Disaster Preparedness and Response

Course title: Disaster Preparedness and Response

Dates and registration links:

20/03/2023 to 24/03/2023: http://bit.ly/3VwrflP

22/05/2023 to 26/05/2023: http://bit.ly/3gBnI7j

24/07/2023 to 28/07/2023: http://bit.ly/3AT04K9

25/09/2023 to 29/09/2023: http://bit.ly/3Ve8hRr

09/10/2023 to 13/10/2023: http://bit.ly/3EJXjfx

11/12/2023 to 15/12/2023: https://bit.ly/3Ve8hRr

INTRODUCTION

Natural disasters including floods, landslides, earthquakes and other natural phenomena are inevitable during human life. The impact of these disasters result to damage in human properties and loss of life which is also heartbreaking. There is therefore a need to understand how to prepare for disasters that often takes place in a certain locality. This 5-days course will equip participants with knowledge on disaster readiness and survival planning. Specifically, participants will acquire skills on personal and family protection as well as properties during a natural disaster.

Duration

5 Days

Training objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Develop an awareness of a preparedness cycle, useful planning tools, and emergency support functions
• Assess and plan for known hazards and anticipate hazards that may emerge in the future.
• Develop a personal action plan supporting a culture of preparedness.
• Analyze risks, stakeholder requirements, and planning for an emergency.

Course outline

Module 1: Introduction to the disaster preparedness and response

• Introduction disaster preparedness and response
• Common types of disasters
• Effects of disasters
• Easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster
• Personal Preparedness Plan
• Role of institutions and governments support in the event of a disaster
• Levels of disasters
• Disaster-Related Health Effects and Public Health
• Practice Exercise: Exercise on Preparedness Self-Assessment

Module 2: The Role of Disaster Epidemiology in Disaster Preparedness and Response

• Introduction
• Goals of Disaster Epidemiology
• The Disaster Cycle
• The Role of an Epidemiologist in Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Special Considerations for Disaster Epidemiology

Module 3: Disaster response rapid needs assessment

• Planning a Disaster Response Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA)
• Overview of RNA Methodology
• Four Phases of an RNA
• Challenges to Conducting an RNA
• Planning for an RNA

Module 4: Preparing for an RNA

• Introduction
• Overview of RNA Sampling Method
• Determine the Assessment Area
• Considerations Affecting Sample Selection and Size
• Develop the RNA Questionnaire and Forms
• Identify and Train Field Interview Teams
• Conducting the Interview
• Conducting an RNA
• Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) Case Study

Module 5: disaster surveillance methods

• Defining Disaster Surveillance
• Disaster Surveillance: Morbidity and Mortality Considerations
• Disaster Surveillance Methods
• Planning for Disaster Surveillance
• Steps for Designing and Conducting a Disaster Surveillance System
• Considerations for Designing or Using Existing Surveillance Methods
• Disaster Surveillance Indicators and Data Collection Forms