UNICEF is updating the Supply Division emergency preparedness and response plan.

The plan includes five key areas surveillance, immunization, health services, communications and emergency preparedness.

In paragraph 115, the Board recommended that UNICEF update the Supply Division's emergency preparedness and response plan.

Work with municipalities and others is proceeding on a West Nile Virus protection, preparedness plan, and response plans.

Quality standards have been incorporated in the streamlined emergency preparedness and response plan format and will be monitored.

An information and communication technology emergency preparedness plan was developed by the Information Systems Division in November 2002.

Emergency preparedness

Disaster preparedness

(d) Support for the IAEA International Action Plan for Strengthening the International Preparedness and Response System for Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies

(iv) Emergency preparedness

Emergency preparedness planning

WASH emergency preparedness

Analysis, Assessment and Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness and Response

(h) Coastal hazard preparedness.

Emergencies preparedness and response

Emergencies preparedness and response

Preparedness, response and relief

DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS

2. Emergency preparedness and relief

D. Disaster preparedness and prevention

Furthermore, the inter agency contingency plan was reviewed in late January 2005 to ensure future emergency preparedness and response strategies reflecting the evolving humanitarian context.

The representative of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan welcomed the inclusion of a national emergency preparedness plan and a monitoring and evaluation mechanism in the CPD.

C. Regional disaster response preparedness activities

Investing in preparedness and risk reduction

Subprogramme 2. Disaster prevention and preparedness

A. Improving prevention and preparedness capacities

C. Actions to enhance disaster preparedness

Disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and relief

One action point is to identify and support Iraqi Government counterparts and non governmental organization governorate focal points to establish a national emergency preparedness and response plan.

Recognizing that the Hyogo Framework for Action complements the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action,

Recognizing that the Hyogo Framework for Action complements the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action,

Recognizing that the Hyogo Framework for Action complements the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation and its Plan of Action,

UNFPA role in emergency preparedness, humanitarian response,

UNFPA ROLE IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE,

D. Disaster preparedness and prevention . 82 17

We are fully aware that preparedness is necessary.

2. Emergency preparedness and relief . 39 48 13

(e) Warning systems and preparedness for disaster reduction

2. Emergency preparedness and relief . 39 48 11

Subprogramme 2. Disaster prevention and preparedness 17.7 33.3

C. Actions to enhance disaster preparedness . 74 21

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group proposed an action plan in March 2005 to develop technical standards in support of telecommunications for disaster preparedness and early warning.

This aspect of preparedness typically receives far less attention.

Regional organizations play an important role in disaster preparedness.