1. Preparedness
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2. Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1
Describe the rational and process of emergency preparedness planning 2
Describe the contingency planning elements 3
Describe the objective of a Logistics Capacity Assessment

3. Logistics in the Emergency Cycle
Operation
Reporting
Logistics Plan of Action
Response
Recovery
Logistics Assessment
Ongoing reassessment according to needs
Event
Preparedness
Mitigation
Logistics Preparedness
Build-up on Experience

4. Logistics Preparedness
Operation
Reporting
Logistics Plan of Action
Response
Recovery
Logistics Assessment
Event
Preparedness
Mitigation
Logistics Preparedness
Build-up on Experience

5. Why Plan for Emergencies Why should we plan for emergencies?
Identify WHAT could happen
Understand WHAT would be the impact on the affected people
Consider WHAT actions would be required to meet the humanitarian needs
Determine HOW agencies/organizations would work together
Know WHAT resources are required
Recognize WHAT governments, agencies & organizations can do to be better prepared

6. Preparedness Planning Process
Country Office Work Plan
Early Warning
Initial Response
Event
Emergency Preparedness & Response Checklists
Internal Environment
WFP’s Programmes, Processes, Staff and Assets
Mitigating Actions
Risk Assessment
Minimum Preparedness Actions
Emergency Readiness Actions
Standard Operating Procedures (First 72 hours of response)
Risk Profile
External Environment
Population, Food Security Situation, Infrastructure, Partnership Networks
Concept of Operations
Relief Operation

7. Exercise: Preparedness Activities
What preparedness activities could be carried out in each of the following categories:
Coordination/Partnerships
People
Standards/Systems
Stocks
Logistics Information
25 minutes to list
10 minutes to present/discuss

8. Preparedness: The Five Pillars Logistics Information
The 5 Pillars
Coordination/
Partnerships
People
Standards/ Systems
Stocks
Logistics Information

9. Preparedness: Example
What logistics activities would you do the prepare for this specific situation?
Magnitude 8+ earthquake affecting the Kathmandu Valley
Potential Fatalities:
100,000 people
Potential Injuries:
300,000 people
Potential Displaced / Affected:
1,800,000 people

10. Logistics Contingency Planning
Stockpiles
Procurement Systems
Quality Control Process
Warehousing Facilities
Registration, Distribution & Monitoring Processes
Logistics Mechanisms (Transport & Distribution)
Airports & Seaports Infrastructure
Transport Agreements
Staffing Capacity

11. Elements of a Contingency Plan
Preparation
Hazard & Risk Identification and Analysis
Identification & Analysis
Scenario and Planning Assumptions
Contingency Planning Process
Objectives and Strategies
Elements of a Contingency Plan
Response Planning
Management & Coordination Arrangements
Sectorial Response Plans
Implementing Preparedness
Preparedness Actions

12. Logistics Capacity Assessments
Review
Disaster Identification
Entry Points
Disseminate
Resource Capacity
Transport Infrastructure

13. DO NOT PRINT IN WORKBOOK
Lesson Recap
Questions: 1
Explain the preparedness planning process?
DO NOT PRINT IN WORKBOOK 2
What are some of the logistics preparedness activities? 3
What are the 5 Pillars of Preparedness? 4
What is the objective of an LCA?

14. Questions
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