Overall goal for NS capacity building in
Disaster Preparedness
Strengthened capacity of National Societies to
predict and, where possible, prevent disasters,
reduce their impact on vulnerable communities
as well as the readiness to respond to and cope
with the effects of disaster.
Disaster preparedness policy and
planning
a) A well-prepared National Society has a
clearly defined role in DP recognised by
government included in the National
DP/Emergency Plan and supported by
appropriate policy and legislation;
b) It is represented and active in the national
and local co-ordinating body for disasters;
c) It has a national DP policy which reflects
its vision and capacities;
d) It has a NS DP plan that describes roles,
responsibilities and procedures at central
(NHQ) and branch levels;
e) It ensures that the DP policy and plan is
disseminated and well understood amongst
relevant staff and volunteers.
f)
It adheres to relevant Movement policies
and guidelines, in particular the Disaster
Preparedness Policy, Emergency Response
Policy, the Principles and Rules for
Disaster Relief;
g) It endeavours to adhere to the RC/RC
Code of Conduct in Disaster Relief and
the SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and
Minimum
Standards
for
Disaster
Response.
Structures and organisation
a) A well-prepared National Society has the
structures, systems and procedures in
place that enable it to respond effectively
and efficiently to disasters;
b) It has a Department or focal point at NHQ
level responsible for co-ordinating DP
activities;
a) It has strong branches in high risk areas of
the country with skilled and equipped
volunteer teams organised, tested and
capable for disaster response;
b) It
has
effective
information/
communication procedures in place and
ensures there is effective co-ordination
between DP, Health, OD and other NS
programmes;
c) It
co-ordinates
closely with
other
organisations
active
in
disaster
preparedness and response, co-ordinating
activities, sharing resources, information
and expertise;
d) It co-operates with th