FORMS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES -- FORMS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES -- Contents -- Preface -- Implementation of Community Based Disaster Risk Management in Indonesia: Progress, Issues and Challenges -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. CBDRM Practices in Indonesia -- 2.1. CBDRM Framework in Indonesia -- 2.1.1. National Policy on Disaster Management -- 2.1.2. Actors in CBDRM in Indonesia -- 2.1.3. Development of CBDRM Framework -- 3. Some Examples of CBDRM on Water-Related Disaster -- 3.1. Community-Based Flood Mitigation in Bandung City and Jakarta -- 3.2. CBDRR Initiatives in Aceh and West Sumatera -- 3.3. Other CBDRM Schemes in Indonesia -- 4. From Practice to Policy -- 4.1. Learning from Past Experiences -- 4.2. Formulating Enabling Policy -- Conclusion -- References -- Lessons Learned from Community Based Early Warning System in the Philippines -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Methodology -- 2.1. Strategies in the Establishment of CBFEWS -- 2.2. Activities in the Establishment of CBFEWS -- 2.2.1. Consultation with Lgus -- 2.2.2. Network Design -- 2.2.3. Acquisition and Fabrication of EWS Instruments -- A. Rain-Gauge -- B. Water Level Gauge -- C. Communication System -- 2.3. Ocular Survey of Proposed Sites -- 2.4. Installation and Hydrographic Survey -- 2.5. Training for Observers -- 2.6. Pilot Testing/Dry Run -- 2.7. Other Activities -- 2.7.1. Agreement among Stakeholders -- 2.7.2. Enactment of a Local Ordinance for Operation and Maintenance -- 3. Lessons Learned -- Operation and Maintenance -- Institutional Stability of CBFEWS -- Differences in Political Affiliation -- Sustainability -- Acceptability of the CBFEWS -- Institutionalization of Partnership among Stakeholders -- Role of Volunteers and School -- Conclusion -- References.

Building for Floods in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region - Local Knowledge and Community Innovation -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. "Reading" the Landscape -- 3. Cultural Traditions and House Constructions in Assam, India -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Can Lead to Good Urban Governance -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Hazard Profile -- 1.2. Initial Community Profile -- 2. CBDRM for Good Urban Governance -- 2.1. The Concept -- 2.2. The CBDRM Process in Eight Barangays -- 2.2.1. Training and Workshop on CBDRM -- 2.2.2. Evacuation Planning -- 2.2.3. End-to-End EWS -- 2.2.4. Improving the Emergency Response -- 2.2.5. Connecting Livelihood with Disaster Risk Management -- 2.3. Civic Engagement and Citizenship -- 2.4. Subsidiarity through Stakeholder Involvement -- 2.5. Transparency of Risk -- 3. The Real Tests -- 3.1. Typhoon Halong 2008 -- 3.2. Typhoon Parma 2009 -- 4. Hallmarks of Success -- 4.1. Institutionalization of DRR Efforts -- 4.2. Local Recognition -- 4.3. Documentation by International Organizations -- Conclusion -- About the PROMISE Program (2005 To 2010) -- References -- Best Practices Documentation of CBDRM Efforts of Dagupan City -- Best Practices Documentation of the CBDRM Efforts in other PROMISE Demonstration Cities -- Methodology Used for Community Based Multi-Hazard Risk Management in Garhwal Himalaya, Uttarakhand State, India -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Why Community Based Disaster Risk Management? -- 2.1. Shortcomings in the Existing Approach -- 2.2. Advantages of Community Based Disaster Risk Management -- 3. Development, Testing and Application of Community Methodology -- 4. Procedure for Using Methodology for CBDRM -- 4.1. Drafting the Plan -- 4.2. Testing and Review -- 4.3. Implementation Strategy -- 5. Risk Assessment Process.

5.1. Compilation of Data/Information related to Past, Existing and Potential Disasters -- 5.2. Preparation of Multi-Hazard Risk Management Sketch of the Locality -- 5.3. Hazard Analysis and Disaster Sensitive Periods (Seasonal Calendar) -- 5.4. Disaster History -- 5.5. Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment -- 6. Risk Categorization and Prioritization -- 7. Action Plan for Multi-Hazard Risk Management -- 7.1. Hazard Avoidance and Prevention Plan -- 7.2. Hazard Mitigation and Vulnerability Reduction Plan -- 7.3. Preparedness Plan -- 7.4. Establishment of Emergency Resources and Operations Centre -- 7.5. Warning, Drills and Exercises -- 7.6. Response Plan (with Local Capacities) -- 7.7. Reacting to Disasters -- 7.8. Emergency Communication and Transportation Plan -- 7.9. Search, Rescue, and Relief -- 7.10. Evacuation Plan, Safe Accommodations and Sites for Temporary Shelters -- 7.11. Consolation (Psycho-Social) Team -- 7.12. Disposal of Corpses and Carcasses -- 7.13. Immunization and Infection Control -- 7.14. Water and Sanitation -- 7.15. Rapid Damage Assessment and Relief Distribution -- 7.16. Rehabilitation Plan -- 7.17. Recovery and Redevelopment Plan -- 8. Experiences and Limitations of Methodology -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- Resources Used -- Reducing Disaster Damage through People's Participation in Emergency Response in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Cyclone -- 1.2. Flood -- 1.3. Initiatives for Reducing Risk Induced by Disaster -- 1.4. People's Participation in Risk Reduction -- 2. Methodology -- 2.1. Households Survey to Assess the Peoples' Response during Emergencies -- 2.1.1. Household Survey Questionnaire Design and Development -- 2.1.2. Field Test of the Questionnaire -- 2.1.3. Update and Finalizing Questionnaire -- 2.1.4. Sampling Techniques and Size -- 2.1.5. Conduct Household Survey.

