Essays about: "preparedness plan"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words preparedness plan.

1. 1. Identification of key factors that support and limit action plan implementation after a SimEx and suggestions on how to overcome the challenges

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

   Author : Zeth Söderlund; [2023]
   Keywords : simulation exercise; evaluation; action plan; implementation; challenges; usefulness; improve; learning; lessons learnt; debrief session; capacity development; capacity strengthening; capacity building; disaster risk management; disaster risk reduction; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. READ MORE

3. 2. Youth Preparedness in the United States: Assessing the Impact of the American Red Cross’s “Prepare with Pedro!” Program

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Julia Sandberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Disaster preparedness; children and families; DRR preparedness education programs; fire safety; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Home fires are the most prevalent and preventable disaster in the United States. It is notoriously difficult to teach disaster preparedness skills to adults. But, when their children are taught this material, households are more likely to make changes. READ MORE

4. 3. Regional Cross-border Disaster Collaboration: A Joint Standard Operating Procedure between Jordan Israel and Palestine

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Nadia Rinaldi; [2022]
   Keywords : Regional Cooperation; Disaster Preparedness; Standard Operating Procedure; Disaster Risk Management; Middle East; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This case study research aims to identify the enabling factors and challenges for developing a joint Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Disaster Response Preparedness between Jordan, Israel and Palestine. Twelve qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts either involved in the SOP project, the region and/or with extensive experience in developing cross-border SOPs. READ MORE

5. 4. Measuring community resilience in Swedish municipalities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

   Author : Dalia Khairallah; [2021]
   Keywords : Community resilience; BRIC; indicators; LSO; LEH; accident; crisis; preparedness planning; prevention planning; response planning.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : All Swedish municipalities have planning tools such as a municipal action plan and a risk- and vulnerability assessment, which are governing documents on how to prepare, prevent and respond to accidents and crisis. However, there are no established methods for measuring community resilience in Sweden. READ MORE

6. 5. Flood Management in the Kamrangirchar Slum of Dhaka, Bangladesh

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Olivia Emelie Kjellgren; [2021]
   Keywords : Flooding; flood management; disaster management; disaster risk reduction; disaster recovery; disaster resilience; disaster preparedness; climate change; livelihood; vulnerability; adaptation; assets; economic insecurity; infrastructure; slum; sewerage networks; sanitation; housing; sustainable development; onion-peel approach; mixed method design; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : A study on the Kamrangirchar slum of Dhaka, Bangladesh has been completed by analyzing literature involving qualitative data, as well as quantitative data using a mixed method research design. The quantitative data from the World Bank (2020) and the UNDP (2020) is provided as background for the research. READ MORE