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HAITIAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION <hrdf.org> Aldy Castor, M.D., President United States: 845 Marina Drive, Weston, Florida 33327 Phone: 954.659.7953. 954.873.0064 fax 954.659.7957 [email protected] Haiti: 17, 2ème ruelle Wilson, Pacot, Port-au-Prince, ph 509.3461.5225 25, Rue Sténlo Vincent, Aquin
The Haitian Resource Development Foundation (HRDF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with United States Federal Tax I.D. No. 72-1074482, was established in 1987 in the State of Louisiana. This Foundation is also recognized by the government of Haiti as a Non-Governmental Organization (N.G.O.) under the RE: No. MPCEFP/1993/94/17 and registered in the archives of Le Ministere de la Planification et la Cooperation Externe under the number B-0167. HRDF’s mission is to initiate or support projects whose goals are to develop Haiti’s resources and focuses its effort on outcome-based programs in the fields of health care, education, scientific research, arts and culture and economy.
Special Session "DIASPORA-DRIVEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR HAITI" at the 2012 Haitian Diaspora Congress
Saturday, October 20, 10:45 a.m. - noon Organization of American States, Washington, D.C.
The Haitian Resource Development Foundation <hrdf.org> is an advocate and acknowledged leader for education, training and mobilization for emergency medicine and community emergency response teams [EMT & CERT]. For the 2012 Congress, HRDF will be joined by working partners to a) recognize and review Diaspora action since the earthquake and b) examine the strengths, weaknesses, needs and trends for future disaster preparedness and emergency response. The sessions will include realistic exercises to demonstrate the willingness, know-how, resources and readiness of the Diaspora to participate in disaster preparedness and emergency response that is coordinated and cost-effective. To reserve a seat and receive advance materials: Aldy Castor, M.D. <[email protected]> La Haitian Resource Development Foundation <hrdf.org> est un avocat et un chef de file reconnu pour l'éducation, la formation et la mobilisation dans le domaine de la médecine d'urgence et des équipes communautaires pour la réponse aux urgences (MU & ECRU). Durant le Congrès de 2012, HRDF et ses partenaires vous invitent a) à reconnaître et à examiner les mesures prises par la Diaspora depuis le séisme et b) à examiner les forces, les faiblesses, les besoins et les tendances pour la préparation et la réponse aux futures catastrophes. Cette cession comprendra des exercices réalistes qui illustreront la volonté, le savoir-faire, les ressources et la volonté de la Diaspora à participer à la préparation et à la gestion des catastrophes d’une façon coordonnée et rentable. Pour toute réserver votre siège et recevoir des informations à l'avance: Aldy Castor, M.D. [email protected]
ALDY CASTOR, M.D. PRESIDENT, HAITIAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Resolutions Proposed by the Session on « Diaspora-Supported Disaster Preparedness for Haiti » and
Approved by the Haitian Diaspora Congress of the Haitian Diaspora Federation at the
Organization of American States, Saturday, October 20, 2012
Session Moderator: Dr. Aldy Castor, President, Haitian Resource Development Foundation
(HRDF), Director Emergency Services, Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad Haiti Medical Relief Mission
Session Reporter: Philippe François, Territorial Administrator, Mayor Office of Suresnes, France
Session Presenters: Phil Gelman Regional Advisor, Latin America/Caribbean Office United
States Agency for International Development – Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Peggy Cadeaux, Statewide Citizen Corps/CERT Program Coordinator Domestic Security Unit Florida Division of Emergency Management Philippe François, Territorial Administrator, Mayor Office of Suresnes, France
The Haitian Diaspora Federation (HHF) thanks Mr. Abel Nazaire, Haiti National System of Risks and Disasters Management Deputy Coordinator and Dr. Méphisto Maturin from Project Hope. Although they could not attend, their presentations were well received. Resolution 1: The Haitian Diaspora Congress recognizes and supports the scope and partnership arrangements proposed by the Government of Haiti’s «National System of Risks and Disasters Management» [Système National de Gestion des Risques et des Désastres en Haïti (SNGRD)] Resolution 2: The Haitian Diaspora Congress stresses the role in the international community in the practical implementation of SNGRD. Resolution 3: The Haitian Diaspora Congress urges international cooperation and support, through duly-accredited and -authorized nongovernmental organizations, at the various geographical and jurisdictional levels of disaster response in Haiti, namely national, departmental and communal. These three points comprise an inclusive institutional framework for Haitian Diaspora participation in disaster preparedness and prevention. Operationally, this means: 1) Comprehensive strengthening of Haitian Diaspora response capabilities. 2) Clearly-defined Haitian Diaspora relations to the SNGRD, through
a) Participation in the alert chain, b) Sharing of information, needs assessments and progress reports, c) Development of protocols for intervention and d) Swift and economical passage of humanitarian relief goods through Haitian customs.
