UNDAC
UNDAC – United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) system is a part of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). It serves as the international response system for sudden-onset emergencies, such as an earthquake or a flood, and is designed to help the United Nations and governments of disaster affected countries during the first phase of an emergency.
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Updates
- Hurricane Beryl (July 2024)In the wake of early July 2024, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, it was classified as a… Read more: Hurricane Beryl (July 2024)
- UNDAC Handbook (8th edition), Version 2 (June 2024)We are delighted to share that we have just published Version 2 of the UNDAC Handbook online. This updated version features improved formatting and includes… Read more: UNDAC Handbook (8th edition), Version 2 (June 2024)
- Welcome to the new UNDAC Website!We are thrilled to introduce you to the new UNDAC website, your go-to resource hub for all things related to UNDAC and our network around… Read more: Welcome to the new UNDAC Website!
- Join us at the HNPW 2024!The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) provides a unique forum for humanitarian networks and partnerships to meet and address key humanitarian issues. One of… Read more: Join us at the HNPW 2024!
- UNDAC Dispatch, December 2023: UNDAC Members Spotlight – Natalia De Avila from UruguayMy name is Natalia, a mother, wife, daughter, sister, psychologist, and university teacher at University of the Republic in Uruguay. I’m passionate about my family… Read more: UNDAC Dispatch, December 2023: UNDAC Members Spotlight – Natalia De Avila from Uruguay
Latest Situation Reports
- Grenada: Eastern Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl – Situation Report No. 04 (As of 19 July 2024)Countries: Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. This report… Read more: Grenada: Eastern Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl – Situation Report No. 04 (As of 19 July 2024)
- Grenada: Latinoamérica y El Caribe Temporada de Huracanes del Atlántico 2024 – Nota Resumen #6 (al 17 de julio 2024)Countries: Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. La… Read more: Grenada: Latinoamérica y El Caribe Temporada de Huracanes del Atlántico 2024 – Nota Resumen #6 (al 17 de julio 2024)
- Grenada: Latin America & The Caribbean 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season – Snapshot #6 (as of 17 July 2024)Countries: Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Hurricane… Read more: Grenada: Latin America & The Caribbean 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season – Snapshot #6 (as of 17 July 2024)
- Grenada: IOM Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl – Situation Report No. 3 (15 July 2024)Countries: Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Hurricane Beryl made landfall… Read more: Grenada: IOM Caribbean: Hurricane Beryl – Situation Report No. 3 (15 July 2024)
- Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: CDEMA and UNDAC Deployment (As of 13/07/2024)Countries: Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sources: Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to… Read more: Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: CDEMA and UNDAC Deployment (As of 13/07/2024)