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Philippine Red Cross

Red Cross 143 Basic Training CourseAlways Always AlwaysFIRST READY THERE

Brief History of the Red Cross

Seven Fundamental Principles

Red Cross Emblem

The Philippine Red Cross

The Red Cross Movement



• Battle of Solferino, Italy (1859)

• War between France and Austria

• 300,000 soldiers involved

• No organized medical system

• 40,000 wounded and dying

Henry Dunant organized volunteers to assist the wounded.




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“A Memory of Solferino” was published in 1862 by Henry Dunant with two main

ideas:

To create, in each country, an organization of trained volunteers ready

to assist the wounded in war

To promote an international agreement protecting the wounded soldiers on the battlefield and those who care for them


Henry Dunant



International Federation Red

Cross & Red Crescent Societies

(1919)

International Committee of the Red Cross (1863)

National Red Cross & Red Crescent

Societies

assists and protects victims of armed conflict

guardian of IHL

recognizes National Societies

assists victims of disasters

humanitarian activities for the most vulnerable

coordinates international assistance for victims of natural disasters

supports activities and development of National Societies




Seven Fundamental Principles



HUMANITY“We serve people but not systems.”

“We care for the victims without discrimination.”

IMPARTIALITY

NEUTRALITY“We take initiatives but never sides.”

The Seven Fundamental Principles



INDEPENDENCE“We bow to need but not to kings.”

VOLUNTARY SERVICE“We work around the clock but never for personal gain.”




UNITY“We have many talents but a

single idea.”

UNIVERSALITY“We respect nations but our work

knows no bound.”




Red Cross Emblem



The sign and the words Red Cross are protected under Presidential Decree 1643 and the Geneva ConventionsExclusive use:

2. Philippine Red Cross4. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation)

3. International Committeeof the Red Cross (ICRC)

1. AFP Medical Services

The Symbol of the Red Cross



Proper Uses of the Symbol

PROTECTIVE: a visible sign of protection granted by

the Geneva Conventions in times of armed conflict

INDICATIVE: in times of armed conflicts or

peacetime, shows that a person/object is connected with the International Red Cross and

Red Crescent Movement(PNRC, ICRC, Federation)




Improper Useunauthorized use by persons or institutions

Misuse of the Symbol

Imitationuse of signs that may be confused

with the emblem

Grave Misuse marking of armed combatants or military

equipment in wartime for protection




The Red Cross and Red Crescentsymbols have the same meaning to help lessen

human suffering brought by armed conflicts and natural disasters.




Common violations of PD 1643:

• Private / Public ambulances (not owned by the AFP and the Red Cross)

• Symbol of Safety


• Medical / First Aid sign

• Fashion / Commercial Use



Penalties may include imprisonment / penalty to be decided by a civil court.




The Philippine Red Cross



Humanitarian organization which begun in 1899 as Philippine Women’s Red Cross

Officially founded on 15 April 1947 through Republic Act 95 (now Presidential Decree 1643)

Continued to exist during the American and Japanese period



Member of an International Movement;

More than 90 chapters nationwide;

Governed by 30 board members;

More than 800 staff nationwide;

With thousands of volunteers;

Funded through public donations.



VISION:

The Philippine Red Cross will be the foremost humanitarian organization in the Philippines, in services provided and

number of people served.

MISSION:

The Philippine Red Cross brings timely, effective and compassionate humanitarian assistance to the most

vulnerable without consideration of nationality, race, creed, gender, social status or political belief.



