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== Emergency response == | == Emergency response == | ||
Emergency response is the phase of disaster management cycle which involves cyclic process of assessment, planning, action and review to respond accurately to needs and capacities as they evolve.<ref name=":0">World Health organization, Emergency response. Available from: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/em2002chap4.pdf</ref> | |||
Emergency assessment is needed in all phase of emergency to ensure effective action implementation. In acute emergencies, the assessment performed should be rapid and should produce important information. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Use of assistive technology during emergency == | == Use of assistive technology during emergency == | ||
Assistive technology refers to any device which helps you do what you need and helps to remain independent. There are various types of assistive technology needed on emergency response. | |||
= | The points to be considered for using the assistive technology during emergency are <ref name=":0" />: | ||
* The devices should be reliable and standard. | |||
* Devices should be regularly checked and should always be kept in working condition. | |||
* The environment where the device is used should also be checked properly. For instance, road clearance, removing solid waste after the disaster. | |||
* If there are variety of options to choose, the device should be chosen based on he hazards caused by the disaster. | |||
== References == | == References == |
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Emergency response[edit | edit source]
Emergency response is the phase of disaster management cycle which involves cyclic process of assessment, planning, action and review to respond accurately to needs and capacities as they evolve.[1]
Emergency assessment is needed in all phase of emergency to ensure effective action implementation. In acute emergencies, the assessment performed should be rapid and should produce important information. [1]
Use of assistive technology during emergency[edit | edit source]
Assistive technology refers to any device which helps you do what you need and helps to remain independent. There are various types of assistive technology needed on emergency response.
The points to be considered for using the assistive technology during emergency are [1]:
- The devices should be reliable and standard.
- Devices should be regularly checked and should always be kept in working condition.
- The environment where the device is used should also be checked properly. For instance, road clearance, removing solid waste after the disaster.
- If there are variety of options to choose, the device should be chosen based on he hazards caused by the disaster.
References [edit | edit source]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 World Health organization, Emergency response. Available from: https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/hygiene/emergencies/em2002chap4.pdf