Disaster Risk Management For Coastal Tourism Destinations - DTIE

Disaster Risk Management For Coastal Tourism Destinations Responding To Climate Change
A Practical Guide For Decision Makers
APPENDIX D
ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR WRITING DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
PLANS
Consider the following points when writing the disaster preparedness plan
D.1 Principles of Emergency Preparedness
Preparedness reduces unknowns. In the chaotic aftermath of a disaster; preparedness
Preparedness is an education activity. The Plan is not the important outcome; it is the
planning process itself and educational outreach to inform wider circles of stakeholders
and the public at large.
Preparedness evokes appropriate action. Although speed of response is important,
the appropriateness of response is a more important goal that is achieved through
preparedness.
Resistance to emergency preparedness is a given. In most instances, preparedness
and vision.
Modest planning is a reasonable goal. A highly detailed local plan is not required
and, in fact, can be counter productive. It is impossible to plan for every contingency;
situations change and detailed plans become quickly out-of-date.
Preparedness is a continuous process. Plans need to be kept up-to-date; tested over
time, and revised when necessary.
D.2 Checklist for Assessing Institutional Capability & Readiness
If there is an existing emergency plan does it consider a full range of natural and
technological hazards confronting the community? If so, when was it last updated.
What kind of information on hazards, exposure and vulnerability is available (maps, land
use, population clusters; sensitive environmental features, and hazard prone areas)?
Have historical data on past disasters or emergencies been collected and evaluated?
determine the degree of vulnerability including gender aspects, and the level of exposure
Is there a scenario analysis for different hazard and vulnerability factors?
Has an evaluation been conducted in recent times on community awareness and local
emergency management capabilities?
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