INTRODUCTION
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have improved prospects for solving technical problems through the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for hazard mapping and modeling, the use of web-based data sources to facilitate research on disaster management and the use of searchable databases for hazard information. Not all Caribbean countries however have been able to fully utilize these opportunities.
This course aims to impact practical skills on how to use GIS, to overcome the major challenges faced in all phases of disaster management.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING INTENDED FOR
The training is intended for professionals working in development areas mostly in DRM related fields.
DURATION
5 Days
TRAINING OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of the training, the participants will be able to describe and utilize spatial data through manipulating it in the phases of pre disaster, during disaster and post disaster.
TRAINING CONTENT
Module: 1 Disaster Management Concepts and Institutional Framework
Module: 2 Introduction to Geoinformatics
• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information System
• Global Positioning Systems
• Mobile Data Collection
• Introducing GIS functions using QGIS
• Preparation of Earthquake Hazard Map
Module: 3 Applications of Geoinformation
• Disaster Scope, Examples & Advancements
• Introduction to Quantum GIS (open source)
• Introduction to ERDAS IMAGINE and Digital Image Processing
Module: 4 Global and National Initiatives
• Overview of The Disaster Management Support Programme
• Key International and regional Initiatives
Module: 5 Hazard Mapping, Monitoring
• GIS Applications in Agricultural Drought Monitoring and Forecasting
• Landslide Hazard Mapping
• Flood Hazard Mapping
• Storm Surge Hazard Mapping, Vulnerability Analysis
• Tsunami Vulnerability Mapping and Risk Assessment
• Analyzing Multi date data for Drought Early Warning & Monitoring
• Landslide Hazard Zonation
• Storm Surge Hazard Mapping Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Module: 6 Disaster Management Planning and Emergency Response
• Case Studies
Module: 7 GIS for Post Disaster Damage Assessment
• Flood inundation Mapping
• Preliminary Flood Damage Assessment
EVENT FEE & REGISTRATION
The training event fee is USD$1050, This caters for Facilitation, 2 Refreshment breaks (Morning & Afternoon Snack) & Buffet Lunch during the entire training period. This does not cover accommodation and travel logistics. We can organize for your Accommodation & Airport pick up at an Extra cost.
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