Session 5.3: Preparedness and DRR

Key Learning Objectives By the end of this session participants should form an understanding of: 1. disaster risk reduction and its application to shelter and settlement planning 2. difference between disaster preparedness planning and contingency planning 3. concept of resilient recovery Key Learning Points 1. The disaster risk cycle 2. The main goals of DRR 3. The different contingency questions and the three key elements in early warning systems Session Agenda 1. Disaster Risk Reduction 2. Disaster preparedness 3. Contingency planning 4. Resilient recovery