2.1.6. Data Matrix Development for Monitoring the Disaster Response Activities -- 2.2. Database Development and Data Analysis -- 2.2.1. Analysis Gender Status of Surveyed Household Head -- 2.2.2. Analysis of Water Supply Data -- 2.2.3. Analysis of Sanitation Data -- 2.2.4. Analysis of Hygiene Data -- 2.3. GAP Analysis and Vulnerability Mapping -- 2.3.1. Gap Analysis -- A. Gap Analysis Using House-Holds Survey Data -- B. Gap Analysis for Water Supply -- C. Gap Analysis for Sanitation -- 2.3.2. Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping -- A. Selection of Vulnerability Indicators -- B. Vulnerability Index Calculation -- C. Vulnerability Mapping -- 2.4. GIS Based MIS Software Development for Emergency Response Monitoring -- 2.5. Flood Forecasting and Early Warning: A Community Based Risk Reduction Approach -- 3. Community Participation in Emergency Response during SIDR -- 3.1. Water Sources -- 3.2. Sanitation -- 3.3. Hygiene Practice -- Conclusion -- References -- Disaster Risk Reduction as an Integral Part in Microfinance Capacity Building: Lessons Learned in the Aftermath of Cyclone Nargis, Myanmar -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Irrawaddy Delta -- 3. Cyclone Nargis -- 3.1. Pre-Storm Experience in Mitigating Effects -- 3.2. Pact Myanmar's Post Disaster Response -- 4. Disaster Risk Reduction as an Integral Approach to Development -- 5. Setting up a DRR Program -- 6. Pact Myanmar's DRR Program -- Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Community Empowerment Against Mt. Merapi Volcanic Disaster -- Abstract -- 1. Background -- 2. Institution and Community Related Studies -- 3. Disaster Education Program for Kindergarten School -- 3.1. Development of Disaster Education Material -- 3.1.1. Guideline Book and Worksheet -- 3.1.2. Comic -- 3.2. Merapi Festival -- 4. Evacuation Drills -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgments -- References.

Community Based Disaster Risk Management in Vietnam -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Geographic and Socio-Economic Setting of Vietnam -- 3. Disaster Risk and Disaster Impacts -- 4. Community Based Disaster Risk Management in Vietnam -- 4.1. Current Status of CBDRM in Vietnam -- 4.2. Policy and Institutional of CBDRM in Vietnam -- 4.3. The Role of the Local Authorities -- 4.4. The Gap in the Needs of the Communities and CBDRM Practitioner's Organizations -- 4.5. Measures to Increase the Institutionalization of CDBRM in Vietnam -- 5. Case Studies on CBDRM in Vietnam -- 5.1. Four on-the-Spot Motto in Ha Tinh Province -- 5.2. Story from Huong Khe District, Ha Tinh Province -- 5.3. Story from Cam Xuyen District, Ha Tinh Province -- Conclusion -- References -- Flood Risk Management Culture and its Role in Changing Natural and Physical Environments of Lower West Rapti River Basin in Nepal -- Abstract -- 1. Background -- 2. Study Area -- 3. Participatory Assessment -- 3.1. Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment -- 3.2. FRM Practices in the Study Area -- 3.2.1. Forecasting of Heavy Storms and Early Warning -- 3.2.1.1. Rumbling Sounds of Rivers -- 3.2.1.2. Muddy Smell of the Water of the River -- 3.2.1.3. Presence of Dry Leaves, Mud and other Materials in River Water -- 3.2.2. Management before, during and after the Flood -- 3.2.2.1. Before Flood -- 3.2.2.2. During Flood -- 3.2.2.3. After Flood -- 4. Discussions -- Conclusion and Summary -- References -- Participatory Water Management: Bangladesh Model -- 1. Background -- 2. Management of an Irrigation Project -- GK Project -- 4. Participatory Water Management Approach in GK Project -- 5. Organizing the Community -- 6. Workload of Extension Overseer -- 7. Management of Chashi Club -- 8. Participatory Water Management -- 9. Challenge of the Participatory Water Management Efforts.

Use of Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Tools in Community Action: Perspective from Asia.