Disaster response Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! == Organizations == === United Nations === The [[United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs]] (OCHA); is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies that require an international response. OCHA plays a key role in operational coordination in crisis situations. This includes assessing situations and needs; agreeing common priorities; developing common strategies to address issues such as negotiating access, mobilizing funding and other resources; clarifying consistent public messaging; and monitoring progress. === United Kingdom === The organisation in the [[United Kingdom]] for the provision of communications disaster response is [[RAYNET]]. The UK organisation for the provision of disaster response by [[off-road vehicle]]s is [[4x4 Response]]. ===European Union=== {{main article|Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations}} In addition to providing funding to humanitarian aid, the [[European Commission]]'s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO) is in charge of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism <ref>{{Cite web|title=EU Civil Protection Mechanism|url=https://ec.europa.eu/echo/what/civil-protection/mechanism_en|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-28|publisher=[[European Commission]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150310211751/http://ec.europa.eu/echo/what/civil-protection/mechanism_en |archive-date=2015-03-10 }}</ref> to coordinate the response to disasters in Europe and beyond and contributes to at least 75% of the transport and/or operational costs of deployments. Established in 2001, the Mechanism fosters cooperation among national civil protection authorities across Europe. Currently 34 countries are members of the Mechanism; all 27 EU Member States in addition to [[Iceland]], [[Norway]], [[Serbia]], [[North Macedonia]], [[Montenegro]], [[Turkey]] and [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. The Mechanism was set up to enable coordinated assistance from the participating states to victims of natural and man-made disasters in Europe and elsewhere. === Canada === In [[Canada]], [[GlobalMedic]] was established in 1998 as a non-sectarian humanitarian-aid NGO to provide [[Emergency management|disaster relief]] services to large scale catastrophes around the world.<ref name="Ottawa Sun-2006.11.05">Czekaj, Laura. "Ready for the World: Paramedics Train for International Disasters", ''[[Ottawa Sun]]'', 5 November 2006.</ref><ref name="GlobalMedic-about us">{{cite web | last=GlobalMedic | title=GlobalMedic Mission Statement | url=http://www.globalmedic.ca/about-us/ | work=GlobalMedic Website | publisher=GlobalMedic | access-date=17 January 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219225532/http://globalmedic.ca/about-us | archive-date=19 February 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine recognized the work of GlobalMedic in its 2010 [[Time 100|''Time'' 100]] issue.<ref name="Time-2010.04.29">{{cite magazine | url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1984685_1984949_1985267,00.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100502135457/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1984685_1984949_1985267,00.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=2 May 2010 | title=The 2010 Time 100: Rahul Singh | date=29 April 2010 | magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] | first=Jean-Max | last=Bellerive | author-link=Jean-Max Bellerive}} </ref> It has a roster of over 1,000 volunteers from across Canada that includes professional rescuers, police officers, firefighters and [[paramedic]]s who donate their time to respond to international disasters. Their personnel are divided into Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) that operate rescue units, Water Purification Units (WPUs) designed to provide [[Drinking water|safe drinking water]]; and Emergency Medical Units (EMUs) that use inflatable [[field hospital]]s to provide [[Emergency medicine|emergency medical treatment]]. Since 2004, GlobalMedic teams have deployed to over 60 [[Humanitarian crisis|humanitarian disasters]] around the world. === India === In [[India]], the [[National Disaster Management Authority (India)|National Disaster Management Authority]] is responsible for planning for mitigating effects of [[natural disaster]]s and anticipating and avoiding [[man-made disasters]]. It also coordinates the capacity-building and response of government agencies to crises and emergencies.<ref name=ndma-functions>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndma.gov.in/en/about-ndma/roles-responsibilities.html|title=Functions and Responsibilities|publisher=National Disaster Management Authority|access-date=28 October 2014|archive-date=8 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508100041/https://ndma.gov.in/en/about-ndma/roles-responsibilities.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[National Disaster Response Force]] is an inter-government disaster response agency that specializes in search, rescue and rehabilitation.<ref name=abt>{{cite web|title=About Us|url=http://ndrfandcd.gov.in/CMS/AboutUs.aspx|publisher=National Disaster Response Force|access-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029102440/http://ndrfandcd.gov.in/CMS/AboutUs.aspx|archive-date=29 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> === United States of America === In the [[United States of America|US]], the [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]] coordinates federal operational and logistical disaster response capability needed to save and sustain lives, minimize suffering, and protect property in a timely and effective manner in communities that become overwhelmed by disasters. The [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] offer information for specific types of emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters and severe weather, as well as chemical and radiation accidents. Also, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program of the [[National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health]] develops resources to address responder safety and health during responder and recovery operations. Among volunteers, the [[American Red Cross]] is chartered by Congress in 1900 to lead and coordinate non-profit efforts.<ref>[http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/charter.asp A Brief History of the American Red Cross], RedCross.org website.</ref> They are supported by disaster relief organizations from many religious denominations and community service agencies.<ref>[http://www.disastercenter.com/agency.htm Disaster Relief Agencies], RedCross.org website.</ref> Licensed [[amateur radio]] operators support most volunteer organizations, and are often affiliated with the [[American Radio Relay League]] (ARRL). === Disaster response organizations === In addition to the response by the government, a great deal of assistance in the wake of any disaster comes from charities, disaster response and non-governmental organizations. The biggest international umbrella organizations are the [[Inter-Agency Standing Committee]] and the [[International Council for Voluntary Agencies]]. [[HOT-OSM|Humanitarian OSM Team]] works to update and provide [[OpenStreetMap|map]] in areas struck by disaster.<ref name="Vice">{{cite web |last1=Caron |first1=Pierre-Louis |title=Volunteers Map Some of the Earth's Most Remote Areas to Help Aid Workers |url=https://news.vice.com/en_us/article/vb8y8d/volunteers-map-the-planets-remote-areas-for-aid-workers |website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |access-date=20 November 2018|date=2016-02-15 }}</ref> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window) Discuss this page