GIS in Disaster Risk Management

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 Outline

Day 1: Introduction to GIS in Disaster Risk Management

Day 2: Data Collection and Management for Disaster Risk Management

Day 3: Hazard Assessment and Risk Mapping

Day 4: Emergency Response and Preparedness

Day 5: Resilience Planning and Post-Disaster Recovery

Host or Publisher Perk Group Africa