The <Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX (public review version)> is published by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The guidance document targets emergency manager, relevant government departments and other players responsible for disaster preparedness planning exercises. This guidance document consists of three main sections: General information on Simulation Exercise; the Process including planning, design, implementation and debriefing; Existing Guidelines.
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05/11/2019
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Joining hands with CCC Heep Woh College, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) conducted two seminars on general disaster preparedness concepts and personal safety precautions on 20 September 2019 for the students of the school.
Super typhoon Mangkhut that slammed Hong Kong last year brought varying degrees of impact to many schools in the city. The Education Bureau announced class suspension of all schools for two days for schools to clean up and conduct repair works. In addition to the destruction of school facilities, some students had difficulties to go to schools as many roads were impassible due to debris.
01/11/2019
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The “Disaster Research & Information Hub” aims to provide a centralized hub for the latest research, evidence, information and news relating to disasters and their human health impact. With a focus on Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management, this platform will highlight the latest trends and new knowledge relating to disaster health preparedness, risk literacy and resilience.
The Hub consists of four major sections:
30/10/2019
Natural hazards have direct and indirect health impacts. Apart from physical and mental trauma, other health impacts include malnutrition, disrupted disease treatment plans, and risk of infectious diseases. Health impacts may be mitigated through health-related emergency and disaster risk management (Health-EDRM). They are systematic analysis and management of health risks through the reduction of hazards and vulnerability in all stages of the disaster management cycle, from prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response to recovery (Lo et al., 2017; World Health Organization [WHO], 2019).
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2019
30/11/2019
[This article is only available in Chinese.]
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近年，正念對身心健康嘅重要性獲得廣泛關注，大量科學研究證實正念能帶來以下益處︰幫助調節情緒、提升認知功能 (如: 專注力、記憶力、決斷力) 以及人際關係的滿意度。跟防災有甚麼關係? 應對危機時，我們需要有冷靜的情緒、令自己更有警覺性同決斷力。
近年，正念對身心健康嘅重要性獲得廣泛關注，大量科學研究證實正念能帶來以下益處︰幫助調節情緒、提升認知功能 (如: 專注力、記憶力、決斷力) 以及人際關係的滿意度。跟防災有甚麼關係? 應對危機時，我們需要有冷靜的情緒、令自己更有警覺性同決斷力。
面對近日社會危機，我們更需要正面的情緒讓自己臨危不亂，我們如何可以利用正念來幫忙自己呢? 正念怎樣幫助我們在計劃防災應變時帶來正面的影響呢?
在這題目上，教研中心的總監Eva (林楚釗) 邀請了臨床心理學家兼呼吸微笑身心正念中心主任 Jenny (陳燕妮) 跟大家分享如何在社會危機時修習同應用正念，以提昇自己喺危急時的決斷同應變能力。
正念在社會危機時 - 上集: 如何用正念幫助自己
正念在社會危機時 - 下集: 如何在危急時為自己做好準備:
28/11/2019
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The <Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX (public review version)> is published by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The guidance document targets emergency manager, relevant government departments and other players responsible for disaster preparedness planning exercises. This guidance document consists of three main sections: General information on Simulation Exercise; the Process including planning, design, implementation and debriefing; Existing Guidelines.
The <Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX (public review version)> is published by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The guidance document targets emergency manager, relevant government departments and other players responsible for disaster preparedness planning exercises. This guidance document consists of three main sections: General information on Simulation Exercise; the Process including planning, design, implementation and debriefing; Existing Guidelines.
Under the Existing Guidelines section, a list of selected guidance materials on SIMEX for further reading is recommended. That includes guidance materials published by the WHO, Swedish Civil Contingency Agency, Government of New Zealand, etc.
This guidance document is part of the UNDRR's Words into Action Guideline series on practical implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Priority 4 component on enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response. The current version of the document a public review version which is a product of a long and detailed process of drafting, consultation and review. This document is now on the PreventionWeb for public review until 14 December 2019. For more information, please visit the review page.
The <Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX (public review version)> document.
An exercise decision tree, such as displayed in the WHO Exercise Manual 2017, can facilitate the choice of exercise type.
The <WHO Simulation Exercise Manual> is one of the selected guidance recommended in the <Words into Action guidelines - Design and conduct of simulation exercises - SIMEX (public review version)> guidelines.
By Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute. 28 November 2019.
27/11/2019
Notes:
1) The 2nd cohort is now open for registration and study on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon registration, students are allowed to study the course until 31 October 2022 at their own pace. A certificate of completion will be issued for participants who have successfully completed the course.
Notes:
1) The 2nd cohort is now open for registration and study on a first-come-first-served basis. Upon registration, students are allowed to study the course until 31 October 2022 at their own pace. A certificate of completion will be issued for participants who have successfully completed the course.
05/11/2019
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Joining hands with CCC Heep Woh College, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) conducted two seminars on general disaster preparedness concepts and personal safety precautions on 20 September 2019 for the students of the school.
Super typhoon Mangkhut that slammed Hong Kong last year brought varying degrees of impact to many schools in the city. The Education Bureau announced class suspension of all schools for two days for schools to clean up and conduct repair works. In addition to the destruction of school facilities, some students had difficulties to go to schools as many roads were impassible due to debris.
Joining hands with CCC Heep Woh College, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) conducted two seminars on general disaster preparedness concepts and personal safety precautions on 20 September 2019 for the students of the school.
Super typhoon Mangkhut that slammed Hong Kong last year brought varying degrees of impact to many schools in the city. The Education Bureau announced class suspension of all schools for two days for schools to clean up and conduct repair works. In addition to the destruction of school facilities, some students had difficulties to go to schools as many roads were impassible due to debris.
CCC Heep Woh College was one of the schools that was significantly affected by Mangkhut. Some of the school facilities were damaged by the typhoon. Located on the hilly region of Wong Tai Sin, the school is prone to strong winds and weather related incidents. Apart from natural disasters, students nowadays are more aware of emergency risks, exist locally or overseas, around them due to their increased awareness in climate change issues and global political development. With this in mind, the HKJCDPRI conducted two seminars on general disaster preparedness concepts and personal safety precautions for the students of CCC Heep Woh College. The first seminar, delivered by Ms Eva Lam, Director of HKJCDPRI, and Mr Chi-ho Kwan, Chairperson of Guidance Committee of CCC Heep Woh College, covered general disaster preparedness concepts and knowledge on precautionary measures on selected disasters commonly encountered by the people of Hong Kong. The second seminar focused on personal safety and security including protection against chemical incidents and conflict events. During the second seminar, Dr Pak-chuen Yuen, emergency physician, shared with students some practical skills to handle medical emergencies that may occur during chemical and conflict incidents. Over 800 students attended the two seminars.
For more information about HKJCDPRI’s disaster education programmes for schools, please contact [email protected]
Mr Chi-ho Kwan, Chairperson of Guidance Committee, CCC Heep Woh College and Ms Eva Lam, Director of HKJCDPRI, spoke at the first seminar.
Mr Ka-yiu Moy, Vice-principal, CCC Heep Woh College (right) presented a souvenir to the two speakers, Dr Pak-chuen Yuen (middle) and Ms Eva Lam (left).
