Within hours of a natural disaster, relief operations can be launched following a three step process :

1- Evaluate local needs using international organisations' expertise (OCHA's situation reports)

2- If abroad, liaise with local government to get confirmation of request for international help and receive authorisation for joining the relief effort.

3- Have SAR teams & equipment ready

C.M.S. organisation is fully autonomous and provides to volunteers all necessary equipment to cover a period of 15 days. CMS also runs canine and electronic search activities.

Rescuers have full agreement from their business environment and take holidays to participate in rescues. Medical assistance is ensured by paramedic staff. Their role on site is to look after the rescuers' safety and that of the local population.

Corps Mondial de Secours is a non-profit organisation, based on UNPAID volunteering.The association rejects political, religious, or national discrimination and does not interfere in the domestic affairs of the rescued countries.

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