Published 23 March 2015 The collaboration of government, local government, and community is key to flood early warning systems. The Program for Reduction of Vulnerability to Floods in Thailand (ADPC and USAID) implemented various activities under the program to strengthen the collaboration which also brings the understanding among stakeholders on flood early warning system. […]
Published: 23 March 2015 Ayutthaya, Thailand – This case study concerns the Program for Reduction of Vulnerability to Floods in Thailand implemented by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) as a focal point on disaster risk reduction organization in Thailand and with the support
Building resilience to disasters is increasingly being recognized as a priority area in order to protect hard-earned development gains in the Asia-Pacific region. The private sector alone is estimated to hold 70 to 85 per cent of the investment in most national economies and makes over $80 trillion worth of institutional investments globally on
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Asian Disaster Management News Vol. 21 (2015) This edition of Asian Disaster Management News focuses on early warning systems. It includes over 7 diferent articles, including case study on Flood Early Warning Systems as a Climate Resilience Measure in Indonesia. Asian Disaster Management News Vol. 21 (2015) on Flood Early Warning Systems
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In Bangladesh, histories of oral traditions have laid the foundation for community training in emergency response. A strong colloquial culture in folklore and story telling makes a compelling case why community training is practical and effective. In many cases, knowledge equates to power. Within these traditions, women have a central role in passing on knowledge to others as provider and educator
As this case illustrates, community-led teams can take a lead in response efforts for disasters of international significance, as well as smaller and more local incidents. The Savar incident is such a case: beginning as a local incident, it has garnered considerable international media attention and led to wide-ranging changes in national and international policy for the readymade garment industry.
Interest Story on Community first responders saving lives in the Philippines. Asian Disaster Preparedness Center – Website: http://www.adpc.net
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Published June 2013 An estimated US$ 45.7 billion loss caused by the 2011 flooding crisis in Thailand well reflected Mrs. Mayuree’s view towards less-prioritized issue of flooding resilience and preparedness among local communities. To enhance resilience and sustainably reduce vulnerability of flood-prone province, local residents at Ban Ta Luang for the first time learned about disaster risk management skill
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Interest story about “Map to help community prepare for flooding in Ayutthaya” Excerpt: ADPC, with support from USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), initiated the Program for Reduction of Vulnerability of Floods in Thailand in 2012 to address the risk management challenges that were identified as a result of the 2011 flood
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Interest story about “Living with a river that rises; Coastal communities in Da Nang are taking measures to respond to flash flooding, but is it enough?” Asian Disaster Preparedness Center – Website: http://www.adpc.net