UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Session 2.4. ContingencyPlanningExercise ?

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Objectives After completing this session, participants will be able to:  Describe the process of contingency planning scenario development  List a number of immediate actions needed by sector in the event of a massive refugee influx

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Generating Scenarios Make explicit analyses of risk & probability, so others can understand severity & plausibility of scenariosMake explicit analyses of risk & probability, so others can understand severity & plausibility of scenarios Identify possible warning signs and likely “triggers” for each scenarioIdentify possible warning signs and likely “triggers” for each scenario Emphasize program needs, i.e., build scenarios around anticipated needs of affectedEmphasize program needs, i.e., build scenarios around anticipated needs of affected Consider logistical needs & constraints as part of proposed operational responseConsider logistical needs & constraints as part of proposed operational response

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Which types of scenarios?  Refugee influx, mass population displacement  Refoulement  Attack on refugee camp or settlement  Violence within a population  Epidemic  Natural disaster  Sudden repatriation

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training How do we limit the possibilities? Scenarios to which we are likely to respond.Scenarios to which we are likely to respond of most plausible scenarios1 - 3 of most plausible scenarios Some consider “worst case”, the “low probability / high risk” scenarioSome consider “worst case”, the “low probability / high risk” scenario

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Scenarios & Assumptions Scenario assumptions include statements about (for example):  Likely number of refugees or IDPs  Expected number arriving in poor condition  Potential demographic distortion of affected population (e.g. many single-female headed households)  Likely duration of the emergency  Etc.

UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Contingency Planning in Mardon Background 1.A massive influx of Tuleran refugees may be in the works. 2.You have just arrived in Mardon City as the representative of your organization. 3.You will join the contingency planning process for the possible influx.

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UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training Scenarios 2.Strategic objectives 3.Sectors & resources 4.Immediate actions 5.Participating agencies Contingency Planning in Mardon Tasks