Why preparedness

If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try to help you, but you need to be ready as well. Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere. You should know how to respond to severe weather or any disaster that could occur in your area - hurricanes, earthquakes, extreme cold, flooding, or terrorism.

You should also be ready to be self-sufficient for at least three days. This may mean providing for your own shelter, first aid, food, water, and sanitation. The six basic groups of disaster supplies your should have in your home Water Food First aid supplies Clothing, bedding and sanitation supplies Tools Special items Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container.

Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including: Jacket or coat Long pants Long sleeve shirt Sturdy shoes Hat, mittens, and scarf Sleeping bag or warm blanket per person Maintaining your disaster supplies kit Just as important as putting your supplies together is maintaining them so they are safe to use when needed. Here are some tips to keep your supplies ready and in good condition: Keep canned foods in a dry place where the temperature is cool.

Store boxed food in tightly-closed plastic or metal containers to protect from pests and to extend its shelf life. Throw out any canned goods that become swollen, dented, or corroded. Use foods before they go bad, and replace them with fresh supplies. Place new items at the back of the storage area and older ones in the front. Change stored food and water supplies every six months. Visit the website. Preparedness to respond effectively to multiple haza Being prepared: Responding to two powerful hurricane Technological and biological hazard preparedness The IFRC supports National Societies worldwide to effectively prepare for and respond to technological emergencies using a multi-hazard approach.

Learn more. Contingency planning Contingency planning means preparing an organization to be ready to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. Watch: preparedness videos. Watch more on Youtube. Online training: PER approach. Access the training. Related links. Anticipation Hub. Early warning, early action. Climate-smart disaster risk reduction. Epidemic and pandemic preparedness.

The cost-benefit analysis is clear: putting money and effort into preparedness brings more value than investing in disaster response. First responders save more than a week of time in an operation, when preparedness measures are in place. Investing in early warning systems — especially last-mile connectivity mechanisms with communities — is demonstrated to save 3 US dollars for every dollar invested.

Mozambique ranks third in Africa for exposure to multiple weather-related hazards. Once Idai struck, large-scale INGC-led mapping helped the local government understand the level of exposure to risk, assess damage, and direct reconstruction efforts. Drones helped draw detailed maps of the twelve towns in Sofala province most severely hit by Cyclone Idai. During the early recovery phase, the ICT sector was deemed an important national need for which the Government required preparedness assistance.

This affirms the role of various partners — including the private sector, line ministries, and mobile network operators — for a more coordinated approach to complement Government support to the people of Mozambique. The consultation will cover topics such as coordination, regulation, training, and equipment.