J. Assessment Checklists
6. Water
6. Water
6. Water
a. Displaced Population Situation
a. Displaced Population Situation
a. Displaced Population Situation
Determine the number of liters of water available per person per day. Persons with HIV/AIDS and cholera may require extra water for drinking and hygiene.
Determine the source and quality of the water.
Determine how long the daily amount has been available.
Determine the evidence of water-related diseases.
Determine the length of time users wait for water.
Determine whether safe and easy access to water is available for vulnerable groups, such as unaccompanied women and children or families affected by HIV/AIDS.
Determine the types of wells, transportation, and/or storage systems used.
Determine if problems exist with well repair/rehabilitation.
Determine if equipment/expertise exists on site, is on order, or is available if needed.
Determine the availability of additional sources of safe water if required.
Determine if problems exist with operation and maintenance of the emergency water system.
Determine the need for an engineering specialist to assist with evaluating requirements.
b. Water System Disruption
b. Water System Disruption
b. Water System Disruption
Describe the types of systems and sources that existed before the disaster in the affected areas.
Specify how many people have been deprived of a functional water supply.
Determine who is in charge of the local water system(s) (e.g., community group, committee, national authority).
Determine whether the system is still functional or the requirements for repair.
Determine the need for an engineering specialist to assist with evaluating requirements.
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