Emergency Relief Plan

Latin America Emergency Relief Committee (LAERCC)

Draft Concept Paper Providence, RI June 17, 2000

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PROBLEM STATEMENT In response to the unacceptable loss of life and property in Latin America from recent disasters, and the prospect of even greater catastrophic loss in the future, The Latin America Emergency Relief Strategy (LAERS) is being to provide a conceptual framework to reduce these losses. Hazard Mitigation involves recognizing and adaptation to natural forces and is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce and eliminate long-term risk to human life and property. During the past three years, we have witnessed an increased devastation caused by natural forces across Latin America that has caused great stress and diligence from members of the Latino community. In 1999 Hurricane George devastated the Caribbean countries of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, destroying property and human lives. Soon after George, Hurricane Mitch descended in the countries of Central America with winds of 150 MPH and thousands of deaths caused by the storm. These catastrophes were soon followed by the earthquake in Colombia and land slides in Peru. Most recently the country of Venezuela was confronted the pouring of torrential rains that destabilized the surrounding mountains and causing the shifting of land slides that produced large devastation of the country. The Strategy is intended to engender a fundamental change in the Latino community's perception about having to react to these emergencies and to establish the process of proactive mitigation that has been proven to be the most cost-effective, and environmentally sound, approach to reducing losses. The overall long-term goal of the Strategy is to substantially increase public awareness of natural hazard risk and to significantly reduce the risk of loss of life, injuries, economic costs, and the disruption of families and communities caused by natural hazards. The foundation of the Strategy is the development of partnerships that empower all Latino individuals and organizations to fulfill their responsibility to get involved in the proactive planning of emergency strategies. This strategy must be implemented in partnership with State and local governments and private sector constituents, including, and most especially, the general public. Mitigation is everyone's business, but it needs to be focused on the attainment of a coordinated goal through the achievement of specific objectives. Preparedness is everyone's job. Not just government agencies but all sectors of society -service providers, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, industry associations and neighborhood associations, as well as every individual citizen -- should plan ahead for disaster. During the first few hours or days a disaster, essential services and emergency supplies are needed and should be available. The Latino community must be ready to act on proactively their own.

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Latin America Emergency Relief Committee (LAERCC) Disasters can strike anywhere in Latin America, and often without warning. They can take on many forms - Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Tornados, Floods, and even Acts of Terrorism. Disasters can build gradually over days and weeks, or strike suddenly with no time to prepare. Unfortunately every year, millions of Latin Americans will face disasters, and the terrifying consequences that follow. Because disasters often cause loss of life, human suffering, loss of income, and property loss and damage; and because disasters often disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity; special measures, designed to assist the efforts of the affected countries in expediting the rendering of aid, assistance, and emergency services, and the reconstruction and rehabilitation of devastated areas, are necessary. It is the intent of the LAERCC, by this document, to provide an orderly and continuing means of assistance by the Emergency Relief Committee to affected Latin America countries in carrying out their responsibilities to alleviate the suffering and damage which result from such disasters by revising and broadening the scope of existing disaster relief programs; Encouraging the development of comprehensive disaster preparedness and assistance plans, programs, capabilities, and organizations by local community organizations; achieving greater coordination and responsiveness of disaster preparedness and relief programs; Encouraging hazard mitigation measures to reduce losses from disasters, including development of educational programs, Providing Emergency Relief assistance programs for private losses sustained in disasters The Latin America Emergency Relief Committee (LAERCC) is responsible for the planning and implementation of all hazard preparedness programs in the Latino community, and providing appropriate support to community hazard response activity in Latin America's The Agency's primary mission is to protect the state and its citizens in time of natural disaster or similar major emergency. When needed, the Committee implements its comprehensive emergency plans and coordinates state, local and Emergency Relief resources to meet the needs of the Latin American nation in need and its citizens. LAERCC 's primary mission is to relieve the loss of life and property and to help stakeholders in all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

