Early Warning Systems
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INTRODUCTION
An early warning system (EWS) is technology and associated policies and procedures designed to predict and mitigate the harm of natural and human-initiated disasters and other undesirable events. Early warning systems for natural hazards include those designed for floods, earthquakes, avalanches, tsunamis, tornadoes, landslides and drought. Other systems exist for a variety of events including missile launches, road conditions and disease outbreaks. Early warning systems are means by which people receive relevant and timely information in a systematic way prior to a disaster in order to make informed decisions and take action.
DURATION
5 days.
Outline
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
Module 1
Introduction to End-to-End Early Warning System
- Overview of Basic Terminology & Concepts in DRM
- Overview of Hazards and possibility of EWS
- End-to-End EWS Framework and its Elements
- Institutional mechanism/ framework for EWS
Module 2
Hazard Detection, Monitoring, Forecasting & Information for Warning (HDMFW)
- Hazard Identification Process
- Risk Analysis: Probabilities and Consequences
- Risk Management: Options Analysis
- Detection, Monitoring, Forecasting & Information for Warning-Drought
- Detection, Monitoring, Forecasting & Information for Warning-Flood/Flash Flood
- Detection, Monitoring, Forecasting & Information for - Warning-Volcanoes, Earthquake and Tsunami
Module 3
Application of Risk Assessment & Risk Communication for Early Warning
- Use of Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment and Risk Maps for Early Warning
- Risk Communication Process and Tools
- Contingency Plans
- Organizational Preparedness and Response Preparation
- GIS and RS in Early Warning Systems
Module 4
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Early Warning Systems
- Table-Top Exercise & SOP Development
- Community-level focus
- Good practice and lessons learned across the globe
Module 5
Monitoring and Evaluation of EWS
- Monitoring the performance of EWS through quantifiable indicators and tools
- Post Training work plan
- Course Evaluation
Schedules
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| Weekdays | 09:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| No. of Days: | 5 |
| Total Hours: | 8 |
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