Civil Protection: Digital Tools to Strengthen Emergency Response in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— The Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC), in partnership with the international organization Global Support and Development (GSD), is taking a new step in modernizing its emergency management methods. As part of strengthening national capacities, several essential digital tools have been developed and digitized, including the National Contingency Plan (PCN) and the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (EDAB) tool.

In April 2025, five DGPC executives received in-depth training in the Bahamas on the use of these technological solutions, particularly through platforms like KoboToolbox and various data analysis and visualization software. Upon their return, these specialists committed to a national training replication process, aiming to effectively prepare the country for the ongoing hurricane season.

Indeed, nearly 300 participants, from the Information and Analysis Area focal points at the central level, as well as departmental, communal, and local data collection structures, will take part in this upgrade. The main objective is to ensure harmonized, rapid, and effective use of the EDAB tool throughout the territory.

To support this initiative, 200 digital tablets have been distributed across the country's various departments, thereby facilitating data collection in emergency situations. This innovation is expected to significantly reduce the time required to publish survey results, consequently improving the speed and relevance of decisions made during crises.

According to DGPC officials, the expected benefits are numerous: improved fluidity in data collection, informed decision-making, and, most importantly, a faster and more adapted response to natural disasters and other emergency situations.

With these advancements, the DGPC confirms its commitment to modernizing its intervention capabilities and putting technology at the service of protecting the Haitian population.