Preparing for disasters saves countless lives, speeds up people’s recovery and saves money. The IFRC supports National Societies to continually improve their local preparedness and response capacity—ultimately preventing and reducing the impacts of disasters on communities. The need to
prepare for a world of unexpected shocks has become clearer than ever. Epidemics, floods, storms, droughts and wildfires are all expected to become more frequent and severe, affecting hundreds of millions of people every year. Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world, supported by the IFRC, are working to improve their preparedness for disasters. This includes: Disaster preparedness isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do. We must step up action and investment in preparedness now, rather than waiting for the next disaster to hit. Scroll down to learn how we support National Society preparedness. Preparedness for Effective Response (PER)Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) is our cyclical approach designed to help us analyze capacities, strengths and weaknesses within a National Society’s response system. It is based on decades of collective experience in preparedness and disaster response across our global network. Our vision is that all National Societies continually improve their ability to respond to disasters in a way that is timely, appropriate, well-coordinated, relevant and effective. The PER approach is made up of five phases:
Find out morePER leaflet and case studiesExplore areas of preparedness Epidemic and pandemic preparednessWe engage and train people worldwide in epidemic preparedness and response. We help them prevent, detect and quickly respond to outbreaks—saving countless lives and promoting healthier communities. Technological and biological hazard preparednessThe IFRC supports National Societies worldwide to effectively prepare for and respond to technological emergencies using a multi-hazard approach. Contingency planningContingency planning means preparing an organization to be ready to respond effectively in the event of an emergency. Time spent in contingency planning equals time saved when a disaster strikes. Related documentsRelated linksWho is responsible for responding to natural disasters?When a disaster is declared, the Federal government, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), responds at the request of, and in support of, States, Tribes, Territories, and Insular Areas and local jurisdictions impacted by a disaster.
Which comes first in the levels of disaster response?Personal disaster preparedness is the first and most effective intervention to reduce the impact of disasters.
What is the first disaster management?Rating. Unlock Full Solution (Free) The correct answer is Latur. The country's first National Disaster Management Institute which is under the operational command of the CRPF was set up at Latur in Maharashtra in 2008.
Who can the people be prepared to face the disasters?Do have an emergency kit on hand at home. Important documents, food, money, and emergency phone numbers should all be included in these kits. 3. In the event of a cyclone, the closest possible place to seek shelter should be known ahead of time.
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