MISSION STATEMENT

To improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

•HUMANITY

•IMPARTIALITY

•NEUTRALITY

•INDEPENDENCE

•VOLUNTARY SERVICE

•UNITY

•UNIVERSALITY

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Focus on meeting the immediate needs of the individual or family

Careful not to duplicate services

TYPES OF DISASTERS:

Personal Disasters

Large Scale DisastersEmergency Response (Emergency and Early Recovery)

Returning Home (Recovery)

International Disasters

DURING DISASTERS

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PERSONAL DISASTERS

Personal disasters such as house fire typically affect a single family or apartment.

Red Cross can provide:

•Food, shelter, clothing and other essential supplies for the first 72 hours

•Blankets, hygiene kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, etc.), stuffed animals, colouring books, and referrals

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“We were all a bunch of lost souls, not really knowing which way to turn, after the fire took our homes and there you were, right away! This was a very humbling experience and without the Red Cross to help many of us would have been in a dire position for sure.” - George & Heather Wowk whose home was destroyed in an apartment fire.

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LARGE SCALE DISASTERS Large scale disasters affect many families and are caused by events such as a forest fire, flood, or tornado.

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LARGER DISASTERS – EMERGENCY AND EARLY RECOVERY

•Reception Centre management and support

•Shelter management and support

•Home clean-up

•Family Reunification

•Distribution of relief items

•Financial assistance

•Community grants

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LARGER DISASTERS – RECOVERY

•Ongoing financial assistance for families

•Funding for community projects

•Emotional support

•Reconstruction

•Major and minor repairs to homes

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“Red Cross has helped a lot. They have encouraged people in a way that assures them everything will be looked after and everything will be okay.” - Alyssa, High River resident impacted by 2013 Alberta Floods

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INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS•Financial Appeal•Deployment of Health Emergency Response Unit (ERU) – Mobile Hospital to the affected area.

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"The last place on earth you'd want to be is the first place you'll find the Red Cross." - Anne Medina, journalist.

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OTHER RED CROSS PROGRAMS

FIRST AID AND CPR Empowers individuals at home, at work, or anywhere to act on, prevent, and manage life’s emergencies.

SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY Red Cross learn-to-swim programs help Canadians develop healthy, positive attitudes and stay safe in, on and around water.

VIOLENCE AND ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATIONTeaches children, youth and adults about:

Healthy relationshipsBullying, abuse and harassmentHow to get help

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ENGAGING AECOM’S BEST ASSETS --- YOU

• Personal Preparedness• Know the risks• Make a plan• Have a kit• www.redcross.ca/prepare

• Ready When the Time Comes (RWTC)

• Workplace Campaigns (payroll deductions, jeans day, bake sales, etc.)

• Corporate Donations

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THANK YOU

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