Within 2 hours the compound was looted and the feeding centre was in flames. Coordination Depending on the type of disaster you can take significant steps to prepare for and thus reduce the impact of the disaster. In Ambon in Maluku, Indonesia we prepared for the man made disaster of fighting by prepositioning needed supplies in strategic areas in anticipation of wounded and refugees. In this way we were able to respond immediately, often while the clashes were still in progress we were distributing needed medicines, setting up temporary shelter and water tanks. Assessment mission to Badghis province, Afghanistan.
Assessments are an important part of disaster management.
They must have specific information gathering goals, be carried out by qualified personnel and require increased security precautions. Repatriation of Khmer refugees. The repatriation of 400,000 people was the end of a long term disaster, it was a major undertaking requiring planning, flexibility and the co-operation of all concerned. This included an initial home visit to explain the process to each family and survey needs, followed by regular updates and the establishment of information offices. Back to top Programme Management Management team in Site II Khmer refugee camp in Thailand.