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Regional Training of Trainers APELL: Awareness and Preparedness for
Emergencies at Local Level
Workshop Report
19 – 21 August 2015 Swissotel Nai Lert Park, Bangkok Thailand
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Contents
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................ 3
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES AND KEY OUTCOMES ............................................................................................. 4
SESSION 1: Soft Launch of 2nd Edition APELL Handbook ................................................................................ 4
SESSION 2: Introducing the APELL Process and the Handbook ..................................................................... 4
SESSION 3: The APELL Process and Achieving Success .................................................................................. 5
SESSION 4: ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS: Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Implementing APELL for Safer Communities ......................................................................................................................... 6
SESSION 5: UNDERSTANDING HAZARDS and RISKS and PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: .................................. 7
Reviewing Existing Capabilities and Plans ...................................................................................................... 7
SESSION 6: PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: Achieving the Vision of Success and Creating the Strategic Plan .. 8
SESSION 7: PREPAREDNESS PLANNING, and MAINTAINING APELL: Development and Maintenance of the Community Preparedness Plan ...................................................................................................................... 9
SESSION 8: Implementing, Disseminating, Testing: Obtaining Government Authority Endorsement ........ 10
SESSION 9: Implementing, Disseminating, Testing: Implementation and Community ............................... 10
Engagement ................................................................................................................................................. 10
SESSION 10: Next Steps and Maintaining Momentum ................................................................................ 11
CLOSING SESSION......................................................................................................................................... 12
ANNEX 1 – WORKSHOP AGENDA ................................................................................................................. 13
ANNEX 2 - PARTICIPANTS LIST ..................................................................................................................... 18
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BACKGROUND Industrial and man-made disasters are still occurring all around the world, such as the recent train derailment that released toxic fumes in Tennessee, U.S.A (July 2015), the explosions in the port of Tianjin, China (August 2015), or the fire that occurred in the slipper manufacturing factory in Manila, Philippines (June 2015).
In addition to being one of the most natural disaster-prone regions in the world, Asia has undergone rapid industrialization in the recent past, and there has been a shift in global companies’ industrial operations towards Asia. As there has been increased interest in implementing operations and industrial processes in developing countries, preparedness for technological hazards and environmental emergencies is particularly relevant. In developing countries, regulations may be weaker or less enforced, and the likelihood and impact of accidents continues to increase.
In response to various severe industrial accidents that occurred in both highly industrialized and industrializing countries, which resulted in adverse impacts on the environment and people, UNEP developed the APELL international programme in 1988. In 1991, UNEP Governing Council Decision 16/32 further required promotion of APELL implementation and use of its network. Developed in partnership with industry associations, communities and governments, APELL is a methodology that provides guidance to local industry, authorities and population for a multi-stakeholder preparedness effort.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), in partnership with UNEP, organized a Training of Trainers Regional Workshop on APELL in Bangkok, Thailand from 19 – 21 August 2015. Potential trainers from government authorities, academia and the private sector of the following countries were selected to participate in the workshop: China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The purpose of the APELL Regional workshop was to build the capacity of interested stakeholders in Asia and to establish a regional network of trainers for future implementation of the APELL Programme in Asia. Furthermore, the second edition of the APELL Handbook was launched just before the start of the workshop. This handbook proposes a process for improving community awareness and preparedness for technological hazards and environmental emergencies. It builds on the rich experience gained from the programme over the years, and presents the APELL Process as an adaptable approach for each community’s goals regarding preparedness. The handbook was launched in the presence of UNEP Regional Office of Asia and the Pacific Director, Mr. Kaveh Zahedi; ADPC Executive Director, Mr. Shane Wright; and APELL Handbook main author and workshop lead trainer, Mr. Tim Gablehouse, and regional participants of the workshop.
