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SWFDP in the Southwest Pacific. “DRR Days”. This Presentation. What is a “DRR Day”? Why did we run them in the SW Pacific during 2012? How did we run them?. DRR Days. Ran in 8 countries during 2012
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SWFDP in the Southwest Pacific “DRR Days”
This Presentation • What is a “DRR Day”? • Why did we run them in the SW Pacific during 2012? • How did we run them?
DRR Days • Ran in 8 countries during 2012 • Full day for “independent” forecasting offices and half day for “dependent” forecasting offices • Attendees included forecasters, emergency management, community officials, police, fire service, health, ports…..
Why do we do it? • People from different sectors (and different towns/villages/cities) improve their appreciation of each others requirements • Gaps and weaknesses can be identified before a real situation occurs • Increase the profile of the NMHS within the country
Procedure • 40 minute introductory presentation • Split attendees into groups • Provide groups with weather warning and any other necessary information • Ask groups to formulate “plan of action” • Provide updated warning • Ask groups to adjust plan of action • Discussion and debrief
Creating groups • Keep groups well balanced • Usually one forecaster per group
Groups provided with weather warning (etc.) …then are asked to come up with their plan of action
Updated warning provided • Usually “12 hours later” • Groups are asked to update the plan of action based on this new information
Discussion and Debrief Above (in Fiji): Meteorologist (RSMC Nadi), Hydrologist (Nadi Town Council), Representative of the Navy discuss actions and responsibilities in case of flooding in Nadi
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