National Blood Service

Mission: To save lives of

patients in need of blood as an

expression of the corporate

social responsibility of the PNRC

and to provide safe and

affordable blood

Major Services



Major Services

Disaster Management Service

Mission: To provide relief in times of

peace or war and to carry on

measures to minimize the suffering

caused by disasters



Major Services

Safety Service

Mission: To conduct an

educational campaign to

ensure the health of the

people



Major Services

Community Health and

Nursing Service

Mission: To assist the

most vulnerable and

under- served on health

care services



Major Services

Social Service

Mission: To carry out

assistance program that

provides various welfare

services to individuals and

families



Major Services

Red Cross Youth

Mission: To educate the

youth in the spirit of Red

Cross and provide to

direct their energy into

worthwhile activities



RED CROSS 143

143 Goals and Objectives

Tasks of 143 Volunteers



Red Cross 143 as a Required Response



To promote a culture of self-help in communities by

developing a formidable network of Red Cross volunteers who will

prepare the community for disasters and respond

rapidly in emergencies.

Program Goal



RED CROSS 143 was created to strengthen the PRC in all community level

“We want the local people to be the ‘eyes, ears, hands feet’ of the Red Cross”

Empowered Communities



1 leader + 43 members

in every barangay

Creates 44 on-site take charge volunteers

• First to Prepare

• First to Know

• First to Report

• First to Respond

• First to provide relief, recovery and rehabilitate

Red Cross 143 Objectives



General tasks

PREDICT – to know what are the possible hazardsand vulnerability in your community.

PLAN – to plan the things you should do in times ofdisaster.

PREPARE – to make the community prepared and to identify the essential things to have in times of disaster.




General tasks


RESPONSE – to respond on the possible needs of thecommunity (i.e. First Aid, Health and hygiene,voluntary blood donation and relief operation)

REPORT – to gather and report essential information to the Philippine National Red Cross in times of emergency or disaster.



ALWAYS First

Ready There

How does it work?



143 Volunteers

sending

Informations

How does it work?



First toRehabilitate

Always READY(predict, plan,

prepare, practice)

First toReport, Cope,

Mitigate

First toProvide Relief

How does it work?



Behind every achievement of the PNRC is its formidable network of volunteers that enables it to provide humanitarian assistance to Filipinos in need.

Red Cross 143 Volunteers



Disaster Management Continuum

Disaster Assessment (5Ws and 1H)

Disaster Reporting (line relationship)

Responding to Emergencies

Disaster Hazard and Review



Disaster Situation Hazard and Review



Disaster

Natural or human-inducedevents wherein communitiesexperience severe danger andincur loss of lives and propertiescausing disruption in its socialstructure and prevention of thefulfillment of all or some of theaffected community’s essentialfunctions.

Disaster Situation and Hazard Review



Hazard

Any phenomenon that has the potential to cause disruptionor damage to humans and their environment. Or an event oroccurrence that has the potential for causing injury to life,property and environment.




Vulnerability

Factors of the community that allows a hazard to cause adisaster. Or the result of a number of factors that increase thechances of a community being unable to cope with anemergency.




Risk

Level of loss or damage that can be predicted from aparticular hazard affecting a particular place at a particulartime, or the probability that injury to life or damage toproperty and the environment will occur.




Emergency

Any situation in which the life or well-being of community willbe threatened unless immediate and appropriate action istaken, and which demands an extraordinary response andexceptional measures.




Types of Hazards

Natural Hazards

Human-Induced Hazards


• Complex Emergencies

• Technological



Natural HazardsTyphoon / Tropical Cyclone Flood / Flashflood




Natural Hazards

Drought Earthquake




Tsunami

Natural Hazards

Volcanic Eruption




Natural Hazards

Landslide




Complex Emergencies

Armed Conflict Political Destabilization




Complex Emergencies

Socio-political / Security Hazards

Rallies




Technological Hazards

Fire Vehicular Accidents




Technological Hazards

Maritime Accidents Plane Crash




DISASTER

MITIGATION

DISASTER

PREPAREDNESS

DISASTER

EMERGENCY

RESPONSE

REHABILITATION

RECONSTRUCTION

DEVELOPMENTDISASTER

PREVENTION

WARNING

Disaster Management Continuum



Disaster Assessment



GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ASSESSMENT:

WHAT – status of the situationWHO – information such as age bracket names, etc. that will identify the persons concerned in the incidentWHERE – information that has to do with location/ places pertinent to the incidentWHEN – time, day, month and yearHOW – information that will explain how the incident took placeWHY – factors which led to the occurrence of the incident

Disaster Assessment



Disaster Reporting



is a primary tool for gathering data and

reception of knowledge or intelligence that generates

useful information.

