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Disaster Chronicles - Eartquakes in El Salvador 2001
The chronicle describes actions and analyzes the efficiency of the disaster preparedness programs, their impact on the health sector response in the assistance and recovery stages. It includes a list of lessons learned geared toward health sector workers and managers, that will help draw conclusions of interest for the management of future emergencies and disaster situations.In Spanish only.(22/Aug/2002)
en español 
(4.66k)
Disaster Chronicles: El Niño 1997-1998 (only in Spanish)
Now that we are in a period "between Niños," it would be extremely useful to revisit the 1997/1998 phenomenon and draw from the experiences and lessons learned, so we can better prepare ourselves for the next episode. This book, available only in Spanish, is a technical and institutional retrospective of El Niño's effect on the health sector, showing the extent to which the 1997/1998 El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affected daily life and public health in most Latin American countries.
To access the book in full-text visit
Crónicas de desastres: Fenómeno El Niño
.
If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the
Bookstore .(19/Sep/2000)
en español (4.77k)
Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Situations: Guide for Effective Aid
This book offers recommendations for donors and beneficiaries in making their decisions to maximize the benefits in the short and long terms for the countries affected by natural and complex disasters. This Guide provides strong evidence that humanitarian assistance can considerably benefit a country ravaged by disaster if it responds with real needs. It combines and updates several publications that PAHO has published in the last 15 years.
To access the book in full-text visit
Humanitarian Assistance in Disaster Situations.
If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the
Bookstore .
(1/Jul/1999)
In English (3.15k)
en español (3.54k)
Databases
Virtual Disaster Library -Disasters and Humanitarian Assistance
This edition of this electronic collection (available on line and on CD-ROM) incorporates the most important works published by the Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, UNHCR, UNICEF, Project SPHERE, the Red International Cross Movement, and several non-governmental organizations. This edition has a new more powerful and improved search engine and all the documents are available in HTML and many in PDF format. With more than 400 scientific and technical documents, this collection is the most important information tool on these topics.
(31/Dec/2002)
In English (4.31k)
en español (4.66k)
Other Resources
Technical Guidelines for Disaster Situations - Index
Practical Public Health Information for disaster situations prepared by PAHO's technical divisions.(11/Feb/2002)
In English (11.05k)
en español (7.36k)
Periodical Publications
Disasters: Preparedness and Mitigation in the Americas-February 2007, No. 106
Assessments are an important first step to determining immediate humanitarian needs after a disaster. This month's editorial offers the best practices for conducting needs assessments, so that the affected population gets the most benefit from humanitarian assistance. HTML(13/Mar/2007)
In English 
(2180.9k)
en español (1962.98k)
Disasters: Preparedness and Mitigation in the Americas-January 2005, No. 98
The disaster in South East Asia and the handling of dead bodies after disasters are the main topics of this issue. Also included are the results of a survey on PAHO's disaster publications. HTML(25/Feb/2005)
In English (501.47k)
en español (469.78k)
Disasters: Preparedness and Mitigation in the Americas-July 2003, No. 92
Local Emergency Health Plans is the topic of the editorial of this issue of the newsletter. Aside from the regular sections, this issue includes a supplement on the Regional Disaster Information Center (CRID).(17/Jul/2003)
In English (516.67k)
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en español (518.02k)
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Technical Documents
CE138/27 - Progress Report on National and Regional Health Disaster Preparedness and Response
Agenda item 7.3 for the 138th session of the Executive Committee of PAHO, Washington, D.C., 19-23 June 2006.(1/Jun/2006)
In English (72.08k)
Floods in Suriname - May 2006
Heavy rains in South-East Suriname have caused flooding in more than 175 villages, affecting approximately 24,000 people. The situation has prompted the President to declare an emergency situation. Many thousands have been displaced.(10/May/2006)
In English (29.59k)
Floods in Bolivia - February 2006
Torrential rains almost in all of the territory of Bolivia have caused overflowing of important rivers, affecting La Paz and Trinidad cities and several rural communities across the country. Heavy rains triggered landslides and road obstructions causing the isolation of some rural communities. The National Meteorological Service has informed that rain will continue over the next weeks. The government has declared a national emergency and authorities are making an appeal for international assistance.(9/Feb/2006)
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