to affect
living beings and/or their environment; a realization of
a hazard.
http://www.wadem.org/guidelines/glossary.pdf
10. Disaster Categories
Natural Man made
Earthquakes Chemical spills
Hurricanes Industrial
accidents
Tsunamis Terrorist attacks
Etc. Etc.
Natural or Man made?
Floods
Forest Fires
Avalanches
Epidemics
12. Disaster Workforce
Licensed or trained
Paid or volunteer
Permanent or as-needed workers
… who play a defined role in…
All-hazards preparedness, response and recovery
In implementing Emergency Support Functions 6 & 8:
Mass care, Emergency Assistance, Disaster Housing &
Human Services; Public Health and Medical Services
15. Selected core & sub competencies for
disaster medicine and public health
4.0 Communicate effectively with others in a
disaster or public health emergency
4.1 Identify authoritative sources for information
in a disaster or public health emergency
4.3 Identify strategies for appropriate sharing of
information in a disaster or public health
emergency
(Walsh et al., 2012)
16. Disaster Health Information
Peer-reviewed scholarly literature
• Journal articles
• Books HazLit
Database
“Grey” Literature
• Reports
• Summaries
• Surveillance data
• Training materials
• Conference proceedings
17. Role of Social Media
“Clearly, social media are changing the way people communicate not
only in their day-to-day lives, but also during disasters that threaten
public health.”
(Merchant, 2011)
18. Information use by disaster
preparedness professionals
• Influenced by their training
• Viewed information as a
decision-making tool
• Considered information to
include observable
environmental data and
conversations
• Relied on social networks and
the Internet
• Revisited trusted organizational
sites (i.e., CDC)
(Folb, 2011)
20. What do emergency managers
see as the roles of librarians?
• Creating and maintaining taxonomies with expert input
• Serving as a clearinghouse of knowledge concerning the
different aspects of disasters
• Equipping libraries to access real-time emergency
telemedicine networks
• Working with specialists to identify high-quality
information
• Developing easy-to-use methods of delivering specific
content
(Turoff & Hiltz, 2008)
21. What do emergency managers
see as the roles of librarians?
• Producing annotated bibliographies and syntheses
• Participating in call centers taking questions from the
public
• Developing FAQs for local emergency preparedness and
response and making them easy to locate
• Assisting in text and data mining, aggregating and
compiling information to support public health decision-
making
• Sharing expertise with those in developing countries
through an international network of librarians and
archivists
(Turoff & Hiltz, 2008)
22. Recommendations for librarians
• Become part of the network
• Partner with trusted organizations
• Get involved in pre-career training
(Folb, 2011)
• Be part of your organization’s disaster
plan
• Monitor information using alerting
services
• Be strategic in your communication
plan – consider audience capacity and
use appropriate technologies
• Evaluate your services
(Featherstone, et al. 2012)
23. Homework - Activity 2
• Read the article by Erik Auf der Helde, The
Importance of Evidence-Based Disaster
Planning
• Reflect on his recommended interventions
(summarized on the handout labeled Activity 2)
• Identify a professional service you could provide
24. References
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law
93-288 as amended), http://fema.gov/about/stafact.shtm
Donohue, A. (May 21, 2012). Emergency Preparedness and Librarians: A
Match Made in Hospitals! Poster Presentation given at the Medical Library
Association Conference, Seattle WA
FEMA (2012). Tabletop Exercise. Accessed April 7, 2012 from:
http://www.epa.gov/ogwdw000/watersecurity/tools/trainingcd/Pages/intro.html
,
Featherstone, R., Boldt, R., Torabi, N. & Konrad, S. (2012). Provision of
Pandemic Disease Information by Health Sciences Librarians: A Multisite
Comparative Case Series. Journal of the Medical Library Association,
100(2), 104-112. Accessed May 12, 2012 from:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324800/
Featherstone, R., Lyon, B. & Ruffin, A. (2008). Library roles in disaster
response: an oral history project by the National Library of Medicine. Journal
of the Medical Library Association, 96(4), 343-350. Accessed April 3, 2012
from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2568836/
25. References cont.
Folb, B. (March 30, 2011). Information Needs and Practices of Disaster
Response Professionals: Findings and Implications. . [Presentation given at
the Disaster Information Outreach Symposium, Bethesda, MD). Accessed
April 2, 2012 from: http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=10102
Merchant, R.M., Elmer, S. & Lurie, N. (2011). Integrating Social Media into
Emergency-Preparedness Efforts. NEJM. 365(4). 289-291.
Turoff, M. & Starr, R. (March 6, 2008). Information Seeking Behavior and
Viewpoints of Emergency Preparedness and Management Professionals
Concerned with Health and Medicine. [Report prepared for the National
Library of Medicine]. Accessed April 2, 2012 from:
http://web.njit.edu/~turoff/Papers/FinalReportNLMTuroffHiltzMarch11.htm
Walsh, L., Subbarao, I., Gebbie, K., et al. (2012). Core Competencies for
Disaster Medicine and Public Health. Disaster Medicine and Public Health
Preparedness. 6(1), 44-52.
Zach, L. (March 30, 2011). Librarians’ Perceptions of Roles in Disaster
Activities. [Presentation given at the Disaster Information Outreach
Symposium, Bethesda, MD). Accessed April 2, 2012 from:
http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?Live=10102
26. Image Credits
Planning the programmes.jpg image by David Brewer:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Planning_the_programmes.jpg
Radiologist in San Diego CA 2010 by Zackstarr: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/
Presentation Slides & Course Materials
http://www.mlanet.org/education/dis/info_roles.html
Program Information
http://www.mlanet.org/education/dis/
Acknowledgement
This project is funded by the National Library of Medicine under contract HHS-N-276-2010-00782-P