Community First Responders

One of the top most priorities of the Government is to develop the capacity and the skills of the volunteers at habitation level so as to equip the community to responsibly handle the disasters by themselves. This approach provides an opportunity to the local community to evaluate their preparedness based on their experiences and it becomes part of preparing their Disaster Risk Reduction Plan. In this context, the process of identifying at least two first responders at every habitation level in 14 Coastal Districts and the Nilgiris District for imparting training to form a Community Disaster Response Force has been initiated. Based on the interest level and skill sets of the individuals, the volunteers will be trained in providing support for Evacuation Search & Rescue, First Aid to help Children, Women, Differently Abled People and Aged, Shelter Management, Organize Community Kitchens, Electrical & Plumbing services, Tree Cutting, Psycho Social Support, etc. The Govt will continue to build the capacity of Community First responders in the entire State so that each habitation will have Community First Responders to render necessary assistance to the community and also to the response forces and the administration