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NGOs DEALING WITH DISASTERS MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY, EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE DATE October 1988 ACRONYM MRCS AGENCY NAME Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Emergency Services Committee MAILING ADDRESS 32 Jalan Nipah, off Jalan Ampang CITY/STATE/POSTAL CODE 55000 Kuala Lumpur COUNTRY Malaysia TELEPHONE (60-3) 4578122 Ext.35 or 4578726 (direct) TELEX 30166 FAX - EXECUTIVE'S NAME Dr. Chong Yew Chong EXECUTIVE'S TITLE Chairman, National Emergency Services Committee CONTACT PERSON'S NAME Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohd Darus CONTACT PERSON'S TITLE Assistant Director, Emergency Services SPECIALIZATION Floods, fire and landslides are common disasters in the region. In case of disaster involving more than 100 victims, food will be cooked at National HQ and distributed to the victims. Water tankers will be sent to areas where water is scarce. MRCS can mobilze 9 staff members plus 50 Red Crescent Volunteers at short notice. Logistic support includes Mobile Control Unit, Mobile Kitchen Unit, Rescue Boats, Ambulances, etcTYPE OF ORGANIZATION TARGET GROUP(S) All disaster victims, irrespective of physical condition, age or sex NUMBER OF MEMBERS/SUPPORTERS - SUBSIDIARY OFFICES None GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PRIORITY During the monsoon season, priority is given to the east coast States of peninsular Malaysia, which are flood prone NO. PAID STAFF AT HEADQUARTERS 9 NO. PAID STAFF IN FIELD OFFICES Nil ANNUAL OPERATIONAL BUDGET Malaysian $ 158,000 % OF OVERHEADS CHARGED FOR PROJECT ADMINISTERED ON BEHALF OF DONOR 75% * Origin: UNITEX --> Toward a United Species (1:107/501) --- Patt Haring | UNITEX : United Nations patth@sci.ccny.cuny.edu | Information patth@ccnysci.BITNET | Transfer Exchange -=- Every child smiles in the same language. -=-