Information Management and Communication in Emergencies and Disasters

Manual for Disaster Response Teams

This book is part of an effort to improve technical capacity in the Region of the Americas and has been developed from lessons learned and practical experience gained in countless disasters. The manual provides recommendations on dealing with the context and conditions where information is needed, guidelines on producing reports and distributing information for different audiences, how to manage communication media, and planning the work of communication during emergency response.

PAHO/WHO Regional Emergency Response Team

Field Manual

This manual, packaged in a folder, describes deployment of the Disaster Response Team, its objectives, and responsibilities at different stages of an emergency. It explains the process of mobilizing resources and provides practical information for work in the field.

Guidelines for Water Quality Surveillance and Control in Emergencies and Disasters

Series Disaster Manuals and Guidelines No. 10

This publication presents the main actions that need to be taken to monitor the quality of water for human consumption during disasters and emergencies. (In Spanish only)

Sharing of Experiences in Local Health Management after Disasters in Andean Countries

Andean countries have generated ample experience in the development of programs, strategies and local health management actions, to strengthen the response capacity and the resilience of communities after disasters. This publication contains experiences from national institutions, international agencies, and NGOS from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela that can help other countries. (In Spanish only)

Virtual Health Library for Disasters

English, Spanish and French

An electronic collection of more than 500 public health publications on disaster reduction and complex emergencies in full text.