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LAERCC, as the coordinating committee during a disaster, will play an active role to prepare, train and educate the Latino community on all elements of Emergency Management. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES MITIGATION Develop an all hazards multi-objective mitigation plan that improves the State and local jurisdictions' sustained mitigation capabilities. Develop and implement for the State and local jurisdictions, a comprehensive program of education, awareness, and outreach on mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for the public and private sectors. PREPAREDNESS To develop, enhance and maintain emergency management preparedness capabilities at the State and local level. To implement and broaden, as needed, a comprehensive training program. Support management and administration funding systems for pre and post disaster relief and to support an all-hazards, risk-based approach to emergency management. RESPONSE AND RECOVERY To improve the efficiency of short and long term relief programs and to reduce the high cost of disasters. To improve the coordination between Emergency Relief, State and local response operations.

Responsibilities 1. Identify state agencies and private sector entities responsible for implementing actions in the event of an emergency in any country in Latin America. Executives with authority and accountability in these areas will be asked to develop a strategic plan and a first-year plan to work with LAERCC. 2. Complete a statewide hazard analysis and risk assessment, and provide assistance to the different subcommittees. 3. Develop partnerships with businesses to provide a public-private link for coordinated preparedness, response and recovery. Partnerships should include critical businesses involved in recovery from natural hazard events (e.g., utilities,

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DRAFT communications, food suppliers, and medical facilities) and those businesses that would impact the local and state economy. 4. Promote and support enforcement of the latest version of the model building code as adopted by the State of Rhode Island and implemented without local amendments. 5. Address relevant hazards and the risks they pose in state-level land use decisions, including plans for State-owned property development. The State will also encourage the adoption of local land use plans that incorporate hazards into decision-making. 6. Maintain a rapid emergency response plan and develop a post-disaster recovery plan. Provide technical assistance to affected countries for development of local recovery plans. 7. Develop programs to increase public awareness of the importance of proactive planning of emergency response to damage caused by natural hazards, through a coordinated effort with multiple stakeholders. 8. Coordinate the administration of relief, including activities of the State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster assistance organizations.

Coordinating Officer Coordinates the administration of relief, including activities of the State and local governments, the American National Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Mennonite Disaster Service, and other relief or disaster assistance organizations. For the purpose of coordinating State and local disaster assistance efforts with those of the other local and national organizations.

Standing Committees Emergency support Committee The Committee shall form emergency support teams of Community individuals to be deployed in an area affected by a major disaster or emergency. Such emergency support teams shall assist the Emergency Relief coordinating officer in carrying out his responsibilities pursuant to this chapter. Upon request of the Committee, the head of any Emergency Relief agency is directed to detail to temporary duty with the emergency support teams on non reimbursable basis, as is determined necessary by the Committee, such personnel within the administrative jurisdiction of the head of the Emergency Relief agency as the Committee may need or believe to be useful for carrying out the functions of the emergency support teams. Latin America Emergency Relief

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Finance Committee The Finance Committee ensures the financial viability of the. Responsibilities include: developing the organization's budget; identification of potential sources of revenue, including the planning and oversight of fund-raising activities.

Fundraising Committee The Fundraising Committee's job is not simply to raise money. Instead, the Fundraising Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization's overall fundraising and, in particular, the fundraising done by the board. To accomplish this, its responsibilities are: Public relations Committee The Public Relations Committee positions the organization appropriately relative to the Hispanic and mainstream communities. Responsibilities Include: oversight of organization publications; oversight of relations with the press and media; and, oversight of the processes by which the organization seeks Input from the Membership and community. Transportation Committee The transportation committee is charge with the responsibility of developing and coordinating all strategic transportation infrastructure required to transport all collected material to designated staging agencies.

