Local Government Self Assessment

City / Local Government UNISDR developed the Local Government Self Assessment Tool
(LG-SAT), a self-assessment tool and feedback mechanism
Local
offered to local and city governments that can facilitate the
government      
name
understanding of gaps and challenges in disaster risk reduction.

Province/ The LG-SAT is supported by an offline version (see pages 2-16)

     
Country and an online system to capture the information on progress in
Focal Point contact details disaster risk reduction at the local level, generated through the
Name      
multi stakeholder review process.

Function       The on-line system is accessible for local governments

Department       participating in the Making Cities Resilient campaign through
the campaign website [Link]/campaign. The tool can
Address      
be also accessed through the [Link] website.
Email       Detailed guidelines for the LG-SAT are available at these sites
Telephone       and from your UNISDR regional office.
Fax      
41 Key questions are provided which are in this version
aligned to the 10 essentials. These questions shall be
discussed in multi stakeholder consultations in which the
For more information, please contact your regional UNISDR office: level of achievement per indicator shall be identified.
Africa Rhea Katsanakis [Link]@[Link]
Americas Sandra Amlang samlang@[Link] Local governments and supporting agencies are encouraged
Arab States Luna Abu-Swaireh abu-swaireh@[Link] to transfer the results from the offline templates onto the
Asia-Pacific Abhilash Panda pandaa@[Link] web-based wherever possible.
Central Asia Abdurahim Muhidov muhidov@[Link]
Europe Stefanie Dannenmanndannenmann@[Link] Furthermore, local governments are also encouraged to
make their findings available to national governments as
inputs to the national HFA review process (see LG-SAT
guidelines provided on the indicated websites). This is,
however, a voluntary exercise and any decisions on use of
the results are to be decided by the local government.

1
Essential 1: Put in place organization & coordination to clarify everyone’s roles & Level of achievements:
responsibilities [HFA 1]
5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
How well are local organizations (including local government) equipped with capacities (knowledge, experience, official attained, with the
mandate) for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation? [1.1.1] commitment and capacities
Level of achievements:
Local government departments and organisations with the responsibility for reducing disaster risk and supporting community to sustain efforts at all levels.
adaptation to climate change require adequate levels of human resources, knowledge and experience, and relevant skills and tools to be
5-Comprehensive
effective. Further, the different tasks and programmes involved in delivering disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation must 4-Substantial achievement
correspond to officially and socially recognised roles and responsibilities among the different actors involved. achievement has been
has been attained, but with
attained, with the
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 some recognised deficiencies
commitment and capacities
in commitment, financial
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        to sustain efforts at all levels.
resources or operational
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4-Substantial achievement
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has been attained, but with
3-There is some institutional
some recognised deficiencies
commitment and capacities
in commitment, financial
to achieving DRR but
To what extent do partnerships exist between communities, private sector and local authorities to reduce risk? [1.1.2] resources or operational
progress is not
Experience from local governments across the globe highlights the need for effective partnerships in order to implement successful capacities.
comprehensive or
community development. Where representatives from affected communities, local organisations, the private sector and responsible substantial.
local authorities work together, results are usually significant. 3-There is some institutional
commitment and capacities
2-Achievements have been
to achieving DRR but
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 made but are incomplete,
progress is not
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        and while improvements are
comprehensive or
planned, the commitment
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and capacities are limited.
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2-Achievements have been
1-Achievements are minor
made but are incomplete,
and there are few signs of
and while improvements are
How much does the local government support vulnerable local communities (particularly women, elderly, infirmed, planning or forward action to
planned, the commitment
children) to actively participate in risk reduction decision-making, policy making, planning and implementation improve the situation.
and capacities are limited.
processes? [1.3.1]
Affected local communities need to be involved in the whole process of review, planning and implementation of any community-level Provide details on progress,
1-Achievements are minor
activity. Furthermore, where particularly vulnerable groups are successfully included in dialogue and decision-making from the challenges and plans for
and there are few signs of
beginning, local investments usually yield high levels of return and have the potential to be sustainable. each indicator question.
planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
Provide
For more details on progress,
details refer to the
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        challenges
following and plans
guidelines: addfor
link.)
each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 2