3) The Haitian Diaspora Federation [HDF] particularly emphasizes its interest in working at the commune level, the first essential link in emergency response. The inclusion of the Diaspora at this level by a) methodological training through the office of the mayor and b) technical training of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) is the principal and logical way for HDF member organizations to be involved. This takes advantage of strong and continuing Diaspora ties to friends and families in Haitian localities. French translation – Traduction française
Résolutions du Groupe F
Diaspora pour la Réponse aux urgences en Haïti [Diaspora-Supported Disaster Preparedness for Haiti] Organisation des Etats Américains - Miranda Room
Samedi 20 octobre 2012
Modérateur: Dr. Aldy Castor, President, Haitian Resource Development Foundation
(HRDF), Director Emergency Services, Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad Haiti Medical Relief Mission
Rapporteur: Philippe François, Administrateur Territorial auprès du Maire, Mairie de Suresnes, France
Intervenants: Phil Gelman Regional Advisor, Latin America/Caribbean Office United
States Agency for International Development – Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance Peggy Cadeaux, Statewide Citizen Corps/CERT Program Coordinator Domestic Security Unit Florida Division of Emergency Management Philippe François, Administrateur Territorial auprès du Maire, Mairie de Suresnes, France
La Haitian Diaspora Federation (HHF) remercie M. Abel Nazaire, Coordonateur Adjoint du Système National de la Gestion des Risques et des Désastres en Haïti et le Dr Méphisto Maturin de Project Hope. Bien qu'ils n’aient pu pas assister à la conference, leurs présentations ont été bien reçues. Résolutions Le groupe de travail de la Diaspora pour la Réponse aux Urgences en Haïti
1) pend acte des nouvelles modalités partenariales proposées par l’Etat d’Haïti dans le cadre du Système National de Gestion des risques et des Désastres en Haïti (SNGRD)
2) Souligne la place et le rôle dans ce system du groupe d’appui de la coopération internationale ainsi que les modalités pratiques proposées.
3) Préconise que le groupe d’appui de coopération internationale puisse à travers des organismes dument accrédités et mandatés se situer aux différents niveaux de la chaine de réponse – nationale, départementale et communale
Ces trois premiers points forment un cadre institutionnel inclusif pour la Diaspora. Ce cadre inclusif a été décliné et adopté pendant la session de façon opérationnelle à partir des propositions suivantes :
1) Renforcer l’appui haïtiano-haïtien de façon plus inclusive
2) Désigner une structure de référence, de liaison et de mise en œuvre auprès du SNGRD pour une meilleure coordination de l’aide, pour ce faire accroître : - La participation de la diaspora à la chaine d’alerte - Le partage d’information, bilan rapport et besoins - L’élaboration des protocoles préétablis pour la mise en œuvre des interventions; - La facilité d’accès aux franchises douanières pour l’entrée des biens humanitaires
3) Au niveau de la commune, comme premier maillon primordial de la réponse aux
urgences, la Fédération de la Diaspora Haïtienne souligne tout particulièrement son intérêt pour cet échelon d’intervention, compte tenu de sa proximité directe et des liens qu’elle entretient avec la population. L’inclusion de la diaspora dans le système de réponse communale à la fois par des formations méthodologiques de gestion de crise en direction de la Mairie mais aussi par des formations techniques aux Equipes Communautaires pour la Réponse aux Urgences (ECRU) [CERT] constitue les deux axes majeurs dans lesquels les organismes accrédités par la Fédération Haïtienne de la Diaspora doivent jouer un rôle moteur
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN HAITI Phil Gelman, Regional Advisor, Latin America/Caribbean Office
United States Agency for International Development – Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA/LAC)
The purpose of this document is to present recommended strategies for Diaspora engagement in disaster preparedness for Haiti. Preparing for Disasters - The key to building disaster preparedness and response capacity in Haiti lies in the institutionalization and staffing of the emergency response system, followed by appropriate training of disaster managers and first responders. At present, the Haitian government’s Direction de la Protection Civile (DPC) lacks the enabling legislation that permits establishment of a decentralized emergency management system. This de facto system’s lack of legislation means that no budget is assigned for staffing the DPC or for funding any of its operations either pre- or post-disaster; instead, in order to act, the agency must wait for an emergency allotment of funds either immediately prior to or just after the occurrence of a crisis. Clearly, this policy vacuum makes development of operational preparedness extremely difficult. International donors currently provide funding for the salaries of the majority of DPC positions both at the central level and in each of Haiti’s ten departments—a situation that is not sustainable in the long term. In addition, donor resources are available for training DPC personnel, and in fact have been made available for precisely this purpose. But in the absence of stable staffing, the current training efforts will have little long-term impact. Thus, to the degree that issues of governance are part of the Diaspora’s dialogue with Haitian actors, strong commitment to institutionalizing emergency functions should be a rallying point. Tropical Storm Isaac: An Example of Progress - The committed efforts of an institutionalized, professional disaster response system to deliver services are aided immeasurably by