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WASH Emergency Readiness (Ukraine)

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This checklist helps local authorities and WASH teams assess and improve emergency preparedness for water, sanitation and hygiene services in conflict-affected areas. It guides practical steps to protect public health, restore services quickly, and support vulnerable groups. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Map and document local WASH assets — Include treatment plants, wells, pipelines, public toilets and service areas.
  2. Assess current WASH service status and damage — Record outages, contamination, access barriers and immediate risks.
  3. Test water quality at key supply and distribution points — Use field kits to check microbial contamination and chlorine residual.
  4. Identify and secure alternative water sources — List safe wells, tanker suppliers, bottled water, and storage tanks.
  5. Set up temporary water treatment and distribution points — Install simple chlorination or filtration and mark safe collection spots.
  6. Inspect and repair critical infrastructure — Prioritize hospitals, shelters and schools; document repairs and timelines.
  7. Stockpile essential WASH supplies and equipment — Keep chlorine, purification tablets, spare parts, tools and PPE available.
  8. Store chemical and consumable supplies correctly — Keep items labeled, dry, ventilated and away from direct sunlight.
  9. Maintain an inventory of spare parts and repair tools — Track quantities, locations and preferred suppliers for quick procurement.
  10. Launch hygiene promotion and public risk communication — Share simple messages on handwashing, safe water storage and boiling advice.
  11. Prioritize service continuity for vulnerable groups — Map and support elderly, disabled, pregnant people and health facilities.
  12. Establish coordination channels with authorities and partners — Create contact lists, reporting lines and regular briefings for partners.
  13. Develop simple emergency SOPs for WASH teams — Define roles, repair steps, safety measures and reporting templates.
  14. Train staff and volunteers on emergency WASH tasks and safety — Include PPE use, safe handling of contamination and basic repairs.
  15. Arrange safe sanitation and waste management solutions — Provide emergency toilets, desludging plans and safe sludge disposal.
  16. Monitor WASH indicators and disease signals regularly — Track water access, contamination alerts and diarrheal disease reports.
  17. Secure emergency procurement and funding pathways — Pre-authorize budgets, supplier agreements and rapid purchasing steps.
  18. Run drills and update plans based on lessons learned — Conduct at least one tabletop or field exercise and record improvements.
  19. Document response actions, repairs and expenditures — Keep logs, photos and receipts to support recovery and accountability.
  20. Engage community leaders and household representatives in planning — Include diverse voices and feedback loops for equitable decision-making.
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