EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia, a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and part of the Lower Mekong River region. Cambodia faces a high level of...
Manual and Guideline - Technological Disaster Updates
Search
Refine the list with filters
Search helpList
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threats in wartime situations: The impact on breastfeeding safety and infant/young child feeding practices
Guidance released on the impact of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats on infants, young children and breastfeeding women CBRN emergencies are among the most alarming...
National Stockpiles for Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies: Policy Advice (January 2023)
WHO updates critical medicines list for radiological and nuclear emergencies The World Health Organization (WHO) today updated its list of medicines that should be stockpiled for radiological and...
IAEA Safety Standards - Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency Involving the Transport of Radioactive Material - Specific Safety Guide No. SSG-65
This Safety Guide is intended to assist Member States in the application of General Safety Requirements (GSR) Part 7 and of the Transport Regulations. GSR Part 7 establishes requirements for an...
Key recommendations for a strengthened use of science and technology in disaster risk reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean
The first edition of the Key Recommendations for a Strengthened use of Science and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean, presents the findings regarding the effect...
Disaster Management Reference Handbook - Thailand (January 2022)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Thailand is exposed to flooding, landslides, drought, earthquakes, tsunamis, heat waves, forest fires, and epidemics. Thailand is also exposed to technological hazards such as...
Bangladesh + 1 more
Guidance Note on Clothing and Bedding Distribution for Fire-affected Households, 31 March 2021
1. INTRODUCTION This document provides guidance to Shelter/NFI Sector Partners involved in the delivery of Non-Food Item (NFI) assistance in the Rohingya Refugee Response to support fire-affected...
Bangladesh + 1 more
Gender Alert on Fire in Kutupalong and Balikhali Camps, March 29, 2021, Issue 1: Ensuring a Gender-Responsive Humanitarian Response
The Cox’s Bazar Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group (GiHA WG) is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the Rohingya refugees affected by the massive fire outbreak on the...
Lebanon: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Dec 2020
INTRODUCTION This document is guided by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Strategy for Lebanon, endorsed in 2020 by the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), which enshrines the...
Bangladesh + 1 more
WASH Sector Guidance note – Fire response, Version 1- 28 March 2021
Summary On the 22nd of March a fire erupted in camp 8W in Kutapalong Balukhali Extension, heavily damaging camps 9 and significantly damaging camps 8W, 8E, whilst limited damage was caused to camp 10...
Disaster Management Reference Handbook - Lao PDR (February 2021)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR or Laos) is a land-locked, multi-ethnic, socialist state in Southeast Asia. It enjoys social stability, and there are no serious...
Disaster Management Reference Handbook - Cambodia (December 2020)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cambodia experiences floods, regular drought, and damaging storms due to its geographic and climate conditions.1 Generally, flooding occurs for more than three months per year...
Technological & Biological Hazard Preparedness - Towards 2030: ‘An enhanced multi-hazard approach’ (October 2020)
The ‘IFRC Roadmap on Technological and Biological (CBRN) Hazard Preparedness – Towards 2030: An enhanced multi-hazard approach’ invite National Societies and the IFRC Secretariat to reflect on the...
Technological & Biological Hazard (CBM1) Preparedness - Background Information (October 2020)
This document provides additional background information to complement the ‘IFRC Roadmap on Technological and Biological (CBRN) Hazard Preparedness – Towards 2030: An enhanced multi-hazard approach’,...
A framework for mental health and psychosocial support in radiological and nuclear emergencies
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The health impact of radiological and nuclear emergencies can last for decades. Lessons learned from past radiological and nuclear accidents have demonstrated that the mental health...
Lebanon + 1 more
Guidance note on housing, land and property rights in the context of the Beirut port blast response
1. Introduction On August 4, 2020, an explosion occurred at the Beirut Port, resulting in large-scale damage to buildings and infrastructure, losses in lives, homes and businesses, and a disruption...
World + 4 more
Tsunami Evacuation during COVID-19: A Guide for School Administrators
Introduction In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 5th as World Tsunami Awareness Day to promote a global culture of tsunami preparedness and awareness to build...
Inter-Agency Shelter Sector for Port Beirut Explosion — Revised Sector Strategy, Rev02. 7th October 2020
1 Shelter Sector Leadership Under the leadership of the HC, the shelter response is coordinated by UNHCR, with UN-Habitat and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) as co-coordinators. The focus of...
Pacto: Your assistant to manage house contracts and other related things
Connect with people, create or view properties, negotiate and sign lease agreements and manage your tenancy relationships. Pacto application is an online marketplace that enables persons with...
Safety messages for Women and Girls responding to the Beirut Explosion [EN/AR]
Women and girls are the fire fighters, nurses, doctors, caregivers, social workers, community members and leaders, domestic workers, paramedics, pharmacists, reporters, survivors, and community...