an organized, responsive public. DPC carried out its first-ever preventive evacuation of vulnerable persons in the run-up to Tropical Storm Isaac in August 2012, proving that the current authorities have the desire to serve, as well as an increasing ability to do so. During the two days following the storm, I was with US Ambassador Pamela White in several internally displaced persons camps, where residents told us they had initially refused assistance to evacuate to hurricane shelters. However, once they realized that conditions were worse than they had anticipated, they requested assistance from DPC, which responded – during the night and despite the rain – and got them to safety. Ambassador White and I saw Haitian National Police, municipal authorities, and Haitian Red Cross volunteers active in the camps and in shelters, doing what managers and first responders do. So, for all its limitations, the system is there. If the diaspora community can encourage its friends and relatives in Haiti to engage and support the system, the chances of success are enhanced. Diaspora Engagement - Finally, the Diaspora community can aid disaster preparedness and response by not waiting for a disaster to organize its efforts. In this regard, I would like to highlight the Center for International Disaster Information (www.cidi.org), which offers a wealth of guidance on how to promote and organize effective giving campaigns and manages a volunteer registration database. By organizing in advance and maintaining close contacts with the Haitian government, the Diaspora community will be best-situated to answer the call for assistance from Haiti should it come. In sum, all of our efforts – those of the Haitian Diaspora, as well as those of international cooperation agencies – should complement the work being undertaken by the men and women dedicated to reducing the human suffering that occurs following adverse events in Haiti. Nothing that any of us does can substitute for a vibrant, responsive emergency system, operated by Haitians, for the benefit of Haitians. Phil Gelman joined the United States Agency for International Development – Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) team in Costa Rica as a Regional Advisor in January 2004. Phil came to OFDA after more than 15 years with CARE and Catholic Relief Services (CRS). He was posted in Ecuador, Haiti and Honduras during that time. He worked in large-scale emergency programs in Haiti during the 1994-1997 embargo, and in Central America following Hurricane Mitch. As CRS’ Regional Advisor for Emergencies in Latin America from 2001-2003, he
managed the OFDA-financed Central American Mitigation Initiative (CAMI) in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Phil has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master in Public Affairs degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University.
DRIVEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR HAITI BY
UTILIZING COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING Abstract This presentation focuses on Florida CERT Program potential role in preparing the Haitian people on preparedness and disaster planning training. Florida CERTs were organized to support and direct statewide training and education in disaster planning and preparedness. It was estimated that the international community help did not arrive in Haiti until 5 days after the earthquake in 2010. Five days of devastation with little to no response proves that training Haitian citizens in their communities will improve the response efforts after a disaster. We have a chance to continue giving the Haitian people training and resources to regroup and recover.
Florida CERTs were organized to support and direct statewide training and education in disaster planning and preparedness. Florida CERTs provide assistance any government agency that requests volunteer services in any capacity. CERT teams can make a difference by using their training to save lives and protect property. With training, practice, and working together as a team, CERT members will be able to do the “greatest good for the greatest number” after a disaster, while protecting themselves from becoming victims.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about
disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. It was estimated that the international community help did not arrive in Haiti until 5 days after the earthquake in 2010. Five days of devastation with little to no response proves that training Haitian citizens in their communities will improve the response efforts after a disaster.
CERT members also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a
more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. CERT is about readiness, people helping people, rescuer safety, and doing the greatest good for the greatest number. CERT is a positive and realistic approach to emergency and disaster situations where citizens will be initially own and their actions can make a difference. Through training, citizens can manage utilities and put out small fires; treat the three killers by opening airways, controlling bleeding, and treating for shock; provide basic medical aid; search for and rescue victims safely; and organize themselves and spontaneous volunteers to be effective.
During the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, buildings crumpled while people were still in them. Rubbles
of concrete structures were leveled to the ground which is currently there still. The CERT course will benefit any citizen who takes it. In this particular case, CERT training addresses proper technique such as “cribbing” in order to remove heavy objects for the victims. Since there is only one doctor for the whole city, CERTs were seen as medical and response professionals.