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WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES AND KEY OUTCOMES Specifically, the workshop aimed to:
x Strengthen and build the training capacities of existing and potential APELL experts; x Promote the presence of APELL experts in the region providing existing and future APELL
practitioners with the tools and knowledge to raise awareness, developing skills to initiate an APELL process at the local level and promote its dissemination at national and regional levels; and
x Allow trained experts to support the implementation of the APELL process in their region. The Training of Trainers program will build a common understanding and provide training techniques on APELL.
During the course of the workshop the participants were trained on the 10-step APELL process. In addition, participants shared their respective country experiences with regard to industrial disasters and emergency preparedness at the local level. At the end of the workshop, participants explained how they can best support in raising awareness and implementing APELL initiatives in their respective countries within their mandate. Suggestions were also shared about future support needed to strengthen and sustain the regional network of APELL trainers. Please refer to Annex 1 for a detailed agenda of the workshop.
DAY 1 SESSION 1: Soft Launch of 2nd Edition APELL Handbook The 2nd Edition of the APELL handbook was introduced by UNEP Regional Office of Asia and the Pacific (UNEP ROAP) Director, Mr. Kaveh Zahedi. He delivered a brief introduction to the APELL programme. ADPC Executive Director, Mr. Shane Wright welcomed all participants and resource persons to Bangkok. He congratulated UNEP for the release of the 2nd Handbook, and conveyed the need for more attention for emergency preparedness at local level in Asia, which is a disaster-prone region and has strong industrial presence. Mr. Tim Gablehouse (APELL Expert and main author of the handbook, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership Commission, USA) highlighted that response agencies are typically better funded than preparedness agencies. He emphasized the importance and value of preparedness efforts for the local communities, which is demonstrated by the handbook. The launch was concluded with a group photo session. SESSION 2: Introducing the APELL Process and the Handbook Before the start of the session, participants were invited for a self-introduction around the table. Please refer to Annex 2 for the list of participants and their contact information.
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Introduction to APELL Process (Presented by Ms. Sandra Averous Monnery, Programme Officer, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE)) In this session, key past disasters were presented and the following benefits of preparedness for local communities in reducing deaths, injury and damage were emphasized: Local communities are aware of the local risks and its impacts, prepared to respond appropriately in the event of an accident, better coordination and preparedness of emergency services at local level. Subsequently the APELL process was introduced and a brief background of the programme, its past activities and achievements were presented.
Review of the Handbook and Training (Presented by Mr. T. Gablehouse, APELL Expert) An overview of the different phases and the ten elements of the APELL process as indicated in the handbook were presented. The scope and objectives of the training workshop was also briefed. SESSION 3: The APELL Process and Achieving Success Key Concepts (Presented by Ms. S. A. Monnery) and definitions were explained to provide context for the overall training program. Key Elements of the 2nd Edition (Presented by Mr. T. Gablehouse) The following key revisions of the 2nd edition handbook were explained:
x Renewed emphasis on flexibility to fit community needs. x Community-wide preparedness planning rather than only focusing on emergency response x Accident prevention responsibility x Coordination between emergency response agencies and community preparedness efforts x All community members are responsible x Metrics and demonstrating progress x Process of improving community preparedness is suitable for technological accidents, as well as
natural hazards and natural hazards triggering technological disasters (na-tech) scenarios. The concept of vision of success was introduced and how it can help communities to define preparedness that is most relevant to their respective local context and identified hazards. The session was concluded with a question and answer session moderated by Ms. S. A. Monnery.
