International Disaster Management Cooperation: A Case for Turkey & USA
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Derin N. Ural, Ph.D.Derin N. Ural, Ph.D.DirectorDirector
Center of Excellence for Disaster ManagementCenter of Excellence for Disaster ManagementIIstanbul stanbul Technical UniversityTechnical University
Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
International Disaster International Disaster Management Cooperation: Management Cooperation:
A Case for Turkey & USAA Case for Turkey & USA
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OutlineOutline
I. I. MotivationMotivation
II. Establishment of the Center of II. Establishment of the Center of Excellence Excellence for Disaster Management for Disaster Management
III. Educational and Training Activities -III. Educational and Training Activities - Masters Degree Program Masters Degree Program
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U.S. Federal Emergency Management U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency - Istanbul Technical UniversityAgency - Istanbul Technical University
Project ACHIEVE Project ACHIEVE
““AA CCooperativeooperative HHazardazard IImpact-mpact-reductionreduction
EEffortffort VViaia EEducation”ducation”
September 2000 - September 2000 - DecemberDecember 200 20044
Sponsored by USAID - OFDASponsored by USAID - OFDA
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Activities of the CenterActivities of the Center(2001 – today)(2001 – today)
• Publications – ITU Press
• International Conferences
• Research and
Implementation Projects
• Educational Programs
• National Programs
II. Establishment of the Center of II. Establishment of the Center of Excellence for Disaster Management Excellence for Disaster Management
Istanbul Technical UniversityIstanbul Technical University
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Recent PublicationsRecent Publications
1.1. The Restructuring of the Turkish Fire Brigades under the Light of International The Restructuring of the Turkish Fire Brigades under the Light of International
Experiences, ITU Press, 2001.Experiences, ITU Press, 2001.
2.2. A Model for Restructuring the Turkish Fire Bridade (in Turkish), ITU Press, A Model for Restructuring the Turkish Fire Bridade (in Turkish), ITU Press,
2002.2002.
3.3. A National Emergency Management Model Study (in Turkish), ITU Press, 2002.A National Emergency Management Model Study (in Turkish), ITU Press, 2002.
4.4. Proceedings, FEMA-ITU Higher Education Conference in Turkey, 2003.Proceedings, FEMA-ITU Higher Education Conference in Turkey, 2003.
5.5. Disaster Management Planning for Schools, ITU Press, 2004.Disaster Management Planning for Schools, ITU Press, 2004.
6.6. The Disaster Management Reconaissance Report for the Nov.15 and Nov. 20 The Disaster Management Reconaissance Report for the Nov.15 and Nov. 20
Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul, ITU Press, 2005.Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul, ITU Press, 2005.
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International ConferencesInternational Conferences
1.1. The Restructuring of the Turkish Fire Brigade (2001)The Restructuring of the Turkish Fire Brigade (2001)
2.2. FEMA – ITU Higher Education Conference (2003)FEMA – ITU Higher Education Conference (2003)
RTMI - ITU RTMI - ITU National Research National Research ProjectsProjects (2001- (2001-
2003)2003)• Turkish National Emergency Management,Turkish National Emergency Management, Education and Exercise Implementation ProgramEducation and Exercise Implementation Program
• Development of a National Emergency Management ModelDevelopment of a National Emergency Management Model
• The Restructuring of the Turkish Fire BrigadesThe Restructuring of the Turkish Fire Brigades
• The Development of a National Database (GIS/RSS) &The Development of a National Database (GIS/RSS) & Standard for a Disaster Management Decision Support SystemStandard for a Disaster Management Decision Support System
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Training at ITU: Principles of Principles of Disaster ManagementDisaster Management
III. Educational and Training Activities
Non-Governmental Non-Governmental OrganizationsOrganizations
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Certificate Courses Certificate Courses ITU ConductedITU Conducted
• İstanbul Technical University Personnel, İstanbul Technical University Personnel,
• Kocaeli Governor and Deputy Governors,Kocaeli Governor and Deputy Governors,
• Kocaeli GovernorKocaeli Governor Disaster Employees, Disaster Employees,
• Edirne GovernorEdirne Governor Disaster Employees, Disaster Employees,
• Istanbul Governor and Deputy GovernorsIstanbul Governor and Deputy Governors
• Istanbul Greater Municipality Disaster Istanbul Greater Municipality Disaster Management Center EmployeesManagement Center Employees
• Kadıköy Municipality and NGO’sKadıköy Municipality and NGO’s
• NGO’s in Istanbul, NGO’s in Istanbul,
• Private Sector in Istanbul , Private Sector in Istanbul ,
• TÜBİTAK Marmara Research CenterTÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center
• ERDEMİR Corporation,ERDEMİR Corporation,
• Vehbi Koç Vakfı Private Elementary Vehbi Koç Vakfı Private Elementary
& High School& High School
• Local Mayors (JICA Support)Local Mayors (JICA Support)
Local Government – NGO’s – Private Sector – Schools (1000 + )Local Government – NGO’s – Private Sector – Schools (1000 + )
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Challenges for InitiatingChallenges for InitiatingGraduate ProgramGraduate Program
• Legal IssuesLegal Issues– Faculty members attended seminars delivered by government Faculty members attended seminars delivered by government
