0（https://www.palauredcross.org/cart）
Skip to Content
Donate Now（https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EHGCKYJWC3T6Q&ssrt=1731288449386）
Open Menu Close Menu
Donate Now（https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EHGCKYJWC3T6Q&ssrt=1731288449386）
Open Menu Close Menu
Disaster Risk Management - Preparedness & Response
Disasters can’t always be prevented, but with the right preparation and response, their impact can be reduced. PRCS works with communities across Palau to build resilience and provide timely support when emergencies occur.
The Palau Red Cross Society (PRCS) supports communities across the Republic of Palau before, during, and after disasters. We respond to emergencies such as typhoons, floods, and fires by deploying trained volunteers to conduct rapid assessments and provide immediate relief to affected families.
Our work goes beyond emergency response. PRCS actively partners with communities to identify risks, strengthen preparedness, and reduce the impact of disasters—helping build safer, more resilient communities.
Red Cross Disaster Action Teams (RDATs)
The Red Cross Disaster Action Teams (RDATs) were established in 2018 to strengthen community-level response across all 16 states of Palau. These teams are made up of trained volunteers selected by State Governors, including state workers, members of community groups, and active individuals who are committed to serving their communities.
RDATs are trained by the Palau Red Cross Society (PRCS) in collaboration with key partners such as the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO), the Ministry of Health & Human Services (MHHS), and other relevant agencies. These trainings help build the knowledge and skills needed to support communities before, during, and after emergencies.
Because RDAT members live within the communities they serve, they are often among the first present when disasters occur. Their familiarity with local conditions allows them to respond quickly and provide immediate support at the community level.
RDAT volunteers play an important role in supporting response efforts by helping communities stay informed, organized, and connected during emergencies. Their responsibilities include:
Conducting initial damage and needs assessments
Sharing accurate and timely information
Supporting communication between communities and response agencies
Guiding individuals and families to available services and assistance
RDATs work closely with PRCS and partner agencies to ensure that information from the community is communicated effectively and that assistance is directed where it is most needed. While they are not specialized emergency responders, they serve as a vital link between affected communities and the broader response system.
Through their presence and training, RDAT volunteers help strengthen community resilience and ensure that no community faces a disaster alone.
Role of RDATs
Be Prepared: Build Your Disaster Kit
When a disaster strikes, help may not arrive right away. Roads can be blocked, power may be out, and access to basic supplies can be limited.