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SESSION 4: ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS: Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Implementing APELL for Safer Communities Stakeholders (Presented by Mr. T. Gablehouse) The APELL Champion can be a person or a group that initiates the APELL process by identifying initial participants, and seeks their consent and establishes their concerns, roles and resources. The APELL champion can originate from any stakeholder group (industry, local government or civil society), and he/she needs enthusiasm to bring everyone together. The initial participants establish the Coordinating Group, which consists of broadly inclusive and dynamic stakeholders whose responsibility is in steering and implementing the APELL process in their community. Those impacted by potential accidents should be part of the Group. Identification of relevant stakeholders and the role of key potential local stakeholders were presented. In particular, the importance of the Coordinating Group in playing a bridging role with the local stakeholders such as the community, industry and the local government authorities was emphasized. Subsequently, country presentations from past examples of APELL implementation from India and Thailand were presented by Mr. A. Y. Sundkar (Director, National Safety Council) and Dr. Charlermchai Chaikittiporn (Associate Professor, Thammasat University). Group Exercise and Discussion: What do Coordinating Groups look like in participants’ communities? (Moderated by Mr. Sisira Kumara (Dept. Head – training, ADPC)) Participants were divided into four groups based on similar sub-regional context, and each group was requested to identify the key participants who should be in a Coordinating Group, as well as other relevant stakeholders that the Coordinating Group will work together with for APELL implementation. At the end of the exercise, each group presented their identified stakeholders and their respective roles. It was observed that almost all groups identified similar stakeholder participants for the Coordinating Group, and selected government authorities varied based on a particular country’s government structure (centralized/decentralized). The groups had active discussions among their group members regarding which stakeholders are the most relevant and necessary to be part of the Coordinating Group.
Figure 1: Day 1 - Presenting the outcome of one of the groups' Coordinating Group members and outside stakeholders
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Group Discussion: Application of the bridging role of the Coordinating Group to communities (Facilitated by Mr. T. Gablehouse) In this session, a scenario was shared about an abandoned battery-manufacturing factory that is to be turned into a shopping mall. The participants were requested to discuss stakeholder engagement by the Coordinating Group and community stakeholders for preparedness efforts of technological and environmental emergencies. This discussion highlighted the key organizational concepts and role of stakeholders with a focus on APELL Champions, the Coordinating Group and their bridging role to promote cooperation among community members for APELL (identifying who to talk to) and identify types of hazards. Main messages to convince different stakeholders (e.g. building owner, contractor, local authorities, fire brigade etc.) to join the Coordinating Group were identified. The need for open communication was highlighted. The first day of the workshop was concluded with a wrap-up session by Ms. Yngvil Foss (Humanitarian Affairs Officer, UNEP ROAP).
DAY 2 The second day was initiated with a recap of the first day by Ms. Y. Foss. Subsequently, Mr. Ren Longjiang (Director, Ministry of Environment Protection, China) presented on the explosion incident at Tianjin Port, China that took place on 13 August 2015. He shared information regarding the damage, emergency response efforts, and consequences being faced from the accident. SESSION 5: UNDERSTANDING HAZARDS and RISKS and PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: Reviewing Existing Capabilities and Plans Preparedness Plans (Presented by Ms. S. A. Monnery) It was emphasized that preparedness planning includes more than just the community emergency plans. Before creating a preparedness plan, the Coordinating Group needs to review any existing plans in comparison with the identified risks to identify the gaps in existing capabilities, resources and organisations for emergency response. It is necessary to have a preparedness plan because in the event of an emergency, rapid action and well-planned response can minimize any consequences on environment and people, and therefore coordination and cooperation between multiple players needs to be planned ahead of time.
A video about a drill exercise on civil emergency in Upper Normandy, France was shown as a preparedness example for emergency response.
Hazard and Risk Assessment (Presented by Dr. Chaikittiporn) The concepts of hazard and risk analysis at the local level were explained. The process of identification, evaluation and priority ranking of hazards at the local level were described in detail.
Group Exercise: Hazard identification and risk analysis (Facilitated by Mr. T. Gablehouse)
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The participants were provided a case study of a community with hazardous chemical facilities and an existing preparedness plan. The first part of the exercise was to conduct a hazard and risk analysis using the tools outlined in the handbook. The second part was to evaluate the emergency plan with regards to hazard and risk analysis identifying any gaps in capabilities. At the end of the exercise each group presented their key outcomes.
