GREAT ( Guardians Response and Emergency Action Team)

                                                         Creation of

GUARDIANS RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TEAM

(GREAT)

Organization

The team shall consist of:

·        GBI members who are physically fit and mentally alert and with a strong “spirit of volunteerism”.

·        GBI members who have the skills in medical care, first aid, radio communications, firefighting, scuba diving, water rescue, driving and others who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in disaster response.

·        GBI members who have the necessary equipment such as vehicles, VHF radios, first aid kits and other needed materials.

Goals

·        Assist in communication and warning during disaster in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

·        To assist in medical care such as treating minor injuries and attempts to prevent and spread of disease.

·        Assist in rescue and relief operation.

·        Assist in road clearing activities and repair of basic infrastructures.

·        Assist in making communication easier through the use of VHF radios, mobile phones and internet.

Mission

·        To take an active role in educating people in the barangay level about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact the area and train them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, earthquake, family based disaster preparedness.

·        To assist government and non-government organizations in disaster response.