This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 653748.
Types of Actors Concerned
Recommendations for National research bodies
National research bodies
Use cultural factors to improve the effectiveness of disaster communication
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, NGOs, Local authorities, Healthcare and emergency services, European Civil Protection Mechanism, UN and other international organisations, Entrepreneurs, National civil protection bodies, Media, National research bodies
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Engage in activities and develop strategies aiming to improve trust between citizens and authorities
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Local authorities, National research bodies, Media, National civil protection bodies, Healthcare and emergency services
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Social media can be a useful alternative communication channel in all stages of disaster management
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Media, Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Entrepreneurs, National research bodies
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Develop risk assessments methodologies, which consider cultural factors, the manner in which people cognitively process information and which employ a gender perspective
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, National research bodies, Law enforcement agencies, UN and other international organisations
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
When developing disaster management protocols and guidelines for citizens it is important to consider both the type of disaster and the cultural factors present in the targeted community
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Law enforcement agencies, National research bodies, Local authorities, Government, Media
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Use new technologies, such as crowdsourcing to collect information from citizens, as a means to foster community engagement
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness
Types of Actors Concerned: NGOs, Local authorities, National research bodies, Non-active citizens, Active citizens
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
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