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New Zealand ShakeOut exercise: lessons learned by schools.
- Source :
- Disaster Prevention & Management; 2016, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p550-563, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify lessons learned by schools from their involvement in the 2012 New Zealand ShakeOut nationwide earthquake drill. Design/methodology/approach – The results from a survey conducted with 514 schools were collated to identify the emergency preparedness lessons learned by schools through their participation in the ShakeOut exercise. Findings – Key findings indicated that: schools were likely to do more than the minimum when presented with a range of specific emergency preparedness activities; drills for emergency events require specific achievement objectives to be identified in order to be most effective in preparing schools; and large-scale initiatives, such as the ShakeOut exercise, encourage schools and students to engage in emergency preparedness activities. Practical implications – Based on the findings, six recommendations are made to assist schools to develop effective emergency response procedures. Originality/value – The present study contributes to the ongoing efforts of emergency management practitioners and academics to enhance the efficacy of school-based preparedness activities and to, ultimately, increase overall community resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EMERGENCY management
STUDENTS
PHYSICAL education
PHYSICAL activity
SURVEYS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09653562
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Disaster Prevention & Management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 116673569
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/DPM-01-2016-0018