26 Mar 2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, civilian health and other responders (including RCRC National Societies) are coming under extreme pressure. In many countries police, military and other armed actors are being used by National Authorities to support the ...
Tags: Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
05 Jan 2023
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of soft and flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make the mineral useful, but they also make asbestos exposure highly toxic. Asbestos is an effective...
Tags: Case Study, Guidance material, Manual, Behavior Change and Disaster Preparedness
30 Oct 2013
Post-disaster reconstruction begins with a series of decisions that must be made almost immediately. Despite the urgency with which these decisions are made, they have long-term impacts, changing the lives of those affected by the disaster for years ...
Tags: Guidance material, Post-Disaster Recovery