Course Objectives

This InaSAFE training workshop provides a first introduction to the InaSAFE application, what InaSAFE does (and does not do), how it can be used in supporting disaster management in Tonga, and assess further needs for development, based on user requirements. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

  • General
    • Understand the conceptual space in which InaSAFE can be used
    • Understand the concept of hazard data
    • Understand the concept of exposure data
    • Understand the concept of aggregation data
    • Understand the concept of an impact layer
    • Understand the concept of an impact summary
  • Data preparation
    • Be able to import a hazard layer and assign it appropriate keywords
    • Be able to import an exposure layer and assign it appropriate keywords
    • Be able to import an aggregation layer and assign it appropriate keywords
  • Analysis – run basic InaSAFE
    • Familiarise with the InaSAFE dock, toolbars and data packages/profiles
    • Be able to run a cyclone analysis on buildings using InaSAFE
    • Be able to generate a PDF map from the results of an analysis
  • Analysis – run intermediate InaSAFE
    • Be able to define keywords using the InaSAFE keywords wizard
    • Be able to run InaSAFE with aggregation data
    • Be able to set the analysis area using the InaSAFE analysis area tool
  • Analysis – run other hazards
    • Be able to run InaSAFE with tsunami hazards
    • Be able to run InaSAFE with flood/inundation hazards over infrastructure/population
    • Be able to read metadata and assign keywords to hazard data
  • Practical application
    • Be able to explain the purpose of InaSAFE
    • Be able to interpret InaSAFE analysis results and use them in disaster management.
    • Configure, update and generate needs analysis for Tonga per hazard

Target Audience

  • Persons responsible for developing disaster management plans
  • Representatives from NGOs working in disaster risk reduction
  • Other relevant organisations and agencies

Prerequisites

  • Ability to operate a computer (word processors, presentations, spreadsheets, internet, etc.)
  • Computer with:
    • Minimum RAM of 2GB (recommended 4GB)
    • Windows (XP, 7, 8, 10), Linux (Training Ubuntu later than 12.04) or similar, MacOSX (Lion – 10.7, Snow Leopard – 10.6). The workshop materials have been developed using Windows 7;
  • Basic skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an advantage, but not essential.

Credits

InaSAFE is based on QGIS and the InaSAFE plugin, and was originally developed by SPC, funded by the Asian Development Bank as part of the project Strengthening Disaster and Climate Risk Resilience in Urban Development (TA-8238-REG).

InaSAFE was originally developed by the Australian Government in partnership with The National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) Indonesia, and the World Bank (GFDRR).

This InaSAFE training manual was developed by Geoscience Australia and SPC, based on the InaSAFE Socialisation Training Manual (http://docs.inasafe.org/en/training/socialisation/) developed by Kartoza (http://kartoza.com/).

Licence

This training manual is licenced under Creative Commons by Attribution by Kartoza/SPC/Australian Government/World Bank-GFDRR.

Authors:

Sachindra Singh, Senior Geospatial Systems Architect - SPC

Craig Arthur, Pacific Activity Leader - Geoscience Australia

Lauren Power, Senior Spatial Analyst - Geoscience Australia