Figure 2: Day 2 - Ms. S. A. Monnery presenting about creating a preparedness plan
SESSION 6: PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: Achieving the Vision of Success and Creating the Strategic Plan Achieving the Vision of Success (Presented by Mr. T. Gablehouse) The concept of ‘Vision of Success’ was revisited along with the steps to achieve the vision by developing strategic plans that address capability gaps. The following elements of a vision of success were highlighted: engaged community, preparedness culture, active emergency planning, private citizen preparedness (i.e. protecting lives), effective response capabilities and being aspirational. Measurement of progress by using appropriate metrics and the development of such metrics was described. An introduction to the OECD safety performance indicators was also briefed.
Group Exercise: Vision of Success (Facilitated by Mr. T. Gablehouse) The participants were provided the same case study as in Session 5 group exercise. Each group did a brainstorming session and created their ‘Vision of Success’ and a strategic preparedness plan for the community specified in the case study. The second day of the workshop was concluded with a wrap-up session by Ms. Foss.
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Figure 3: Day 2 - Presenting the identified stakeholders to be involved in the process for developing the strategic preparedness plan.
DAY 3 SESSION 7: PREPAREDNESS PLANNING, and MAINTAINING APELL: Development and Maintenance of the Community Preparedness Plan Ms. Y. Foss initiated the final day of the workshop with a recap of the key outcomes from the second day. This was followed by a presentation on APELL implementation in India by Mr. A. Y. Sundkar (Deputy Director, National Safety Council).
Development and maintenance of the Community Preparedness Plan (Presented by Mr. S. Kumara) The elements and process of developing and maintaining community preparedness plans were presented. The difference between emergency response and emergency preparedness plans was clarified. Successful preparedness plans are simple and specific with all key concepts being captured, and key information such as contact details, available resources, standard operating procedures are included. The importance to align plans at district, province, national levels, and coordinate planning cycles was highlighted. A case study about APELL implementation at Koggala Industrial Zone in Sri Lanka from 2005 – 2007 was shared. The tools indicated in the handbook for developing and updating community emergency preparedness plans were recommended.
Group discussion: Public Capabilities (Facilitated by Mr. T. Gablehouse) Using the same abovementioned case study, the public capabilities aspect in a community preparedness plan was discussed. The type and extent of information that should be shared with the public and potential responsibilities that can be assigned to the public were debated.
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SESSION 8: Implementing, Disseminating, Testing: Obtaining Government Authority Endorsement Obtaining Government Authority Endorsement (Presented by Dr. Chaikittiporn) The importance of gaining endorsement from relevant government authorities for implementation of an emergency preparedness plan and process specified in the handbook was presented.
Group Exercise: Government Authority Endorsement (Moderated by Mr. S. Kumara) Few participant volunteers were assigned to play the role of Government Authorities. The rest of the participants drafted and shared their questions to the panel of Government Authorities about the expectations of the Government Authorities, and how to attain their endorsement for implementation and use of the emergency plans. The panel responded accordingly, based on their respective country experience. Questions such as the following were raised:
x What qualities and standards in these emergency preparedness and response plans for industrial hazards are you looking for endorsement, and what additional support can be provided?
x How can the government provide accurate and reliable information to the community? x What reasons can be raised to gain endorsement from a local authority that disapproves the
implementation of APELL?
SESSION 9: Implementing, Disseminating, Testing: Implementation and Community Engagement Implementation and Community Engagement (Presented by Mr. T. Gablehouse) Concepts about community engagement to pass the message that is fit for the audience, community education and training, and development of media relations were presented. The key factors for successful community engagement were identified as follows: participation of all stakeholders, transparent, honest and credible discussion about risk, honest appraisal of capabilities and frequent and periodic engagement with all community members.
Group Discussion (Moderated by Ms. S. A. Monnery) Participants shared each of their country situations, experiences, ideas and challenges that need to be overcome for implementation of APELL initiatives within a community. The variety of situations giving birth to an APELL implementation were highlighted: from a regulatory context for multi-stakeholder community preparedness, to NGO leadership, to a local voluntary initiative.
