Publications and Resources


For more than 30 years, the production of training material with different technical approaches, has been an important component of the PAHO / WHO Disaster Program. These include publications, video productions and online courses about risk reduction, preparation and disaster response. This section contains the complete collection of this material.

Hospitals can withstand disasters
Abstract: This guide and accompanying materials--in French--have been designed specifically to aid in the construction of hospitals, safe from earthquakes and hurricanes, in Haiti, but the patterns shown may be of use to many countries and communities.
Format: Publications
Publication date: 2013
Language: English
Guidelines for mainstreaming the needs of older persons in disaster situations in the caribbean
Abstract: This publication takes a look at older people in disaster situations, with a particular focus on the Caribbean, and provides an overview of considerations to ensure that this group of people has the required response to their needs in disasters.
Format: Publications
Publication date: 2012
Language: English
Mental health and psychosocial support in disaster situations in the Caribbean
Abstract: This publication is directed to Caribbean health sector managers, community workers and other disaster and health professionals. It provides guidance on improving mental health and psychosocial support primarily in two phases of the disaster cycle: preparedness and response.
Format: Publications
Publication date: 2012
Language: English
Guidelines for developing emergency simulations and drills
Abstract: Guidelines for the organization, development and evaluation of simulations and drills, offers options for the use of the exercises, always in the context of emergencies and disasters. Aimed to health organizations reviewing and updating preparedness and response plans.
Format: Publications
Publication date: 2011
Language: English
Health response to the earthquake in Haiti - January 2010
Abstract: This book presents lessons to be learned from Haiti with the aim of improving the health sector’s response in major, sudden-onset disasters in the future. It also identifies opportunities provided by the disaster for making significant changes in health services in Haiti.
Format: Publications
Publication date: 2011
Language: English