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Disaster Preparedness and Relief in Canada
December 5th 2012“Ready When the Time Comes”
WELCOME!
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Today’s Presentation
•Role of ALERT Chairperson
Disaster Preparedness and Relief
• ALERT Guide• LCIF Emergency Grant
Resources
• Partnering with the Canadian Red Cross• RWTC Volunteer Information
Ready When the Time Comes
Discussion Session
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Plan
Organize/Equip
TrainExercise
Evaluate/Improve
Role of ALERT Chairpersons
Disaster Preparedness and Relief is a continuous cycle of taking corrective action in an effort to ensure
effective coordination during incident response.
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POLL QUESTION?
What types of Natural Disasters affect your Area?
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Resources for Disaster Preparedness & Relief
• ALERT Planning materials Lions ALERT guide Checklist – How to Develop a Lions ALERT Plan Checklist – Personal Safety Checklist – After a Disaster Occurs View some Sample Plans in Action
Visit our website to access the activity planning resources
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ALERT Guide
The ALERT guide will help you:
• Understand the different levels of an emergency and phases of emergency management.
• Organize a Lions ALERT Committee.
• Develop an emergency response and communication plan.
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LCIF Emergency Grant
• Since 1985, the Foundation has been able to award more than US$36.7 million in disaster relief funds through this grant program
• Each year LCIF awards between US$1.2 and US$1.4 million in Emergency grants, mostly for flooding.
• Lions district governors may apply for funds to help meet immediate needs such as:
Food Water Clothing Medical supplies
DECEMBER 5, 2012READY WHEN THE TIME COMESRED CROSS AND LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
PARTNERING WITH THE RED CROSS –
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The Red Cross is one of themost recognized and
trusted emblems in the world
When asked: “How much trust would you have in the Canadian Red Cross as a credible source of information or programming?”94% of Canadians expressed “great trust”
- Environics Poll 2007
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CANADIAN RED CROSSAREAS OF EXCELLENCE“Improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.”
Disaster Response and Recovery
Injury Prevention
Violence & Abuse Prevention
Community Health Programs
CANADIAN RED CROSS – DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Prevention Preparedness Response Recovery
Red Cross expertise supports Canadians and their communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
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READY WHEN THE TIME COMES:BACKGROUND Piloted by American Red Cross in 2001 2009: Ready When the Times Comes
(RWTC) was launched nationally in Canada with our founding sponsor Acklands-Grainger
Partnerships are on-going in Atlantic, Western Canada, Ontario and Quebec
12 RWTC partnerships with Organizations and Companies across Canada
Currently over 1,800 RWTC registered reservist volunteers in Canada
Goal to have 5,500 RWTC reservist volunteers trained by 2015
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READY WHEN THE TIME COMES (RWTC)WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
Role of RWTCSupports the development of an emergency preparedness and response culture in Canada
Strengthens the RC volunteer force that is ready to respond in the event of a major disaster
Facilitates organizational commitment to disaster preparedness and response
Empowers individuals with knowledge and supportive behaviors to adopt in case of disaster
WE WORK WITH YOU:RWTC CORPORATE PARTNERS
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National Partnerships Regional Partnerships
Supporting Canadians through Disaster Preparedness and Response
Be “Ready When the Time Comes”
Helping build strong neighbourhoods all across Canada
RED CROSS AND LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL:A COMMON GOAL TO BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES
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READY WHEN THE TIME COMES:VOLUNTEERS SUPPORT...
Shelter and Reception Centre services including:• Family Reunification assistance• Lodging, food and clothing vouchers • Front desk reception and information
support• Assembling hygiene and clean up kits• Setting up cots• Handing out water and blankets
Community Outreach• Call centre support• Delivery of supplies• Performing case assessments
“One of the best things is knowing that you can help with human interaction – You can help people just by listening”
HOW DO I BECOME A RWTC VOLUNTEER?
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Step 1: Sign-up to become a RWTC Volunteer and register on ITM
Step 2: Complete online course “Introduction to the Movement”
Step 3: Attend one day training session “Volunteering in Emergency Situations”
STEP ONE: SIGNING UP (ITM)
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STEP TWO: TAKING THE ON-LINE INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE
This course is a self-study tool. This manual is comprised of two distinct modules:
Module 1 - The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement
Module 2 - Disaster Management
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STEP THREE: PARTICIPATING IN THE IN-CLASS TRAINING (ONE DAY)
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DO I HAVE TO RESPOND IF CALLED UPON?
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No - all assignments are voluntary.
WHAT DO RWTC VOLUNTEERS DO IN THE PERIODS BETWEEN DISASTERS?
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NEXT STEPS Make the commitment
Register on ITM
Take the on-line ‘Introduction to Disaster Management’ course
Sign up for and attend the ‘Volunteering in Emergency Situations’ one- day in-class training
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONALAND RED CROSSWORKING TOGETHER...
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“FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING, TAKING A VOLUNTEER’S HAND IS THE FIRST STEP LEADING BACK TO A NORMAL LIFE.”
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Discussion Session
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Asking Questions
Using the control panel:
1. Raise your hand using the icon during the Q & A segment
2. Type your question in the “Questions” box during the presentation
