DISASTER-FREE COMMUNITIES NETWORK (DFC-NETWORK) AT A GLANCE

Meaningful Work. Unforgettable Experiences.

Our intervention programs include training to improve the ability of communities to better understand their vulnerabilities to natural and man-made disasters, monitor the risks and how best to mitigate and respond to floods and school fires. The second approach is to advocate for policy support and to assist townships, municipalities and schools develop 'Emergency Operations Plans.'  Third is to work with government entities and donors to acquire and provide the necessary equipment and materials to vulnerable communities and institutions of learning to better mitigate, respond and manage these forms of disasters.  Fourth, is to monitor these incidents through a 'Disaster Occurrence & Loss Database (D-O-L-D) as consistent with The 2015-2030 Sendai Framework Disaster Loss Indicators ("DeInventar Sendai"). Fifth, we maintain and operationalize a Disaster Warning System that is shared with the community, researchers and the media on regular basis. Sixth, we work with the more experienced agencies to enhance our capacity and to assist with rescue and relief operations to those affected. These activities help prepare the youth and women for careers in disaster risk reduction and rescue operations.