Early warning systems have limitations
in terms of saving lives if they are not combined with “people-centred”
networks. To be effective, early warning systems must be
understandable, trusted by and relevant to the communities
that they serve. Warnings will have little value unless
they reach the people most at risk, who need to be trained
to respond appropriately to an approaching hazard. The International
Federation, therefore, gives its full support to the development
of warning systems but stresses the importance of:
Disaster management
