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The pilot program aims to equip laypersons with essential skills and knowledge for disaster response.

Success of a Pilot Citizen’s Disaster Preparedness Program

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Pilot program enhances knowledge and confidence in disaster response among laypersons, suggesting future expansion.

The pilot program aims to equip laypersons with essential skills and knowledge for disaster response.
Developed a two-phase course focused on disaster management principles.
Phase 1 was conducted online; Phase 2 included an in-person simulation of a mass casualty incident.
Feedback was collected using an online form and analyzed through descriptive statistics.
35 laypersons participated, with 24 providing feedback.
50% rated their skills as 'Poor' before the course; most rated them as 'Good' after.
Participants praised the clarity of objectives and effectiveness of teaching methods, noting a willingness to upskill.

Yeong et al. (2026) studied this question.

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