A report on the assessment of organizational responses to the December 2006 typhoon disaster: 'lessons learned' workshop
A useful reference in looking at the array of issues that confronted responding organizations from the government, UN agencies, the NGO community and international humanitarian organizations following the December 2006 typhoon disaster. Challenges in the course of responding to the needs of the affected communities have been recounted; needs have been identified; best practices were shared; and, recommendations to address identified needs were made.
Though the overall report examines the response phase, the needs, best practices and recommendations identified include risk reduction measures calling for increased public awareness via information management and early warning systems.
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Hazards
Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon
Country and region
Philippines
Number of pages
42 p.
Publication year
2007