Role of ICTs in Disaster Prevention

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Role of ICTs in Disaster Prevention
Broadcasters Role in Public Warning and
Relief Efforts Sharad Sadhu Asia-Pacific
Broadcasting Union APT MEETING ON ROLE OF
ICTs IN DISASTER PREVENTION 28 February, 2005,
Bangkok
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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• IMPACT ON BROADCASTING INFRASTUCTURE
• Broadcasting Stations Damaged
• Staff in Disarray
• Reception Facilities Decimated

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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• HOW DID ABU AND ITS MEMBERS HELP
• Established Contact with Affected Broadcasters
• Coordinated Relief Effort of Members, others
• Issued Appeals for Relief Assistance
• Made Extensive Use of Website

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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
• 25000 Radio Sets, Fresh Batteries
• Studio, Transmission Equipment Offered
• Experts for Damage Assessment
• Planning for Rehabilitation

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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• LESSONS LEARNED 1
• 1. Need for Integrating Broadcasting Stations
  into Public Early Warning Systems
• Regional or sub-regional
• Broadcasts Ideal for Easy Public Access
• 2. Broadcasting for Public Relief Information

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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• LESSONS LEARNED 2
• 3. Broadcasting Radio to
• Radio Sets Need to be Supplied
• Fresh Battery Supplies
• 4. Fresh Look at Design of Emission Facilities

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Disaster Prevention Broadcasters Role

• ABU INITIATIVE ON WARNING SYSTEMS
• Public Early Warning Systems using
  Broadcasting Stations
• Broadcasting Public Relief Information

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