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