Theme 3. sharing pacific-rim experiences in disasters: Summary and action plan
Journal
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
1
Pages
29-32
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Hickson C.
Schull M.
Arias E.H.
Asai Y.
Chen J.-C.
Cheng H.K.
Ishii N.
Kinugasa T.
Koido Y.
Murayama Y.
Kwong P.W.
Ukai T.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The discussions in this theme provided an opportunity to address the unique hazards facing the Pacific Rim. METHODS: Details of the methods used are provided in the preceding paper. The chairs moderated all presentations and produced a summary that was presented to an assembly of all of the delegates. Since the findings from the Theme 3 and Theme 7 groups were similar, the chairs of both groups presided over one workshop that resulted in the generation of a set of action plans that then were reported to the collective group of all delegates. RESULTS: The main points developed during the presentations and discussion included: (1) communication, (2) coordination, (3) advance planning and risk assessment, and (4) resources and knowledge. DISCUSSION: Action plans were summarized in the following ideas: (1) plan disaster responses including the different types, identification of hazards, focusing training based on experiences, and provision of public education; (2) improve coordination and control; (3) maintain communications, assuming infrastructure breakdown; (4) maximize mitigation through standardized evaluations, the creation of a legal framework, and recognition of advocacy and public participation; and (5) provide resources and knowledge through access to existing therapies, the media, and increasing and decentralizing hospital inventories. CONCLUSIONS: The problems in the Asia-Pacific rim are little different from those encountered elsewhere in the world. They should be addressed in common with the rest of the world.
SDGs
Type
conference paper