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FA-HUM 01 - Topics Seminars (Updated Version)

Join us for a comprehensive seminar focusing on regional interaction amongst U.S. agencies, including USAID and FEMA, to improve disaster response preparedness. Expert panelists will discuss successful case studies, such as the Dominican Republic's initiatives supported by the Inter-American Development Bank. Additional workshops will explore early warning systems across various local communities, showcasing innovative technology and strategies for disaster risk management. This event will feature thought leaders and practitioners dedicated to enhancing communication and resilience in disaster response.

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FA-HUM 01 - Topics Seminars (Updated Version)

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  1. FA-HUM 01 - TopicsSeminars (Updated Version) Updated 18Jan 01 (Seminar Group Master)

  2. Topic Presenting Agency 9. Regional Interaction within U.S. Agencies (i.e., USAID) (Panel Discussion) (60 minutes) Remarks: Regional representatives independent panelists USAID LAC Bureau (Lead) Mr. Tim Callaghan, USAID Wash Representative from FEMA Mr. Robert W. Jubach, NOAA, Technology Transfer Center Dr. Paul Hearn Jr., USGS, Bureau Coordinator for Hurricane Mitch relief effort; Mr. C. Dan Miller, USGS, Chief, Volcano Disaster Assistance Program Ms. Tami Halmrast-Sanchez, OFDA (Mr. Steve Catlin, OFDA LNO to SOUTHCOM to Coordinate) 10. Bank Resources for disaster preparation (Panel: 45 minutes) Remarks: Dominican Republic case study ( 15 min) Inter-American Development Bank - Status of on-going initiatives (20 min) (10 min Q & A) Representative from the IDB Representative from the WB (Dr. Hughes to coordinate) (OFDA, Alvaro Montero to provide name, phone, etc…DomRep case study)

  3. Topic Presenting Agency 16. Early Warning Systems for Disasters (National-Regional and Local applications) (Local communities and emergency response) (Workshop: 60 minutes) Lic. Pedro Gonzalez (Co-Lead), CNE & Dr. William Bertrand, CDMHA (Co-Lead) Current options for early warning and surveillance in the Americas; How to access and use available resources. Examples from Carib Mitigation Project Dr. Marino Protti, Institute of Sismology, OVSICORI-UNA, Costa Rica - Mr. Jan C. Vermairen Volcano Early Warning Systems - Servando de la Cruz (IGF de la UNAM) Mr. Pedro Bastidas - Flood Early Warning in Small Communities in Central America Mr. Andrew Maskrey - UNDP-GIS, Application at local levels for vulnerability and early warning Mr. Pablo Torrealba - CEPREDENAC, Community level network for early warning 17. Importance of Communication in Risk Management (Presentation: 60 minutes) Lic.Rebeca Madrigal, CNE (Lead) Ms. Gloria Bratschi, Argentina, U. Nacional de Cuyo (Title to be defined.) Ms. Cecilia Narvaez, Regional Disaster Information Center (CRID)

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