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.
The use of medical masks, respirators, and other face coverings is a widely discussed intervention in the response to COVID-19. There is no strong evidence either in favor of or against the widescale use of masks by members of the general public. WHO...
This briefing note provides background knowledge on the MHPSS aspects related to nCoV and suggests MHPSS activities that can be implemented. The messages can be helpful for those in contact with patients or relatives and feel the strain of working an...
Asia Pacific Blood Network Rapid Brief White Paper, prepared: 17th February 2020 Executive Summary: The novel coronavirus that emerged in 2019 (SARS-CoV-2) in China is a significant new public health threat in the Asia-Pacific region. Whilst there ar...
The complete statement from the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management regarding blood shortages and voluntary blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This fact sheet is based on: 1) Recommendations captured in the environmental assessment after the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement response to the 2016 Sierra Leone Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic. 2) Learnings from environmental mainstreaming in hu...
Sai Fah: The Flood Fighter is a mobile gaming app developed by UNESCO-BANGKOK. Players can download the game for free on their mobile devices and follow avatar Sai Fah as she learns flood safety lessons. It is available in English, French, Thai, and ...
Game, COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Disaster Preparedness Games, Immersive Technologies & Digital Games
Business Continuity Planning – Help Desk one-pagers in English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian. More on the Business Continuity Planning Help Desk
Guidance material, Business Preparedness, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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