Disaster Preparedness Plans, Training & Drills

Disaster Preparedness

All communities, organizations, the institution should have Disaster Preparedness Plan to mitigate the adverse effects of a disaster which can be natural or man-made. Predicting what disaster or emergency may occur within their area or region may not be possible, hence it is wise to have a broad Disaster Management Plan with built-in mechanism to allow guide adaptation for the specific crisis through education and training. Planning must be done keeping in mind the preparedness required in pre-disaster phase, during disaster and post-disaster rehabilitation.

Disaster Preparedness Initiatives

• Prepare Disaster Preparedness & Management plans
• Training all the stake holders on specific roles & responsibilities
• Conduct safety audit including fire safety & safety audits
• Designing & development of training content and material customized for specific entity
• Capacity building initiative by training communities on disaster preparedness
• Plan and conduct emergency response evacuation drills

Who can benefit from this program

• Government & regulatory authorities responsible for DM planning
• All organizations, institutions & educational institutes
• Communities & society at large
• NGOs & relief organizations

What are the benefits of this program

• Helps to prepare a structured and effective Disaster Response Plan
• Ensures prompt and appropriate response to the disaster
• Better preparedness reduces adverse effects of the disaster
• Helps organization & communities to be equipped to handle emergencies
• Makes the rehabilitation process smoother & more effective