Disaster-relief readiness plan
Assesses whether the organization has a comprehensive plan for responding to local emergencies and disasters. The scope includes (1) on-site incident response for premises-based emergencies and (2) community relief mobilization where the charity deploys resources externally. It evaluates preparedness, defined activation thresholds, rapid mobilization, safeguarding, and effective coordination with business continuity arrangements.
| Metric | Disaster Readiness Index |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥2 drills/yr; ≥90% trained; <60min mobilization |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Composite score: Plan exists + Drill count + Training % + Mobilization time |
| Unit | Composite |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Reactive Response: The organization responds to disasters on an ad-hoc basis with no pre-existing plan. Efforts are informal and rely on individual initiative.
Level 2: Developing
Basic Plan: An informal or basic plan exists, such as a checklist or a list of key contacts. Roles are loosely defined and response is partially coordinated.
Level 3: Established
Documented Plan: A formal, documented disaster-relief plan is established. It includes clear activation triggers, named roles (Incident Command), basic safeguarding/data protocols, and contact trees.
Level 4: Advanced
Tested & Resourced Plan: The plan is tested ≥1/year (drills/tabletop) with After-Action Reviews (AAR). Formal MOUs exist, emergency financial delegations are approved, and resources are pre-positioned.
Level 5: Optimizing
Integrated & Leading: Fully integrated with municipal/regional emergency services (LRF). The organization actively trains community members, participates in multi-agency exercises, and shares lessons learned.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Formal Incident Command structures and rapid procurement protocols are entirely disproportionate for 0-2 staff. |
| Small | partial | Scaled down to basic emergency contacts and simple financial limits; full ICS and formal alert levels are disproportionate. |
| Medium | partial | Requires a documented plan, emergency safeguarding, and clear delegations, but a simplified command structure is sufficient rather than full Gold/Silver/Bronze. |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization directly serves the public
- The organization is located in an area prone to natural disasters or emergencies
- The organization has a physical location where people gather
Not Applicable When
- The organization operates entirely online with no physical presence or direct public interaction
- The organization is extremely small with minimal staff and limited community interaction
- The organization is primarily focused on internal affairs or advocacy with no service provision
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