Introduction
The purpose of this catalogue is to provide information on the range of available emergency response resources and the means by which they can be requested. The need for such resources emanated from a strategy to enhance UNHCR's capacity to respond to emergencies which was instituted at the end of 1991. Many Sections in UNHCR have a key role in maintaining and developing these resources, which have already been extensively used in emergency situations. The need to introduce additional emergency response resources or adapt existing ones is constantly under review. The Catalogue is, therefore, updated on a regular basis so as to incorporate amendments and additional resources.
It should be emphasized that the resources listed in this catalogue are intended for emergency response only. Given the need to ensure a minimum capacity and maintain a high level of readiness it is not usually possible to use them for ongoing operations for which response to needs should be planned.
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Section, UNHCR, welcomes feedback on the effectiveness of the resources as well as suggestions for additions.
EPRS
March 1998
「緊急事態対応資源カタログ」はUNHCR職員が緊急事態に対応するための使用を想定して作成されたが、UNHCR以外の個人・組織のための資料としても利用できる。
このカタログは下記のUNHCR本部の緊急事態即応課から直接入手できる。
Emergency Preparedness and Response Section, UNHCR Headquarters (EM00),
P.O. Box 2500, CH-1211 Geneva Depot 2, Switzerland
Fax:(+41-22) 739 7301
E-mail:hqem00@unhcr.ch
