GDPC Annual Event 2014
Innovation in Urban Disaster Preparedness
On Wednesday February 5, 2014 the GDPC is holding it’s second annual forum event to explore key topics in urban disaster preparedness and resilience.
Overview
Urban disaster preparedness is receiving more attention throughout the world and within the Red Cross and Red Crescent network as communities face increasing challenges in addressing disaster risks. Join us in exploring innovative approaches in urban disaster preparedness and wider resilience. The event will include discussion with academic experts and disaster management practitioners from Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Participants will also have an opportunity to network and learn about recent activities of the GDPC and the global Red Cross network.
Participation
You can follow the presentations and discussion via live video stream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/red-cross-red-crescent-gdpc and make comments through Twitter @PrepareCenter.
Agenda
| 8:45 – 9:00 am |
Welcome & Introductory Remarks Rebecca Scheurer, Global Disaster Preparedness Center |
| 9:00 – 10:00am |
A Close Look at Hurricane Sandy: What did we learn about urban preparedness? Peter Walker, Feinstein International Center, Tufts University Erwann Michel-Kerjan, Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center Kelly McKinney, Greater New York Region, American Red Cross |
| 10:00 – 11:00am |
Allure of the Alliance: Creative approaches to resilience partnerships Nan Buzard, International Council of Voluntary Agencies Loy Rego, Independent Disaster Risk Reduction Practitioner Nathan Cooper, Global Disaster Preparedness Center Barbara Larkin, Strategic Partnerships, American Red Cross |
| 11:00 – 11:15am | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:00pm |
Where the Rubber Hits the Road: Perspectives from the Philippines response Introduction by Harold Brooks, International Services Ian O’Donnell, Global Disaster Preparedness Center Robert Banick, International Response and Programs, American Red Cross |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm |
Chartering New Ground: Success with urban risk reduction Carrie Santos, International Response and Programs, American Red Cross Charles A. Setchell, USAID Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance N.M.S.I. Arambepola, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center Daniel Urena, Americas Zone, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Diene Diouf, Haiti Assistance Program, American Red Cross |
| 1:00 – 1:15pm |
Closing Remarks Roy Williams, Center for Humanitarian Cooperation |
