Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)
Dedicated to enhancing the island's resilience, the WASH Team guides residents in preparing for potential island-isolating emergencies by ensuring sufficient personal emergency water supplies. By understanding the unique needs and options for sanitation, the team provides essential education to residents on optimal resource utilization.
Mission and Community Impact:
The WASH Team aims to equip island residents with the knowledge and resources required for efficient water storage and sanitation in the face of an island-isolating emergency. They teach residents to optimize resources by applying insights from both governmental agencies and reliable private sources. The mission encompasses:
Educating residents about the recommended quantity of emergency fresh water stocks.
Assisting in the design, implementation, and maintenance of practical water storage plans.
Guiding the sourcing of water storage containers and related support items.
Ensuring the safe and economical storage of water for emergency use.
Their efforts underscore the importance of water readiness and underline a strong commitment to community wellbeing.
About the team:
The WASH Team serves as a comprehensive source for emergency water storage (PDF), sanitation readiness (PDF), and hygiene readiness (PDF). In addition to these three in-depth presentations and this quick reference emergency waste station guide, they offer advice and support through various channels, including email, phone, and scheduled on-site visits. For those looking to bolster their emergency water preparation, the team is readily available to assist. Contact Team Lead Erik Smith to begin the process.
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The WASH Team actively educates island residents on the necessity of having sufficient personal emergency water stocks. They guide the development and implementation of practical water storage plans, ensuring that water is stored safely and economically for use during an emergency.
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In the event of an activation, such as an island-isolating emergency, the team may assist residents in utilizing their stored water effectively, provide guidance on sourcing additional water if needed, and offer support in implementing emergency sanitation measures.
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The WASH Team is activated during emergencies where water access may be compromised. This includes natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods that might isolate the island, leading to the need for stored emergency water stocks and sanitation guidance.
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The team educates and assists residents in understanding their needs for emergency water stocks and sanitation, and helps them in storing water safely and economically.
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Please review this presentation for details.
You can also contact the WASH Team via email, phone, or schedule an on-site visit to receive guidance and support tailored to your individual or multi-family residence needs.
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Please review this presentation for details.
You can also contact the WASH Team via email, phone, or schedule an on-site visit to receive guidance and support tailored to your individual or multi-family residence needs.
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The team can schedule on-site visits to provide personalized advice and support for water storage and sanitation needs.
Support from theWASH Team can be requested via email, phone, or through scheduling an on-site visit with the Team Lead, Mr. Erik Smith. Whether for preparation or in response to an active emergency, the team is available to assist with all water-related needs.
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To learn more about the team, please email the Team Lead listed above.
To sign up, you can fill out the volunteer application available in the volunteer section.