The draft resolution makes important references to the need for effective risk reduction and preparedness programmes.

It is a simple message. Emergency relief must be built into national programmes of preparedness and risk reduction.

Countries like Bangladesh and Mozambique have proven that disaster risk reduction and preparedness can be a life saving investment.

Disaster risk mitigation and preparedness are integral to the planning of human settlements in countries prone to natural disasters.

Panel discussion Lessons learned from the recent earthquake tsunami Indian Ocean disaster investing in risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness

The Hyogo Framework sets out specific priorities for action on early warning for all hazards and on associated risk assessment and preparedness.

Considerable importance should be given to risk identification and mitigation as well as to preparedness and to protection of the most vulnerable.

Recognizing the significant role played by national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, disaster response, rehabilitation and development,

Emergency preparedness

Disaster preparedness

Activities aimed at raising the level of preparedness of local communities should take due account of local realities, indigenous coping mechanisms and perceptions of risk.

(iv) Emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness planning

WASH emergency preparedness

(c) Systematic incorporation of risk reduction approaches into the design and implementation of emergency preparedness, response and recovery programmes for the post disaster reconstruction of affected communities.

Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness and Response

(h) Coastal hazard preparedness.

(a) More effective integration of disaster risk considerations into sustainable development policies, planning and programming at all levels, with special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and vulnerability reduction

Also at its 27th meeting, the Council held a panel discussion on lessons learned from the recent earthquake tsunami Indian Ocean disaster investing in risk reduction, mitigation and preparedness.

Noting that local communities are the first responders in most disasters, and underlining the critical role played by in country capacities in disaster risk reduction, including preparedness, response and recovery,

Embedding disaster preparedness, response and risk management mechanisms into national governance structures is a process that requires years of sustained support and commitment from the international community and national Governments.

He cited examples of cooperation projects, conducted with bilateral assistance, focused on vulnerability assessment, disaster preparedness and risk management, integrated water management, prevention of desertification, and support of meteorological networks.

Disasters were a developmental as well as a humanitarian concern, and concentrating merely on technology could overshadow the key to successful disaster preparedness the people living in high risk areas.

The agreements reached at the 2005 World Conference on Disaster Reduction were of interest to all vulnerable developing countries, which would benefit from global risk reduction and disaster preparedness strategies.

Women and men, boys and girls are affected differently by disasters they have different levels of exposure to risk, risk perception and preparedness the physical and psychological impact of the disaster on them differs, as do their needs in the response, recovery and reconstruction phases.

C. Regional disaster response preparedness activities

3. Invites the international community and the United Nations system and other international organizations to increase their support for the strengthening of the disaster risk management and disaster preparedness capacity of the Philippines

Countries like the Philippines continue to demonstrate the benefits of investing in preparedness, especially when done as part of a larger risk mitigation effort. Typhoon Hagupit is just the latest event to showcase this.

We are fully aware that preparedness is necessary.

Recognizing the significant role played by national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, disaster response, rehabilitation and development,

Recognizing the significant role played by national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, disaster response, rehabilitation and development,

During 2004, emergency preparedness activities in the field intensified through increased coordination among emergency preparedness officers and focal points at the regional bureau level.

Underlining the importance of efforts aimed at strengthening early warning, prevention and preparedness mechanisms for natural disasters and measures to strengthen capacity building at the local, national and regional levels, with an emphasis on risk reduction,

This aspect of preparedness typically receives far less attention.

Regional organizations play an important role in disaster preparedness.

Recognizing the importance of WFP's enhanced effectiveness in emergency preparedness, a new division Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness (ODA) was formed, in which the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit, the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Unit and the Needs Assessment Unit coordinate their activities.

Relevant United Nations organizations and donor Governments should strengthen the capacity of disaster prone countries in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and post disaster recovery within a disaster risk reduction framework, by supporting relevant initiatives in this field.

There are two distinct and crucial components of disaster preparedness.

The continued lack of adequate funding for preparedness is troubling.

(f) Supporting emergency preparedness and response and post emergency transition.

(e) Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels.

Preparedness requires strategic thinking, a futuristic mindset and anticipatory skills.

Relevant United Nations organizations and donor Governments should enhance the level of preparedness of disaster prone countries, particularly at the local level, by significantly increasing funding for preparedness activities.

UNFPA role in emergency preparedness, humanitarian response, and transition and recovery