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HAPPENING NOW AMCHAM T&T CEO Nirad Tewarie kicked off the "Strengthening Public and Private Sector Coordination for Disaster Management in Trinidad and Tobago” workshop today, emphasizing the importance of formal engagements between sectors. Hosted by AMCHAM T&T in partnership with the ODPMTT and UNICEF, the workshop aims to reinforce public-private partnerships to enhance disaster response. The session will also present the findings of a tripartite initiative to map available private sector resources for emergency response and relief operations. The overarching goal is to chart the way forward to sustainable partnerships between the public and private sectors, identifying the avenues for private sector integration within the national disaster management framework for more effective and efficient disaster management. #AMCHAMTT #ODPMTT #UNICEF #DisasterManagement #PublicPrivatePartnerships

INTERGEO STAGE 🌪️ “Reducing natural disaster due to satellite-aided emergency management.” In this presentation, Marcus Apel explains how satellite data and a historical archive can reduce or even avoid the impact and consequences of disasters and gain an accurate risk assessment that saves time, resources and lives. 🦺Although it is impossible to prevent the catastrophe itself, alarming the people in the direct area and preparing for the disaster is also key to survive the crisis. The four phases of emergency management are called: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. During the presentation, Apel will explain why it is important to have these steps. 🏡 🌩️Don’t miss out on Marcus Apel’s presentation of real case studies on how to obtain better forecasting, early warnings and how to manage an emergency. 🎤Stage 1 – Hall 1.2 | Wed, October 11st 2023 | 1pm - 2:24pm 🎫 If you want to hear the whole talk about emergency management, make sure to secure your ticket now and join the INTERGEO community. https://lnkd.in/dXtx2_Y ⛰️ Planet

ICYMI: New Report Published! Our Program on #Resilient Communities just released a scoping study on disaster preparedness in #Nepal. Reviewing existing practices, the report identifies opportunities for strengthening preparedness and highlights the need for disaster management #research and training initiatives dedicated to disaster management. Read the full report: https://buff.ly/3PK0A5f

Queensland communities are sharing in nearly $10.5 million to help build resilience and reduce the risk of natural disasters through the 2022-23 Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF). This latest round of QRRRF will support 24 new resilience-building projects delivered by 23 local councils around the state. Projects include new or upgraded infrastructure such as storm water drainage, back-up power generators, and more resilient power lines, with funding also going towards disaster preparedness initiatives and local risk management staffing. It’s about supporting councils to mitigate and manage natural disaster risks, creating a stronger, safer and more resilient Queensland 💪

International Day For Disaster Risk Reduction -- 13th October. URG will be unveiling their Research aimed for Disaster Risk Reduction in three days on IDDRR. URG has integrated the Risk assessment for Natural hazards within GABM and now have evolved the Decision Making process within GABM to bring huge enhancements in the resilience of bridges which are critical and important to provide relief and rescue efforts. A one hour delay in reaching the disaster zone by relief agencies can cause additional death of victims. Resilient bridges ensure smooth and efficient transportation network. URG is happy to have evolved this innovation that will result in saving more lives. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)INDIA provides policies and procedures to save humanity alongwith NDRF and NIDM personnel. URG's innovation will strengthen the resolve to avoid loss of human lives. We salute all those teams which risked their own lives to save thousands of lives. Photo copyright with respective publishers #UNDRR #NDMA #RESILIENCE #riskassessment #disastermanagement #GABM #bridgemanagement #bridgeengineering #bridgeinspection

Planning for Emergencies? Its worthwhile researching and the Australian Disaster Resilience Knowledge Hub (the 'Knowledge Hub') is a fantastic resource for Emergency Planners. The Hub is a national, open-source platform that supports and informs policy, planning, decision making and contemporary good practice in disaster resilience. The Knowledge Hub highlights current and emerging themes in the resilience sector, linking national guidelines with research and fostering collaboration among leading agencies and organisations. The Knowledge Hub also houses information on historical Australian disasters. The Knowledge Hub is managed by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience on behalf of the Australian Government, and replaces the Emergency Management Knowledge Hub. Access to the site is a 2min, why not sign up, after all a 'lived' perspective is often a useful way to develop plans and the lessons portal is particularly useful - Wildfires and Floods are good examples. https://lnkd.in/eNw9Berj

Long range weather prediction should be the top priority. Most consider weather prediction impossible, and due to this introducing a change in the way we look at the weather will always be a difficult subject. I have developed a new methodology that enables severe weather periods and locations to be identified at all but infinite time intervals. All we need is someone to listen so we have a new solution to National and international disaster management. Today we have no more than 2 weeks to know let alone plan for an impending event. What if this could be extended to 4 weeks? How about 6-12months? More? Stay tuned.

Disaster Recovery Handbook ✅ Mat Deans and Sue Rondeau collaborated with the amazing Recovery Team at Cardinia Shire Council to create a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Handbook. This handbook will serve as a guiding resource for the recovery team, enabling them to effectively provide recovery support to their communities following any future disasters. #recovery #communityledrecovery #disasterrecovery #disasterpreparedness #localgov #localgovernment #emergencypreparedness

Don’t get ready, stay ready. It’s easy to get stuck in response mode. The answer to effective emergency management is to merge strategic planning and the tactical to create more robust response, mitigation, and recovery plans. Some governments know they need to prepare, but aren’t sure what or where to start—making what happens next an even bigger hurdle. We work to understand the individual needs of your community while weaving in the bigger picture solutions: helping governments prepare, respond and recover. Contact RIC to discover how our people-focused solutions help build disaster resilience. https://lnkd.in/gBhdeCNt Photo: Alexis McKown #EmergencyManagement #DisasterRiskReduction #DisasterManagement #Alberta #Canada