Working together

Depending on its scale and impact, an emergency or disaster is likely to require the resources of a number of agencies and organisations in order to meet the needs that will be presented. When citizens, volunteers, communities and organisations work together, they can better inform and prepare themselves to reduce the impact, disruption and trauma of an emergency and complement the civil protection arrangements.

A key factor of resilience is working together:

• Drawing on all resources available and integrating the contribution of citizens, volunteers, communities, voluntary, professional and statutory organisations
• Integrating the needs of citizens within and across all phases of emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery strategies
• Including citizens and communities as active partners in emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities
• Assisting organisations to work together co-operatively and in a co-ordinated way to meet medical, practical and emotional needs during and after emergencies and disasters.

A variety of actors can be identified with a role and contribution to make before, during and after an emergency:

• public authorities manage the response and preparedness
• NGOs and voluntary organisations provide a range of services and resources
• professional organisations provide expertise and services
• commercial sector can offer practical and financial support
• social networks can demonstrate solidarity and encourage action
• media can provide information and communication
• the citizen can take measures to protect him or herself and the community.

To enable organisations to work together effectively in a response involves a long-term process of building capacities, relationships and trust. Elements that drive this process forward include: joint planning, training and exercising and review, establishing clear co-ordinating mechanisms and structures and optimising communication.

