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Emergency Simulation Exercise On the 7th of October 2008, NRCS participated in an annual national simulation exercise organized by Namibia Airport Company. Key stakeholders such as City of Windhoeks Disaster Management Unit, the Ministry of Health and Social Services and other specialized medical rescue organizations also took part in the exercise that took place at Hosea Kutako International Airport. This is part of disaster preparedness. The exercise which is in line with the International Civil Aviation Organization Standard and recommended practices aimed at evaluating the capability and readiness of its emergency response teams. Smoke, explosion and noise was experienced as a result of the exercise that took at least three hours to complete. At least 250 people took part in the exercise of which 60 acted as passengers, while others were various stakeholders such as Red Cross volunteers, City of Windhoek emergency response unit, hospital, immigration etc. The exercise is demonstrated every second year. Namibia Red Cross Society provides emergency care and renders treatment to the casualty for injury or sudden illness before the arrival of qualified medical personnel. The society has high quality, recommended and affordable First Aid Kits in stock. |
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