Dat and time

Tuesday, 11 August 2020
From 08:00 to 11:00 (UTC)

Register here?→

Description

It is well recognized among organizations responsible for emergency management that good preparedness in advance of any emergency will substantially improve the emergency response.

Previous experience shows that many first responders are not familiar with matters related to radiological emergencies including the basics of ionizing radiation, assessing the radiological hazards, as well as responder and public protection guidelines. Therefore, it is important that first responders increase their level of preparedness by receiving training on how to respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies, be it safety or security related.

The purpose of this webinar is to provide training on the concepts and goals of emergency preparedness and response, with emphasis on the first response in the case of a radiological emergency irrespective of its cause. Participants will also have the opportunity to increase awareness of the IAEA’s role in enhancing preparedness of the Member States to respond to radiological emergencies, be it safety or security related.

The objectives of the Webinar are:

• To raise awareness on the concepts of first response to nuclear and radiological emergencies and the EPR-First Responders Manual;
• To present information about the basic hazards and goals of first response;
• To discuss some previous radiological emergencies and lessons learned.

The webinar is open to first response organizations in Arabic-speaking countries with responsibilities in preparing for and responding to a nuclear or radiological emergency, be it safety or security related, at various levels (local, regional, national).

Presenters

Opening remarks:

• Ms Elena Buglova, IAEA
• Mr Khammar Mrabit, Director General,?AMSSNuR-Morocco (Webinar Chair)

Role of the IAEA in Emergency Preparedness and Response:

• Ms Muzna Assi, Emergency Preparedness Officer, IAEA-IEC

Basic Hazards and Goals of Emergency Response:

• Mr Khammar Mrabit, Director General, AMSSNuR-Morocco

Radiological Emergencies and Lessons Learned:

• Mr Mohammad Hamadalneel, Head, Strategic Planning and Policies- SNRRA-Sudan

Practical Exercise for First Responders using SLIDO:

• Mr Dori Nakhle, CBRNE Focal Person, Red Cross-Lebanon

Capacity Building Activities on EPR within IAEA TC Programme/Projects:

• Ms Marina Binti Mishar, IAEA

Closing remarks:

• Ms Muzna Assi
• Mr Khammar Mrabit,?Director General, AMSSNuR-Morocco

Moderator

Mr Khammar Mrabit, Director General, AMSSNuR-Morocco