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Casey-Lockyer M. 2019. MCH throughout the disaster cycle. [Washington, DC]: American Red Cross, 34 pp.

Annotation: This presentation from the American Red Cross outlines best practices and key considerations for disaster response and recovery planning, with a particular focus on supporting individuals with functional needs and disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of partnerships, such as the collaboration between Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies and the Red Cross, and highlights the need for inclusive community planning that addresses continuity of services, long-term recovery, and resource coordination. Using Puerto Rico's long-term recovery efforts as an example, the document describes specific initiatives like installing solar panels for schools and community wells, and supporting micro-agriculture and health centers. It concludes with planning considerations that stress the importance of integrated community planning, real-world exercise evaluation, and consideration of functional needs support services throughout all disaster phases, providing various resources for further guidance on inclusive emergency planning and response.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

Keywords: Disaster planning, Shelters, Maternal health services, Child health services, Puerto Rico
   

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