Question 1

What is the main purpose of the NVRI Tool?

Accepted Answer

Allow for community/sector prioritization by identifying those with high hazard vulnerabitlies.
 
Provide scientific justification for prioritizing communities for Disaster Risk Reduction intervention
 
Allow for more targetted project interventions based on the level and type of vulnerability
 
Strengthen DRR capacity and increase awareness
 
Provide a user-friendly tool that can be used to inform decision-making at national, parish, sector and community levels

Question 2

What are some capabilities of the NVRI Tool?

Accepted Answer

Web-based user interface to view the vulnerabilities of communities and critical sectors
 
Allow filter/query of specific areas of hazard vulnerability
 
Dashboard displaying geospatial representation of hazard vulnerability data and information at national, parish, sector and community level
 
Objective Assessment feature that identifies and recommends suitable project intervention for areas with high vulnerability
 
Ability to measure the capacity of a sector or community to respond to disasters

Question 3

What kind of hazards does the NVRI Tool include?

Accepted Answer

Flooding
Landslide
Storm Surge
Wind Damage
Epedemic and Pandemic
Earthquake
Tsunami

Question 4

What is the difference between the NVRI Tool and NVRI Database?

Accepted Answer

The NVRI Database is the instrument that houses all the data that is displayed inside the online platform of the NVRI Tool. The NVRI Database is managed by the ODPEM and NSDMB who are responsible for adding new data and updating the online platform. The public can view the NVRI Database but cannot manipulate the data or information. 
 
The NVRI Tool is the web-based platform that is accessible to the public and includes the formulated results fro all indicators. The user can view, filter and query the information provided in the Tool for analysis and decision making purposes. The NVRI Tool also allows users to make enquires or provide feeback.

Question 5

What are some common information needs of users?

Accepted Answer

What is the level of vulnerability to my community/sector?
 
How does the vulnerability of my community compare with another community?
 
what can be done to reduce the vulnerability of my community/sector?
 
Am I able to download hazard vulnerability maps and information?

Question 6

Am I able to download maps and other information from the NVRI Tool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, maps you create by filtering the information you need can be downloaded as JPEG or PDF
 
The NVRI Tool provided linkages to other agency websites that be accessed for additional information as required
 
The ODPEM can be contacted for any information required that is not currently available on the platform.

Question 7

What kind of indicators are included in the NVRI Tool?

Accepted Answer

A suite of 280 indicators are currently being used to determine the level of vulnerability for communities and critical sectors. The indicators are divided into four (4) categories:
 
Physical          E.g. Building/ infrastructure condition (age, material used etc
Economic       E.g. Employment status
Environment    E.g. % forest cover
Social              E.g. % households with access to potable water 
 
Each category represents 25% of the total vulnerability score for a community/sector.

Question 8

Which sectors are included in the NVRI?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture
Tourism
Housing
Transportation
Education
Health

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