Pounds of prevention, a disaster risk reduction story: focus on Indonesia

  Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/29444_poundsofpreventionindonesia0503121.pdf

This edition travels to Indonesia to look at how the country’s disaster management readiness has evolved in recent years. Against the backdrop of a powerful earthquake and aftershock recently occurring off the coast, it explains how the Indian Ocean tsunami early warning system is activated and what transpires. Meanwhile, it also highlights the importance of community-based education campaigns and the development of professional first responder groups. USAID has been a partner in these efforts for many years and is encouraged by all of the good work being done to prepare for the next big event.

Language(s): English

Tags: Natural hazards ; Early warning systems ; Earthquake ; Tsunami ; Disaster management ; Indonesia Add tag