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Preparedness

The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover from the impacts of likely, imminent or current disasters.

Preparedness action is carried out within the context of disaster risk management and aims to build the capacities needed to efficiently manage all types of emergencies.

This theme covers aspects related to preparedness, contingency planning, disaster response plans, prevention, anticipatory action.

What’s the difference between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster risk management (DRM)?

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Educational materials

This book for 1-5 grade schoolchildren provides them with some elements on earthquakes, their risks and hazards. It also teaches them what to do before, during and after an earthquake, and what social measures can be taken in terms of risk planning and

Ministry of National Education
Educational materials

Provides some tips to children in the event of earthquake and asks them to remind their parents about the insurance against disasters

Dogal Afet Sigortalari
Educational materials

This activity book aims to develop awareness of children aged 5 to 6, through games, drills, and activities, of emergency situations and their responsibility in front of risk situations. It was produced by the Direction of Emergency.

Ministerio del Interior
Educational materials

This Book for middle-level students teaches them basic elements of safety on the road, and what measures to take in the event of disaster, fire, accident, etc. Includes preparedness tips and first aid material.

Chief Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection, Ministry of Interior
Educational materials

This Book contains a full training course of 108 lessons and 56 practical exerces. It is accompanied by a multimedia Book on CD-ROM with picture and sound material, a quizz and final evaluation. This Book can be used by primary and secondary teachers. It

Multimedia Technology and Distance Learning
Educational materials

This book provides teachers of 7 to 10 years old children with 24 activities and workshops to be carried out in class. Includes useful information to help the children know how to behave in thme event of an earthquake. If one cannot predict earthquakes

Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
Educational materials

This brochure explains what necessary action should be taken in the event of an earthquake. Before an earthquake, our whole family must be prepared, and know where protected areas and those at risk are. During an earthquake, it is necessary to know what

Croissant-Rouge Algérien
Documents and publications

This work presents, around 44 case studies, a detailed analysis of the majority of natural risks. The author also provides an explanation of existing regulations with regard to these risks and the monitoring techniques at our disposal. (UNEsCO)

Institut des Risques Majeurs
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