Italian disaster managers training specificities

The Italian disaster managers are trained according to the norm UNI 11656:2016. Characteristics on cultural manifestation are considered in the catastrophe management on the national, regional and town hall level (from letter a to letter j) in the Norm.

Note: See source document for full reference.

Cultural Factors: Educational system, Customs/traditions/rituals

Hazards: Natural hazards, Man-made non-intentional hazards or emergency situations

Disaster Phases: Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: National civil protection body

Recommendations:

• Employ an overarching rights-based approach in disaster policies and operations