GIS in Disaster Risk Management in Kenya
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Course Summary
This course focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the context of disaster risk management. It is tailored for professionals engaged in disaster response and resilience strategies who aim to utilize GIS technology for improved decision-making and disaster readiness.
Participants will engage in practical exercises to explore how GIS can be employed to analyze and visualize spatial data, identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks. The course will provide them with the tools to create and execute GIS-based strategies for disaster management, including spatial modeling and risk mapping.
Duration of the Course
Online: 6 days
In-person: 5 days
Course Modules
Module 1: GIS in Disaster Risk Management
- Understanding GIS's role in disaster risk management.
- Fundamental concepts in disaster risk reduction.
- Introduction to GIS software and tools.
- Spatial data types and sources for risk analysis.
Module 2: Data Management
- Techniques for collecting spatial data.
- Data quality management.
- Georeferencing and integrating spatial data.
- Disaster risk data standards.
Module 3: Hazard Assessment
- Identifying various hazards.
- Spatial analysis for vulnerability assessment.
- Creating risk maps using GIS.
- Integrating hazard and demographic data.
Module 4: Emergency Preparedness
- The role of GIS in emergency decision-making.
- Spatial analysis for evacuation planning.
- Real-time data for situational awareness.
- Decision support systems for emergency operations.
Module 5: Resilience Planning
- Applications of GIS in resilience and adaptive management.
- Identifying vulnerable areas for intervention.
- Evaluating disaster risk reduction effectiveness.
- Best practices in GIS for disaster management.
Note: This is a general outline for a 5-day GIS training course in disaster risk management, and specific content may vary.
Contact Information
Monica C. - Training Coordinator
Cell / WhatsApp: +254 712 028 449
Email: training@perk-gafrica.com
Website: perk-gafrica.com
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