What is person-centred emergency management?
Person-centred emergency management is an approach that ensures all individuals, particularly those with disabilities, are actively considered and supported throughout all phases of emergency planning and response. It consists of the following key frameworks:
Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness
Central to this approach is the Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) framework, developed through collaborative efforts involving people with disabilities, disability advocates, and emergency management professionals. P-CEP empowers individuals to assess their own preparedness, identify support needs, and develop tailored emergency plans in collaboration with their support networks. This not only enhances individual resilience but also fosters stronger community preparedness.
To learn more about P-CEP and access a collection of related tools and resources, visit the Collaborating 4 Inclusion site by clicking the logo below.
Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
The Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) framework extends this concept by embedding inclusive practices into disaster risk reduction at all levels of planning and response. DIDRR ensures that people with disabilities are not only considered in emergency planning but are also active participants in decision-making processes. This collaborative approach aligns with person-centred emergency management principles by recognising the expertise and lived experiences of people with disabilities in building safer and more resilient communities.
To learn more about DIDRR, visit the AIDR Knowledge Hub by clicking the logo below.
Disability Inclusive Emergency Management
Commissioned by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and developed by Collaborating 4 Inclusion, the Disability Inclusive Emergency Management (DIEM) Toolkit complements P-CEP and DIDRR by providing organisations with practical resources to assess and enhance their inclusivity in emergency planning. Co-designed with people with disabilities and their support networks, the toolkit offers guidelines and self-assessment tools to help organisations build their capacity for inclusive emergency management practices.
Click here to download a DIEM Principles and Practical Action Guide poster