Practices of engaging people in vulnerable situations in disaster risk management

Involving people in vulnerable situations in DRM is crucial to building a more inclusive system. Exclusion can increase the impact of crises, so inclusive DRM aims to address vulnerability and promote equity through capacity building and empowerment. The 2nd flash report of the ROADMAP2 project describes several good practices for including people in vulnerable situations in DRM, further developing the analysis started in the ROADMAP project. The European Union's Disaster Resilience Goals and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction emphasise the importance of increasing disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the whole society, including and empowering vulnerable groups.

On this topic, the flash report presents the following good practices:

Paré pas Paré (‘Ready or not?’): increase disaster risk awareness and behaviour among 8-12 year olds, and improve their confidence and mental health, through seven natural hazards, including cyclones and volcanic eruptions.

Dopomoha: online information and support platform for Ukrainian refugees in Romania, allowing refugees to request the resources they need and public authorities, private companies and NGOs/volunteers to register their available resources.

Individual Evacuation Plan for people with special needs in Japan: personalised evacuation strategies through proactive identification, comprehensive assessment and inclusive coordination, enhancing disaster preparedness and community resilience.

ABCD model/Snowman method: integrate the strengths and resources of older community members into DRM strategies, recognising them as active contributors and building community resilience.