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SESSION 10: Next Steps and Maintaining Momentum This session was conducted as a guided group discussion moderated by Ms. S. A. Monnery on the next steps each country participant can follow in their communities and the support needed from the APELL network.
Key spoken comments from the participants of each country: x India – Inform colleagues in National Safety Council of India (NSCI), and promote APELL in
conferences organized by the NSCI. x Myanmar – Industry participants stated that they will introduce the concept of APELL to the
Myanmar chemical industries group, share information within ICCA network, ask the chemical industries group to implement APELL and submit a proposition to the relevant government authority. The participant from the Ministry of Industry will prepare and send an official report to her Ministry regarding the importance and need for APELL implementation at industrial zones, and also work with her Ministry to seek for prospects to initiate APELL activities in Myanmar. She will seek permission for sharing knowledge in the Ministry and with other stakeholders through training on how to prevent and prepare for disasters.
x Indonesia – Research on possibilities to incorporate APELL into existing disaster management plans at the local level and inform on APELL at the national level. Assist UNEP with establishing formal communication with the Ministry of Industry for any future APELL initiatives.
x Philippines – Raise awareness and support in delivering training sessions to both industry and government sector (national DRR council and anti-terrorism is the entity responsible for safety and disaster). Apply the APELL concept to chemical and hazardous waste management as a priority. Introduce APELL in the training activities of the Bureau of Fire Protection.
x Cambodia – Raise awareness about APELL to subordinates at the participants’ work place (petroleum import/export terminal) and seek possibilities to adopt certain elements of APELL.
x Sri Lanka – Identify the current status of APELL initiative that was implemented in Koggala industrial zone in 2006, and seek possibilities to introduce an APELL process at the country’s only refinery plant at Sapugaskanda, which is managed by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Several communities have inhabited around and nearby this high risk refinery plant over the years.
x Thailand – The industrial participants informed that they will raise awareness to their respective company subordinates and management, and seek options to incorporate/revitalize community emergency preparedness plans at their industrial sites, including the creation of coordinating team to start implementing APELL. They will also provide support to government authorities with regard to capacity building. They will raise awareness to other industries via Responsible Care Management Committee of Thailand.
x Afghanistan – Integrate APELL concept into existing natural disaster risk reduction plans. Work with UNEP to raise awareness about APELL to upcoming industries in Afghanistan. Review the current legislation in Afghanistan to better understand the situation on the governance on industrial accidents and emergency preparedness and response aspects.
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x Nepal – Convince the importance and benefits of APELL to government and industries. Create awareness at the State Union and local communities. Include APELL process into existing training programs provided by Ministry of Labour to industries. Transfer knowledge to colleagues and supervisor.
x Malaysia – Prepare an action plan to determine priorities with regard to APELL implementation in Malaysia and submit it to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. Introduce and integrate APELL process to industries and simplify it as needed. Conduct workshops and pilot programmes in certain industrial areas. Seek support from UNEP and ADPC in gaining government endorsement and also training.
x China – Inform and introduce APELL to colleagues in the Ministry, and advocate for implementation of APELL process to high risk industrial parks in China.
The participants suggested for an online global platform, webinars on further information regarding specific elements or country exchange experiences as future support for this trainers’ network. They also recommended for UNEP to take the lead role for network facilitation.
CLOSING SESSION The training workshop was concluded with handing over of certificates to participants and closing remarks were given by by Ms. Y. Foss on behalf of UNEP and Mr. S. Kumara on behalf of ADPC.
Ms. Y Foss’s concluding remarks included key features of APELL: The APELL goal is to help communities prevent loss of life, damage to health, well-being and livelihoods, minimize property damage, and protect the environment by reducing the occurrence and potential impacts of industrial accidents. APELL Objectives are to 1) raise awareness, communicate with and educate the community; and 2) improve emergency preparedness planning; including an integrated plan. These objectives are achieved by:
x A multi-stakeholder participatory approach involving industry, all community members and local authorities;
x Raising awareness of the risks of technological accidents and natural hazard events; and x Working through a structured 10-step process
that creates a multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Its application at local level requires flexibility to fit community needs and a community-wide preparedness planning process. The approach is suitable for technological accidents, as well as natural hazards and na-tech scenarios.
