GIS Application in Disaster Risk Reduction Course

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 impart 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

Disaster Management Concepts and Institutional Framework

Basic GIS concepts and terminologies in the context of disaster management.

International and Regional Protocols and action plans relating to disaster risk management.

Introduction to spatial information

Introduction to Geoinformatics, GIS data sources, and data collection

Geographic Information System

Data sources for DRM

Data collection using Global Positioning Systems

Data collection using Mobile Data Collection (ODK)

Introducing GIS functions using QGIS

Preparation of Earthquake Hazard Map

Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk assessment with QGIS

Types and methods of risk assessment, risk evaluation, vulnerability analysis.

Spatial data preparation and GIS integration techniques in Microsoft Excel

Use of GIS in disaster preparedness planning.

Elements at risk, hazard and vulnerability assessment using GIS.

GIS Multi criteria analysis in vulnerability assessment.

Group discussion: How can GIS and RS be used to map existing buildings, infrastructure, land use and critical facilities located in potential hazard areas.

Application of Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning

Visualization of risk information Using QGIS

Risk mapping and database generation using QGIS

Exercise: Creating a risk map

Discussion: Use of GIS in the identification of the extent and magnitude of each hazard.

Applications of Geoinformation

Disaster Scope, Examples & Advancements

Introduction to Quantum GIS (open source)

Global and National Initiatives

Overview of The Disaster Management Support Programme

Key International and Regional Initiatives

Disaster Management Planning and Emergency Response Case Studies

Public Participatory GIS and Disaster Risk Management

Participatory GIS as a tool for DRM mapping.

Use of Google Maps and Google Earth in DRM.

Community crisis mapping Using Ushahidi.

GIS for Post Disaster Damage Assessment

Flood inundation Mapping

Preliminary Flood Damage Assessment