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ConclusionsThe national level risk maps covered in this report indicate that Timor-Leste faces high levels of exposure to disaster hazards and that there are many vulnerable elements exposed to these hazards. The maps provide guidance for government officials and planners as they give an indication of which districts have higher exposure to risk related to particular hazards. To assist further analysis more detailed maps can be produced at district, sub-district and suco level where the data indicates high levels of risk.It should be noted that the methodologies used to produce these maps do not equate to absolute or certain risk. Direct observation is required to survey the high-risk locations that are pre-identified and to confirm the level of risk identified. Given this, district level authorities can use such national risk maps to identify areas for examination and can cross-reference with local residents understanding and historical perspective. The DRMInfo mapping tool also requires regular updating of datasets to allow risk analysis to remain current.The support requested by the Government for conducting a National Disaster Risk Assessment would provide decision makers with a more comprehensive picture of the levels of disaster risk in different districts and sucos, as well as at the national level. UNDP is committed to support theprocess of conducting such a national risk assessment that would train and actively involve officials both at the national and local levels; develop their knowledge of disaster risk and lay the foundations for the development of risk reduction plans within government other agencies.The current level of disaster risk analysis that is available provides some indications of where the government could prioritise risk reduction activities in the absence of a more comprehensive national risk assessment. This is particularly applicable when there are a number of large scale infrastructure projects that are in early phase (e.g. heavy oil power plants and transmission lines, roads projects, port upgrading, new government buildings, social housing, etc.). Many of the risks described in this document can be expected to increase substantially over the coming years due to rapid increases in population, urbanization, environmental degradation and climate change.Much risk reduction work requires integration within planning timeframes that are annual or longer-term. However, there are many potential risk reduction activities that could be started in the short-term if the government were to indicate they were a priority and allocate resources. These include:• Warning systems – A system could be developed for disseminating disaster warning information to district and suco level in a timely manner.• Public awareness – There are many basic messages relating to disaster preparedness that can be given to the public at large. Targeted messages can also be given to specific groups, e.g. those living in areas considered vulnerable to tsunamis. Awareness raising on longer-term risk reduction, e.g. location and style of house construction, would also be very valuable.• Give stronger attention to land-use planning and oversight of the built environment.
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