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
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To what extent does the local government participate in the national DRR planning? [1.4.1]
Level of achievements:
Ensuring a link between national policy and planning processes on the one hand and local government programmes on the other hand
is crucial for success. Yet, enabling local governments to contribute local experience to national planning processes can result in the
selection and implementation of more effective and efficient disaster risk reduction strategies. 5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
attained, with the
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 commitment and capacities
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has been attained, but with
some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
resources or operational
Essential 2: Assign a budget & provide incentives for homeowners, low-income families, private capacities.
sector to invest in risk reduction [HFA 1 and 4]
3-There is some institutional
How far does the local government have access to adequate financial resources to carry out risk reduction activities? commitment and capacities
[1.2.1] to achieving DRR but
Adequate levels of financing for disaster risk reduction remains a challenge at all levels. At local level, governments can mobilise progress is not
resources from nationally allocated budgets, local revenue streams and the private sector. Ensuring that adequate resources can be comprehensive or
invested into reducing disaster risk rather than just responding to extreme events will be one of the key determinants of the success of substantial.
local disaster risk management.
2-Achievements have been
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
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planned, the commitment
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1-Achievements are minor
and there are few signs of
To what degree does the local government allocate sufficient financial resources to carry out DRR activities, including planning or forward action to
effective disaster response and recovery? [1.2.2.] improve the situation.
Financial allocations to disaster risk management must consider the whole disaster management cycle and hard wire risk considerations
Provide details on progress,
into local development budgets. Allocations for risk (hazard, vulnerability and exposure) assessments, early warning and
communication, education and monitoring, preparedness, response and recovery need to be made in a coherent manner that are challenges and plans for
integrated into the local economic and social development plans. each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 3

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
What is the scope of financial services (e.g. saving and credit schemes, macro and micro-insurance) available to attained, with the
vulnerable and marginalised households for pre- disaster times? [4.2.1] commitment and capacities
to sustain efforts at all levels.
Access to formal financial services for vulnerable communities can significantly reduce the mid- to long-term economic effects of local
disasters. Local governments can actively encourage the provision of microfinance and micro insurance services to small businesses, 4-Substantial achievement
farmers and households with low asset-levels by private service providers and non-profit organisations. Local governments can also
has been attained, but with
advocate for improved outreach of national programmes in their local authority.
some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 resources or operational
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        capacities.
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       3-There is some institutional
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commitment and capacities
to achieving DRR but
progress is not
To what extent are micro finance, cash aid, soft loans, lone guarantees etc available to affected households after comprehensive or
disasters to restart livelihoods? [4.2.2] substantial.
Post-disaster loans and grant schemes can alleviate suffering of affected households in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. They can
also avoid significant asset loss that could in turn lead to a loss of livelihoods, for example in the case of small farmers and livestock 2-Achievements have been
owners who have to otherwise sell farm equipment or livestock to meet immediate consumption needs. made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 planned, the commitment
and capacities are limited.
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planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
How well established are economic incentives for investing in disaster risk reduction for households and businesses (e.g. Provide details on progress,
reduced insurance premiums for households, tax holidays for businesses)? [4.3.1]
challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 4

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
Local businesses and households may not invest in disaster risk reduction unless they see clear incentives for doing so. There are a
number of policies and regulations, which local (and national) governments can provide and that can create such incentives, for example
through the pricing of insurance, tax breaks for resilient investments etc.

Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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achievement has been
attained, with the
commitment and capacities
to sustain efforts at all levels.
To what extent do local business associations, such as chambers of commerce and similar, support efforts of small
enterprises for business continuity during and after disasters? [4.3.2] 4-Substantial achievement
The role of the private sector in ensuring the continued delivery of goods and services in the aftermath of a disaster is pivotal. Local has been attained, but with
governments can help in facilitating active support to small and medium sized enterprises in affected areas, through partnering with some recognised deficiencies
local business networks and professional associations and creating incentives for their engagement in disaster response and recovery. in commitment, financial
resources or operational
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 capacities.

Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        3-There is some institutional
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       commitment and capacities
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             to achieving DRR but
progress is not
comprehensive or
substantial.

