The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros per year and will encourage all municipalities to set up a volunteer corps. At least 32 municipalities are already prepared to start a corps. The government encourages all other municipalities to register this summer. According to Flemish Minister of the Interior Hilde Crevits, 34 municipalities … Read more
A survey by the Red Cross shows that one in three Dutch people has an emergency kit at home. A significant increase compared to a year ago, but quite a few kits are still far from complete. The Dutch Red Cross examined how well prepared the Dutch population is for emergency situations. “Our recent research … Read more
First aid in accidents If someone is in distress, you must above all not panic yourself. In many cases you can easily provide help to prevent worse. “That’s why we want to make people self-reliant. Ensure that they dare to help.” That’s what the Red Cross itself says about first aid. In this article I … Read more
