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Aspects related to Information Management and new technologies are diverse in modern emergencies, ranging from surveys to mapping. In this section are presented a sample of tools that can be be used on a ad hoc basis:
Meeting
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minutes and attendance sheet
see Coordination meetings section
Online Survey Tools
Information collection from partners for specific exercises (e.g. capacity mapping) or ad hoc requests is often best undertaken with a simple, user-friendly online survey tool. For such surveys, it is best to make them as quantitative as possible, avoiding lengthy qualitative analysis. see the Free Online Survey Tools for a list of survey tools recommended by the GWC.
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There is increasingly internet connectivity during disasters and there are a number of tools that are very useful to stay in contact with the Cluster colleaguescoordination team or partners; such as Skype, WhatsApp, Slack, Vyber, etc. Whatever platform is selected, try Try and keep communication to a mínimum and share key information only. In most cluster countries, skype groups are created
Skype groups around coordination and/or IM for the sector; regardless to the tool chosen, it can easily be created; It is essential to set the scope and purpose of the group beforehand and in consultation with partners.
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