Join the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) for an insightful session on disaster preparedness and risk reduction. We will explore critical strategies and real-world examples to enhance resilience to hazards and emergencies.
Disaster preparedness is a process that identifies vulnerabilities within communities that can potentially transform natural hazards like storms, floods, earthquakes, etc. into disasters. It aims to reduce these risks through pre-planning for natural hazards.
With shifts in disaster seasonality, frequency and intensity, the effects of disasters have increased in recent years. Being prepared for disasters is necessary more than ever. In 2024, a study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation identified that every $1 invested in preparedness can save up to $13 in disaster recovery costs.
CDP research has found that funders invest about 50% in the immediate response after a disaster, about 10% in long-term recovery and just a fraction in preparedness or mitigation.
By the end of this webinar, donors will:
- Understand the importance of disaster risk reduction and preparedness, anticipatory action and climate change adaptation.
- Learn techniques for engaging with and supporting local communities, especially marginalized and vulnerable populations, to ensure equitable recovery and resilience.
- Equip themselves with actionable and effective funding strategies to support communities before, during and after disasters.