Applying the lessons from international disaster response to domestic major incidents

This webinar was hosted by the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group. An expert panel discussed the links, similarities, and differences between local and international policies and guidelines for disaster risk management and disaster response. What lessons can be learnt from recent disaster events? 

The webinar involved experts from various international and national agencies, from the World Food Programme of the UN, the Caribbean Disaster & Emergency Management Agency, the UK's international search and rescue first-response organisation, and UK regional fire and rescue management, as well as academic researchers. 

Speakers

David O’Neill – Institute of Search and Technical Rescue 

Dr Komal Aryal – Programme Director, MSc Crisis and Disaster Management, Aston University UK

Elizabeth Riley – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)