1.04 Neighbourhood Emergency Plan:
During wide spread emergencies such as in cyclones, earthquakes, fires and floods, it is possible that state and federal assistance would be unavailable for the misplaced and injured for several days or even weeks. The goal of the neighbourhood emergency plan is for members, if necessary, to function independent from any government assistance, as they may be the problem.
This program encourages planning sessions and is designed to help people prepare and cope emotionally and physically with local disasters.
Each neighbourhood unit should meet the following requirements:
1. Rescue people whose lives are threatened.
2. Provide first aid.
3. Account for the condition and location of all members.
4. Provide emergency water, food, clothing, and housing.
5. Restore normal living conditions as quickly as possible.
6. Prevent or limit property damage.
7. Fortify social, emotional, and spiritual strength.
8. Be able to report to the next higher organization level the following information:
a. Your name, title, unit, and how you can be reached.
b. Description, location, and magnitude of the emergency.
c. Names of any injured, missing or dead, and contact information for their next of kin.
d. Exact location and extent of property damage.
e. Number of persons needed to provide assistance and specific tasks to be done.
f. Number of people who need skilled medical help.
g. Actions being taken to help those in distress.
h. Number of members available to provide assistance, including those with specific skills.
i. Assistance needed that is unavailable in the unit affected, including medicine, food, water, clothing, shelter, or fuel.