Preparedness WFP Logistics, We Deliver

Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1 Describe the rational and process of emergency preparedness planning 2 Describe the contingency planning elements 3 Describe the objective of a Logistics Capacity Assessment

Logistics in the Emergency Cycle Operation Reporting Logistics Plan of Action Response Recovery Logistics Assessment Ongoing reassessment according to needs Event Preparedness Mitigation Logistics Preparedness Build-up on Experience

Logistics Preparedness Operation Reporting Logistics Plan of Action Response Recovery Logistics Assessment Event Preparedness Mitigation Logistics Preparedness Build-up on Experience

Why Plan for Emergencies Why should we plan for emergencies? Identify WHAT could happen Understand WHAT would be the impact on the affected people Consider WHAT actions would be required to meet the humanitarian needs Determine HOW agencies/organizations would work together Know WHAT resources are required Recognize WHAT governments, agencies & organizations can do to be better prepared

Preparedness Planning Process Country Office Work Plan Early Warning Initial Response Event Emergency Preparedness & Response Checklists Internal Environment WFP’s Programmes, Processes, Staff and Assets Mitigating Actions Risk Assessment Minimum Preparedness Actions Emergency Readiness Actions Standard Operating Procedures (First 72 hours of response) Risk Profile External Environment Population, Food Security Situation, Infrastructure, Partnership Networks Concept of Operations Relief Operation

Exercise: Preparedness Activities What preparedness activities could be carried out in each of the following categories: Coordination/Partnerships People Standards/Systems Stocks Logistics Information 25 minutes to list 10 minutes to present/discuss

Preparedness: The Five Pillars Logistics Information The 5 Pillars Coordination/ Partnerships People Standards/ Systems Stocks Logistics Information

Preparedness: Example What logistics activities would you do the prepare for this specific situation? Magnitude 8+ earthquake affecting the Kathmandu Valley Potential Fatalities: 100,000 people Potential Injuries: 300,000 people Potential Displaced / Affected: 1,800,000 people

Logistics Contingency Planning Stockpiles Procurement Systems Quality Control Process Warehousing Facilities Registration, Distribution & Monitoring Processes Logistics Mechanisms (Transport & Distribution) Airports & Seaports Infrastructure Transport Agreements Staffing Capacity

Elements of a Contingency Plan Preparation Hazard & Risk Identification and Analysis Identification & Analysis Scenario and Planning Assumptions Contingency Planning Process Objectives and Strategies Elements of a Contingency Plan Response Planning Management & Coordination Arrangements Sectorial Response Plans Implementing Preparedness Preparedness Actions

Logistics Capacity Assessments Review Disaster Identification Entry Points Disseminate Resource Capacity Transport Infrastructure

DO NOT PRINT IN WORKBOOK Lesson Recap Questions: 1 Explain the preparedness planning process? DO NOT PRINT IN WORKBOOK 2 What are some of the logistics preparedness activities? 3 What are the 5 Pillars of Preparedness? 4 What is the objective of an LCA?

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