Knowledge for Action in Prevention and Preparedness (KAPP)

Objective: Objective: Themes & priorities: Applicants are invited to select one or several of the following priorities: Priority 1: Increasing risk awareness and preparedness of the population Population plays an important role in disaster prevention and preparedness and citizens are usually the first responders to disasters. National, sub-national and local authorities should cooperate, together with the private sector and civil society organisations, to i) increase disaster risk awareness and understanding of the population, ii) foster a culture of risk prevention and preparedness to risks, iii) create favourable conditions for individuals to actively engage in disaster risk reduction/DRM activities, iv) communicate appropriately during emergencies, v) fighting disinformation and information manipulation in the DRM domain. Evidence-based risk information and communication, as well as education activities, targeted to the public – including vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities– are effective tools to raise risk awareness, preparedness and contribute to response measures. A good understanding of everyone’s role in case of emergency will improve adherence to public warnings and instructions. This priority correlates with the Union disaster resilience goal No. 2: ‘Prepare - Increasing risk awareness and preparedness of the population’. Priority 2: Enhancing from early warning to early action Early warning systems are key elements for disaster risk reduction and…