USACE leads disaster response workshop in Serbia
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USACE Leads Disaster Response Workshop in Serbia
Date Taken:
03.08.2024
Date Posted:
03.07.2024 09:03
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465557
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BELGRADE, RS
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Introduction
A U.S. team of disaster response experts held a 3-day workshop in Belgrade, Serbia, from February 27 to 29, to promote the importance of private-public partnerships in preparation for a large-scale disaster.
Workshop Overview
The team, consisting of four members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and three members of the Ohio National Guard State Partnership Program, provided an overview of disaster risk reduction measures that can be used to minimize the impacts of a disaster. The team also emphasized the importance of cooperation with private-public partnerships and introduced the concept of community lifelines.
Themes and Participants
The workshop consisted of three separate tracks, each with specific themes and different participants from public, private, and civic organizations. All the topics focused on areas that support the reduction of disaster risks, preparedness, and response.
Topics Covered
- Infrastructure
- Construction
- Transportation
- Protection and rescue
- Power
- Energy supply / gas
- Water management and utility companies
- Waterworks
- Sewage
- Restoration of water in disasters
- Distribution of water in disasters
- Water and food distribution
- Red Cross
- Amateur radio in support of disasters
- Animal rescue support
Importance of Collaboration
“This workshop provided an incredible opportunity for the government and private industry to meet, network, and coordinate with each other regarding disaster preparedness and response,” said Diane Acurio, USACE Emergency Response and Resiliency Program manager. She highlighted the presence of industry leaders responsible for disaster preparedness and response from grocery stores, energy, water and utilities, transport services, etc., who provided information regarding their internal training for disasters. Acurio emphasized the importance of a whole-of-government/society approach to disaster preparedness.
Community Lifelines
The workshop concluded with an overview of the eight community lifelines recently adopted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to better manage disaster operations. These lifelines are fundamental to a community and must be stabilized before recovery can begin. The FEMA lifelines include:
- Energy
- Transportation
- Water systems
- Communications
- Food, water, and shelter
- Safety and security
- Hazardous material
- Health and medical
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations.
- SDG 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of deaths and number of people affected by disasters
- Direct economic losses caused by disasters relative to global gross domestic product
- Resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters
- Existence of public-private partnerships and civil society partnerships for disaster preparedness and response
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.5: By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations. | – Number of deaths and number of people affected by disasters – Direct economic losses caused by disasters relative to global gross domestic product |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries. | – Resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | – Existence of public-private partnerships and civil society partnerships for disaster preparedness and response |
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