Technological hazards
Technological hazards have a strong impact on humans (chemical exposures, drowning…), environments (destruction of fauna and flora, toxic waste) and material (destruction of houses, bridges…).
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Background
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has been responding for a decade to any type of disaster and providing support to communities when needed. In a constantly changing world, we are now facing more and more cross-sectorial crisis and hazards, increased by global warming and climate change. When a catastrophe happens, citizen of all ages are on the frontline as emergencies services are overwhelmed. That’s why preparedness of the communities shall be on the top of humanitarian agenda and we shall equip people with basic first aid knowledge.
Objectives
This web page demonstrates different types of hazard and gamify situations that may be faced by the public when a disaster occurs. A strong focus has been made on first aid situations (as it’s the main purpose of the Global First Aid Reference Centre).
Contexts for this game
This game can be part of training for disaster risk reduction and/or first aid, to immerse your audience in different situations and make them think about what needs to be done for communities to be resilient and save lives.
- In class at schools
- In leisure centres
- At home (alone or in family)
- For a community awareness session
- Social media promotion (please feel free to share the links to this page!)
How to play
- Work alone or with friends and colleagues.
- Complete all the interactive books (see the games above and press “play”!)
- Let us know your score on any social media by using this hashtag #GFARCDRR (which stands for “Global First Aid Reference Centre Disaster Risk Reduction“!)
- Take the test as many times as you like to get the best score!
- Complete a local Red Cross Red Crescent training course!
Natural hazards
In the past 10 years, the number of natural catastrophes linked to global warming has increased by 60%, and one in every two people is at risk of being affected by one.
Technological hazards
Hazards originating from technological or industrial accidents, dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures or specific human activities may cause the loss of life or injury.
Hybrid challenges
Climate change consequences include evolving weather conditions, which can lead to long-term hazards and affect the health of humans and animals in different parts of the world.
Focus on heatwaves
Heatwaves are most acutely felt in cities, where they are not only a pressing challenge today but left unabated will become even deadlier as cities grow and the climate continues to change. However, heatwaves are often left behind in existing early warning systems and other efforts to reduce the impacts of disasters.
Disaster Risk Reduction & First Aid
Home page for Disaster Risk Reduction and First Aid interactive games. Play games and see the helpful links to learn more about first aid!
First aid preparedness
First aid is the immediate assistance provided to an ill or injured person until professional help arrives. It is concerned not only with physical illness or injury but also with other initial care, including psychosocial support for people.