DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTER
Disaster Management is one of MRCS's core activities. It is the benchmark of the Organization's performance and image. To further enhance the efficiently and delivery its services the following strategic objectives are established:
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To strengthen and recognize the present Disaster Management structure
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To improve the credibility and reliability of the volunteers and staff as a professional entity
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To be effective equipped with the state of the art facilities
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To established the Disaster Management Organization structure at
the Branches and coordinated by the National Headquarters by adopting
the Disaster Management Standard Operating Procedures
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To establish and maintain relief team at branch and national level responding to disaster locally and internationally
AMBULANCE SERVICE - MELAKA BRANCH
The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) at request of the Government has carried out the 999 (24 hours) Emergency Ambulance Services since 1969 following the May 13 incident to supplement and complement the Government Emergency Medical Services in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya areas. This was the first voluntary organization's effort to provide such a service working together with the Department of Welfare Services and the Ministry of Health. In 1972, an Agreement was signed between the Malaysian Government and the MRCS whereby the service was financed by an annual Government grant until 1986 but later in the form of reimbursement of all the expenses incurred by the MRCS.
At present the MRC MELAKA Ambulance Service has 2 ambulances covering Ayer Keroh and Melaka Tengah. In each ambulance there are two (2) qualified Ambulance Medical Aides (AMA). The ambulance is equipped with Basic Life Support equipment i.e.: Oxygen Cylinder, Spinal Board, Scoop Stretcher, Cervical Collar, First Aid Kit and etc.
In addition, it also provides for non-emergency standby duties with minimal charges such as:
Standby duties at public function i.e. festivals, sports, motor racing, national and international conference and visits of foreign heads of state and Ministers, etc; Duties during aircraft emergency landings/crashes and other emergencies; Disaster Relief etc; Flood, Fire, accident and more;
