Turning disaster risk learning into a preparedness plan

Joycelyn’s project plan initially focused on establishing an evacuation route and constructing two emergency shelters, one for female students and one for males. Signs along the route would use words and images and consider the needs of children, older people and persons with disabilities.

During the Apia workshop, however, Joycelyn began to look beyond infrastructure. “I look at all the presentations and [shared] my ideas with other peers,” she said. “My project changed and then I have other ideas.”

She decided instead to start with developing a school preparedness policy and committee. These would allow the school to define responsibilities, establish a timeline and identify the sectors and stakeholders who should be involved before moving ahead with physical construction. 

All those things mean that my school is prepared. And then later we will be able to build [an evacuation] route and emergency shelters.”

Her proposed approach would involve training staff and student leaders, conducting drills and consulting the wider community. Community members and businesses could contribute through fundraising, materials or labour.

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