Disasters happen everywhere. No matter how old you are, you can prepare for disasters. Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) encourages children to be well prepared for disasters: Always be aware of your surroundings, stay cautious to potential risks at...Read More
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11/09/2019
The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is a biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction highlighting latest updates, emerging trends, disaster patterns and progress in reducing risk. It aims to focus international attention on the issue of disaster risk...Read More
10/08/2019
Extreme weather may cause more frequent and stronger typhoons. Be well prepared and take appropriate precautions can greatly lessen damages and influence of typhoons.
To be well prepared in typhoon season, we must take...Read More
09/08/2019
This law course will help to understand underlying principles governing armed conflicts, also known as International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It enables a careful evaluation of the various IHL rules intended to protect victims, such as civilians and prisoners of war, as well as wounded and sick...Read More
22/07/2019
A FREE short course “Food Security: Local and Global Perspectives” (6 Sep – 30 Oct 2019; every Wed & Fri evening) organised by Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, the Collaborating Centre for Oxford University and CUHK for Disaster and Medical Humanitarian...Read More
10/07/2019
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) works with the XVR simulation which develops Virtual Reality (VR) simulation software for emergency response professionals. On 26-28 June 2019, two representatives of the HKJCDPRI participated in the XVR User’s...Read More
10/07/2019
Mr/Ms Ready (防災達人) is out to meet with children in cartoons as well as real persons! They will visit primary schools to disseminate the knowledge on risks reduction and awareness. A Multimedia Creation Competition is also launched to inspire children to think outside the box how they can help...Read More
10/07/2019
To create public awareness and understanding on potential hazards in the community, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Disaster Preparedness and Response Institute (HKJCDPRI) collaborates with different organisations and schools to launch edcuation programmes of“Community Campaign on Disaster Resilience...Read More
09/07/2019
The Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness and Response 2019 with the theme of “Reduce Risks · Build Resilience” was successfully held on 29 June 2019 at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building. The 2019 Annual Conference is the fourth in this series of conferences, following...Read More
21/06/2019
Titled “防災小將”, the Cantonese song highlights the importance of disasters risk awareness and the key message of “Get Ready! Be Prepared for Disasters!”, using simple wordings, catchy melody and energetic song arrangement.
Listen and sing-a-along NOW!
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