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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION National First Nation, Metis and Inuit Advocacy Framework for Risk Reduction and Resiliency
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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Between Canadian Red Cross and
Assembly of First Nations
Focuses on:
Signed May 2007
Emergency Management
Injury Prevention
International & Humanitarian Issues
Abuse & Violence Prevention
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MAP
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CANADIAN RED CROSS – DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Prevention Preparedness Response Recovery
Red Cross expertise supports Canadians and their communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
RESPONSE & RECOVERY Examples of our work with First Nation communities in times of crisis
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1. Food & Water 2. Lodging 3. Personal Care items 4. Clothing 5. Family Reunification 6. Reception &
Information
6 Essential Services
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A community declares a State of Emergency
• They contact us directly; municipality or partnering organization – we confirm directly with FN government to respond if on their territory
• We offer services based on need – funding by AANDC via EMO of province, or through a Red Cross relief effort
• Agreements in QC and SK for emergency response to First Nations
Process
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Evacuation of vulnerable populations due to heavy smoke blowing into the community
• July 29 - August 6, 2012
• 620 people evacuated to Thunder Bay and Fort Frances
• Red Cross provided:
• Registration & Inquiry
• Shelter and
• Personal Services
Sandy Lake First Nation - Ontario
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Fires threatening Timmins and numerous towns
• May 23 - 28, 2012
• 156 residents from Mattagami FN
• Red Cross mobilized to be ready for 10,000 evacuees
• In Kapuskasing (host community), Red Cross provided:
• Reception and Information
• Family Reunification and
• Personal Services
Mattagami First Nation - Ontario
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Evacuation – Forest Fire
• June 23 – 26, 2012
• Red Cross assisted with registration of 883 residents at 9 Wing, Goose Bay
• Residents provided shelter by DND at barracks
• Red Cross supplies distributed, including blankets, comfort kits, infant items and comfort bears
North West River & Sheshatshiu - Labrador
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Evacuations – Flooding and Forest Fires
• March 2011
• Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba evacuations with 8,161 First Nation residents assisted to date
• 19 First Nation communities assisted
• Red Cross supplies including cots, blankets, comfort kits, infant items, comfort bears, tents, and clean-up kits
Western Canada Severe Weather
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Red Cross • Reception centres • Shelters
Red Cross services: • Registration and inquiry • Community outreach • Psychosocial support
services
• Mould education sessions
• Violence and abuse prevention workshops
• Recreation activities Community gatherings
Western Canada Severe Weather CONT’D
Water Shortage
September 12, 2012 2475 residents affected
45,000 litres of water distributed
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Indian Brook First Nation, NS
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2011/12 Attawapiskat (Housing Crisis)
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2011/12 Attawapiskat (Housing Crisis)
COUGAR CREEK, CANMORE – ALBERTA
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HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA
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RELIEF EFFORT – COTS & SUPPLIES, JUNE 2013
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Siksika Nation & Stoney Nakoda, June 2013
INTRODUCING DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
http://youtu.be/iugLHrcs_fM
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RESILIENCY...
System robustness, redundancy, rapidity, and resourcefulness are vital characteristics of disaster resilience.
That is, a resilient organization or neighbourhood or social group is one that has taken steps to withstand shock (e.g.,earthquake-resistant housing), to reduce dependency on resources or systems (e.g., diversified livelihoods, interoperable communication systems), to respond in a timely way (e.g., emergency plans, training exercises), and to earmark the resources needed to protect life and safety (e.g., stockpiled materials, trained emergency social service staff).
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Currently developing our National Framework
• Building relationships
• Includes a focus on disaster risk reduction (DRR)
• Building upon Resiliency of Indigenous communities through capacity building
• Establishing benchmarks
Red Cross Disaster Risk Reduction & Resiliency
CANADIAN RED CROSS – DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Prevention Preparedness Response Recovery
Red Cross expertise supports Canadians and their communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
MITIGATION & PREVENTION
Working with First Nations to develop culturally appropriate and responsive Disaster Preparedness curriculum and materials for local training, focus on planning tools...
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Building Resilient Communities:
A Culture-Based Approach to Risk Assessment
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TRIBAL HAZARD SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conducted a study ...on Disaster Information Needs of Ethnic Minorities
They conducted a study of disaster management with five (5) Pueblo tribes and the Navajo Nation in the southern United States
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Section 1: General Information
Size, composition, location of community Exposure and vulnerability to hazards Lessons learned from past accidents and disasters Disaster Risk Management in the tribal context
SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TRIBES (85 QUESTIONS):
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Section 2: Risk Assessment and Communication Roles & Responsibilities of Tribal staff Communication inside Tribe Cooperation with outside groups Strengths & Weakness & needs
SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TRIBES (85 QUESTIONS):
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Section 3: Emergency Communications & Early Warnings
Early Warning system in place, where do you get information, how do you communicate with rescue teams, notify community (door to door, telephone, sirens, radio), vulnerable people notification
Section 4: Disaster Response Does your tribe have a disaster office? What are the resources of the office in terms of personnel and budget? How are its roles and responsibilities defined? What types of emergencies does it address (evacuation, fire, medical, etc.)? Does your tribe conduct practice drills and/or simulations to prepare for disasters? If you answered no to question 61, who provides disaster response? Does your tribe have a disaster management plan? If yes, when was it developed (or last revised)?
SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TRIBES (85 QUESTIONS):
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Section 5: Damage Assessment & Long Term Recovery Needs
Ways for resources to be allocated fairly/ well identified individuals, do you have the capacity to assesses damage (buildings, items of cultural importance, destruction on economic assets, loss of potential revenue)
SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TRIBES (85 QUESTIONS):
GETTING READY Advocacy Framework is a comprehensive and holistic approach that complements the efforts already underway in communities to ready themselves for an emergency
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