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Better be prepared: Education, Organization and Preparation for Risk Reduction

The “Better Be Prepared” series is made up of 14 modules which have been drawn up in the Regional Centre of Reference in Community-Based Education for the Prevention of Disasters with the support of the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies through the Regional Representation for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean and […]

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Expect the Unexpected and Facing Fear: Emergency preparedness in schools

GDPC

To prepare the population to act safely during unexpected events, the Canadian Red Cross has developed the preparedness program “Expect the Unexpected” to get ready for emergencies. This preparedness program is intended for students, their parents, teachers and Canadian Red Cross facilitators who may be called upon to contribute in class. The objective of this

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My Ideal City: Bottom up urban planning in Bogota

Aynur Kadihasanoglu

My Ideal City allows Bogota residents to give input on how to fix certain issues in the downtown area, becoming a forum for debate that builds to a series of possible solutions—such as how to house the city’s 1 million commuting students (solution: micro-housing!) or how to prevent the massive flooding that happens every year

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Advocacy report- The road to strengthening community resilience in East Africa-Investing in National Societies volunteers and partnerships

GDPC

This report considers the extent to which Red Cross Red Crescent volunteer action is strengthening community resilience in East Africa, focusing specifically on the unique role of volunteers, and emphasizing the role of National Societies as respected long-term partners in sustainable development. Based on lessons learned from implementation, this report is structured around the ten

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Emergency Rediplan 4 Steps to Prepare Your Household

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Four steps to prepare your household is an information and guided activity booklet for the general public. It focusses upon all hazards preparedness, and aims to prepare people for recovery. It is a hard copy 34 page publication. This publication is also available in an audio file.

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Preparedness Lesson Plans

rediplan

All hazard Preparedness Lesson Plans aimed at educators working with children from early childhood through to 18 years old, focussing on lessons to assist children and teenagers to prepare for all the consequences of emergencies. Download free copies from our website. All Hazard Lesson Plans http://www.redcross.org.au/schools.aspx

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Psychological Prepardness for Disasters

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Psychological preparedness for disasters is a 12 page booklet that helps people prepare psychologically for disaster, and was developed in conjunction with the Australian Psychological Society.

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