1. ALERT Prototype Emergency preparedness platform Prototype Presentation
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ALERT Prototype
Emergency preparedness platform

2. Prototype Presentation
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What is ALERT?
ALERT is an innovative emergency preparedness system that improves disaster preparedness and enables humanitarian agencies to respond before and immediately after a disaster strikes.

3. What is ALERT? Preparedness Platform Web-based software
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What is ALERT?
Preparedness Platform
Web-based software
Essentially an information management tool
Common platform for humanitarian agencies and donors
Hopes to address the core problems of:
Preparedness actions being at the mercy of in-country motivation
No supervision (stick) or incentives (carrot) to encourage implementation of preparedness planning commitments
Sharing / coordinating / making things easier
Gaps in monitoring crucial hazard info and Early Warning Systems
Uncertainty regarding thresholds
Standardising process and terminology
Identifying budget needs

4. How is it done? Preparedness Platform
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How is it done?
Preparedness Platform
Automation: Mandated preparedness tasks preloaded – no more filling in forms
You can see other agency’s preparedness actions in your country or even globally (if allowed) – and others can see yours too (accountable)
Automatic reminders– prompt individuals or managers automatically when tasks are not completed or expire

5. How is it done? Preparedness Platform
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How is it done?
Preparedness Platform
Traffic light indicators show the strengths and weaknesses in the level of preparedness, assessed against own commitments and preparedness standards linked to CHS
Risk monitoring, linked to crisis/seasonal calendar and trigger indicators (track tipping points online)
Simplified development of rapid response proposals for submission to donors – initial response plans for first 6-8 weeks after the disaster

6. Consortium 6 humanitarian agencies and 1 academic institution
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Consortium
6 humanitarian agencies and 1 academic institution

7. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
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Project Timeline
April 2015 – June 2016
July 2016 – October 2016
November 2016 – May 2017
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT
TESTING AND FEEDBACK
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Develop storyboards, user journeys and wireframes.
Produce a high-fidelity prototype that includes key journeys of the different ALERT modules
Present the prototype to key agencies and agree on methods of obtaining feedback from users.
Undergo two feedback cycles and prototype reiteration.
Develop the beta version of the ALERT software (Minimum Viable Product) based on the design of the prototype.

8. Preparedness Process DISASTER STRIKES! Hazard ranking Risk monitoring
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Preparedness Process
IASC framework for emergency preparedness
Hazard ranking
Risk monitoring
Minimum Preparedness Actions
Risk analysis is early warning
Advanced Preparedness Actions and contingency planning
Disaster response
ALERT emergency preparedness process
Seasonal calendar + monitor risk indicators
Maintain minimum preparedness (MPAs or Min Standards) & Develop 6 week plan/proposals (anticipatory and response planning)
Monitor Indicators and analyze risk (Indicators tell a story and provide you with early warning
Escalate to emergency ready state (APAs Advanced Preparedness/ Preparedness +) and implement anticipatory response activities
Life saving response activities and needs assessments
Description of preparedness (simple terminology)
Know the risks
Monitor the risks
Be prepared and plan your response
Analyze the evolving situation
React to early warning; escalate preparedness and initiate anticipatory response
Escalate life- saving actions, conduct needs assessments, update plans
DISASTER STRIKES!

9. Hazard Ranking and Risk Monitoring
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Hazard Ranking and Risk Monitoring

10. Hazard Ranking and Risk Monitoring
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Hazard Ranking and Risk Monitoring

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Preparedness Actions

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Response Planning

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Alert Levels

14. Advanced Preparedness
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Advanced Preparedness

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Donor Module

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Donor Module

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Donor Module

18. Core Humanitarian Standards
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Core Humanitarian Standards
CHS-Compliant Preparedness Actions
Action
Evidence
1.   Communities and people affected by crisis receive assistance appropriate and relevant to their needs.
1.1
Context specific needs assessment template is available in relevant languages and staff are trained on how to use them.
Needs assessment templates in all relevant languages Staff training attendance list
2.  Communities and people affected by crisis have access to the humanitarian assistance they need at the right time.
2.1
Preferred suppliers with relevant supply chains for in-kind and cash programme have been appointed in line with our contingency/response plans
List of suppliers and contact details
MoUs and Agreements

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