Emergency Preparedness and Response

That building has no emergency exit.

Development of contingency and evacuation plans and procedures

Emergency preparedness planning

(iii) A regional instrument on disaster management and emergency response

Contingency planning is a demanding exercise.

Establish emergency and alternative networks to protect critical infrastructure

During 2004, emergency preparedness activities in the field intensified through increased coordination among emergency preparedness officers and focal points at the regional bureau level.

Secondly, we told people to go down in their basements and build a fallout shelter.

We welcome the moves to expand the Central Emergency Revolving Fund and the commitment of donors.

Several speakers called for strengthening of UNICEF emergency response systems.

Also a military emergency bridge is located at the west end of the canal.

Emergency responses, like national programmes, must be balanced.

WASH emergency preparedness

Country level emergency planning will be coupled with a human resources support and referral system.

We have followed with interest the proposal for an improved Central Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF).

The crisis in Darfur tested the limits of the UNICEF emergency response capacity.

Contingency plans should be made so as to avoid any disruption of deliveries.

Similarly, the private sector also contributes significantly, providing valuable support to emergency response.

6. Expresses its deepest appreciation to those Governments that have contributed to the Central Emergency Revolving Fund

The plan includes five key areas surveillance, immunization, health services, communications and emergency preparedness.

Figure II. Projected programme expenditure for regular resources,

The lack of support for so called forgotten emergencies is a subject that requires our careful attention.

Also taking note of the report of the Secretary General on the improvement of the Central Emergency Revolving Fund,

The Committee had been informed that an act containing emergency provisions had recently been passed in Thailand, and provided for seven days' emergency detention with a possible extension of one month before an individual was brought before a court.

Contingency planning should be seen as an ongoing preparedness mechanism rather than as a one off exercise.

We congratulate the Secretary General for his bold report concerning the improvement of the Central Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF) (A 60 87).

In essence, the proposal argues for a drastic transformation of the existing CERF.

But those foreign exchange balances have grown far beyond the level needed as emergency reserves.

UNICEF is committed to preparing and regularly updating emergency preparedness plans in all the countries in which it works.

WFP has, in consultation with the Government, formulated a contingency plan, identifying potential disaster scenarios, impact and response.

Quality standards have been incorporated in the streamlined emergency preparedness and response plan format and will be monitored.

Recognizing the importance of WFP's enhanced effectiveness in emergency preparedness, a new division Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness (ODA) was formed, in which the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit, the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Unit and the Needs Assessment Unit coordinate their activities.

Contingency planning tools will need to be continually enhanced to meet the growing challenges faced in the field, particularly in terms of standardizing the application of the planning process, ensuring that follow up actions are carried out, and involving communities and governments.

Niger is on the brink of what will be a major catastrophe if the world does not act now.

Also taking note of the report of the Secretary General on the improvement of the Central Emergency Revolving Fund,A 60 432.

Despite consultations with neighbouring countries, UNOTIL has not been able to secure contingency arrangements to ensure the safety of its personnel.

The country was still facing challenges, with 67,000 people living in emergency shelters built on sand.

Meetings are currently held every two days and Vice President Khalili chairs regular meetings and coordinates emergency preparedness and response.

Consultations will be undertaken with the Government of Timor Leste and neighbouring countries with a view to securing contingency arrangements for the safety of United Nations personnel.

The CERF has guaranteed timely funding for relief agencies so they may respond promptly to emergencies.

This was achieved through training and technical support, the development of guidelines and enhancement of the Agency's own arrangements to respond to radiological emergencies.

The representative of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan welcomed the inclusion of a national emergency preparedness plan and a monitoring and evaluation mechanism in the CPD.

(d) Support for the IAEA International Action Plan for Strengthening the International Preparedness and Response System for Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies

During the period under review, OEDE has managed 16 evaluations, five of which were evaluations of emergency operations (EMOPs) and protracted relief and recovery operations (PRROs).