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Emergency Contacts COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Luisa Murillo CHisPA 421 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907 Phone 401-467-0111 Fax 401-467-2507 Alido Baldera Proyecto Esperanza 400 Dexter Street Central Falls, RI 02863 728-0515 St. Michael's Church 399 Hope St. Bristol, RI Olga Noguera Guatelmatecos Unidos 421 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Aida Hidalgo Catholic Diocese 1 Cathedral Sq. Plaza Providence, RI 02907 278-4526 American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter 105 Gano St Providence, RI 02906 Phone: 401-831-7700 Fax: 401-831-0502

Patricia Martinez Progreso Latino 602 Broad St. Central Falls, RI 028 401-728-5920 401-728Lidia Perez Puertoriqueños Unidos POB 8168 Warwick, RI 02888 737-0751 Pastor Raymond Tetrault St. Teresa Church 18 Pope Street Providence, RI 02909 831-7714

Elvyz Ruiz Quisqueya In Action 807 Broad Street Providence, RI 02907

Northeast Volunteers of Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH), C/o Carl Sakovits, Bristol County Medical Ctr. 1180 Hope St. Bristol, RI 02809. MG. Reginald A. Centracchio, Director Albert A. Scappaticci, Executive Director Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency 645 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 946 - 9996

The Sisters of Mercy Office of Community Services and Advocacy of the Diocese of Providence 421-7833.

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The Rhode Island Central America Education Fund P.O. Box 23145 Providence, RI 02903. Bill Shuey International Institute of RI 645 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Phone: 781-4238 Centro Latino 1162 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA

United Way of Southern New England 229 Waterman St Providence, RI 029065212 Phone: 401-444-0600

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MEDIA OULETS Victor Hugo Cuenca Providence En Español 1849 Smith Street North providence, RI 02911 Phone: 401-353-3023 Fax: 401-233-0541 [email protected] Reynaldo Almonte WEHS La nueva Romance 1232 Cranston Street Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: 401-943-2782 FAX: 401-944-7903 Hugo Adames La Inconfundible WRIB 1220 AM 200 Water Street Providence, RI 02904 Phone: 401-434-0406 Fax: 401-434-0409

Tony Mendez Poder 1110 1226 Mineral Spring Ave. North Providence, RI 02904 Phone: 401-726-8413 Studio: 401 726-2200 Fax: 401-726-8649 [email protected] Tatiana Pina The providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 Phone: 401-277-7303 FAX: 401-277-7346 [email protected] Nuevos Horizontes

Gil Antonio Mejia Presencia Newspaper 198 Eight Street Providence, RI 02806 Phone: 401-272-7468 [email protected] Marion Davis The providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 Phone: 401-277-7303 FAX: 401-277-7346 [email protected] American News

Government Officials Norelys Consuegra Senator Jack Reed 201 Hillside Rd. Ste. 200 Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: (401) 943-3100 (800) 284-4200

Jackie Dacosta Congressman Patrick Kennedy 249 Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 200 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: (401) 729-5600 FAX: (401) 729-5608 1-800-392-5772 [email protected] [email protected]. v gov 312 Cannon House Office United States Senate Building 320 Hart Senate Office Building U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 224-4642 (202) 225-4911 FAX: (202) 225-3290 Yvette G. Jaquez Gov. Lincoln Almond Latin America Emergency Relief

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Leonor M. Guerrero Senator Chaffee's Office 10 Dorrance St., Suite 221 Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 453-5294 [email protected]. gov [email protected] ov 505 Dirksen Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2921 Paul Tavarez June 17, 2000

DRAFT The Summit East 300 Centerville Road, Suite 200 Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 732-9400 Fax (401) 732-2982

7 Hillside Avenue Lincoln, RI, 02865 Phone: (401) 222-2080 Fax: (401) 273-5729

General Treasurer State House Room 102 Providence, RI, 02903 Phone: (401) 222-2397 Fax: (401) 222-6140

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Cranston City Hall 869 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910

Newport City Hall 43 Broadway Newport, RI 02840 FAX: 848-5750

Providence City Hall 25 Dorrance Street Providence, RI 02903 FAX: 274-8240 East Providence City Hall 145 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 FAX: 438-1719

West Warwick Town Hall 1170 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893 FAX: 822-9212

215 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC, 20515 (202) 225-2735 Fax (202) 225-5976 Central Falls City Hall 580 Broad Street Central Falls, RI 02863 FAX: 727-7410 Pawtucket City Hall 137 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 FAX: 728-8932 Woonsocket City Hall 169 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 FAX: 765-4569

CONSULATES & EMBASSIES Argentina Embajada Argentina 1600 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009

