2011/05/27 DISASTER RELIEF PRESENTATION

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1 2011/05/27 DISASTER RELIEF PRESENTATION Presented By: David St.Georges

2 THE CANADIAN RED CROSS IMPACT ON MAJOR DISASTER RELIEF ACROSS THE WORLD 2

3 Haitian Earthquake Japan Earthquake and Asian Tsunami Manitoba Flooding Alberta Forest Fires 3

4 HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE 4

5 January 12 th, 2010 Haiti struck by a 7.0 earthquake Death toll reached 200,000 Homeless numbers totalled 1.3 million Almost complete destruction of existing infrastructure Confusion over government control creates barriers to entry HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE 5

6 Port au Prince days after the event 6

7 Aerial view of housing devastation 7

8 The Haiti Presidential Palace before and after 8

9 Local Red Cross responded immediately To date, over 14,400 tons of Red Cross aid has arrived Over 1 million relief items distributed Currently 2.5 million litres of clean water is bring produced 3,600 earthquake resistant shelters have been built Existing shelters house 30,000 people with a promise to house 150,000 when complete Implementing social building programs such as First Aid and Hygiene Care HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE 9

10 Haitian Red Cross volunteers setting up a family tent in Jacmel 10

11 Local workers building Red Cross shelters 11

12 Adding the finishing touches on his new home 12

13 Inside a Red Cross home 13

14 Youth based Hygiene Care Education 14

15 Receiving Red Cross Agriculture Business Grant 15

16 Large scale rubble removal for years to come Helping provide basic needs while the government rebuilds itself Building community response plans for future disasters Education to play a huge role in Haitian growth such as first aid, agriculture sustainability, and self hygiene courses Estimated 10 years for complete recovery HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE 16

17 JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 17

18 March 11 th, 2011 Japan was faced with a 9.0 earthquake The death toll reached over 10,000 making this the worst Japanese disaster since 1923 Tsunami waves reached 7 metres in height Nuclear instability in the Fukushima plant resulted in a 20 kilometre evacuation Estimated $15-35 Billion in damages 434,000 people currently homeless 8000 people still missing JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 18

19 The sixth worst earthquake in recorded history 19

20 The Red Cross Was There 20

21 Massive infrastructure damage such as road ways and public access 21

22 Overcrowded medical facilities resulting in lack of emergency health care 22

23 Inappropriate senior facilities a major concern during Tsunami event 23

24 Red Cross distributed supplies include 196,000 blankets 183,000 pieces of clothing 26,000 emergency relief kits 11,000 sleeping kits Red Cross has deployed 3000 medical professionals and counting JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 24

25 Red Cross has deployed 3000 medical professionals and counting JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 25

26 Red Cross has deployed 3000 medical professionals and counting JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 26

27 The recovery starts now... In the coming weeks Red Cross efforts will shift from emergency response to early recovery. These activities include livelihood support and provision appliances for 70,000 government-funded transitional homes benefitting 280,000 people. JAPAN EARTHQUAKE ASIA TSUNAMI 27

28 MANITOBA FLOODING 28

29 Spring thaw caused Manitoba rivers to rise to a record breaking level Rising waters have forced 2000 people from their homes Full damage report impossible until the water completely recedes Unknown at this time how many families will return to destroyed homes, lost livelihood, and complete loss of property Experts claim water will remain high well into June MANITOBA FLOODING 29

30 Aerial view of community surrounded by water 30

31 Aerial view of community surrounded by water 31

32 Aerial view of home completely surrounded by water 32

33 The Canadian Red Cross role in Manitoba is to provide registration services, manage shelters, and provide recovery assistance More than 2000 individuals have registered with the Red Cross More than 7000 staff and volunteer hours have been dedicated to this response Red Cross has responded to 24 communities across Manitoba Plans for future shelter surveys put in the place to mitigate future disasters MANITOBA FLOODING 33

34 Road access often blocked due to flooding 34

35 Large pools of water dot the landscape 35

36 ALBERTA FOREST FIRES 36

37 Massive wild fires grew across Central and North-Central Alberta including Slave Lake and surrounding communities Over 10,000 people have been forced from their homes The complete destruction of important community buildings and infrastructure. Little notice given to families for evacuation resulting in almost complete loss of property Red Cross was called in to support on May 15 th, 2011 ALBERTA FOREST FIRES 37

38 Clear line of devastation sparing half of the community 38

39 Many areas completely unsalvageable 39

40 Smouldering coals kept the threat level high 40

41 Canadian Red Cross has set up several shelters with the Alberta government Registration areas have recorded 7841 individuals Successfully placed 324 individuals in interim lodging Phone and information centres remain active and have received over 2500 calls and counting Further response teams are standing by to provide additional assistance in the form of shelter, hygiene supplies and clean-up kits Working closely with the Alberta government to implement a plan to meet the long term needs of the affected populations ALBERTA FOREST FIRES 41

42 THANK YOU David St.Georges (705)