Tackling vulnerabilities concerning the prevention and preparedness stage

The prevention and preparedness stages of the disaster cycle are the ideal time to tackle many of these issues and causes of vulnerability amongst women, which result in the disproportionate disaster impacts they face. Solutions could include addressing gender-biased planning and developing or nurturing capacities, for example.

Cultural Factors: Norms/values, Gender roles

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

Disaster Phases: Prevention, Preparedness

Types of Actors Concerned: Local authorities, Government, National research bodies

Recommendations:

• Consider vulnerable groups when designing and implementing disaster response measures