Tools from SDC

A guide on how to support and train medical units of local urban search and rescue (USAR) teams

This manual is based on experience gained in the creation and training of medical units in Turkey. A tested procedure as a basis for locally adapted project development in other countries is provided. A medical unit is always part of an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. The manual is in accordance with the guidelines of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). The following sections are found in the manual: * Basic elements of a medical unit * Project identification * Defining supporting measures * Training a medical unit * Monitoring and quality controls * Finalising the formation of a medical unit * Annexes with detailed checklists of emergency doctor’s material, cooperation agreements, training methods, addresses The tool is designed for persons responsible for the implementation of medical units within Urban Search and Rescue teams.

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A guide on how to support and train medical units of local urban search and rescue (USAR) teams

This manual is based on experience gained in the creation and training of medical units in Turkey. A tested procedure as a basis for locally adapted project development in other countries is provided. A medical unit is always part of an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. The manual is in accordance with the guidelines of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). The following sections are found in the manual: * Basic elements of a medical unit * Project identification * Defining supporting measures * Training a medical unit * Monitoring and quality controls * Finalising the formation of a medical unit * Annexes with detailed checklists of emergency doctor’s material, cooperation agreements, training methods, addresses The tool is designed for persons responsible for the implementation of medical units within Urban Search and Rescue teams.

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NCD Resource Package; Strengthening civil society for disaster preparedness and response

In the aftermath of Turkey’s devastating 1999 earthquakes it was apparent that something needed to be done to reduce the people’s lack of preparedness and sense of abandonment. The simple idea behind the Neighbourhood Disaster Volunteer (NDV) approach is that, by joining together in neighbourhood-based groups and acquiring appropriate skills, organization and equipment, people can be empowered to build local preparedness and respond adequately when disaster strikes. This Resource Package is structured into three Parts: * Part 1, Decision-maker’s Guide, introduces the justification for NDV, describes how they function and identifies the main aspects and issues to be considered when preparing a project to establish and support an NDV network. * Part 2, Program Manager’s Workbook, explains the essential components of an NDV support project with detailed step-by-step description of activities and procedures to be followed, check-lists of aspects to be considered. * Part 3, Implementer’s Tools, contains tested tools and sample documents that may be adapted and used by the implementers for efficient and orderly implementation of the project; it is available in CD format only. The package is addressed to decision-makers in governments, civil societies and development agencies involved in disaster management, as well as to project managers, community activists, field officers and staff who assume responsibility for building or supporting community-based disaster response capacities.

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NCD Resource Package; Strengthening civil society for disaster preparedness and response

In the aftermath of Turkey’s devastating 1999 earthquakes it was apparent that something needed to be done to reduce the people’s lack of preparedness and sense of abandonment. The simple idea behind the Neighbourhood Disaster Volunteer (NDV) approach is that, by joining together in neighbourhood-based groups and acquiring appropriate skills, organization and equipment, people can be empowered to build local preparedness and respond adequately when disaster strikes. This Resource Package is structured into three Parts: * Part 1, Decision-maker’s Guide, introduces the justification for NDV, describes how they function and identifies the main aspects and issues to be considered when preparing a project to establish and support an NDV network. * Part 2, Program Manager’s Workbook, explains the essential components of an NDV support project with detailed step-by-step description of activities and procedures to be followed, check-lists of aspects to be considered. * Part 3, Implementer’s Tools, contains tested tools and sample documents that may be adapted and used by the implementers for efficient and orderly implementation of the project; it is available in CD format only. The package is addressed to decision-makers in governments, civil societies and development agencies involved in disaster management, as well as to project managers, community activists, field officers and staff who assume responsibility for building or supporting community-based disaster response capacities.

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State of Discussion in the European Mountain Areas

This handbook deals with the real-time documentation of mountain disasters (DOMODIS). It provides information on the scientific and technical background as well as on the organisational and technical framework necessary. Thus it shows how DOMODIS can be performed and how it may be implemented by state or provincial governments. The handbook contains: * An introduction on general principles * A methodology for the implementation of DOMODIS * A section on DOMODIS in practice * A comprehensive appendix with references, map legends and form sheets * A detailed description of phenomena resulting from flooding, debris flows, rockfalls, landslides and snow avalanches, illustrated with pictures This tool is useful for experts and practitioners responsible for the implementation and on site documentation of mountain disasters.

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