Purpose:

The training manual is prepared by the Cambodian Red Cross for the training of Red Cross Volunteers. The manual is a part of the Community-based disaster preparedness (CBDP) series of 4 manuals:

1. Community-based disaster preparedness training manual
2. Training manual – Mobilizing communities in community based disaster preparedness
3. Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment – Community based disaster preparedness (this manual)
4. Village disaster reduction plan (this manual)

The series was produced with financial support from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and technical support from the International Institute for Disaster Risk Management (IDRM). It was developed using previous training manuals and revised according to the lessons learned from experiences in the implementation CBDP.

Overview: The manual consist of modules in:

• 7 steps in formulating a village disaster reduction plan
• 3 steps for Cambodian Red Cross-assisted disaster reduction measures

Usage: Guidance for implementation

Audience: National Society staff and volunteers