GIS in Disaster Risk Management in Kenya

Mon Dec 09 2024 at 09:00 am to Fri Dec 13 2024 at 04:00 pm UTC+03:00

Best Western Meridian Plus Hotel Nairobi | Nairobi

Perk Group Africa
Publisher/HostPerk Group Africa
GIS in Disaster Risk Management  in Kenya
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GIS aids Disaster Risk Management by mapping hazards, assessing vulnerability, and supporting planning for effective disaster response.
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Course Overview

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This GIS in Disaster Risk Management course will equip participants with the knowledge of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in managing and mitigating disaster risks. This course is designed for professionals and practitioners involved in disaster management, emergency response, and resilience planning who want to leverage GIS technology to enhance their decision-making processes and improve disaster preparedness.

Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how GIS can assist in analyzing and visualizing spatial data to identify and assess hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks. They will acquire the skills to develop and implement GIS-based disaster management strategies, including spatial modeling, risk mapping, and scenario planning.

Course Duration

Online Training: 6 days

Classroom Training: 5 days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GIS in Disaster Risk Management

  • Understanding the Role of GIS in disaster risk management
  • Overview of key concepts and Principles in disaster risk reduction
  • Introduction to GIS software and tools for disaster risk management
  • Introduction to spatial data types and Sources for disaster risk analysis

Module 2: Data Collection and Management for Disaster Risk Management

  • Methods and Techniques for collecting spatial data in disaster risk management
  • Data quality assurance and management
  • Georeferencing and spatial data integration
  • Introduction to disaster risk data standards and interoperability

Module 3: Hazard Assessment and Risk Mapping

  • Identifying and assessing different types of hazards
  • Spatial analysis techniques for hazard mapping and vulnerability assessment
  • Developing risk maps and impact assessments using GIS
  • Integration of hazard data with demographic and infrastructure data

Module 4: Emergency Response and Preparedness

  • Role of GIS in emergency Response and decision-making
  • Spatial analysis for evacuation planning and route optimization
  • Real-time data integration and visualization for situational awareness
  • Creating decision support systems for emergency operations centers

Module 5: Resilience Planning and Post-Disaster Recovery

  • GIS applications in resilience planning and adaptive management
  • Spatial analysis for identifying vulnerable areas and prioritizing interventions
  • Assessing the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures using GIS
  • Case Studies and best practices in GIS for disaster risk management

Note: This outline provides a general structure for a 5-day training program on GIS in Disaster Risk Management. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.

Contacts

Monica C. | Training Coordinator

Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449

Email:[email protected]

Website:perk-gafrica.com

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Best Western Meridian Plus Hotel Nairobi, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Tickets

USD 1000.00

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