MPAT TE-3 Conference 15 January 2002 Disaster Relief Operations The Republic of Korea National Red Cross

What drives the Red Cross? ■ Objective –To pursue the power of humanity by relieving the suffering of vulnerable and protecting people’s lives and dignity ■ Principles - Humanity - Priority - Voluntary Service - Impartiality - Avoiding Dual Assistance

Core Areas Disaster PreparednessDisaster Preparedness –Lifeguard training for volunteers –Mobilization of amateur radio Team –Obtain a sufficient food stock and set up of warehouse –Strengthen the training course at community level

Disaster Response –Increase the capacity of human resources in disaster recovery operations –Establish a network computerizing the disaster management –Maintain the contact with the related organizations (GO/NGOs/IO, etc)

As an auxiliary body of the government in emergency relief situation, the Red Cross is mobilizing…. –Emergency wireless network (HAM) –FA rescue team –Feeding center –Good security and rationing –Local mobile medical clinic –Psychological support

Legal system on DM Regulations on DP & DR by categories of disaster… –Natural DP & DR In terms of preparedness, response and rehabilitation –Man-made DR & DR Focused on rescue activities on the spot –Disaster Relief On the Displaced vulnerable people including two aspects of natural and man-made disaster

Role Assignment Central governmentCentral government Local governmentLocal government Korean Red CrossKorean Red Cross Nationwide DR CommitteeNationwide DR Committee

Central Government Final Authority in Disaster Relief Establishing the extent of damage and victims' needs Take a leading role in relief operations Set up a disaster recovery plan and its implementation

Local government Assess the needs of victims on the spot Provide an emergent assistance to the victims Report the situation of the affected areas and on-going relief activities Recruit volunteers Divide and adjust the role among civil relief organizations as needed

Korean Red Cross Set up an amateur radio communication network Run the mobile kitchens for feeding service Assess the victims and monitor their conditions at shelters provide relief goods and control the stock Train volunteer and give the proper task for the operation

Nationwide DR Committee Fundraising for relief and the collection of donations Donation of disaster relief goods as requested by the KNRC headquarters Provision of support, e.g. relief goods and financial assistance; living expenses, reimbursement of expenses