2-Achievements have been

Essential 3: Update data on hazards & vulnerabilities, prepare & share risk assessments made but are incomplete,
[HFA 2, 3 and 4] and while improvements are
planned, the commitment
To what degree does the local government conducted thorough disaster risk assessments for key vulnerable and capacities are limited.
development sectors in your local authority? [2.1.1]
1-Achievements are minor
Local risk assessments that include a comprehensive analysis of hazards, exposure and vulnerability levels are the first step toward
and there are few signs of
successful risk reduction. Without understanding the risks faced by local communities and economies, no adequate disaster risk
management strategy can be developed and investments are likely to be less effective. planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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challenges and plans for
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each indicator question.
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(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 5
linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
To what extent are these risk assessments regularly updated, e.g. annually or on a bi-annual basis? [2.1.2]
Risk assessments at any level should not be a one-off exercise but need to be conducted regularly. This includes the systematic recording
of realised losses, regular updates on hazard risks and exposure levels, and continuous monitoring of the vulnerability of households,
businesses, infrastructure and services to natural hazards and extreme events.. Level of achievements:

Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 5-Comprehensive

Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        achievement has been
attained, with the
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4-Substantial achievement
How regularly does the local government communicate to the community, information on local hazard trends and risk has been attained, but with
reduction measures (e.g. using a Risk Communications Plan) including early warnings of likely hazard impact? [3.1.1] some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
Local communities have to understand what risks they are facing, what can be done to reduce them and what is already in place to
manage them, in order to avoid major losses in the event of a disaster. Clear and regular communication of local risk assessment resources or operational
findings and of early warning messages is one of the most important factors in saving lives. Further, information on services available capacities.
and expected actions before, during and after a disaster event – such as contingency and evacuation plans, shelter location, financial
support, health services etc. – that are made available on a regular basis and in an appropriate format and language for the respective 3-There is some institutional
communities can substantially reduce loss of lives and assets. commitment and capacities
to achieving DRR but
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 progress is not
comprehensive or
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        substantial.
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+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT        2-Achievements have been
made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
planned, the commitment
How well are local government risk assessments linked to, and supportive of, risk assessments from neighbouring local
authorities and state or provincial government risk management plans? [2.4.1] and capacities are limited.

Even localised disasters are rarely confined to administrative boundaries. Therefore, local risk assessments that do not take into account 1-Achievements are minor
risk levels in surrounding locations and at the national level may be in danger of producing limited information that cannot be acted and there are few signs of
upon in the case of an emergency and that provides a wrong basis for risk reduction measures. planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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challenges and plans for
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(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 6

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
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How well are disaster risk assessments incorporated into all relevant local development planning on a consistent basis?
[2.1.3] Level of achievements:
Making the findings of local disaster risk assessments available to all planning processes has the potential to ensure that important
progress in local development is protected. When risk considerations are not taken into account in sectoral policies and programmes or 5-Comprehensive
in local economic development plans, significant amounts of investments may be lost due to small and frequent hazard events and large achievement has been
scale disasters. attained, with the
commitment and capacities
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 to sustain efforts at all levels.

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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       has been attained, but with
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
resources or operational
capacities.

3-There is some institutional

commitment and capacities
to achieving DRR but
Essential 4: Invest in and maintain risk reducing infrastructure, such as storm drainage [HFA 4]
progress is not
comprehensive or
How far do land use policies and planning regulations for housing and development infrastructure take current and substantial.
projected disaster risk (including climate related risks) into account? [4.1.2]
housing 2-Achievements have been
made but are incomplete,
communication and while improvements are
transportation planned, the commitment
and capacities are limited.
energy
Land use planning and building regulations are two of the most important areas for local rural and urban disaster risk reduction. 1-Achievements are minor
Existing policies and regulations that take disaster risk into account and provide for clear negative and positive sanctions, provide the and there are few signs of
essential basis for effective risk management. These regulations need to be articulated and enforced for all critical infrastructure and planning or forward action to
housing
improve the situation.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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challenges and plans for
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 7

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
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How adequately are critical public facilities and infrastructure located in high risk areas assessed for all hazard risks and
safety? [4.4.1] Level of achievements:
In-depth risk assessments for all critical infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, roads, energy and water supply systems, local market
places, administrative buildings, telecommunications infrastructure etc. are a basic requirement for local disaster risk management in 5-Comprehensive
hazard-prone areas. These risk assessments have to be done for all relevant hazards and updated on a regular basis. achievement has been
attained, with the
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 commitment and capacities
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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT      
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             4-Substantial achievement
has been attained, but with
some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
resources or operational
capacities.