Bolivia

Consulado de Bolivia 85 Devonshire St., Suite 1000, Boston 02109. Phone: (617) 742-1500

Chile Consulado de Chile 79 Milk Street Boston, MA 02109 (EE.UU.) Tel: (+1-617) 426-1678 Fax: (+1-617) 426-6925

Costa Rica Embassy of Costa Rica 2114 S Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008 (202) 234-2945 (202) 234-2946

Ecuador Consulado General del Ecuador 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1020 Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302 Phone: (201) 985-1700

Phone: (202) 238-6400 Fax: (202) 332-3171 Colombia Consulado de Colombia 535 Boylston Boston, MA 02116 (EE.UU.) Tel.: (+1-617) 536-6222 Fax: (+1-617) 536-9372

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DRAFT (202) 234-2947 El Salvador Consulado de El Salvador 222 3rd St., Suite 1221, Cambridge, 02139. Ms. Lorena SOL DE POOL, Consul México Consulado de México 20 Park Plaza, Suite 506 Boston, MA 02116 (EE.UU.) Tel.: (+1-617) 426-4942 Fax: (+1-617) 695-1957 Paraguay Paraguay Consulate General 675 3rd Avenue Suite 1604 New York, NY 10017 212-682-9441 Uruguay Embassy of Uruguay 2715 M St. N.W, 3rd Floor, Washington D.C. 20007 Telephone: (202) 331-1313 FAX: (202) 331-8142

Alberto Beryl Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon Helene Isaac Joyce Keith

Guatemala Guatemala Consulate General 57 Park Avenue New York, New York, 10016 Phone: (001-212) 686-3837 Fax: (001-212) 447-6947 Telex: (023) 236235 Nicaragua Embassy of Nicaragua New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009 Telephone: (202) 939-6570

VM : (201) 985-1300 Fax: (201) 985-2959 Honduras Honduras Consulate General 80 Wall St., Suite 915, New York, NY10005 Tel: (212) 269-3611).

Panama Consulate General Of Panama 1212 Avenue of the Americas 10th Floor New York, NY 10036 Phone: (212)-840-2450 Fax - (212)-840-2469 Perú República Dominicana Consulado de Perú Consulado de la República 745 Atlantic Avenue Suite 810 Dominicana Boston, MA 02111 (EE.UU.) 20 Park Plaza, Suite 601 Tel.: (+1-617) 338-1144 Boston, MA 02116 (EE.UU.) Fax: (+1-617) 880-4401 Tel: (+1-617) 482-8121 Fax: (+1-617) 482-8133 Venezuela Consulado de Venezuela 545 Boylston St., Suite 603 Boston, MA 02116 (EE.UU.) Tel.: (+1-617) 266-9368 Fax: (+1-617) 266-2350

2000 North Atlantic Hurricane Storm Names

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Leslie Michael Nadine Oscar Patty Rafael Sandy Tony Valerie William

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Necessary Disaster Supplies: •

Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 days

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Food - at least enough for 3 days non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices foods for infants or the elderly snack foods

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Non-electric can opener

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Cooking tools / fuel

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Paper plates / plastic utensils

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Blankets / Pillows, etc.

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Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes

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First Aid Kit / Medicines

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Special Items - for babies and the elderly

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Toiletries - hygiene items

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Moisture wipes

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Flashlight / Batteries

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Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio

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Cash

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Keys

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Important documents - in a waterproof container - insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc

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Document all valuables with videotape if possible

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Tools - keep a set with you during the storm

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Vehicle fuel tanks filled

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Pet care items

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Proper identification / immunization records

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Ample supply of food and water

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A Pet carrier or cage if needed

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Medications

Food •

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water. If you must heat food, pack a can of sterno. Select food items that are compact and lightweight. *Include a selection of the following foods in your Disaster Supplies Kit:

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Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, and vegetables

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Canned juices

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Staples (salt, sugar, pepper, spices, etc.)

