Disaster response: Saving lives when disasters strike. Poverty and war. Flooding and drought. Earthquakes and environmental catastrophes. The emergency phase of a relief operation aims to provide life-saving assistance; shelter, water, food and basic health care. Subsequent needs include reconstruction and rehabilitation. These needs can continue for several years.
Disaster preparedness - the need to stay "one step ahead" In the last decade, almost two billion people have been affected by disasters. The frequency of disasters has increased at such an alarming rate that vulnerable populations do not always have the opportunity to recover from one disaster before the next one strikes. Staying a step ahead of the next disaster is becoming increasingly important.
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