Resolution 6 : Strengthening legal frameworks for disaster response, risk reduction and first aid
State
Name: Ms. Ana Pereira
Function: Legal counsellor at the Department of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal
Email: ana.costapereira@mne.pt
Yes
No, we have not undertaken any specific activities yet.
Mainstream DRR across contexts and sectors, Engagement and contribution in National/local DRR platforms, Support the development and/or Implementation of national DRR plan/strategy, Public awareness and public education , Assessment of risk and vulnerability, Disaster response and preparedness (contingency plans, standard operating procedures, pre-disaster meetings, disaster preparedness stocks), Promote the development and implementation of the National Adaptation Plan, Disaster preparedness and contingency policies, plans and programmes, Community early warning systems, Training & simulation drills, Psychosocial support and mental health services, Support in food security and nutrition , Livelihoods support
An important partnership exists between the Government and the Portuguese Red Cross in matters of medical emergency and disaster prevention and response. The national society is regarded as an important auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field and is included in the National Plan of Emergency of Civil Protection and the National System of Medical Emergency. The Portuguese Red Cross exercises civil protection functions in the domains of intervention, support, aid, sanitary and social assistance and trains their volunteers to act efficiently in disaster situations. It also provides advice to the public on how to make emergency kits for disaster situations.
The National Institute of Medical Emergency (a public institute) provides certified training on first aid and on basic or advanced life support treatments and techniques. Awareness campaigns on the correct and responsible use of the European Emergency Number (112) are held periodically (e.g. advertisements on the television).
The Ministry of Education has published a number of manuals on safety at schools, including a first aid manual for teachers, parents and students (First Aid Manual: Emergency situations at schools, kindergartens and summer camps).