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High energy foods

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Vitamins

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Food for infants

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Comfort/stress foods

First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit* should include:  Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes  Assorted sizes of safety pins  Cleansing agent/soap  Latex gloves (2 pairs)  Sunscreen  2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)  4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)  Triangular bandages (3)  Non-prescription drugs  2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)  3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)  Scissors  Tweezers  Needle  Moistened towelettes  Antiseptic  Thermometer  Tongue blades (2)  Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Latin America Emergency Relief

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Non-Prescription Drugs •

Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever

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Anti-diarrhea medication

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Antacid (for stomach upset)

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Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)

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Laxative

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Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

Tools and Supplies                      

Mess kits, or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils* Emergency preparedness manual* Battery-operated radio and extra batteries* Flashlight and extra batteries* Cash or traveler's checks, change* Non-electric can opener, utility knife* Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type Tube tent Pliers Tape Compass Matches in a waterproof container Aluminum foil Plastic storage containers Signal flare Paper, pencil Needles, thread Medicine dropper Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water Whistle Plastic sheeting Map of the area (for locating shelters)

Sanitation        

Toilet paper, towelettes* Soap, liquid detergent* Feminine supplies* Personal hygiene items* Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses) Plastic bucket with tight lid Disinfectant Household chlorine bleach

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Clothing and Bedding       

*Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person. Sturdy shoes or work boots* Rain gear* Blankets or sleeping bags* Hat and gloves Thermal underwear Sunglasses

Special Items •

Remember family members with special requirements, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons

For Baby*     

Formula Diapers Bottles Powdered milk Medications

For Adults*     

Heart and high blood pressure medication Insulin Prescription drugs Denture needs Contact lenses and supplies

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 Extra eye glasses

Reque rimie nto de alime ntos para atend er damn ificad os y perso nas en alber gues • • • • • •

Alimento para bebes y biberones Leche de larga duración Alimentos enlatados (carnes, sardinas, vegetales, sopas e.t.c) Harinas y galletas Granos básicos Otros alimentos

Material de evacuación y rescate • • • • •

Lanchas de base plana para 8 a 10 personas motor de 25 hp Herramientas para reconstrucción (palas, piochas e.t.c) Repelentes de insectos Laminas de Zinc Estufas y utensilios de cocina

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Radios de comunicación portatil Ropas, botas, frasadas, colchonetas

Otros requerimientos urgentes • • • •

Puentes Bailey o estructuras de puentes similares Equipo para mantenimiento de carreteras (tractores, Payloaders, camiones) Plantas eléctricas Hospitales de campaña

Requerimientos de Medicamentos Requerid os Ofrecidos Amoxicilina Fc. 250 mg/5ml. 120,000 Amoxicilina Cp 500 mg. 320,000 Ampicilina Fc. 1g. ( Polvo para inyección ) 60,000 Penicilina Procaínica 4,000,000 U.I. 40,000 Penicilina Benzatínica 1,200,000 U.I 60,000 Penicilina Cristalina FC. 5,000,000 U.I. 40,000 Tetraciclina Cp 500 mg 320,000 Eritromicina Tb. 500 mg ( No estolato ) 160,000 Eritromicina Suspención 200 mg./ 5 ml. ( No estolato ) 40,000 Trimetoprim Sulfametoxazol 40/200 mg/5ml. 320,000 Suspención Trimetoprim Sulfametoxazol Tb. 80/400 mg 320,000 Aspirina Tab 500 mg 250,000 Paracetamol Jarabe 125 mg/5ml 300,000 Paracetamol Tableta 500 mg 300,000 Naproxeno 250 mg. ó 500mg 350,000 Lidocaína Fc. 2% 400 Lidocaína Fc. 10% 1000 Lidocaína + Hidrocortisona 2% / 1% 500 Sales de Rehidratación Oral 400,000 Clotrimazol Unguento tubo 1% 120,000 Agua Destilada para inyección 10 ml 60,000 Oxitetraciclina + Polimixina. unguento Oftalmico 120,000 Cloranfenicol. unguento 40,000 Cloranfenicol Gotas Oftálmologicas 40,000 Clorhexidina + Cetrinide ( Solución Jabonosa ) 20,000 Galones Tinidazol Tb. 500 mg 640,000 Mebendazol Tb. 100 mg 600,000 Albendazol Tb. 200 mg 600,000

