Group 9 DRRR
Group 9 DRRR
Group 9 DRRR
In this lecture, two (2) initiatives done in different parts of the world are presented. These are
considered good practices, they provide an indication of the success achieved so far and an idea
of what could be achieved in the future.
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Lesson 2: Development of Community Preparedness Plan
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DISASTER PREVENTION AND MITIGATION
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
GOAL: Establish and strengthen capacities of communities to
anticipate, cope and recover from the negative impacts of
DEPARTMENT OF THE emergency occurrences and disasters
INTERIOR AND LOCAL • Increase level of awareness of the community to threats and
GOVERNMENT impacts of all hazards
• Equip the community with necessary skills to cope with the
negative impacts of a disaster
• Increase the capacity of a community
• Develop and implement disaster preparedness policies and
plans
• Strengthen partnership among all key stakeholders
DISASTER RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF GOAL: Provide life preservation and meet the basic subsistence
SOCIAL WELFARE AND needs of affected population based in acceptable standards during
DEVELOPMENT or immediately after a disaster
1. Decrease the number of preventable deaths and injuries
2. Provide basic subsistence needs of affected population
3. Immediately restore basic social services
NATIONAL ECONOMIC GOAL: Restore and improve facilities, livelihood and living
AND DEVELOPMENT conditions and organization capacities of affected
AUTHORITY communities, and reduce disaster risks in accordance with the
”build back better” principle
1. Restore people’s means of livelihood and continuity of
economic activities
2. Restore shelter and other installations
3. Reconstruct infrastructure and other public utilities
4. Assist in the physical and psychological rehabilitation of
persons who suffered from the effects of disaster