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Make us part of your plan Source(s): Red Cross / EU Office Summary of Red Cross national societies role, arrangements and resources within the European Union. Audience: Emergency services, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Voluntary organisations, Government , Intergovernmental organisations Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Products and kits, Public information Language: English View resource details Downloads Make us part of your plan Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Informed. Prepared. Together. Community-based exercise guide Source(s): Red Cross/EU Office A Community-based emergency exercise guide which will assist those people involved in supporting communities to improve their ability to plan for emergencies. The guide provides practical advice on organising an effective, participatory and interactive exercise at the local level. The exercize guide is part of the Informed. Prepared. Together. family of products which can be found on www.informedprepared.eu Project: Informed Prepared Together Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Private/Industry sector, Red Cross, Search and rescue organisations, Voluntary organisations, Teachers/Youth leaders/Opinion formers, Volunteers, Government , Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Artwork templates, Campaign/Promotional material, Educational material, Exercises, Guidelines and guidance, Manual, Training materials Language: English View resource details External Links Informed. Prepared. Together. Community-based exercise guide Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Informed. Prepared. Together. : Human aspects in civil protection Source(s): Red Cross/EU Office A set of two guidance documents for governments and organisations. Human aspects in civil protection – understanding the principles, a strategic level leaflet which invites governments and organisations to put individuals and communities at the centre of civil protection planning, preparedness, response and recovery activities and to consider principles for building resilience at a national level. Human aspects in civil protection – putting the principles into practice, a booklet to assist practioners to implement the principles within existing local arrangements. The guidance documents are part of the Informed. Prepared. Together family of products which can be found on www.informedprepared.eu Project: Informed Prepared Together Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Local/Municipal authority, Red Cross, Search and rescue organisations, Voluntary organisations, Government , Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Guidelines and guidance, Manual, Training materials Language: English View resource details External Links Informed. Prepared. Together. : Human aspects in civil protection Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Informed. Prepared. Together Top 10 Tips leaflets, cards and stickers Source(s): Red Cross/EU Office A collection of Top 10 Tips leaflets, cards and stickers in various forms and sizes, offering citizens (adults, teenagers and children) and communities generic tips and advice on how to prepare for an emergency, what to do in an emergency, preparing an emergency kit bag and making a personal contact plan. These can be distributed following awareness-raising activities, as part of lessons, courses or exercises. Project: Informed. Prepared. Together Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Non governmental organisations, Private/Industry sector, Red Cross, Teachers/Youth leaders/Opinion formers, Volunteers, Young persons 11-18, Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Educational material, Products and kits Language: English View resource details External Links Informed. Prepared. Together: Top 10 Tips leaflets, cards and sti... Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Hungarian / Informed. Prepared. Together. Get Together game (A – B) Source(s): Red Cross / EU Office The following range of Informed. Prepared. Together. products can be downloaded by clicking on the file names listed below. These files can be printed in colour on an A4 desktop inkjet or colour laser printer. For each product there is an alternative high resolution file identified by a ‘high resolution’ in the title. These files are intended for printing in greater quantities (250+) on a litho printing press. The following products are also currently available in these languages: French, German, Spanish, Polish and Turkish. To view the products in either language, click on the respective language at the top of this page. A – B. Get Together game: Get together card game offers a positive, practical, fun and informative way of sharing sets of Top 10 Tips for all ages (suitable for children 7+ years) on preparing for emergencies, what to do in emergencies and preparing an emergency kit bag. Based on matching pairs of cards. Project: Informed. Prepared. Together. project Audience: Children 5-11, Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Injured, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Press and media, Red Cross, Voluntary organisations, Teachers/Youth leaders/Opinion formers, Volunteers, Young persons 11-18, Government , Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Educational material, Guidelines and guidance, Products and kits, Training materials Language: Hungarian View resource details Downloads A. Get together game - Fronts High Resolution A. Get together game - Fronts Low Resolution B. Get together game - Backs High Resolution B. Get together game - Backs Low Resolution Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Hungarian / Informed. Prepared. Together. Bounce-back-ability poster and puzzle (L) Source(s): Red Cross / EU Office The following range of Informed. Prepared. Together. products can be downloaded by clicking on the file names listed below. These files can be printed in colour on an A4 desktop inkjet or colour laser printer. For each product there is an alternative high resolution file identified by a ‘high resolution’ in the title. These files are intended for printing in greater quantities (250+) on a litho printing press. The following products are also currently available in these languages: French, German, Spanish, Polish and Turkish. To view the products in either language, click on the respective language at the top of this page. L. Bounce-back-ability poster and puzzle provides a fun and visual way to give children from 6+ years basic emergency preparation tips like using a phone in an emergency. The poster can be displayed or cut up to form a jigsaw puzzle. Project: Informed. Prepared. Together. project Audience: Children 5-11, Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Press and media, Red Cross, Voluntary organisations, Teachers/Youth leaders/Opinion formers, Government , Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Educational material, Products and kits, Public information Language: Hungarian View resource details Downloads L. BB's poster-puzzle High Resolution L. BB's poster-puzzle Low Resolution Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Hungarian / Informed. Prepared. Together. Calendar 2011 (O) Source(s): Red Cross / EU Office Table top, CD case size 2011 calendar provides simple information on risks and hazards, the Top 10 Tips on how to better prepare for an emergency, what to do in an emergency, preparing an emergency kit bag and preparing a personal emergency plan. It can be used at home, schools or in a work environment. Project: Informed. Prepared. Together. project Audience: Children 5-11, Community groups, Emergency services, Individuals, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Press and media, Red Cross, Voluntary organisations, Teachers/Youth leaders/Opinion formers, Volunteers, Young persons 11-18, Government , Intergovernmental organisations, Trainers/Instructors Type: Campaign/Promotional material, Educational material, Products and kits Language: Hungarian View resource details Downloads O. Inf Prep Tog Calendar 2011 High Resolution O. Inf Prep Tog Calendar 2011 Low Resolution Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
Workshop on community preparedness and public participation for flash flood management in Europe Source(s): Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) The Associated Programme on Flood Management (APFM) is a joint initiative of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Global Water Partnership (GWP). 'Community preparedness and public participation for Flash Flood Management in Europe: recommendations from workshop)Workshop on Community preparedness and public participation for Flash Flood Management in Europe Krakow, Poland, 29-30 October 2007. The conclusions include: a multi-disciplinary and sectoral approach is needed to manage and mitigate adverse impacts, best managed by local authorities with active and effective involvement of people at risk, there is a need to develop risk-sharing mechanisms among various levels of government and individuals to strengthen resilience of affected communitties. Audience: Emergency services, Local/Municipal authority, Search and rescue organisations, Voluntary organisations, Government , Intergovernmental organisations Type: Report Language: English View resource details External Links http://www.apfm.info/cee_workshop.htm Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Source(s): United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) An entity within the United Nations Secretariat, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) supports mobilization, funding and coordination of humanitarian action in response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. Audience: Emergency services, Non governmental organisations, Voluntary organisations, Government , Intergovernmental organisations Type: Research and academic, Website, Network, institution or organisation Language: English View resource details External Links http://ochaonline.un.org Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments
The role of NGO's volunteers in civil protection in EUMS and EEAC Source(s): British Red Cross The purpose of the project was to enable European Member States and European Economic Area Countries to understand better the contribution that non-governmental organisations’ volunteers can make in prevention of, planning for, and responding to civil emergencies and to consider how such contribution can be utilised fully. Project: The role of NGO's volunteers in civil protection i Audience: Community groups, Emergency services, Local/Municipal authority, Non governmental organisations, Red Cross, Search and rescue organisations, Voluntary organisations, Government Type: Report Language: English View resource details Downloads The role of non-governmental organisations' volunteers in civil p... Comments Sending message… Name: e-mail: Location: Organisation: I would like to receive updates: Send comment Be first to add comments