3-There is some institutional

commitment and capacities
to achieving DRR but
progress is not
comprehensive or
substantial.
How adequate are the measures that are being undertaken to protect critical public facilities and infrastructure from
damage during disasters? [4.4.2] 2-Achievements have been
made but are incomplete,
Risk assessments of critical local infrastructure provide the basis, but the findings have to be acted upon in a timely and adequate
manner. Investments in the protection of important public facilities will pay off by significantly lowering the cost of disaster response, and while improvements are
relief and rehabilitation in the case of an extreme event. planned, the commitment
and capacities are limited.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       and there are few signs of
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improve the situation.

Provide details on progress,

Essential 5: Assess the safety of all schools and health facilities & upgrade these as necessary challenges and plans for
[HFA 2, 4 and 5] each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 8

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
To what extent have local schools, hospitals and health facilities received special attention for “all hazard” risk
assessments in your local authority? [2.1.1]
Schools and/or Hospitals/ health facilities
While all public infrastructure should undergo regular risk assessments, local schools, health facilities and hospitals are the most
important as their buildings and services can significantly reduce vulnerability of affected communities before, during and after Level of achievements:
disasters.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        attained, with the
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       commitment and capacities
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4-Substantial achievement
has been attained, but with
How safe are all main schools, hospitals and health facilities from disasters so that they have the ability to remain
operational during emergencies? [2.1.2] some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
Schools and/or Hospitals/ health facilities resources or operational
Schools and health facilities often provide essential space and services during emergencies. While in extreme events, they may function capacities.
as shelters and administrative centres for the management of response and relief, successful management of these assets means that
they can continue to function as educational and health centres throughout disaster events – which is essential for the protection of 3-There is some institutional
lives, livelihoods and human capital. commitment and capacities
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 to achieving DRR but
progress is not
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2-Achievements have been
To what degree do local governments or other levels of government have special programs in place to regularly assess made but are incomplete,
schools, hospitals and health facilities for maintenance, compliance with building codes, general safety, weather-related and while improvements are
risks etc.? [3.1.1] planned, the commitment
and capacities are limited.
Schools and/or Hospitals/ health facilities
Risk assessments of local infrastructure must be coupled with regular checks of maintenance levels and health and safety standards to 1-Achievements are minor
ensure compliance with codes and regulations. This is particularly important for schools and health facilities. and there are few signs of
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT       
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       Provide details on progress,
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 9

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
How far are regular disaster preparedness drills undertaken in schools, hospitals and health facilities? [2.4.1]
Schools and/or Hospitals/ health facilities
Experience from many countries has shown that undertaking regular preparedness exercises and drills in schools and hospitals can save
lives. These exercises can be done at relatively low cost and create a risk awareness amongst students, staff and patients that enables Level of achievements:
them to react appropriately during an emergency and save themselves and others.
5-Comprehensive
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
achievement has been
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        attained, with the
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       commitment and capacities
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4-Substantial achievement
has been attained, but with
Essential 6: Assess the safety of all schools and health facilities & upgrade these as necessary some recognised deficiencies
[HFA 2, 4 and 5] in commitment, financial
resources or operational
How well are risk-sensitive land use regulations and building codes, health and safety codes enforced across all capacities.
development zones and building types? [4.1.3]
3-There is some institutional
The enforcement of land use planning and building regulations is a critical challenge for all local governments. While some urban areas
commitment and capacities
and building types are relatively well regulated, informal settlements and large parts of rural infrastructure remain outside of common
regulations and enforcement systems. They are often vulnerable to natural hazards and therefore require context-specific and to achieving DRR but
appropriate support that ensures compliance with minimum standards of safety without further marginalising vulnerable households progress is not
and businesses. comprehensive or
substantial.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
2-Achievements have been
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        made but are incomplete,
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       and while improvements are
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and capacities are limited.