Figure 4: Handing over of training certificate to participants
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ANNEX 1 – WORKSHOP AGENDA
Day 1 – 19 August 2015
Introduction to APELL, its importance, key activities and achievements in improving emergency preparedness. This will include an opportunity for attendees to discuss their respective roles and responsibilities in promoting local level emergency preparedness. The objective of Day 1 is for the attendees to appreciate the importance of emergency preparedness and understand that implementation of APELL will improve preparedness and have advantages in their communities.
8:30 – 9.00: Registration
9.00 – 9.30 Session I: Welcome, APELL Handbook Soft Launch, and Opening Remarks (09.00 – 09.30):
Opening remarks by: Kaveh Zahedi, UNEP ROAP Director
Shane Wright, ADPC Executive Director
Tim Gablehouse, APELL 2nd Edition Handbook main author, President, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership – APELL international expert
Group Photo
9:30 - 9.40 Tour de table – round of introduction
9.40 – 10:30 Session II: Introducing the APELL Process and the Handbook
Objective: Present background information on the APELL process and Handbook
Presentations: - Examples of disasters and the role of preparedness in reducing deaths, injury and damages, by
Sandra Averous Monnery, UNEP - APELL history, by Sandra Averous Monnery - Review structure and organization of the handbook and the training, by Tim Gablehouse
Coffee Break (10.30 – 10.50)
10.50 – 11.50 Session III The APELL Process and Achieving Success
Objective: This section of the agenda is intended to cover Chapter 1 of the Handbook by providing context for the overall training program. This section begins by focusing the attendees’ attention on the large-scale effort to better prepare communities. “Preparedness” is a concept not easily defined or understood, so in this section we will demonstrate to attendees how the “Vision of Success” discussed in the APELL Handbook helps communities to define preparedness in a fashion most relevant to any particular community.
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Presentations:
- Key concepts, by Tim Gablehouse and Sandra Averous Monnery - Key elements and structure of the ten-step APELL process, including the importance of the
“Vision of Success” to the APELL Process, by Tim Gablehouse - Q&A session, moderated by Sandra Averous Monnery
Lunch (11.50 – 13.00)
13.00 – 16.00 Session IV: ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS: Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in Implementing APELL for Safer Communities
Objective: This section of the agenda is intended to cover Chapter 2 of the Handbook and the introductory portion of Chapter 3 of the Handbook – Element 1 of the APELL process. This section will also help identify messages to convince different stakeholders to engage. In this section we will utilize presentations, discussion and an exercise to illuminate the key organizational concepts and roles for stakeholders, with a focus on APELL Champions and the Coordinating Group.
Presentations: - Review the roles of the various stakeholder groups with an emphasis on the bridging role of the
Coordinating Group and a focus on the APELL Champion, by Tim Gablehouse - Example from India and Thailand, by Mr. Sundkar, and Prof. Chalermchai
Discussion: What do Coordinating Groups look like in the attendees’ communities? Identify participants, roles, and organizational structure, Moderated by Prof. Chalermchai and Sisira Kumara, ADPC
Exercise: Identify communication message to convince different stakeholder to engage
Coffee Break (14.45 – 15.05)
Exercise: Application of the bridging role of the Coordinating Group to the attendees’ communities
16.00 – 16.30 Wrap-up of Day 1, by Yngvil Foss, UNEP, and Vijitha Vivekanantharajah, ADPC
Day 2 – 20 August 2015
This day will focus on APELL implementation including the necessary tools that aid implementation. At the end of the day the attendees will understand the process for initiating APELL. They will understand the steps and resources needed for implementation, concepts for obtaining participation of the Coordinating Group and obtaining necessary commitments from stakeholders.
