The Resource Library contains a searchable inventory of documents related to hazards and disaster preparedness in communities around the globe. It serves as a repository of program documentation, policies, annual reports, lessons learned, guidance, and tools and methodologies that can help you design and learn about preparedness operations in any region. Use the search box and filters below to better find what you’re looking for.
Find the following resources about General Information and Response Options: RISK, EVIDENCE, AND MODELLING Weekly & Bi-Weekly Updates – Evidence and Assessments ACAPS Scenarios for COVID-19 Institute of Development Studies_ Secondary impacts ...
National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries/communities, based on which public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful...
The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) offers guidance related to the public health and clinical health aspects of COVID-19 preparedness and response.
This guidance material offers an introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) in the community, in the context of the coronavirus. It will help readers/participants understand how community members become worried, and the National Society’s ro...
Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
This material is to guide understanding of: – How to support the community in safe home based care messages – How to minimize the spread to other family and community members through key messages – How to protect one’s self, o...
These documents offer guidance on how to understand prevention methods, the importance of good community engagement, why misinformation and fear can drive people away from living healthy, the key function of hand-washing in minimizing the spread of t...
Awareness material, Guidance material, Communication As Aid, Community Engagement and Accountability, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
This guide is developed for National Society teams to: • develop basic understanding of the virus • identify transmission route of the virus and the chain of infection • develop understanding of key health messages and preventative measures •...
This folder gives basic information on volunteering with the world’s largest humanitarian organization as well as a brief introduction to the tasks and responsibilities of volunteers. Guidance is available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russi...
Guidance material, Training material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
This checklist is intended to assist National Societies to manage responders, both staff and volunteers when preparing for and responding to the Coronavirus outbreak. It is recommended to use this checklist as a suggested consideration point and adap...
Guidance material, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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