Recommendations for Disaster Managers

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Develop guidelines for disaster practitioners that take into consideration the different needs of and approaches to different ethnical groups

30.09.2018


Use local knowledge, collective memory and shared cultural values to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery

30.09.2018


Use trustworthy, widespread, multi-lingual, culturally appropriate and inclusive means of alerting the target population in case of disasters

30.09.2018


Social media can be a useful alternative communication channel in all stages of disaster management

30.09.2018


The use of new technologies (e.g. Bluetooth) can improve communication strategies in disaster management situations

30.09.2018


Inform citizens about the risk they may face and about possible actions and measures, they can take to reduce vulnerability and better prepare themselves

30.09.2018


Prioritise protection of cultural heritage when preparing disaster management plans and procedures. Moreover, disasters managers should capitalize on tangible and intangible cultural heritage to assist communities in becoming more resilience

30.09.2018


Limit cases of power abuse by protecting whistle-blowers and encouraging the formation of advocacy and/or pressure groups

30.09.2018


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


Improve disaster management processes through better networking and cooperation between public and private actors and a better understanding of the role which each of these actors plays in the different disaster management stages

30.09.2018


Employ an overarching rights-based approach in disaster policies and operations

30.09.2018


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


Consider vulnerable groups when designing and implementing disaster response measures

30.09.2018


Empower vulnerable groups (i.e. children, elderly, and people with disabilities) by including them in disaster management decision-making and actions

30.09.2018


Use new technologies, such as crowdsourcing to collect information from citizens, as a means to foster community engagement

30.09.2018


Foster social connectedness and the development of a strong sense of community, as these encourage citizens to help each other in disaster situations

30.09.2018


Foster the adoption of a culture of disaster prevention and resilience by informing and motivating citizens to take action

30.09.2018


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