| NON-GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES |
| Extracts from Chapter 5 of the 2005 Nevis Disaster Plan (draft) ROLE OF NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGO's) AND SERVICE CLUBS Chamber of Commerce Identify and provide warehousing. Ensure availability of essential emergency supplies. Red Cross Society Assist with first aid training. Provide relief supplies. Assist with distribution of relief supplies. Assist with first aid at medical centres and emergency shelters. Assist in search and rescue. Christian Council Assist with distribution of relief supplies. Provide relief supplies. Assist with rehabilitation. Assist in public awareness programmes. Assist with management of shelter Amateur Radio Club Assist with telecommunications at essential points in keeping with directions of the Telecommunications sub committee. C B Radio Club Assist with telecommunications. Cable and Wireless Provide emergency telecommunications at essential points. Restore telephone services as soon as possible Youth Council Assist with evacuation of victims and aged persons. Assist with distribution of education material. Assist in clearing debris. Performing messenger service. Jaycees, Lions, Rotarians Assist with evacuation of disaster victims and aged Assist in providing relief supplies Assist public awareness programmes. Assist with rehabilitation. Boy Scouts, Girls Guides, Cadets, Brigades, 4-H Clubs Assist with evacuation of disaster victims Provide messenger service. Assist in distribution of educational material. Assist at emergency shelters and feeding centres. Assist with sorting and parceling of clothing. Assist in record keeping. Assist in clearing debris. |
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