DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION PREPAREDNESS
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• Definition
• The term disaster reduction or disaster risk
  reduction is often used to mean the broad
  development and application of policies,
  strategies and practices to minimize
  vulnerabilities and disaster risks throughout
  society, through prevention, mitigation and
  preparedness.

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Disaster risk reduction a strategic priority

• The importance of disaster risk reduction in all
  its forms is reflected in the Global Agenda for
  Humanitarian Action.
• This was adopted at the 28th International
  Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
  which took place in Geneva in December 2003.
• Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and the states
  party to the Geneva Conventions committed a plan
  of action that aims to reduce vulnerability in
  relation to the risk and impact of disasters.
• Has since been reiterated in the International
  Federations Global Agenda

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• Disaster Risk Reduction is addressed through
  three main strategies
• Building capacity in disaster preparedness to
  better respond to disasters,
• Promoting mitigation activities to reduce the
  impact of hazards
• Ensuring development projects, such as adopt
  village which is risk and disaster prone area
  (e.g Kg Kuala Muda, Kedah, Kpg Peta, Johor etc)

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HOW MRC IMPLEMENT DRR
1. DM STRATEGIC PLAN 2005-2009
A 5-year Strategy to strengthen MRCS capacity
in caring for the most vulnerable in the
community
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2. AUXILIARY ROLES WITH THE GOVERNMENT
National Security Council Directive 20 (Disaster
Response and roles) Relevant Ministries
- Ministry of Women, Family and Community
Development (JKM) - Ministry of Foreign
Affairs - Ministry of Health - Ministry Youth
Sports - Ministry of Higher Learning -
Ministry of Education
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MRC DRR Activities

• Health Care activities
• Hygiene Promotion
• Public Hygiene Awareness
• Provide Hygiene kit
• Community First Aid
• Disaster Preparedness
• Early Warning Activities
• Mobilization Exercise
• Formation of VAD units
• Formation of CBAT
• (Community Base Action Team)
• Mass Cooking Feeding Activities
• Livelihood
• Vulnerable Social activities
• Vulnerable livelihood Economic Sustains

• Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Repair houses
• Shelter
• Sanitation

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• Livelihood
• Social activities
• Vulnerable
• Economic Sustains

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• Health Care
• Hygiene Promotion
• Public Hygiene Awareness
• Provide Hygiene kit
• Community First Aid

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Disaster Preparedness

• Early Warning Activities
• Mobilization Exercise
• Formation of VAD units
• Formation of CBAT
• Mass Cooking Feeding

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• Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
• Repair houses
• Shelter
• Sanitation

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MRC RESPONSE
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LANDSLIDE
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FLOOD
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FIRE
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MVA (Motorized Vehicle Accident)
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INTERNATIONAL MISSION INVOLVEMENT
Pakistan South Asia earthquake 08 October 2005
Bosnia Conflict LO - 1997
Gaza Conflict 8th January 2009
North Korea Conflict LO - 2002
Iran Bam earthquake 26 Dec 2003
Philippines Leyte mudslide/landslide 17 Feb
2006, Typhoon Milenyo 2007, Typhoon Fengshen 2008
Afghanistan Conflict LO - 2002
Taufan Nargis, Myanmar, 26 Mei 2008
Cambodia Conflict LO - 1982
Philippines Jolo medical aid 11-23 May 2000
Indonesia Aceh earthquake, tsunami 26 Dec 2004
Indonesia Yogyakarta earthquake, 27 Mei 2006
Sichuan Earthquake, 2008
Timur-Leste Conflict LO - 2001
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MRC DRR Key Success

• Recognized by Government, local authorities
• (National Security Council Directive 20)
• Network in 15 branches and 148 chapters
• (MRC Constitution, SOP and Guidelines)
• Structure training syllabus
• Community participation
• Partnership in Humanity

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MRC DRR Key Success (Cont)

• Manpower
• VADs
• RDS
• Youths
• Higher Learning
• Community Based Action Team
• RDRT
• Funding /Money
• Government Grant
• Public Donation
• Specific Appeals

• Specialized Personnel's
• Relief
• Water Sanitation
• Logistic
• Health

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