Hazard Early Warning Sub-regional Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction and Early Warning Systems 27 March 2019
Main Points Pacific Disaster Center Overview Early Warning Requirements System Approach Examples
Pacific Disaster Center We use science and technology… to help executives and disaster managers worldwide reduce disaster risk and prepare for and respond to hazards effectively
Our Role
Our Role Make Decisions
Make Decisions Save Lives Our Role Make Decisions Save Lives
Early Warning Objectives Time Location Severity
Early Warning Objectives Time Location Severity
Severity – What We Need to Know Impact! People Property Key Infrastructure
DisasterAWARE™ emops.pdc.org PDC’s web-based all-hazard and decision support application, designed to provide global situational awareness for disaster risk reduction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA- 0suStDBc
Early Warning Early notification via SmartAlert. Customized alerts via email or SMS (or both) as new hazards occur or updates become available.
Real-Time Social Media Settings Access the latest text, photos, and videos posted. View heat-maps of activity. Scan Tool
Access Critical Layers Data organized by country and includes: Damage Assessments Critical Infrastructure Hazards (e.g. flooded areas) Demography
Access the Latest Products Forecasts and Outlooks SITREPS Damage and Needs Assessments National/International Response Updates
Stream Live TV Live updates Leverage public communication Situational awareness on international perspectives
Live Camera Feeds Access current conditions to monitor: Settings Access current conditions to monitor: - Danger Points Contraflow Road Conditions, etc.
All-Hazard Impact Model - AIM Population exposure Capital/infrastructure exposure Helps guide preparedness and response strategies
Potential Needs Basic Water Needs Nutrition Requirements Shelter Requirements Human Waste and Refuse Disposal
Initial Damage Assessments Integrated Preliminary Damage Assessment Data Feeds Combined with AIM model analysis for products Pre/Post Imagery Mapping
Sample Products
For support during major hazards, email response@pdc.org For access to DisasterAWARE, visit https://emops.pdc.org/emops/
Questions? Steve Recca srecca@pdc.org