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Session 2.3. Emergency Math – Key Planning Figures. Objectives. After completing this session, participants will be able to: Describe several UNHCR minimum standards pertaining to refugee emergency planning
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Session 2.3. Emergency Math – Key Planning Figures UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training
Objectives After completing this session, participants will be able to: • Describe several UNHCR minimum standards pertaining to refugee emergency planning • Find critical technical sector management information in UNHCR Handbook for Emergencies. UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training
Selected Emergency Indicators Mortality rate > 2 / 10 000 / day Nutritional status < 70% weight / height < 12 cm. MUAC Ration level < 2100 kcal. / person / day Space needs < 30 m2 per person Shelter < 3,5 m2 per person Health Any reports of measles Many reported cases of diarrhea Water: quantity < 7 litres / person / day quality > 10 fecal coliforms / 100 ml UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training
Mortality Rate Calculation Calculated as: Number of deaths x 10,00 Days counted x population Expressed as: # of deaths / 10,000 people / day Normal: .25 - .5 / 10.000 / day Relief Programme • Under Control < 1 / 10.000 / day • Very Serious condition > 1 / 10.000 / day Emergency out of control 2 / 10.000 / day Catastrophe 5 / 10.000 / day UNHCR/e-Centre/InterWorks - Emergency Management Training