ICT in Emergencies - Nethope
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The document discusses a NETHOPE Africa Chapter meeting focused on ICT in emergencies. It outlines Isaac Kwamy's presentation on disaster management and ICT timelines. Kwamy discussed (1) using ICT for risk warning, preparedness, mitigation, and transition; (2) developing technology policies and pre-positioning technology for rapid deployment during emergencies; and (3) the three phases of emergency response - initial provision of basic ICT services, deployment of reliable infrastructure over 10 weeks, and maintaining systems for 3-12 months as they transition to permanent status.
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ICT in Emergencies - Nethope
- 1. NETHOPE AFRICA CHAPTER MEETING ICT in Emergencies June 5th – 7th ,2017 Nairobi, Kenya Isaac Kwamy Director Global Programs, Humanitarian Disaster Management
- 3. Disaster Management; ICT Timeline Incident (Disaster) Risk Warning (Risk Indicators) ICT Response (3 mo.) Development - Capture risk Indicators ICT Preparedness Development - Capture risk Indicators ICT Mitigation ICT Transition (3 mo.) ICT Consultation Technology policy and standards developed. Technology pre-positioned. Regularly tested and ready to deploy. Technology solutions deployed in support of emergency relief response. Revision of technology standards. Re-stock pre-positioned technology. Regular testing and ready to deploy.
- 4. Disaster Preparedness - Focus Areas
- 5. Emergency Response Phases • Phase 1: Initial Response (2 Weeks) – Basic ICT services provisioned • Phase 2: Deployment (10 Weeks) – Establish reliable ICT infrastructure & services • Phase 3: Maintenance (3-12 months) – Strengthening existing ICT infrastructure & transitioning systems to permanent state
- 6. ICT Emergency Response Building Blocks
- 7. Emergency Response Focus Areas