Service packages
NOREPS offers a set of service packages, designed as integrated systems that combine the most suitable relief products with highly qualified personnel. Service packages are developed in close cooperation with major UN agencies, and are compatible with the service packages of the main international UN and non-UN humanitarian actors.
There are four main types of service package. Each covers a different area, and each is handled by a different Norwegian organisation. Service packages are delivered within 72 hours of notice.
The four service packages and the bodies responsible for each are:
- Norwegian Support Teams
- Emergency Water and Sanitation Preparedness Package
- Health Services Preparedness Package
- Mine Clearance Preparedness Package
NORWEGIAN SUPPORT TEAMS
Responsible:
The Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning - www.dsb.no
Description:
The Norwegian Support Teams are self-contained and fully equipped with accommodation, catering, communications, transport, office and health care facilities. Teams offer support to disaster managers/relief workers, who can then concentrate fully on their primary assignments. The teams consist of trained professionals, and can be deployed within 24 hours. The size of teams and the services offered by them can be tailored to the precise needs on the ground.
EMERGENCY WATER AND SANITATION PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE
Responsible:
Norwegian Church Aid - www.nca.no
Description:
The Emergency Water and Sanitation Preparedness Package includes trained personnel, equipment and a quality control component. In addition to comprehensive water management functions (purification, pumping, transport, storage and distribution), the package includes environmental sanitation (excreta control, solid waste, drainage and vector control) and hygiene promotion measures.
HEALTH SERVICES PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE
Responsible:
The Norwegian Red Cross - www.redcross.no
Description:
The Health Services Preparedness Package includes medical equipment and personnel for primary health care clinics and field hospitals. The package is based on the NORAID and NORHOSP systems. It consists of dedicated modules (general consultation, maternal/child health, rehydration/nutrition, vaccination, water/sanitation, surgery, nursing, dispensing of medicines) and personnel, shelter, transport, radio and telecommunications facilities.
MINE CLEARANCE PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE
Responsible:
Norwegian People’s Aid - www.norskfolkehjelp.no
Description:
The Mine Clearance Preparedness Package offers experienced personnel and proven technology for assessment, survey, mine clearance, training, first aid and mine awareness activities. The components can be delivered separately or combined in packages tailored to the requirements of specific operations.