The 33th webinar of the disasters management webinar series will be held

According to the Public Relations Office of the NDRI, The 33th webinar of the disasters management webinar series with the theme of “Risk Reduction of Earthquakes and Tsunamis (Lessons  from Iran, Japan, and Mexico)” will be held on 1 July 2023. This is the first joint webinar between Natural Disasters Research Institute (NDRI), Iran, and Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan.

Disaster mitigation is the foundation of emergency management. It refers to continuous actions taken to minimize the impact of disasters on people and property. Mitigation includes measures such as keeping homes distant from floodplains, designing bridges that can withstand earthquakes, enforcing effective building codes to protect against hurricanes, and other similar efforts.

Mitigation is characterized as “sustained action that lessens or removes long-term risks posed by natural hazards and their consequences." This describes the consistent effort made at different levels - federal, state, local, and individual - to reduce the effect of disasters on our families, homes, communities, and economy.

Moreover, a disaster risk action plan is a comprehensive strategy that outlines the necessary steps to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. It involves identifying potential hazards in a particular region or area and assessing their likelihood of occurrence and potential impact on people and property. The plan then details specific actions that can be taken to reduce risks, such as improving infrastructure, developing early warning systems, establishing emergency shelters, training first responders, and conducting drills and simulations, among others. Additionally, it sets out procedures for coordinating local authorities with national agencies during emergencies. Overall, an effective disaster risk action plan is crucial for reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring timely responses when disasters strike.

Date: July 1, 2023

Time: 11:00-13:00 Iran Time (16:30-18:30 Japan Time)

The webinar will be recorded and made available for the participant. It will be held in the English language and is free. The link for the registration is as follows:

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