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Initial Response<br />

By Local Authorities:<br />

Typical Post-<strong>Disaster</strong> Activities<br />

• evaluation<br />

• search <strong>and</strong> rescue<br />

• medical assistance<br />

• disaster assessment<br />

• short-term food <strong>and</strong> water provision<br />

• water purification<br />

• epidemiological surveillance<br />

• temporary lodging provision <strong>and</strong> blankets if needed<br />

Secondary Response<br />

By Local Authorities:<br />

• repair <strong>and</strong>/or reconstruct infrastructure, housing <strong>and</strong> public buildings<br />

• create jobs<br />

• assist recovery of agriculture (through loans, seed, farm equipment, animals), small<br />

businesses, fishermen, etc.<br />

By Foreign Agencies:<br />

• give credit<br />

• create jobs<br />

• repair <strong>and</strong>/or reconstruct housing<br />

• provide technical assistance<br />

• assist recovery of agriculture, small businesses <strong>and</strong> institutions, etc.<br />

Source: Intertect, p. 85-87<br />

Table 6.2

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