Peggy Cadeaux Statewide Citizen Corps/CERT Program
Coordinator Domestic Security Unit
Florida Division of Emergency Management Tallahassee, Florida 850-413-9966 (Office)
These trainings are community focused and should not be leveraged by community leaders for a profit. The CERT training for community groups is usually delivered in 2 ½ hours sessions, one evening a week over a 7 week period. The Haitian citizens will benefit from targeted trainings such as:
1. Session I, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Addresses hazards to which people are vulnerable in
their community. Materials cover actions that participants and their families take before, during, and after a disaster. As the session progresses, the instructor begins to explore an expanded response role for civilians in that they should begin to consider themselves disaster workers. Since they will want to help their family members and neighbors, this training can help them operate in a safe and appropriate manner. The CERT concept and organization are discussed as well as applicable laws governing volunteers in that jurisdiction.
2. Session II, DISASTER FIRE SUPPRESSION: Briefly covers fire chemistry, hazardous materials, fire hazards, and fire suppression strategies. However, the thrust of this session is the safe use of fire extinguishers, sizing up the situation, controlling utilities, and extinguishing a small fire.
3. Session III, DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS PART I: Participants practice diagnosing and treating airway obstruction, bleeding, and shock by using simple triage and rapid treatment techniques.
4. Session IV, DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS, PART II: Covers evaluating patients by doing a head to toe assessment, establishing a medical treatment area, performing basic first aid, and practicing in a safe and sanitary manner.
5. Session V, LIGHT SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS: Participants learn about search and rescue planning, size-up, search techniques, rescue techniques, and most important, rescuer safety.
6. Session VI, DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY AND TEAM ORGANIZATION: Covers signs and symptoms that might be experienced by the disaster victim and worker. It addresses CERT organization and management principles and the need for documentation.
7. Session VII, COURSE REVIEW AND DISASTER SIMULATION: Participants review their answers from a take home examination. Finally, they practice the skills that they have learned during the previous six sessions in disaster activity. During each session participants are required to bring safety equipment (gloves, goggles, mask) and disaster supplies (bandages, flashlight, dressings) which will be used during the session. By doing this for each session, participants are building a disaster response kit of items that they will need during a disaster.
The CERT basic training typically require participants to bring their safety equipment (gloves, goggles, mask) and disaster supplies (bandages, flashlight, dressings) which will be used during the session. Florida has played a key role in Haiti’s preparedness kits supplies; by identifying surplus items to assist in these efforts.
Millions of dollars in Haiti relief funds were poured in after the earthquake, yet the city’s
homeless have flocked and are currently residing in squatter camps. We have a chance to continue giving the Haitian people training and resources to regroup and recover. We have fellow States who have paved the way who has CERT programs trainings currently in Haiti. Our goal today is to inform you of this program and all of the potential it holds for our Haitian neighbors. Ms. Peggy Cadeaux began her career with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) in November of 2010 in the Director’s Office within the Domestic Security Grants Unit. Ms. Cadeaux currently serves as the Citizen Corps/CERT Program Coordinator. In that capacity, she is further responsible for oversight of the state-wide Community Emergency Response Team/ Citizen Corps Program and is the grant manager for both DHS funded programs. She has worked numerous activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during incidents involving severe weather, national security treats, along with other emergencies. During activations of the SEOC, Ms. Cadeaux serves as the Deputy Branch Director in the State Emergency Operation Center. Ms. Cadeaux has facilitated both State and Federal workshops and presented to statewide audiences across Florida. She has chaired and developed the Citizen Corps/CERT Sub-grant Review Panels Sessions ranging in fiscal years of 2010, 2011, and 2012. Ms. Cadeaux earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Education with a focus in Office Administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida. She is currently pursuing a Master in Public Administration.
Par Philippe François, Mairie de Suresnes
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"DIASPORA-DRIVEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE, HAITI"
Special Session of the 2012 Haitian Diaspora Congress, October 20, 10:45 a.m. - noon Organization of American States, Washington, D.C.
Welcome > Questionnaire > Presentations > Exercise > Discussion > Resolution
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QUESTIONNAIRE to be completed by all participants: [responses in red]
1. Of the following disasters and emergencies, circle the three that you believe will be of most
hazard to Haitian land, life and property over the next five to ten years: Earthquake 9 Tidal Wave 1 Storm Surge 1 Hurricane 7 Drought 2 Landslide 3 Flood 4
Crop Failure 1 Blackout 2 Dam Break Industry Pollution Toxic Spill Civil Disturbnce 3 Armed Rvolution 1
Foreign Invasion 1 Airliner Crash Ferry Sinking Cruise Accident Traffic Pileup School Collapse Cholera Epidmic 3
Virus Epidemic 2 Sewage Pollutn 3 Other ________ Chronic Disease
2. Do you have personal experience with any of these disasters or emergencies? _5_ yes _5_ no If yes, which ones (circle them)?
