-In Aug 2017, super typhoon Hato strake Macau and resulted in 10 deaths and 244 injuries. Staff and volunteers from Hong Kong Red Cross collaborated with the Macau Red Cross to support the citizens in need. The mission lasted for around 1 week.

-During the mission, we visited neighbours and shops at the most affected area. We provided emergency daily utensils and psychological support for them.

Identify the elements of the Safer Access Framework (SAF) that are relevant.

Relevant SAF elements:

-Context and risk assessment

-Acceptance of the organization

--Before going into the community, it is best the RC contact the local community leader to make a brief need assessment. The community leader can also help connecting RC with those in need. WIth this connection, trust will grow much faster.

--In the long term, this collaboration should be communicated before hand as an disaster preparedness action. It will largely enhance the work effectiveness of RC during emergency.

-Acceptance of the individual

-Identification

-External communication and coordination

-Operational security risk management