REPORTING

Disaster Reporting



DISASTER REPORTING IS DONE TO:

Provide a permanent record of the information obtainedCommunicate this informationKeep abreast of current eventsServe as basis for the dissemination of activities to the public

Disaster Reporting



A GOOD REPORT MUST BE:

Complete, accurate and specificEasy to understandProperly paragraphed, abbreviated, capitalized, punctuatedConciseGrammatically correctAdapted to the level of the reader

Disaster Reporting



WHAT TO REPORT?

1. What happened?2. Where did it happen?3. When did it happen?4. Why did it happen?5. How did it happen?

Disaster Reporting



SAMPLE REPORT THRU SMS

This is a sample of how a report will look like and should answer the following questions:

1. What happened?2. When did it happen?3. Where did it happen?4. Who are affected?5. Why did it happened?6. How did it happened?

Disaster Reporting



6. Who and how many are affected families/ individuals?7. Other information:

a. Evacuation centersb. Priority Needsc. Number of damaged houses: totally or partially destroyedd. Assistance given/ renderede. Other agencies/ NGOs/ LGUs presentf. Accessibility and source of the following:

i. Waterii. Electricity iii. Communication lineiv. Others

Disaster Reporting



LINE RELATIONSHIP OF REPORTING

RC 143

VolunteerChapter

NHQ

OPERATION

CENTER

Disaster Reporting



1) PNRC-NHQ Operation Center

Dial: (02) 666- 5034, (02) 666- 5038, (02) 527- 0864Hotline: 143Text: 09178068513Email: [email protected]: (02) 524- 5787

2)PNRC CHAPTERDial: 527-2161 / 527-3595Text: 09178068535-manilachapter

09053817538- CSRDMSEmail: [email protected]

A. Call, text, or email the NHQ Operation Center or your local chapter:

Disaster Reporting



3) Other important numbers to call

PNRC Chairman Richard “Dick” J. Gordon: 09209527232Chapter Administrator: _________________________143 Team leader: ______________________________Brgy. Captain: _________________________________Police #: _____________________________________Fire Station #: _________________________________Nearby Hospital #: _____________________________

What to do in times of disaster/emergency?



143 in Blood Program

Role of 143 volunteers in Blood Program

Guide list for Volunteers



Role of 143 Volunteers in Red Cross Blood Program



1. To become a regular and standby blood donor when needed

Role of 143 volunteers



2. To recruit for voluntary unpaid blood donation




a. Identify and coordinate with the nearest blood bank or your local chapter.

b. Keep close communication with your local blood services

Steps on recruiting for voluntary unpaid blood donation:




c. Know how to respond to common arguments that people use to avoid giving blood donations. Encourage potential blood donors but do not force them.

d. Recruit and refer people to the nearest blood bank or local chapter.

Steps on recruiting for voluntary unpaid blood donation:




3. Organize a voluntary mass blood donation




a. Gather members of the community.

b. Plan the date and venue of the blood donation activity.

Steps on organizing mass blood donation:




c. Inform and coordinate with your local PRC staff under the Blood Services about the donation activity.

d. The Blood Services will facilitate the blood donation activity.

Steps on organizing mass blood donation:




1. Plan your activities according to the blood needs.

– lean months:• March, April, May, June

• December, January




2. Have your contact list of the local leaders and coordinate with the recruitment plans.




3. Work with the other volunteer in the same community.




4. Assess the attitude and behavior of the target community




5. Be familiar with the guidelines set by your local blood service on blood recruitment.




6. Be in good working relationship with the staff of the blood services to ensure that your blood donors are well cared for when they donate blood.




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