working with first nation communities in emergency …
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WORKING WITH FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
John ByrneDirector General, Disaster Management17 October 2012
CANADIAN RED CROSS MISSION
To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity
in Canada and around the world
Humanity ▪ Impartiality ▪ NeutralityIndependence ▪ Voluntary Service
Unity ▪ Universality
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WORKING TOGETHER
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Memorandum of Understanding betweenAFN and Canadian Red Cross:
-Emergency management-Water safety, boating safety and first aid-Abuse and violence prevention-International and humanitarian issues
Signed May 2007
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Water Safety First Aid
Violence and Abuse Prevention Disaster Management
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Programming in First Nation,Inuit and Metis CommunitiesFrom 2009-2011
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Ontario QuebecWestern
Ontario
BC AB SK MB
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Atlantic
NB NS PEI NL
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National Office Disaster
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Director GeneralDisaster Management
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Support to first response initiatives of government authorities
72 hours of assistanceRelief assistance beyond 72 hoursRecovery assistance for the long-term
Provide Six Emergency Social Services
Family ReunificationReception & InformationEmergency Lodging, Clothing, Food and Personal Services
Non-Traditional roles
Family Support CentresEvacuation Hub Support
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WHAT WE DO IN CANADA
Assist affected individuals with basic needs
46,719 people assisted in Canada in 2011-2012Well over 100,000 volunteer hours dedicated to helping CanadiansResponded on average 5 times per day
Educate CanadiansPersonal preparedness workshops delivered daily15,126 Canadians reached with preparedness messages
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HUMANRESOURCES
6,650
2015 Targets Trained Volunteers
5,500One national training program for interoperability across the country
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6,000
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DISASTER MANAGEMENTOUR PRESENCE ACROSS CANADA
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365415 252 275
2241 1721 290
47374
203
Core VolunteersTotal: 6197
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CRC Office
RECENT RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
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INDIAN BROOK FIRST NATION, NOVA SCOTIA
Water Shortage
September 12, 2012
2475 residents affected
45,000 litres of water distributed
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NORTH WEST RIVER & SHESHATSHIU, LABRADOR
Evacuation – Forest Fire
June 23-26, 2012
Red Cross assisted with registration of 883 residents at 9 Wing, Goose Bay
Residents provided shelter by DND at barracks
Red Cross supplies including blankets, comfort kits, infant items and comfort bears distributed.
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2010 MAURICIE AREA FIRES (QUEBEC)
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• 26 May – 2 June, 2010• 65,000 hectares destroyed• 2,600 homes evacuated
• Three First Nation communities and one municipality affected:
• Wemotaci – La Tuque
• Manawan – Joliette
• Obedjiwan – Roberval
• Parent – Mont-Laurier
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CANADIAN RED CROSS ASSISTANCE TO THE MAURICIE AREA FIRES (QUEBEC)
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• Two reception centres:• 2,651 persons registered
• Five emergency shelters: •8,325 cots, blankets, pillowcases and comfort kits delivered for:
• 450 persons/night in shelters/commercial lodging
• 744 persons provided clothing
• Red Cross volunteer engagement:• 472 volunteers involved• 3,996 hours of volunteer service
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MATTAGAMI FIRST NATION, ON
May 23 - 28, 2012
Fires threatening Timmins and numerous towns
Red Cross mobilized to be ready for 10,000 evacuees.
156 residents were from Mattagami FN
Red Cross provided R&I as well as personal servicesin Kapuskasing who servedas host community
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July 29 – August 6, 2012
Evacuation of vulnerable populationsdue to heavy smoke blowing into thecommunity.
620 people evacuated to ThunderBay and Fort Frances
Provided Registration & Inquiry, Shelter and Personal Services
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SANDY LAKE FIRST NATION, ON
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Evacuations – Flooding and Forest Fires
March 2011 – current time
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba evacuations with 8,161 First Nation residents assisted to date
19 First Nation communities assisted
Red Cross supplies including cots, blankets, comfort kits, infant items, comfort bears, tents, and clean-up kits
WESTERN CANADA SEVERE WEATHER
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WESTERN CANADA SEVERE WEATHER
Red Cross centres including: reception centresshelters
Red Cross services including: registration and inquiry, community outreach, psychosocial support services
Other Red Cross services including:mould education sessions, violence and abuse prevention workshops, recreation activities, andcommunity gatherings.
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DEYLU DENE FIRST NATION, BC - FLOODING
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June, 2012
Case assessments
Food, clothing, lodging assistance
Partnered with AANDC providing referrals on community needs such as: Rodent control Garbage removal Fire wood replacement Psychosocial supports
Currently assisting with winter clothing, freezers and storage containers
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KEY INITIATIVES
- First Nation staff in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario and soon a National Director
- Many First Nation volunteers
- Red Cross Offices on Blood Reserve, AB and at Fort Qu’Appelle, SK
- Ontario to establish Red Cross office at Moose Cree and another in southern Ontario
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FUTURE PLANS
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SUMMARY
First Nation communities and the Canadian Red Cross have a rich history of working together
Canadian Red Cross is committed to working with First Nation communities to help them increase their resiliency to disasters
We hope to have more First Nation people become part of the Red Cross as volunteers
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THANK YOUQuestions and Discussion
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