09.00 – 09.30 Recap of Day 1 and Objectives of Day 2 by Yngvil Foss, and Vijitha Vivekanantharajah
09.30 – 12.30 Session V. UNDERSTANDING HAZARDS and RISKS and PREPAREDNESS PLANNING:
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Reviewing Existing Capabilities and Plans
Objective: The section of the agenda covers Elements 2 and 3 of the APELL Process. In this section we will review and practice hazard and risk analysis, and the review of plans and planning.
Presentations: by Prof. Chalermchai, Tim Gablehouse and Sandra Averous
- Hazard and Risk Assessment - Reviewing existing plans - Understanding capabilities and gaps
Coffee Break (10.30- 10.50)
Exercise: Attendees will be provided a case study of a community with hazardous chemical facilities and an existing emergency plan. The first project is to conduct a hazard and risk analysis using the tools outlined in the Handbook. The second project will be to evaluate the emergency plan in light of the hazard and risk analysis identifying any gaps in capabilities.
(Depending upon attendees, it will be possible for communities with broader representation to work on their own hazard and risk analysis, or emergency plans.)
Lunch (12.30 – 13.30)
13.30 – 16.30 Session VI. PREPAREDNESS PLANNING: Achieving the Vision of Success and Creating the Strategic Plan
Objective: The section of the agenda covers Elements 4 and 5 of the APELL Process. We will revisit the concept of a “Vision of Success” and then emphasize the process and content of the strategic plan necessary to achieve the Vision of Success using the APELL Process. We will illustrate how progress can be measured using meaningful metrics and the process for creating these meaningful metrics.
Presentations by Tim Gablehouse - Creating a strategic plan filling the capability gaps to achieve the Vision of Success - Creation of preparedness plans that follow the strategic plan - Defining projects and creating metrics
Coffee Break (15.30 – 15.50)
Exercise: Using the case study from the morning session, create a “Vision of Success” and strategic plan to fill capability gaps.
16.30 – 17.00 Wrap-up of Day 2, by Yngvil Foss, and Vijitha Vivekanantharajah
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Day 3 – 21 August 2015
This day will focus on the risk assessment, plan review, capability assessment and preparedness planning aspects of APELL implementation. The attendees will better understand these aspects of the process for implementing APELL including Government Authority endorsement and media relationships.
09.00 – 09.30 Recap of Days 1 & 2 and Objectives of Day 3, by Yngvil Foss, and Vijitha Vivekanantharajah
09.30 – 12.00 Session VII. PREPAREDNESS PLANNING, and MAINTAINING APELL: Development and Maintenance of the Community Preparedness Plan
Objective: This section of the agenda covers Element 6 of the APELL Process. Using presentations, discussion and an exercise, attendees will work to understand the activities necessary to accomplish development and implementation of the community preparedness plan.
Presentations: - The elements and process of developing a community preparedness plan, and processes for
testing review and updating, by Sisira Kumara, ADPC - Indian experience, by Mr. Sundkar, NSCI
Coffee Break (10.30 – 10.50)
Exercise: Building from the previous day, develop the public capabilities portion of a community preparedness plan for the case study community or the attendees’ community if that approach has been used.
Lunch (12.00 – 13.00)
13.00 – 14.00 Session VIII. Implementing, Disseminating, Testing: Obtaining Government Authority Endorsement
Objective: This section of the Agenda covers Element 7 of the APELL Process. Using presentations and a panel discussion we will provide information on the importance of obtaining Government Authority endorsement and the process anticipated by the Handbook.
Presentation, by Prof. Chalermchai - Summary presentation on the importance of endorsement by government authorities and what
that means in practice - Chinese experience, by Mr. Ren Longjiang, China
Panel discussion: Examples of how this endorsement has been obtained in various communities, moderated by Sisira Kumara
14.00 - 15.00 Session IX. Implementing, Disseminating, Testing : Implementation and Community Engagement
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Objective: In this section of the Agenda we cover Element 8 of the APELL Process. We will use presentations and an exercise to share ideas and promote a discussion of concepts for obtaining stakeholder participation and creating useful media relations.
