Title
UNICEF Earthquake Haiti Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1
Date of Publication
2021 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Natural Disasters
Keywords
Natural Disasters, Haiti, earthquake, health, education, protection, shelter, non-food items, water sanitation, hygiene, tropical cyclone
Description
The National Center for Emergency Operations (COUN) and Departmental Centers for Emergency Operation (COUD) were activated and led by the DGPC (Direction Générale de la Protection Civile) while UNICEF is ensuring its presence and support, together with OCHA and other partners, at the national and departmental levels. Press briefings are held by the COUN under the leadership of the Prime Minister to keep the community informed. The coordination of needs assessments and response is supported at both COUN and South COUD levels by the presence of many partners, including UNICEF. A rapid damage assessment and needs analysis will be conducted on Sunday August 15th, by DGPC in the South department with UNICEF and other NGOs and agencies’ technical support.
Report Location
UNICEF Earthquake Haiti Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1
The National Center for Emergency Operations (COUN) and Departmental Centers for Emergency Operation (COUD) were activated and led by the DGPC (Direction Générale de la Protection Civile) while UNICEF is ensuring its presence and support, together with OCHA and other partners, at the national and departmental levels. Press briefings are held by the COUN under the leadership of the Prime Minister to keep the community informed. The coordination of needs assessments and response is supported at both COUN and South COUD levels by the presence of many partners, including UNICEF. A rapid damage assessment and needs analysis will be conducted on Sunday August 15th, by DGPC in the South department with UNICEF and other NGOs and agencies’ technical support.
