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Thanks for posting this Himadri! There are some very interesting ideas in this list as well as useful points for schools to be following.
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Teachers training programme -Training on fire safety Development of coloring book for the primary section Preparation of School DM plans -Schools to prepare DM plans based on the hazard that they are vulnerable to. Steps for preparation of DM Plans…
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Disasters are not random and do not occur by accident. They are the convergence of hazards and vulnerable conditions. Disasters not only reveal underlying social, economic, political and environmental problems, but unfortunately contribute to worsen…
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I Share my knowledge on DRR in different workshops, and I can share my knowledge here.

Cyclone:Some relevant topics

Vulnerability Assessment : Meteorological records of the wind speed and the directions give the probability of the winds in the region. Past records and paths can give the pattern of occurrence for particular wind speeds. A hazard map will illustrate the areas vulnerable to the cyclone in any given year. It will be useful to estimate the severity of the cyclone and various damage intensities in the region. The map is prepared with data inputs of past climatological records, history of wind speed, frequency of flooding etc. List of most vulnerable villages based on past disasters and rainfall position should be prepared.

Land use control: It is designed so that least critical activities are placed in vulnerable areas. Location of settlements in the flood plains is utmost risk. Siting of key facilities must be marked in the land use.

Engineered Structures: Structures need to be built to withstand wind forces. Good site selection is also important. Majority of buildings in coastal areas are built with locally available materials and have no engineering inputs. Good constructions practice should be adopted.

Community Based Mitigation: Construction of cyclone resistant houses and strengthening of existing houses should be done through community participation. Local engineers and masons can take part in the construction of the buildings in their area and demonstrate to the people about disaster resistant construction methods. Multipurpose cyclone shelters should be used as schools or community centers in normal times. In case of cyclone or floods, community should take shelter in these designed buildings. The local communities will be responsible for the maintenance and management of these community shelters. Protection measures should be taken for the livestocks, the boats, fishing nets, household items and other possessions.

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Disaster management - awareness and preparedness in schools.

Teachers training programme
-Training on fire safety
Development of coloring book for the primary section
Preparation of School DM plans
-Schools to prepare DM plans based on the hazard that they are vulnerable to.
Steps for preparation of DM Plans
• Sensitisation meeting for awareness of Teachers, School Management and students.
• Formation of School Disaster Management Committee

Social Mapping - Schools
- Class rooms in the school building
- Laboratories
- Play Ground
- School Canteen
- Libra… Continue

Posted on August 18, 2009 at 4:40pm — 1 Comment

Himadri Maitra

Disaster risk, development and the environment

Disasters are not random and do not occur by accident. They are the convergence of hazards and vulnerable conditions. Disasters not only reveal underlying social, economic, political and environmental problems, but unfortunately contribute to worsening them. Such events pose serious challenges to development, as they erode hard-earned gains in terms of political, social and educational progress, as well as infrastructure and technological development. The Millennium Declaration recognizes the ri… Continue

Posted on June 6, 2009 at 3:44pm — 2 Comments

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At 10:53am on April 3, 2009, Justin Sharpe said…
Himadri,
Welcome to the edu4drr network! Please add some detail about what you do to contribute to education for disaster prevention in the capacity of an educator or teacher! Remember that this network is for sharing skills, knowledge and resources towards this aim!
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Psig Elementary School Calamity Program

HOW DO SCHOOL DEAL WITH CALAMITY


1. OBJECTIVE
a. to educate school staff, teachers, pupils and parents
b. to create committee or task force to ensure safety
c. to be able to evacuate pupils to safety
d. to nurse victims, apply first aid
2. INFORMATION DESIMINATION
a. integration to lesson plan
b. set as an academic activity
c. training program for teachers, employees and parents
d. construct devices/ads for school information
e. emergency exit markings and guide
3. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION
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ASB Job vacancy - Inclusion and DRR Manager

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of Germany’s largest and oldest social welfare organisations. ASB’s
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DRR Competencies

I'm currently working in the Philippines on various DRR projects with schools and am wondering what DRR competencies have been developed. So many DRR activities are undertaken and that's good. But what are the competencies that these projects/activities are based on? Have some been developed? If so, where would I find them? I'd love to hear from folks, especially about DRR competencies related to schools. Thanks for any help you can give me. Beryl Cheal

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