(Place) – (Date) Session 7.1: Supporting Local Capacity in Disaster Management Adapted from presentation developed by Mingalar Myanmar

 Community disaster preparedness  Strategies for engaging community  Local case study Overview

 Organization  Emergency Plan  Drill  Training  Local Rescue Team  Relocation Site Construction Community Disaster Preparedness

Strategies for Engaging Community  Community Organizing  Training  Advocacy  Partnership Building or Networking

Encourage Community Participation  Explain institutional responsibilities  Information sharing  Appropriate technology  Use local language and incorporate local culture  Involvement of all stakeholders  Capacity building at all levels  Regional & global support

Promote Local Leaders  Identify, consult with and listen to local community leaders  Organize training of trainers programs at all levels (national, divisional & village)  Develop information, education, and communication materials in local language

Form Neighborhood Committees  Disaster preparedness –Early warning –Evacuation –First aid  Disaster mitigation –Livelihood committee –Shelter committee –WASH committee

[ local resource person invited to present a case study of local capacity in disaster response or preparedness] Local Case Study