Technical Guidelines - Emergency Management Essentials
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Reporting template
When an emergency unfolds, collecting information on the needs of the affected population is a crucial step for quickly orienting the response and mobilizing the resources.
The reporting template aims to help with field data gathering and reporting in a quick and standardized way. Simple instructions for collecting the information and completing the situation report can be downloaded as a separate document, as well as the most common reference values useful for interpreting the findings.
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Myths & realities
This section breaks down some of the myths surrounding emergencies situations by explaining the realities about dead bodies, nutrition, refugees, etc.
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Technological disaster information
Information on terrorism and public health, chemical incidents and ionizing radiation.
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Natural disaster profiles
Technical hazard sheets for droughts, earthquakes, floods, landmines, tsunamis, vegetation fires and volcanos.
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Relevant papers for complex emergencies
A listing of relevant papers for the public health professional on the subject of complex emergencies.
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Standard Health Kit descriptions
Descriptions of the contents of health kits used by WHO/HAC in crises situations.
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Travelers' health
Web site for WHO International Travel and Health
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