This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 653748.
Disaster Phases
Recommendations for Prevention
Develop guidelines for disaster practitioners that take into consideration the different needs of and approaches to different ethnical groups
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Red Cross, NGOs, UN and other international organisations, Local authorities, Healthcare and emergency services
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
Use trustworthy, widespread, multi-lingual, culturally appropriate and inclusive means of alerting the target population in case of disasters
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Media, Entrepreneurs
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
The use of new technologies (e.g. Bluetooth) can improve communication strategies in disaster management situations
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Entrepreneurs, Media
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
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
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, National civil protection bodies, Healthcare and emergency services, Media, NGOs, Red Cross
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Gather as much information as possible related to disaster management as it will help you manage your fear and act more efficiently in case of a disaster, which in return increases your probability to survive as well as to help others
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Local authorities, National civil protection bodies, Healthcare and emergency services
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Empower vulnerable groups (i.e. children, elderly, and people with disabilities) by including them in disaster management decision-making and actions
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Red Cross, NGOs
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
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
Stakeholders: Policy Makers, Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness, Response
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Local authorities
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
Foster the adoption of a culture of disaster prevention and resilience by informing and motivating citizens to take action
30.09.2018
Stakeholders: Disaster Managers, Citizens
Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness
Types of Actors Concerned: Non-active citizens, Active citizens, Local authorities, National civil protection bodies, Healthcare and emergency services, Red Cross, NGOs, Entrepreneurs, Law enforcement agencies
Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations, Man-made intentional hazards
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