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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness through DRR Days in Southwest Pacific

Learn about the concept of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Days and how they were implemented in the Southwest Pacific region in 2012. Discover the benefits of these events in improving collaboration between different sectors and preparing for emergency situations. The procedure of running DRR Days and the significance of group discussions and debriefing sessions are highlighted.

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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness through DRR Days in Southwest Pacific

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  1. SWFDP in the Southwest Pacific “DRR Days”

  2. This Presentation • What is a “DRR Day”? • Why did we run them in the SW Pacific during 2012? • How did we run them?

  3. DRR Days • Ran in 8 countries during 2012 • Full day for “independent” forecasting offices and half day for “dependent” forecasting offices • Attendees included forecasters, emergency management, community officials, police, fire service, health, ports…..

  4. Why do we do it? • People from different sectors (and different towns/villages/cities) improve their appreciation of each others requirements • Gaps and weaknesses can be identified before a real situation occurs • Increase the profile of the NMHS within the country

  5. We also involved local media

  6. Procedure • 40 minute introductory presentation • Split attendees into groups • Provide groups with weather warning and any other necessary information • Ask groups to formulate “plan of action” • Provide updated warning • Ask groups to adjust plan of action • Discussion and debrief

  7. Creating groups • Keep groups well balanced • Usually one forecaster per group

  8. Groups provided with weather warning (etc.) …then are asked to come up with their plan of action

  9. Updated warning provided • Usually “12 hours later” • Groups are asked to update the plan of action based on this new information

  10. Discussion and Debrief Above (in Fiji): Meteorologist (RSMC Nadi), Hydrologist (Nadi Town Council), Representative of the Navy discuss actions and responsibilities in case of flooding in Nadi

  11. End Do you have any questions?

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