Nepal marks the 14th Annual Earthquake Safety Day on 16 January 2012. It’s a time to raise awareness and share vital information on disaster management and earthquake safety.
Nepal faces multiple natural hazards, but the risk of earthquakes is what looms largest, in particular, the proverbial “big one”—an earthquake impacting urban areas that would eclipse those of recent memory. CADRE is underway in Nepal, training communities in basic life-saving skills in the event of an earthquake.
This Earthquake Safety Day – let’s resolve to work together for a safer Nepal

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the PEER team – committed with you to a “disaster prepared” 2012!

Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) was recently held at the Preah Kossamak Hospital, Phnom Penh
The training is part of HOPE Capacity Building and Model Hospital Development in Cambodia – training medical facility staff in all aspects of how to “disaster-proof” their facility – to maximize its vital functioning in an emergency situation. Watch this space for HOPE model hospital updates – leading the way for medical facility disaster preparedness in Asia!

CADRE National Course in Indonesia has taken place in Jakarta, led by ADPC partner organisation Ambulan 118.
Dr Suryadi, Head of Training, Ambulan 118 said: “CADRE course is very timely for Indonesia – we expect heavy flooding soon – so CADRE is very important preparation, particularly for the most vulnerable communities in Indonesia.”

Narinda community in Dhaka today started training in CADRE – becoming the first Urban Community for CADRE in Bangladesh
> VIEW SLIDESHOW OF CADRE NARINDA
Narinda is located in the old city – known as Old Dhaka. Old Dhaka has a very high population density and the oldest districts of Dhaka are characterized by more vulnerable buildings and narrow roads. This makes it innaccessible for professional emergency responders after a disaster, which means community responders are needed. CADRE is a “must-have” for Narinda!

Following three days of intensive community-level training in Paikpara village of Sirajgonj District, Bangladesh, participants and local partners declared the training a great success.
CADRE graduate Mr. Ruhul Amin said; “This training has been a great event for us. It has demonstrated new and simple techniques to care for disaster-affected people”.
CADRE graduate Ms. Shikha said; “Before, we saw many severe injuries and were unable to help, just because we didn’t have these simple skills.”