How to lead when (actual) disaster strikes
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In this episode of Sound Advice, hosted by Linda Mzamane, experts Neville van Rensburg, a seasoned disaster and rescue consultant, and Charlotte Powell, head of public awareness for the Disaster Risk Management Centre in Cape Town, discuss the growing relevance of disaster risk management for businesses. They delve into the importance of proper planning to respond to and recover from various crises such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, and pandemics.
The episode emphasises the necessity of trust, training, and clear communication in effective emergency response. Charlotte highlights the need for community education and the integral role it plays in disaster management, while Neville shares practical advice based on his 44 years of experience. The conversation also explores the often overlooked aspect of ensuring that aid during disasters meets the actual needs of affected communities. The episode concludes with a segment discussing bad advice encountered by the guests, stressing the importance of discernment in crisis situations.
Resources:
https://lifehealthsolutions.org/our-solutions/emergency-medical-services/
https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act
https://wrescue.org/about-us/committees/general-committee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neville-van-rensburg-a103b176/?originalSubdomain=za
https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/06/06/disaster-risk-management-centre-coordinating-responses-to-weather-related-matters-coct
https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments/Disaster%20Risk%20Management%20Centre
https://www.emdat.be/
The episode emphasises the necessity of trust, training, and clear communication in effective emergency response. Charlotte highlights the need for community education and the integral role it plays in disaster management, while Neville shares practical advice based on his 44 years of experience. The conversation also explores the often overlooked aspect of ensuring that aid during disasters meets the actual needs of affected communities. The episode concludes with a segment discussing bad advice encountered by the guests, stressing the importance of discernment in crisis situations.
Resources:
https://lifehealthsolutions.org/our-solutions/emergency-medical-services/
https://www.gov.za/documents/disaster-management-act
https://wrescue.org/about-us/committees/general-committee/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neville-van-rensburg-a103b176/?originalSubdomain=za
https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/06/06/disaster-risk-management-centre-coordinating-responses-to-weather-related-matters-coct
https://www.capetown.gov.za/departments/Disaster%20Risk%20Management%20Centre
https://www.emdat.be/
