Palestine Red Crescent Society - Disaster Management

Disaster Management

PRCS contributes to enhancing readiness, building capacities and increasing resilience in order to mitigate the impact of both natural and occupation-induced disasters. To this end, the Society carries out programs in the following fields:

Capacity Building

To strengthen disaster preparedness, volunteers receive emergency response training in Palestine and abroad.

Emergency Response

To respond to humanitarian, relief and health needs arising from the Israeli occupation (air strikes, shelling, curfews, blockade, demolitions)

Risk Reduction

Workshops, training courses and meetings are held to assess risks and draw plans aimed at building local capacities and skills.

School-Based Disaster Risk Reduction

Emergency preparedness activities and drills are carried out in schools

Community Awareness

Community disaster awareness and preparedness levels are raised to mitigate impact and increase resilience.