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Contribute to the multisector Emergency Preparedness Plan (ERP)
Form a WASH ERP Task force
As per the IASC guideline, Emergency Preparedness Plan presents two parts:
- Minimum Preparedness Actions (MPA): to be systematically implemented in all countries and context
- Advanced Preparedness Actions and contingency planning: to be implemented for a specific risk when this risk has become very likely
The development of the ERP plan can be coordinated by OCHA in a cluster activated context. Intersectorial and sectorial ERP task forces should be created. WASH coordination platform must be the link between these two levels.
Coordinate the design and implementation of Minimum Preparedness Actions with the Inter-sector and the WASH ERP task
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In all countries and contexts, Minimum Preparedness Actions should be implemented by relevant agencies. They include:
- Risk monitoring and analysis: ERP can be defined as a process to manage risk. Risk must be listed and prioritized based on their likelihood and planned impact on human life.
- Plan standard coordination arrangements in case of disaster
- Plan standard for Information management arrangements in case of disaster
- Preparations for joint needs assessment if an emergency occurs
- Establishment of operational capacity to increase readiness. This step consists in identifying key WASH and other stakeholders (ERP task force) interested and capable to be involved in the process and create a dedicated group of partners, representative but small enough to be efficient.
- Mitigate/prevent risk: To mitigate and respond to the risks identified, an ideal level of capacity is needed from the WASH sector (NGOs, local authorities, local population etc.). The level of capacity of these stakeholders may not be sufficient, and capacity gaps are observed. The coordination platform must map these capacities to identify gaps and strengthen the sector.
Coordinate
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the design and implementation of Advanced Preparedness Actions with the Inter-sector and the WASH
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ERP task force, including contingency plan
When in a country a particular risk becomes high, it should triggers Advanced Preparedness Actions. They include:
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WASH coordination platforms monitor the implementation of preparedness actions by WASH partners, advocate in case delays or gaps are observed and regularly update the ERP. After an emergency, the ERP must be reviewed or evaluated to understand what worked and what didn’t, and improve it.
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