1-Achievements are minor

How strong are existing regulations (e.g. land use plans, building codes etc) to support disaster risk reduction in your and there are few signs of
local authority? [4.1.4]
planning or forward action to
Land use plans and building codes can be developed in ways that either foster a culture of disaster risk reduction or create barriers to improve the situation.
resilient building and land use. Regulations that are oriented at very high standards, may push poor communities and small businesses
to move to informal settlements and invest in non-compliant infrastructure, further increasing overall disaster risk. Appropriate Provide details on progress,
regulative policies can be developed in dialogue with these groups in order to ensure compliance and risk reduction. challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the 10

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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Level of achievements:

5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
attained, with the
commitment and capacities
to sustain efforts at all levels.
Essential 7: Ensure education programmes & training on disaster risk reduction are in place in 4-Substantial achievement
schools and communities [HFA 1, 3 and 5]
has been attained, but with
some recognised deficiencies
How regularly does the local government conduct awareness-building or education programs on DRR and disaster in commitment, financial
preparedness for local communities? [1.3.3.] resources or operational
programs include cultural diversity issues capacities.
programs are sensitive to gender perspectives
3-There is some institutional
Regular communication and education on hazards, risk and risk reduction strategies can create a culture of risk awareness and commitment and capacities
prevention among affected communities. When these activities take the form of inclusive and culturally-sensitive programmes that to achieving DRR but
regularly reach out to all groups within local communities, they can become effective agents for successful risk reduction and progress is not
preparedness.
comprehensive or
substantial.
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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made but are incomplete,
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       and while improvements are
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planned, the commitment
and capacities are limited.

To what extent does the local government provide training in risk reduction for local officials and community leaders? 1-Achievements are minor
[3.2.1] and there are few signs of
Knowledge of basic concepts of disaster risk reduction and of common risk management strategies is not necessarily readily available planning or forward action to
within local government and communities. Regular training of local government staff (across departments) and community improve the situation.
representatives contributes to generating an awareness of risk and – most importantly – of the options available to local governments
and communities in reducing and preparing for disaster risk. Provide details on progress,
challenges and plans for
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
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Level of achievements:

5-Comprehensive
achievement has been
attained, with the
To what degree do local schools and colleges include courses, education or training in disaster risk reduction (including commitment and capacities
climate related risks) as part of the education curriculum? [5.2.4] to sustain efforts at all levels.
Apart from conducting preparedness drills to alert students to how to behave in emergencies, regular sessions on disaster and climate 4-Substantial achievement
risks that are integrated into school and college curricula will increase their understanding of how they can actively reduce the risk of
has been attained, but with
future disasters. Curricula for all education levels can be adapted at relatively low cost to include disaster and climate risks knowledge
into, for example, geography, history and physics classes. some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
resources or operational
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 capacities.
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to achieving DRR but
progress is not
comprehensive or
How aware are citizens of evacuation plans or drills for evacuations when necessary? [4.2.2] substantial.
While local governments may have developed full evacuation plans for hazard-prone communities, this does not mean that citizens are
aware of them or know how to act in emergencies. When developing evacuation plans and drills for evacuations, an effective 2-Achievements have been
communication strategy that ensures communities get to know their content will be a central factor for success. made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
planned, the commitment
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
and capacities are limited.
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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       1-Achievements are minor
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             and there are few signs of
planning or forward action to
improve the situation.

Provide details on progress,

challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
 Level of achievements:

5-Comprehensive
Essential 8: Protect ecosystems & natural buffers to mitigate hazards, adapt to climate change
[HFA 4] achievement has been
attained, with the
commitment and capacities
How well integrated are local government DRR policies, strategies and implementation plans with existing to sustain efforts at all levels.
environmental development and natural resource management plans? [4.1.1]
Sustainable environmental management in rural and urban areas is a prerequisite for successful disaster risk reduction. Where disaster 4-Substantial achievement
and climate risks are taken into consideration for natural resource management, there is a lower risk of increased exposure and has been attained, but with
vulnerability of local communities to natural hazards. some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 resources or operational
capacities.
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to achieving DRR but
progress is not
To what degree does the local government support the restoration, protection and sustainable management of comprehensive or
ecosystems services? [4.1.5] substantial.
forests 2-Achievements have been
coastal zones made but are incomplete,
wetlands and while improvements are
planned, the commitment
water resources and capacities are limited.
river basins
1-Achievements are minor
fisheries and there are few signs of
Local ecosystems provide essential services to communities and local economies. These include that they can act as buffers against planning or forward action to
natural hazards and significantly mitigate the impact particularly of weather-related disasters. improve the situation.

Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 Provide details on progress,

challenges and plans for
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each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
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Level of achievements:

5-Comprehensive
How much do civil society organizations and citizens participate in the restoration, protection and sustainable
management of ecosystems services? [4.1.6] achievement has been
attained, with the
Local communities are often the primary users and managers of ecosystem services. Their involvement in the planning and commitment and capacities
implementation of natural resource and environmental management programmes is critical for the role that these services can play in to sustain efforts at all levels.
reducing disaster risk. Involving such communities in decision-making can also make visible any potential conflict of interest and provide
the space for negotiating a sustainable use of natural resources across the local authority.
4-Substantial achievement
has been attained, but with
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 some recognised deficiencies
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resources or operational
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3-There is some institutional
commitment and capacities
How much does the private sector participate in the implementation of environmental and ecosystems management to achieving DRR but
plans in your local authority? [4.1.7] progress is not
Private businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, are often largely dependent on local ecosystems and have a strong comprehensive or
interest in the sustainable management of their resources. Involving them, as well as potentially interested large corporations, into substantial.
environmental management plans and programmes will be important to ensure compliance within the local authority.
2-Achievements have been
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
Description of Progress and Achievements (300 words max) -   FORMTEXT        planned, the commitment
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       and capacities are limited.
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1-Achievements are minor
and there are few signs of
planning or forward action to
improve the situation.

Provide details on progress,

challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
 Level of achievements:
Essential 9: Install early warning systems & emergency management capacities [HFA 2 and 5]
5-Comprehensive
To what degree do local institutions have access to financial reserves to support effective disaster response and early
achievement has been
recovery? [5.3.1.]
attained, with the
In the event of disasters, providing immediate relief to affected individuals and households takes precedent over all other activities and commitment and capacities
requires adequate levels of liquidity in the local budget. Access to local and national contingency and recovery funds is critical to the to sustain efforts at all levels.
success of response and rehabilitation in emergencies.
4-Substantial achievement
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 has been attained, but with
some recognised deficiencies
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in commitment, financial
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       resources or operational
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3-There is some institutional

To what extent are early warning centres established, adequately staffed (or on-call personnel) and well resourced commitment and capacities
(power back ups, equipment redundancy etc) at all times? [2.3.1] to achieving DRR but
progress is not
Saving lives depends on functioning early warning systems and therefore on local early warning centres that have the capacity to comprehensive or
respond immediately to nationally broadcast early warnings or pick up on local warning messages. This requires dedicated financial and
substantial.
human resources to ensure continuous functioning of the centre.
2-Achievements have been
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 made but are incomplete,
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planned, the commitment
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+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             and capacities are limited.

1-Achievements are minor

and there are few signs of
How much do warning systems allow for adequate community participation? [2.3.2] planning or forward action to
improve the situation.
The ‘last mile’ of communicating early warning messages to affected households and individuals has been identified as the main
challenge in national early warning systems. At the local level, governments can determine how short that mile is by actively
encouraging the involvement of communities in the development and operation of local early warning systems, e.g. through operating Provide details on progress,
local radios, putting in place mobile community messenger systems etc. challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

