Canada's Responses
Why does Canada help with Disaster Relief in other countries?
to build relationships with other countries, people from Canada come from the countries effected, Catholic values teaches us to care
NGO stands for.....?
Non-Governmental Organization
What happened in Haiti in 2010?
-very bad earthquake killing and injuring hundreds of thousands of people
What does DART stand for?
Disaster Assistance Response Team
What are ways Canada helps in a disaster?
-sending medical supplies, money donations, food donations, sending tech experts (water and sanitation experts), sending Armed Forces members
Name 3 Canadian NGO's that aid in Disaster Relief.
-Red Cross, GlobalMedic, Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, Foodgrains, Save the Children
Name at least 3 consequences of disaster
loss of electricity, loss of homes, loss of food and water, illness/injury/death, orphaned children, loss of schools/hospitals, loss of safety
Who is part of DART?
Members of the Armed Forces (medical, engineering and security personnel)
Name 3 governmental or non-governmental organizations that aid in Disaster Relief.
Red Cross, GlobalMedic, Foodgrains, Save the Children, D.A.R.T
How does The Canadian Foodgrains Bank help during disasters?
Foodgrains collects grain and cash donations and then sells the grains to raise money. The money is used to buy food in the areas in which the disaster occured.
floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires, tsunamis, avalanches
Why did Canada create DART?
to save lives, for quick assistance, medical help, to provide clean water
What is the Canadian Disaster Database (CDD) used for?
-contains detailed disaster information on more than 1000 natural, technological and conflict events
-since 1900
-at home or abroad
-have directly affected Canadians
Why do NGO's prefer donations of money rather than goods such as food, clothing and tents?
-more efficient, money will buy specific items needed, goods can be bought from the area where the disaster happened to help their economy and save shipping costs, sometimes the government will match the funds donated
Give on example of the criteria for a disaster according to the Canadian Disaster Database
-10 or more people killed
-100 or more people affected
-an appeal for national/international assistance
-historical significance
-significant damage/interruption of normal processes
Name 3 of DART's main goals?
1. provide primary medical care
2. help produce safe drinking water
3. provide engineering help (fixing roads, bridges, build camps)
4. improve communications for everyone involved in relief effort