Earthquake 3 Tidal Wave 1 Storm Surge 1 Hurricane 4 Drought 1 Landslide 1 Flood 3
Crop Failure Blackout Dam Break Industry Pollution Toxic Spill Civil Disturbnce 1 Armed Revolution
Foreign Invasion Airliner Crash Ferry Sinking Cruise Accident Traffic Pileup School Collapse Cholera Epidmic 2
Virus Epidemic Sewage Pollution Other Psychology, Provide Immun/Vaccin on Med Mobile Unit
3. If called to advise on or respond to a disaster or emergency, will you be available? _6_ yes _2_ no If yes, for which ones (circle them)?
Earthquake 6 Tidal Wave 1 Storm Surge 2 Hurricane 5 Drought 1 Landslide 2 Flood 3
Crop Failure Blackout Dam Break 1 Industry Pollution Toxic Spill Civil Disturbance Armed Revolution
Foreign Invasion Airliner Crash Ferry Sinking Cruise Accident Traffic Pileup School Collapse 1 Cholera Epidmic 1
Virus Epidemic Sewage Pollution Other Any, Mobile Units and MASH Units
4. How strongly do you believe that Haitians living abroad should make a priority to help Haiti prepare for disasters and respond to emergencies (circle one)?
Strongly agree 8 Mildly agree 1
Indifferent
Mildly disagree Strongly disagree
Thank you for your contact information here [optional] [see attendee list below]
HAITIAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION <hrdf.org> Aldy Castor, M.D., President United States: 845 Marina Drive, Weston, Florida 33327 Phone: 954.659.7953. 954.873.0064 fax 954.659.7957 [email protected] Haiti: 17, 2ème ruelle Wilson, Pacot, Port-au-Prince, ph 509.3.461.5225 25, Rue Sténlo Vincent, Aquin
WORKSHEET FOR SESSION ON DIASPORA-DRIVEN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN HAITI
[Very few attendees answered the second page]
BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THREE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD BE COMMON TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Earthquake Tidal Wave Storm Surge Hurricane Drought 1 Landslide Flood
Crop Failure 1 Blackout Dam Break Industry Pollution Toxic Spill Civil Disturbance Armed Revolution
Foreign Invasion Airliner Crash Ferry Sinking Cruise Accident Traffic Pileup School Collapse Cholera Epidemic
Virus Epidemic Sewage Pollution 1 Other ________
1. MASH Units, Virtual Technology Medical Clinic 2. Telehealth/Telemedicine Mobile Units, Chronic Disease Health Promotion, Vaccination/Immunization 3. Media Campaign (Multilingual), Health Literacy, Health Communication, Health Promotion
FOR THE FOLLOWING, AND BASED ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, BRIEFLY DESCRIBE A DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITY UNIQUE TO EACH ONE:
Earthquake Tidal Wave Storm Surge Hurricane Drought Landslide Flood Crop Failure Blackout
Dam Break Industry Pollution Toxic Spill Civil Disturbance Armed Revolution Foreign Invasion Airliner Crash Ferry Sinking Cruise Accident
Traffic Pileup School Collapse Cholera Epidemic 1 Virus Epidemic Sewage Pollution Other Telehealth/Télémédecine Mobile Units. Nettoyer des [?]. Interdit de jeter des ordures. Créer un moyen pour que les gens aient un endroit où jeter leurs ordures.
Aldy Castor, M.D., Haitian Resource Development Foundation Pierre-Paul Cadet, M.D., Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad Bernice Fidelia, Public Relations, Government Of Haiti Daniel Supplice, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad, Government of Haiti
PHOTOS OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SESSION
Attendees in addition to presenters who gave their contact information: Ray Michael Bridgewater 202.882.5782 [email protected] Sheila Louis Charles <[email protected]> Anonymous <[email protected]> Nathalie Liautaud, Pan American Development Fdn, 1889 F Street, N.W., 2nd floor, Washington, D.C. 202.458.3122 <[email protected]> Jean-Pierre Roy <[email protected]> Marilyn Sephocle 202.267.7404 <[email protected]> Anonymous <[email protected]> Roderick Shaw 202.569.6406 <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
