Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction or ICBRR is a programme carried out by the Red Crescent / Red Cross to develop skills of community in disaster preparedness and response in times of emergencies.
The intention of ICBRR is to have a comprehensive programme tailored to suit priority needs of the community or target groups by selecting training modules and and appropriate community actions can subsequently be developed. The engagement with the community goes beyond just training. Communities should be involved at every stage of ICBRR implementation according to their capacity, as well as on-going activities.
The Programme & Training comprise of :
a. Setting up of an early warning system (EWS)
b. Role of First Aid Volunteers in Disaster Preparedness & Response
c. Disaster Relief
d. Standard Operating Procedures
e. Understanding MKN Directive 18, 20 & 21
f. Food Aid & Nutritional Programmes
g. Health Programmes
h. Livelihood Programmes
i. Reconstruction Programmes
j. Setting & Training of Volunteer Units
k. Training in Disaster Preparedness (CBDP)
l. Training in Community First Aid (CBFA)
m. Setting up of Rapid Deployment Squads (RDS)
n. Setting up of Disaster Management Post
An ICBRR programme is usually carried with the help and cooperation of various government departments, namely :
a. Disrict Health Department
b. District Welfare Department
c. Land & District Office
d. The District Fire & Rescue Department
e. The Police Department
f. Other related government Departments
ICBRR is a long term programme. Most of the communities of the ICBRR programmes are disaster affected communitites and are adopted as Kampong Angkat of the Malaysian Red Cresent.
