Malaysian Red Crescent, MMU Cyberjaya Chapter: Report: Emergency Response - Disaster Relief and Rescue Operation Camp 2013/2014

In this camp, we have total number of 40 participants including 15 committees had participated in this operation. Throughout the camp, the participant was being exposed to the knowledge of disaster management and ways to response to disaster. There are few theoretical classes that had been conducted during this operation. That is

1. Introduction to Standard Operation Procedure (SOP)

2. Role of Malaysian Red Crescent in disaster (Mock Meeting Psychological and Management).

3. Disaster preparedness, response and management of Malaysian Red Crescent.

4. Mass cooking and food distribution.

5. Introduction to communications skills.

Members from each VAD were having a chance for practical on mass cooking on the rotation basis. Members are divided into 2 groups. First group will be in charge of mass cooking on the first day while second group will be in charge of mass cocking on the second day. All participants were able to apply the knowledge with honour throughout this practical.

There were difference simulation cases of disaster being conducted throughout this operation. The cases included car crush and tornado and landslide. The car crush and tornado case in conducted during day time while landslide is conducted during night time. The purpose of conducting simulation case at night is to examine the level of alert and consciousness of members.

In order to make this learning process more effective and joyful, there are some games and activities were conducted during this operation. Participants had divided into 3 new team. From the game of treasure hunt, a strong relationship between members was bonded.

Appendix 1- Photos

Participant are ready to set up the tent.