(place) – (date) session 7.1: supporting local capacity in disaster management adapted from...
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(Place) – (Date)
Session 7.1: Supporting Local Capacity in
Disaster Management
Adapted from presentation developed by Mingalar Myanmar
Community disaster preparedness
Strategies for engaging community
Local case study
Overview
Organization
Emergency Plan
Drill
Training
Local Rescue Team
Relocation Site Construction
Community Disaster Preparedness
Strategies for Engaging Community
Community Organizing
Training
Advocacy
Partnership Building or Networking
Encourage Community Participation
Explain institutional responsibilities
Information sharing
Appropriate technology
Use local language and incorporate local culture
Involvement of all stakeholders
Capacity building at all levels
Regional & global support
Promote Local Leaders
Identify, consult with and listen to local community leaders
Organize training of trainers programs at all levels (national, divisional & village)
Develop information, education, and communication materials in local language
Form Neighborhood Committees
Disaster preparedness– Early warning– Evacuation– First aid
Disaster mitigation– Livelihood committee– Shelter committee– WASH committee
[local resource person invited to present a case study of local capacity in disaster response or preparedness]
Local Case Study