Presentation, by Tim Gablehouse and Sandra Averous - Summary presentation on engagement concepts, community education and training, including
development of media relations Discussion: Experience sharing from the participants (3-4 participants), moderated by Sandra Averous (Optional) Group exercise: Building from the case study, create message points for public education and communication to and through media outlets
Coffee Break (15.00 – 15.20)
15.20 – 16.20 Session X. Next Steps & Maintaining Momentum
Objective: In this section of the agenda we cover Elements 9 and 10 of the APELL Process. We accomplish this by a guided group discussion on the steps the participants could follow in their communities and support needed from the APELL network.
Group Discussion of next steps focused on:
1) APELL trainers’ network;; and
2) The participants’ efforts to reach out to their communities, other communities and the creation of APELL Groups in those communities, procedures for testing and verifying plans and continuous review/improvement
16.20 – 17.00 Closing session
Closing remarks by:
Tim Gablehouse, President, Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership – APELL international expert
Yngvil Foss, UNEP ROAP
Sisira Kumara, ADPC
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ANNEX 2 - PARTICIPANTS LIST
Organisation Name Designation Email
National Safety Council (NSC) Mr. Atmaram Yamaji Sundkar
Deputy Director [email protected]
Central Environmental Authority Ms. Pathirage Nelka Srimathi Perera
Asst. Director Environment Pollution Control Unit
Environmental Emergency Response and Investigation Center , Ministry of Environment
Mr. Dawei Jiang Project Officer [email protected]
Center of Environmental Emergency and Accidents Ministry of Environment
Mr. Longjiang Ren Director [email protected]
Environmental Management Bureau - DENR
Mr. Geri-Geronimo Romero Sańez
Chief, Hazardous Waste Management Section
Bureau of Fire Protection - National Capital Region, Philippines
Mr. Crisfo Lestojaz Diaz Asst. Regional Director - Operations
Ministry of Environment Mr. Uong Bunal Chief Office, Biological Wastes
Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center - Syiah Kuala University
Dr. Syamsidik Vice Head [email protected]
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Dept. of Occupational Safety and Health Mr. Soud Noorazman Deputy Director [email protected]
Directorate of Industrial Collaboration (DIC), Ministry of Industry
Ms. Myint Myint Khin Assistant Director [email protected]
United Paints Group Mr. Zaw Win General Manager Production Department
United Pacific Co. Ltd Ms. Sandi Aung Factory Manager [email protected] Ministry of Labour and Employment Mr. Barun Kumar Jha Project Chief of
Occupational Health and Safety project
Afghanaid Mr. Guru Charan Naik Consortium Project Manager
Sok Kong Import Export Co. Ltd Mr. Tan Chhor Ming Assistant Terminal Manager,
PTT GCC Plc Mr. Anan Sukthae SHE Manager - Refinery Plant
Archroma (Thailand) Company Limited Ms. Supak Phupoommirat Country ESHA Manager and Product Stewardship
TRAINER/FACILITATORS UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics
Ms. Sandra Averous Monnery
Programme Officer
APELL International Expert Colorado Emergency Preparedness Partnership, USA
Mr. Tim Gablehouse President [email protected]
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APELL Regional Expert Faculty of Public Health, Thammasat University, Thailand
Dr. Chalermchai Chaikittiporn
Associate Professor
UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Ms. Yngvil Foss Humanitarian Affairs Officer Regional Coordinator, Disasters and Conflicts Programme
ADPC Mr. Sisira Kumara Department Head - Training Services
ADPC Ms. Vijitha Vivekanantharajah
Program Coordinator
ADPC Mr. Apibarl Bunchongraksa
Training Coordinator
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