INTRODUCTION

Disaster risk information is spatial in nature. The assessment and management of disaster risk depend heavily on GIS. Therefore, it's crucial to raise knowledge of the use of GIS among experts who deal with disaster risks.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using geospatial information to lower risk during disasters;
• Understand the terminologies and meanings in relation to geospatial information technology.
• Application of GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS) to produce geographical data Identification, search, access, gathering, and evaluation of geospatial data with regard to lowering disaster risks
• Create maps using GIS software. Use GIS to determine the likelihood of disasters and plan ways to reduce those risks.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for people working in the agricultural extension sector (policy makers, senior officials, and officers), as well as those in financial institutions, governments, non-governmental organizations, and research firms that support agricultural projects and activities.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to GIS for Disaster Risk Management

• Disaster management terminologies
• Remote sensing and GIS
• Spatial data/information

Post-Disaster Impact and Damage Analysis

• Disaster recovery and relief using satellite imagery
• Preliminary damage assessment and impact analysis
• Development of damage assessment

Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment

• Assessment of risk
• Risk elements and vulnerability assessment
• Types of risk assessment; cost-benefit analysis and risk evaluation

Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning

• Risk evaluation
• Risk information
• Spatial planning and risk information

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org