Red Cross
Acronyms
Disasters/Be Prepared
Your SEMC
In the Region
100

Who created the Red Cross, in what year?

Henry Durant in 1863

100

CRC

Canadian Red Cross

100

What is the only CRC Level 5 disaster in history?

COVID-19

100

What FOUR regions am I the Coordinator of?

Waterloo, Guelph-Wellington, Bruce, and Grey County

100

What Great Lake borders our region to the north?

Lake Huron

200

When was the CRC created?

1909

200

PDAT & ERT

Personal Disaster Assistance Team & Emergency Response Team

200

Name 5 items that should be in an Emergency Kit?

Flashlights, Petty Cash, Medication, Water, Baby Formula, etc.

200

How long have I been with the CRC?

Over a year

200

How many Depots do we have in the Region?

Cambridge, Kitchener, Guelph, Kinkardine, Owen Sound, & Port Elgin

300

What are the 3 emblems of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement?

Cross, Crescent and Crystal

300

EMIS

Emergency Management Information System

300

What month is Emergency Preparedness Week?

May

300

What sector did I work in before the CRC?

Environmental Management 

300

What is the address of the CRC Office in the region?

1154 Concession Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4L6

400

How many National Societies are there around the world?

191

400

RNAF

Registration & Needs Assessment Form

400

What is considered the worst disaster in history? # of lives lost?

Spanish Flu (50,000 people died)

400

What is one of my hobbies?

Baking, being outdoors, listening to music

400

Name the areas in our Region? 

Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph-Wellington, Bruce County, Grey County

500

What are the Seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross?

Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, Independance, Unity, Universality & Voluntary Service

500

DRIFAS

Disaster Response Individual & Family Assistance Standards

500

What is a black swan?

Low probability, high-impact event

500

What is my favourite item in the Emergency Preparedness Kit?

Glow sticks

500

What are the GEO codes make up the Region? Can you name them all?

OWWK - Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge

OWWG - Guelph-Wellington

OSSB - Bruce County

OSSO - Grey County

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