Arunachal: SDMA with NDRF organises training for community volunteers on Disaster Response

Arunachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority( SDMA )  has taken up an initiative on preparing of Volunteers for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in collaboration with 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). In view of the disaster risk reduction, a state level training of community volunteers on “Disaster Response” has been commenced at BN HQR of 12 NDRF Itanagar (AP) on March 01, 2020.

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Any disaster requires a quick response to save lives, contain the damage and prevent any secondary disasters. Affected community is always the “First Responder”. In most instances, this takes place spontaneously, outside any organized setting.

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In the meantime, volunteer groups not only provide initial rescue and relief services, but also act as link between the affected community and institutions arriving at the scene, thus strengthening response by the government actors.

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A comprehensive course has been prepared by 12 NDRF, Itanagar including topics like Basic Search and Rescue, patient assessment, BLS & CPR, Snake Biting, Fire safety, group exercises, etc. The training will consist of both theoretical and practical sessions so as to build the capacity and confidence of volunteers to act as first responders to a disaster in their respective areas.

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