leaders regarding Disaster Management Lawsleaders regarding Disaster Management Laws
• Cultural IssuesCultural Issues– Courses had to have case studies from TurkeyCourses had to have case studies from Turkey
• Language IssuesLanguage Issues– Courses were based on the FEMA Higher Ed ProjectCourses were based on the FEMA Higher Ed Project
• Graduate Job Placement Graduate Job Placement – New & unique programNew & unique program
• University Senate & Board of Higher Education ApprovalUniversity Senate & Board of Higher Education Approval– Central Board of Higher Education looks over all Universities in Central Board of Higher Education looks over all Universities in
TurkeyTurkey
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Challenges for InitiatingChallenges for InitiatingGraduate Program (2)Graduate Program (2)
Initiating program required:Initiating program required:
• Success for Project ACHIEVE (2000)Success for Project ACHIEVE (2000)
• Support from Central Government (2001)Support from Central Government (2001)• Disaster Management Awareness Disaster Management Awareness (2001-today)(2001-today)
– Certificate Programs Certificate Programs – SeminarsSeminars
• Cooperation with experienced US Cooperation with experienced US Universities (2002)Universities (2002)
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DISASTER AND EMERGENCY DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT
Master of Science Degree ProgramMaster of Science Degree Program
Istanbul Technical UniversityIstanbul Technical University
initiatedinitiated in cooperation with:in cooperation with:
Texas A&M University Texas A&M University Oklahoma State UniversityOklahoma State University
2002 - 20032002 - 2003
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C o r e C o u r s e s
Course Fall Semester Spring Semester
AFY511EPrinciples of Disaster and Emergency Management
AFY513 Policies in Disaster Management
AFY512 Principles and Practices of Hazards Mitigation AFY532Disaster Response Operations and Management
AFY531 Principles of Risk Management AFY533Research and Analysis Methods in Emergency Management
E l e c t i v e C o u r s e s
AFY551 Social Dimensions of Disasters AFY553EHuman Resources in Emergency Management
AFY521ECrisis Management, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
AFY523Public Administration and Emergency Management
AFY522 Fire Risks and Management AFY543Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management
AFY541E Individual and Community Disaster Education AFY552EEmergency Management Technology
AFY542Managerial Decision Making and Communication Skills in Emergency Management
AFY563 Earthquake Hazard Management
AFY561E Building Disaster Resilient Communities AFY582Hydrometeorological Hazards and Preparedness
AFY562 Tourism and Emergency Management
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Student ProfileStudent Profile• 13 Students13 Students• Professions include:Professions include:
– Medical DoctorsMedical Doctors– JournalistsJournalists– EngineersEngineers– ArchitectsArchitects– NGO representativesNGO representatives
First Graduation Ceremony: First Graduation Ceremony: February 2004 February 2004
Graduating Class with US Consul General David Arnett
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Effects of the ITU Effects of the ITU Graduate ProgramGraduate Program
Turkish Disaster Management Directorate
General Director Mr. Hasan Ipek
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National ServiceNational Service
Istanbul Greater Municipality Earthquake Istanbul Greater Municipality Earthquake Master Plan- Master Plan- Disaster Management and Public Awareness Disaster Management and Public Awareness CommitteeCommittee2002 – 20032002 – 2003
Republic of Turkey, Prime Ministry State Republic of Turkey, Prime Ministry State Planning Organization, National Planning Organization, National Economics Conference, Economics Conference, Disaster Management CommitteeDisaster Management Committee, , completed May 2004completed May 2004
Ministry of Settlements & Public Works , Ministry of Settlements & Public Works , Earthquake Preparedness Think TankEarthquake Preparedness Think Tank, , October 2004October 2004
Law for Disaster Management in Law for Disaster Management in Turkey – Jan. 2005Turkey – Jan. 2005
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National Emergency Training Center National Emergency Training Center (NETC)(NETC) EmEmmitsburg, mitsburg, MarylandMaryland-USA-USA
Proposal to the Turkish Prime MinistryProposal to the Turkish Prime Ministry
National Emergency Training Center (NETC)National Emergency Training Center (NETC) ITU, Istanbul - Turkey ?ITU, Istanbul - Turkey ?
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Regional Disaster Management Regional Disaster Management Training CenterTraining Center
((Europe, Balkans ..Europe, Balkans ..))
Training language Training language can be in English & can be in English & TurkishTurkish
• Web based programsWeb based programs
• MSc programsMSc programs
Proposal to the Turkish Prime MinistryProposal to the Turkish Prime Ministry
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T h a n k y o u !T h a n k y o u !
For further information :For further information :
Center of Excellence for Disaster ManagementCenter of Excellence for Disaster ManagementIstanbul Technical UniversityIstanbul Technical UniversityMaslak 80626Maslak 80626 Istanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
e-mail: e-mail: [email protected]@itu.edu.trURL: http://atlas.cc.itu.edu.tr/~URL: http://atlas.cc.itu.edu.tr/~cedmcedm