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 SHOULD ATTEND
The training is intended for professionals working in development areas mostly in DRM related fields.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• Upon completion of the training, the participants will be able to:
o Describe and utilize spatial data, GIS and remote sensing in disaster risk assessment and management
o Utilize existing sources of historical disaster information and elements at risk data
o Apply GIS/remote sensing in hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment
o Employ risk information in emergency preparedness planning
o Visualize hazard and risk information
o Apply GIS/remote sensing to post-disaster damage assessment
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1
Basic information
• Basic GIS concepts and terminologies in the context of disaster management.
• Introduction to spatial information
GIS data sources, data collection and integration techniques for DRM
• Data sources for DRM.
Module 2
Hazard, vulnerability and Risk assessment with GIS and RS
• Types and methods of risk assessment, risk evaluation, cost-benefit analysis.
• Use of GIS in disaster preparedness planning.
• Elements at risk, hazard and vulnerability assessment using GIS.
• GIS Multi criteria analysis in vulnerability assessment.
Module 3
Application of Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
• Visualization of risk information
• Risk mapping and database generation using Excel/QGIS and SAGA
• Disaster monitoring: satellite image processing techniques for change detection
• Creating a personal geodatabase for GIS emergency support manpower with personnel location information, contact information, and specialized skills.
o Creating a risk map
o Use of GIS and RS in identification of the extent and magnitude of each hazard.
Module 4
• Early warning systems and Information Networks for major hazards.
• The use of GIS for disaster relief and recovery.
Module 5
Participatory GIS and Disaster Risk Management (Pre and Post Disaster)
• Participatory GIS as a tool for DRM mapping.
• Using Google Maps and Google Earth in DRM.
• SMS to Map for community crisis mapping - Using Ushahidi.
FEE & ONLINE REGISTRATION
The Training Event fee is USD $1050, this caters for facilitation, refreshments and lunch for the entire training period. Accommodation can be arranged on request at an extra cost.
To registers for this event, click on this link: (Online Registration)