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chapter 5. country CBDRM case studies
such messages enables communities to prepare for
fl ood occurrence and to take necessary actions such as
evacuations in advance.
The successful completion of fl ood mitigation solutions and
its immediate benefi ts resulted to increased trust among
community members, minimized the impact of fl ood and
improved the quality of life of the people. Communities
under vulnerable conditions that are empowered and
enabled to increase their managerial and technical
capacities often creates further development initiatives
within and beyond their own community.
Source: Safer Cities 2 and 3, Asian Urban Disaster Mitigation Program,
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Indonesia
CASE STUDY 1
Preparedness in Disaster Management in Indonesia
Indonesian Red Cross and Danish Red Cross
In Indonesia there is a proverb that says “better to prepare,
than regret later,” which echoes the English saying of
“prevention is better than cure.” These maxims should be
adhered to when dealing with natural disasters.
If we know that there is the possibility of a disaster in
the area where we live, it would be most prudent if we
took action to prevent it, or at least to reduce its impact.
Disaster management is no longer only about responding
after a disaster has occurred, but also involves conducting
prevention and risk mitigation initiatives, known as disaster
preparedness.
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