Description:
Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) is a program launched by the International Fund for Red Cross and Red Cresent (IFRC). The main aim of the program is to reduce crisis impact on society, and help to prevent human suffering and losses. The crises in aim are floods, epidemics, storms, drought and wildfires. The IFRC decide which hazards they want to prioritise in their preparedness plans, based on country risk assessments, as well as their mandate, services, ongoing projects and overall capacity. The preparedness measures are coordinated with national authorities, and the focus is on training first responders to be prepared for different types of hazards. They are also researching new technologies and contribute to set up early warning systems. The IFRC serves the community with personal capacity, equipment and tools for the ongoing crises management.