IEM’s Post

How can we make our cities more resilient to disasters? It is time to shift the focus from picking up the pieces after a disaster to understanding risk at the start of any #investment or #development action. We can curb the destructive power of disasters through planning that is designed to reduce people’s exposure and vulnerability to harm. Try your hand at this free game from United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and learn new disaster preparedness #skills: https://lnkd.in/dQ8CdXzP

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child speaks to children having a safe place to live, play and learn. But also, it talks about children requiring special attention during emergencies as they are a high-risk group. Children are prone to - separation from parents and caregivers; physical and emotional abuse and neglect; sexual violence, sexual exploitation, and child marriage; mental health and psychosocial distress; exclusion and discrimination, trafficking, smuggling, and sale. Children also lack knowledge on safety precautions. What considerations/policy development has the Emergency and Children's authorities of your country published?

On International Day for Disaster Reduction, let's unite to promote a culture of risk-awareness and resilience. This day reminds us that preparedness, effective response systems, and reducing our vulnerability are key in mitigating the impact of natural disasters. Together, we can build more resilient communities and ensure a safer future for all. #DisasterReductionDay #ResilientCommunities #BePrepared #SafetyFirst #ReduceRisk

The State Recovery and Resilience Plan (SRRP) has been developed in response to an intense 2023-24 disaster season, with 13 extreme weather events, affecting 66 Local Government Areas. It outlines locally-led initiatives to help communities recover and prepare for future disasters. Learn more at www.qra.qld.gov.au #QldRecovery #Resilience #CommunityFirst

🚸When disasters strike, no one is safe, but children are particularly vulnerable. "In recent years the number of children affected by destructive flooding worldwide has reached the highest levels in more than three decades," says UN Secretary-General António Guterres. "On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and every day, we owe it to future generations to shape a safer, more resilient tomorrow." 🌐This Sunday – 13 October – is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction – we invite you to join the call to empower the next generation for a resilient future. Are YOU ready to make a safer world for our children? ➡️ https://ow.ly/zWPp50TFJHF #AreYourReady24 #DRRday

🚸When disasters strike, no one is safe, but children are particularly vulnerable. "In recent years the number of children affected by destructive flooding worldwide has reached the highest levels in more than three decades," says UN Secretary-General António Guterres. "On this International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and every day, we owe it to future generations to shape a safer, more resilient tomorrow." 🌐Today is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction – we invite you to join the call to empower the next generation for a resilient future. Are YOU ready to make a safer world for our children? ➡️ https://ow.ly/zWPp50TFJHF #AreYourReady24 #DRRday

Building on their excellent ‘Care Through Disaster’ report from a few months ago, which looks at how communities and governments can build an infrastructure of care to help people thrive through worsening climate disasters, our friends at Australia reMADE have released a practical toolkit for all sections of society—from citizens to local leaders and governments. It’s a compelling vision of what a universalistic approach to climate disaster looks like and a thorough, actionable set of recommendations that ensure nobody is left behind when disaster strikes; and that people are prepared, supported, and resilient. Can’t recommend this report enough. https://lnkd.in/genQW9fM

Since 2021, the frequency and severity of disasters has been record-breaking. The growing number of billion-dollar disasters highlights the need for states to invest in their EM agencies to aid in the preparedness, mitigation, and recovery #NEMA2024Report #NEMAReadyNation

Natural disasters affect millions every year. On #NaturalDisasterReductionDay, let’s focus on prevention, preparedness, and protection to reduce the impact of these events. https://lnkd.in/gG_Xgx-A

After a natural disaster, quick and accurate damage assessments are crucial. Our Damage Assessment solution in #ArcGISOnline helps emergency management agencies evaluate the impact, ensuring timely resource allocation and recovery efforts. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hsuF50Tcq7z