Emergencies and disasters in drinking water supply and sewerage systems: guidelines for effective response
This book was prepared jointly by PAHO and the International Division of Sanitary engineering and Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters (DIEDE), a technical division of the AIDIS. It is a practical guide for developing emergency and disaster plans for these systems, and it stems from a detailed knowledge of the threats and existing vulnerabilities. The guide reviews and surpasses other technical documents published in the past by PAHO and is an essential complement to the book Natural Disaster Mitigation in Drinking Water and Sewerage Systems, published by PAHO in 1998. This book is aimed at managers, administrators, planners and designers, as well as personnel who operate and maintain these systems. It will assist in the adequate planning of disaster response, ensuring the quality and continuity of the services, and in this way, protect and preserve the health of the affected population.
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