(e.g. [1.1.1] indicates the

linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the 15
following guidelines: add link.)
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 Level of achievements:
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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       achievement has been
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT             attained, with the
commitment and capacities
Level
to of achievements:
sustain efforts at all levels.
To what extent does the local government have an emergency operations centre (EOC) and/or an emergency 5-Comprehensive
communication system? [5.2.3] 4-Substantial achievement
achievement
has been attained, has been
but with
In the event of a disaster, coordination of response and relief efforts is critical to ensure that all affected individuals are reached and the attained,
some with thedeficiencies
recognised
waste of resources is kept to a minimum. Being able to rely on a functioning emergency operations centre and emergency incommitment
commitment, and capacities
financial
communications system is the basis for this effective coordination. Such a centre and system can be hosted by a government to sustainor efforts at all levels.
department, a local organisation or set up in a public building as long as all actors involved can access it and fully understand how it resources operational
operates. capacities.
4-Substantial achievement
has been
3-There attained,
is some but with
institutional
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 some recognised deficiencies
commitment and capacities
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commitment, DRR financial
but
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       progress is notoperational
resources or
capacities.
comprehensive or
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substantial.
3-There is some institutional
commitment and
2-Achievements capacities
have been
to achieving DRR
made but are incomplete,but
How regularly are training drills and rehearsal carried out with the participation of relevant government, non- progress
and while isimprovements
not are
governmental, local leaders and volunteers? [5.2.1] comprehensive or
planned, the commitment
substantial.
and capacities are limited.
Effective response cannot be planned for on paper. Regular training drills, reminder exercises and rehearsals are the only way to ensure
that everybody involved knows what to do in an emergency. Where these drills are carried out a minimum of once a year, the chance for 2-Achievementsare have been
success in relief efforts increases significantly. 1-Achievements minor
made but are incomplete,
and there are few signs of
and while
planning orimprovements
forward actionareto
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 planned,the
improve thesituation.
commitment
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+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       Provide details on progress,
1-Achievements
challenges are minor
and plans for
+ Additional related links (links can be added online) - FORMTEXT            
and there
each indicatorare question.
few signs of
planning or forward action to
improve
(e.g. [1.1.1]the situation.
indicates the
How available are key resources for effective response, such as emergency supplies, emergency shelters, identified linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
evacuation routes and contingency plans at all times? [5.2.2] Provide
For detailsrefer
more details on progress,
to the
following guidelines:
challenges add for
and plans link.)
Stockpiles of relief supplies
each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
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following guidelines: add link.)
 Emergency shelters
Safe evacuation routes identified
Contingency plan or community disaster preparedness plan for all major hazards
While the whole range of response activities should be adequately funded, there are a few critical items that must be identified
beforehand and funding for these ensured. They include the stockpiling of relief supplies in appropriate locations, ensuring the
Level of achievements:
functioning of emergency shelters and clearly articulated contingency plans for all major hazards.
5-Comprehensive
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 achievement has been
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commitment and capacities
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to sustain efforts at all levels.
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4-Substantial achievement
has been attained, but with
some recognised deficiencies
in commitment, financial
Essential 10: Ensure that the needs and participation of the affected population are at the resources or operational
centre of reconstruction [HFA 4 and 5] capacities.

3-There is some institutional

How much access does the local government have to resources and expertise to assist victims of psycho-social commitment and capacities
(psychological, emotional) impacts of disasters? [5.3.2] to achieving DRR but
Disasters are highly traumatic events and can leave whole communities devasted not only physically and financially, but also mentally progress is not
and psychologically. Supporting victims and their families in dealing with the emotional and social impacts of disasters, requires comprehensive or
additional resources and specialised skills that are not always readily available within local governments. Partnering with relevant non- substantial.
governmental organisations and the private sector can make some of these resources available.
2-Achievements have been
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5 made but are incomplete,
and while improvements are
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planned, the commitment
+ Additional related documents (documents can be attached online) -   FORMTEXT       and capacities are limited.
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1-Achievements are minor
and there are few signs of
How well are disaster risk reduction measures integrated into post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation activities (i.e. planning or forward action to
build back better, livelihoods rehabilitation)? [4.5.1] improve the situation.
The importance of finding a way to move as early as possible from response to recovery and long-term development has been well
Provide details on progress,
recognised. More importantly, understanding the concepts and basic strategies of disaster risk reduction need to be built into the full
cycle of disaster management if a shift is to be achieved at the local level. challenges and plans for
each indicator question.

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linkages to the 5 HFA priorities.
For more details refer to the
following guidelines: add link.)
Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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To what degree does the Contingency Plan (or similar plan) include an outline strategy for post disaster recovery and
reconstruction, including needs assessments and livelihoods rehabilitation? [5.2.5]
While contingency plans have to mainly meet the immediate needs in the event of a disaster, integrating plans for post-disaster recovery
and reconstruction, particularly of the livelihoods of affected communities, into the plans can greatly improve the overall risk
management cycle and shorten the period for which immediate relief is required. Well-conducted needs assessments and assessments
of what is required to rehabilitate livelihoods can accelerate how quickly affected households bounce back.

Level of achievements: 1 2 3 4 5
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