Simulation guides

"Provincial Level Multi-Hazard Simulation Exercise (SIMEX-3 / 2023) – Quetta, Balochistan" is a detailed exercise report published by the National Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with the National Institute of Disaster Management.

Report on "Provincial Level Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Simulation Exercise – 2025 | Karachi | Sindh" documents the outcomes and lessons of a three-day simulation exercise conducted from 1–3 July 2025 by the National Disaster Management Authority.

This guidance provides diagnostic tools to support countries in evaluating their readiness to respond to emergencies more efficiently.

WOAH has developed these guidelines for simulation exercises with the goal of strengthening the capacity of Veterinary Services in WOAH Members for preparedness against all hazards that affect animal health and welfare, and veterinary public health.

This guide describes how to develop tsunami inundation and evacuation maps and how to increase the community tsunami readiness and preparedness, including through drills and exercises.

This guide is designed to provide community leaders with methodology and tools to prepare, conduct and evaluate a multi-annual tsunami exercise program.

This report describes CERF's pilot project to use anticipatory action in the Philippines to mitigate the impact of typhoons on people’s homes and livelihoods

Outlines lessons from a simulation of relocating urban microenterprises in advance of floods, highlighting critical challenges in the design and execution of urban early actions.