Requerimientos de Medicamentos

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Faltantes

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DRAFT Yodopovidona fc 10% Galones 40 Salbutamol fc aerosol 10 mg/disparo 20,000 Beclometazona fc aerosol 500 mg / disparo 20,000 Hexacloruro de gamma benceno 120,000 Dextrosa en agua ( 500 ml ) 2,000 Dextrosa en agua 5% ( 500 ml ) 2,000 Dextrosa al 50% 2,000 Lactato de Sodio + Electrolitos mixto 1000 ml 40,000 ( Solución Hartman ) Polimixina B - neomicina + crema dermatológica 80,000 Aminofilina 250 mg /10ml Ampolla 40,000 Dextrosa 5% + cloruro de sodio 0.3% bolsas de 250, 180,000 500 y 1000 ml ( 60,000 de cada presentación ) Dextrosa 5% + Cloruro de Sodio 0.45% bolsas de 250, 180,000 bolsas de 1000 ml. ( 60,000 de cada presentación ) Dextrosa 5% + Cloruro de sodio 0.9% bolsas de 250 ml 120,000 y 500 ml ( 60,000 de cada presentación ) Cloruro de Sodio 0.9% 250, 500 y 100 ml 120,000 ( 60,000 de cada presentación ) Suero antiofidico polivalente anticrotalido 2,000 Suero antifidio polivalente anticoral 2,000 Inmuno globulina humano antitetánica 250 U.I 2,000 Cloroquina TB 150 mg / base 10,720,00 0 Primaquina TB 5 mg / base 5,800,000 Primaquina TB 15 mg / base 7,500,000 Glibenclamida Tabletas 5 mg 50,000 Salbutamol Jarabe 2 mg / 5 ml 80,000 Insulina Isofanica humana ( NPH) 100 U.I./ ml 30,000 Enalapril tb 20 mg 50,000 Furosemida tb 40 mg 50,000 Alfa metildopa tb 500 mg 50,000 Atenolol tb 100 mg 50,000 Hidralazina tb 25 mg 50,000 Difenhidramina fco 2.5 mg / ml 100,000

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Dear Sir/Madam; Hurricane ________ devastated the _________ countries and left their people struggling to survive. So much is needed by so many and with this in mind the ________ Relief Effort, a coalition of civic organizations and churches, has been formed to help relieve this suffering. Our goal is to raise funds as quickly as possible to aid these devastated countries. With this in mind a Telethon has been planned for this ____________, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at _______________. The telethon has been organized by _____________ and the _____________________. CAN WE COUNT ON YOUR HELP? All donations are greatly needed and will be appreciated. Checks should be made to _____________ Relief Fund. For additional information please call _________________________________.

Sincerely Juan Doe Coordinator JD/bi

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DRAFT APENDIX A

What Is Mitigation? Mitigation is the cornerstone of emergency management. It's the ongoing effort to lessen the impact disasters have on people and property. Mitigation involves keeping homes away from floodplains, engineering bridges to withstand earthquakes, creating and enforcing effective building codes to protect property from hurricanes -- and more. Mitigation is defined as "sustained action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects." It describes the ongoing effort at the Emergency Relief, State, local, and individual levels to lessen the impact of disasters upon our families, homes, communities and economy. Through the application of mitigation technologies and practices, our society can ensure that fewer Americans and their communities become victims of natural disasters. For example, mitigation measures can be applied to strengthen your home, so that your family and belongings are better protected from floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural hazards. They can be utilized to help business and industry avoid damages to their facilities and remain operational in the face of catastrophe. Mitigation technologies can be used to strengthen hospitals, fire stations, and other critical service facilities so that they can remain operational or reopen more quickly after an event. In addition, mitigation measures can help reduce disaster losses and suffering so that there is less demand for money and resources in the aftermath.

REFERENCE American Red Cross Emergency Relief Emergency Management Agency FEMA Ernesto Figueroa National Hurricane Center United Way United States Code Title 42. The Public Health And Welfare Chapter 68--Disaster Relief

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