Bruce Wong
Capacity Development Adviser
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Resilience Advisors Network
Emergency Volunteers: Solid Backer in Disasters
In the event of disasters, trained emergency volunteers can support the emergency services when the regular emergency responders’ workload are overwhelmed. How to equip civilians to become strong and reliable partner in disaster is an important element. It is not only to focus on the training, but also on the management strategies. The seminar will discuss about the challenges and common practices in the region.