2. MISSION STATEMENT To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. 10/8/20152RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

3. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES HUMANITY IMPARTIALITY NEUTRALITY INDEPENDENCE VOLUNTARY SERVICE UNITY UNIVERSALITY 10/8/20153RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

4. ROLE OF RED CROSS DURING DISASTERS 410/8/2015RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

5.  Focus on meeting the immediate needs of the individual or family  Careful not to duplicate services TYPES OF DISASTERS:  Personal Disasters  Large Scale Disasters  Emergency Response (Emergency and Early Recovery)  Returning Home (Recovery)  International Disasters DURING DISASTERS 10/8/2015RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS5

6. PERSONAL DISASTERS Personal disasters such as house fire typically affect a single family or apartment. Red Cross can provide: Food, shelter, clothing and other essential supplies for the first 72 hours Blankets, hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, etc.), stuffed animals, colouring books, and referrals 10/8/20156RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

7. “We were all a bunch of lost souls, not really knowing which way to turn, after the fire took our homes and there you were, right away! This was a very humbling experience and without the Red Cross to help many of us would have been in a dire position for sure.” - George & Heather Wowk whose home was destroyed in an apartment fire. 10/8/20157RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

8. LARGE SCALE DISASTERS Large scale disasters affect many families and are caused by events such as a forest fire, flood, or tornado. 10/8/20158RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

9. LARGER DISASTERS – EMERGENCY AND EARLY RECOVERY Reception Centre management and support Shelter management and support Home clean-up Family Reunification Distribution of relief items Financial assistance Community grants 10/8/20159RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

10. LARGER DISASTERS – RECOVERY Ongoing financial assistance for families Funding for community projects Emotional support Reconstruction Major and minor repairs to homes 10/8/201510RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

11. “Red Cross has helped a lot. They have encouraged people in a way that assures them everything will be looked after and everything will be okay.” - Alyssa, High River resident impacted by 2013 Alberta Floods 10/8/201511RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

12. INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS Financial Appeal Deployment of Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) – Mobile Hospital to the affected area. 10/8/201512RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

13. "The last place on earth you'd want to be is the first place you'll find the Red Cross." - Anne Medina, journalist. 10/8/201513RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS

14. OTHER RED CROSS PROGRAMS  FIRST AID AND CPR  Empowers individuals at home, at work, or anywhere to act on, prevent, and manage life’s emergencies.  SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY  Red Cross learn-to-swim programs help Canadians develop healthy, positive attitudes and stay safe in, on and around water.  VIOLENCE AND ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION  Teaches children, youth and adults about:  Healthy relationships  Bullying, abuse and harassment  How to get help 10/8/2015RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS14

15. ENGAGING AECOM’S BEST ASSETS --- YOU Personal Preparedness Know the risks Make a plan Have a kit www.redcross.ca/prepare Ready When the Time Comes (RWTC) Workplace Campaigns (payroll deductions, jeans day, bake sales, etc.) Corporate Donations 10/8/2015RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS15

16. THANK YOU 1610/8/2015RED CROSS ROLE DURING DISASTERS