Information management in disasters is a vital
component of international disaster response and relief,
involving the core responsibilities of coordination, operational
implementation (delivery of assistance), beneficiary involvement,
coordination and management, marketing and external relations,
monitoring, and evaluation.
Effective information management
is based on the premise that accurate and timely information
is available before (early warning and monitoring), during,
and after disasters. Early warning is the most obvious way
in which accurate and timely information can save lives.
In addition to saving lives, accurate information also reduces
suffering in the wake of disasters, including providing
tracing services, concise information on assistance packages,
or clearly indicating where and when shelter will be provided.
Promoting better media coverage of the world’s neglected
disasters is also a vital element in the effort to apportion
global assistance more fairly.
Information management
in disasters relies on the extended network of Federation
Secretariat and field-based staff to build on, leverage,
and maximize the use of existing expertise, access, and
experience. Information management in disasters is currently
focused on the following main activities:
Disaster management
