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The Red
Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, supported
by the International Federation, work with communities to
reduce risk, mitigate the effects of, prepare to respond,
respond to and recover from disasters.
Disaster
Management can be defined as the organization and
management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with
all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response and recovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.
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The first
people to respond to a disaster are those living in the local
community. They are the first to start rescue and relief operations.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent National
Societies therefore focus on community-based disaster
preparedness, which assists communities to reduce
their vulnerability to disasters and strengthen their
capacities to resist them.
When the
capacity of a community or country to respond
and recover from a disaster
is overwhelmed, and upon request from the National Society,
the International Federation uses its regional and international
networks, assets and resources to bring assistance to the
communities and National Red Cross Red Crescent Society which
is assisting them. At an international level the International
Federation advocates with Governments, international organisations
and humanitarian donors for better practice and accountability
in disaster management and greater respect of the dignity
of the vulnerable people. |
Disaster management
