Disaster Services: An Overview Module One WELCOME Disaster Services: An Overview Module One June 2012

Introduce yourselves by stating your name. Disaster Strikes Introduce yourselves by stating your name. Using the pictures, discuss the immediate physical, emotional and informational needs people affected by disaster might have. List your group’s ideas on newsprint.

Introductions Introduce yourself by stating: Your name The town where you live or your Red Cross chapter affiliation One disaster-related need from your group’s list

Course Purpose To provide information about ways you can help your community prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. You will also learn about volunteer opportunities at your local Red Cross chapter.

Course Objectives After completing this course, you will be able to: Explain how disasters affect people and communities. Describe how the community, including the American Red Cross, works together in disaster preparedness and response. Describe the services the Red Cross provides to people affected by disaster and the principles that guide the Red Cross workers in disaster relief situations.

Course Objectives (con’t) After completing this course, you will be able to: Identify resources for personal preparedness. Determine how to help your community prepare and respond to disasters. Identify next steps to becoming a disaster volunteer.

Town Hall Meeting Working with your table group: Discuss how the community organization assigned to your group can help out when preparing for and responding to the disaster. Choose three or four ideas and list them on newsprint. Select a spokesperson to present your list.

Mission The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Vision The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. Values Compassionate, Collaborative, Creative, Credible, Committed

Red Cross History Henry Dunant: founder of the worldwide International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Driving force for the creation of the Geneva Convention of 1864. The original treaty has expanded to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and adopted by almost every nation.

Red Cross History (con’t) Clara Barton: founder of the American Red Cross in 1881 Driving force for bringing the U.S. into compliance with Red Cross principles. In 1900, the American National Red Cross received a Congressional charter making the work of the American Red Cross accountable to, but not funded by Congress.

The Fundamental Principles Humanity Voluntary Service Impartiality Unity Neutrality Universality Independence

Fundamental Principles At Work Working in groups of three: Match the Fundamental Principle to the statements about Disaster Services. Write the number of the Fundamental Principle on the blank line. More than one principle may apply.

Module One Review Disasters impact the lives of people. The community prepares for and responds to disasters. The Red Cross mission is to provide relief to victims of disaster and to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Disaster Services: An Overview Module Two WELCOME Disaster Services: An Overview Module Two

Your Local Chapter (Customize this slide to fit your presentation. Add more slides if needed.)

Five Initial Actions Sheltering Feeding Disaster Assessment Staffing the local government emergency operations center and coordinating with local partners Communicating to the public and fundraising

The Chapter Responds Individually read the scenario and the questions. Discuss the question assigned to your group. Prepare to share your group’s answers in a class discussion.

Scenario Question #1 Why is it important for the Red Cross chapter to engage its DAT, feeding, sheltering and disaster assessment teams as soon as possible?

Scenario Question #2 Why does the Red Cross chapter work with local government and community partners to support a disaster response?

Scenario Question #3 Why does the Red Cross chapter communicate to the media and the public, and engage in fundraising to support a disaster response?

Summary Question #4 Why do you think the Red Cross provides a helping hand to people affected by disaster?

Be Prepared Get a Kit Make a Plan Be Informed

Working in Disaster Services Direct Services Brings comfort to the people affected by disaster and helps them rebuild their lives. External Services Works with the community and public. Support Services Ensures the Red Cross has the ability to function effectively and efficiently.

Volunteer Opportunities Check off all the tasks that appeal to you. Discuss your interests with the person sitting next to you.

Red Cross Resources The American Red Cross Web address: www.redcross.org (type in the name of your local chapter) (type in the web address)

Volunteer Opportunities at Our Chapter (Add your chapter’s training and volunteer opportunities)

Course Objectives Now that you have completed this course, you will be able to: Explain how disasters affect people and communities. Describe how the community, including the American Red Cross, works together in disaster preparedness and response. Describe the services the Red Cross provides to people affected by disaster and the principles that guide the Red Cross workers in disaster relief situations.

Course Objectives (con’t) Now that you have completed this course, you will be able to: Identify resources for personal preparedness. Determine how to help your community prepare and respond to disasters. Identify next steps to becoming a disaster volunteer.

Course Conclusion Thank you for attending Disaster Services: An Overview Please complete the course evaluation.