Disaster prevention for schools: guidance for education sector decision-makers

International Strategy for Disaster Reduction thematic platform for knowledge and education, consultation version, November 2008

Guidance document for school administrators, teachers, education authorities, school safety committees and similar. Introduces disaster impacts on and prevention for schools; creating and maintaining safe learning environments; teaching and learning disaster prevention and preparedness, educational materials and teacher training, and developing a culture of safety.

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Date:

2008

Pages:

51 p.

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)

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Keywords

Themes:: Education & School Safety, Disaster Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure

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