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Session 7.1: Supporting Local Capacity in Disaster Management. (Place) – (Date). Adapted from presentation developed by Mingalar Myanmar. Overview. Community disaster preparedness Strategies for engaging community Local case study. Community Disaster Preparedness. Organization
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Session 7.1: Supporting Local Capacity in Disaster Management (Place) – (Date) Adapted from presentation developed by Mingalar Myanmar
Overview • Community disaster preparedness • Strategies for engaging community • Local case study
Community Disaster Preparedness • Organization • Emergency Plan • Drill • Training • Local Rescue Team • Relocation Site Construction
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 Case Study [local resource person invited to present a case study of local capacity in disaster response or preparedness]