January 12th, 2010
In response to the January 12th earthquake, the OEBB is distributing food and water in the following six sites: Delmas 77 – Rue Praslin (tent city), Delmas 75 (adjacent to tent city), Delmas 33 –AFCA (Association des Femmes Chretiennes en Action –compound and tent city), Cabaret, Cazale, Fond-Blanc, Conoyer, Rechimeau, Marbial-Jacmel, Lavoute and Lamandier. Thus far, OEBB has distributed food and water to approximately 150 – 200 people per site per distribution and will continue to distribute as resources permit. OEBB provides ongoing medical care for the communities stated above thus far through the following: a 15 person US/Canada medical team for five days, four nurses and one paramedic provide ongoing care during the months of February.
Bethesda Mission (OEBB) divides disaster relief into three categories: phase one- emergency relief; phase two-stabilization; phase three- long-term rebuilding.
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Bethesda Mission (OEBB) Disaster Services
Services involve providing personnel, equipment, and supplies. The following list provides ways volunteers can become involved:
Bulk Items – Collecting, sorting, storing, and distributing such necessities as food, clothing, household goods, personal items, and building materials.
Casework – Assisting individuals and/or families regarding disaster food distribution services available to them and minimally tracking their recovery.
Communication – Equipment and qualified personnel who provide communication capabilities during disasters and disaster relief responses.
Pastoral / Counseling /Crisis Intervention – Church leaders have volunteered to provide crisis intervention and care for individuals throughout the disaster cycle.
Damage Assessment – The preliminary assessment of the disaster including extent of damage, number of homes affected, and so on.
Emergency Medical – Qualified medical personnel (nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, etc.) with equipment and supplies. These individuals often work with other types of units.
Food Distribution – Feeding may be from a mobile unit or a fixed location such as a church or school.
Interpreters – Translating or interpreting for those who do not understand or speak English in regard to disaster assistance.
Reconstruction – Rebuilding and making permanent repairs to churches, homes, and other buildings affected by disaster.
Repair Team – Volunteer teams supplying emergency repairs to provide protection against further damage.
Sanitation – Build latrines.
Shelter Care – Managing emergency tent shelters for displaced earthquake victims. Shelter care may take place in churches, schools, or other facilities used for the purpose of providing safety and security for those affected by disaster or for the volunteer workers.
Transportation – Carrying team members, passengers or hauling goods. This may be accomplished using mission vehicles.
Water Purification – Setting up water purification units and developing a large capacity for water storage.
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Phase One: Emergency Relief
Emergency relief is the immediate response to the disaster which began within the first week and lasts up to three months. The relief includes the following: food and water, shelter, emergency medical care, communication, and transportation. OEBB’s campuses continue to serve as feeding sites with the help of its international partners
(ex. Emmanuel International). Phase Two: Stabilization
This stage may cover a period of a few weeks to six months. It is marked by providing basic services such as temporary housing, food, water purification and ongoing medical care. OEBB will assist people who are in the process of putting their lives back in some order. Stabilization will include a continuation of the services listed
under emergency relief with less urgency and refocus efforts to reconstruction. The stabilization stage will focus
on reconstruction planning, repairs and short-term financial assistance.
Phase Three: Long-term Rebuild & Reconstruction
Long-term rebuild usually takes four months to two years or longer. It is our aim to help individuals move from despair to confidence and determination. Long-term rebuilding depends on emotional as well as physical support. Permanent assistance consists of financial grants or loans, reconstruction or major repairs, job creation, crisis intervention. During the reconstruction phase the victims finally realize they will be solving many of their problems themselves. Restoration begins to reaffirm their beliefs. Healthy growth occurs. This phase extends for six months and beyond and corresponds with the long-term rebuild stage.
Bethesda Mission (OEBB) divides disaster relief into three categories: phase one- emergency relief; phase two-stabilization; phase three- long-term rebuilding.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Bethesda Mission (OEBB) Disaster Services
Services involve providing personnel, equipment, and supplies. The following list provides ways volunteers can become involved:
Bulk Items – Collecting, sorting, storing, and distributing such necessities as food, clothing, household goods, personal items, and building materials.
Casework – Assisting individuals and/or families regarding disaster food distribution services available to them and minimally tracking their recovery.
Communication – Equipment and qualified personnel who provide communication capabilities during disasters and disaster relief responses.
Pastoral / Counseling /Crisis Intervention – Church leaders have volunteered to provide crisis intervention and care for individuals throughout the disaster cycle.
Damage Assessment – The preliminary assessment of the disaster including extent of damage, number of homes affected, and so on.
Emergency Medical – Qualified medical personnel (nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, etc.) with equipment and supplies. These individuals often work with other types of units.
Food Distribution – Feeding may be from a mobile unit or a fixed location such as a church or school.
Interpreters – Translating or interpreting for those who do not understand or speak English in regard to disaster assistance.
Reconstruction – Rebuilding and making permanent repairs to churches, homes, and other buildings affected by disaster.
Repair Team – Volunteer teams supplying emergency repairs to provide protection against further damage.
Sanitation – Build latrines.
Shelter Care – Managing emergency tent shelters for displaced earthquake victims. Shelter care may take place in churches, schools, or other facilities used for the purpose of providing safety and security for those affected by disaster or for the volunteer workers.
Transportation – Carrying team members, passengers or hauling goods. This may be accomplished using mission vehicles.
Water Purification – Setting up water purification units and developing a large capacity for water storage.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phase One: Emergency Relief
Emergency relief is the immediate response to the disaster which began within the first week and lasts up to three months. The relief includes the following: food and water, shelter, emergency medical care, communication, and transportation. OEBB’s campuses continue to serve as feeding sites with the help of its international partners
(ex. Emmanuel International). Phase Two: Stabilization
This stage may cover a period of a few weeks to six months. It is marked by providing basic services such as temporary housing, food, water purification and ongoing medical care. OEBB will assist people who are in the process of putting their lives back in some order. Stabilization will include a continuation of the services listed
under emergency relief with less urgency and refocus efforts to reconstruction. The stabilization stage will focus
on reconstruction planning, repairs and short-term financial assistance.
Phase Three: Long-term Rebuild & Reconstruction
Long-term rebuild usually takes four months to two years or longer. It is our aim to help individuals move from despair to confidence and determination. Long-term rebuilding depends on emotional as well as physical support. Permanent assistance consists of financial grants or loans, reconstruction or major repairs, job creation, crisis intervention. During the reconstruction phase the victims finally realize they will be solving many of their problems themselves. Restoration begins to reaffirm their beliefs. Healthy growth occurs. This phase extends for six months and beyond and corresponds with the long-term rebuild stage.
