WASH Emergency Readiness (Ukraine)

20 items · Health · Hard difficulty · 1 hour

Quick WASH actions to prepare local services for conflict-related emergencies.

• Map and document local WASH assets

  Include treatment plants, wells, pipelines, public toilets and service areas.

• Assess current WASH service status and damage

  Record outages, contamination, access barriers and immediate risks.

• Test water quality at key supply and distribution points

  Use field kits to check microbial contamination and chlorine residual.

• Identify and secure alternative water sources

  List safe wells, tanker suppliers, bottled water, and storage tanks.

• Set up temporary water treatment and distribution points

  Install simple chlorination or filtration and mark safe collection spots.

• Inspect and repair critical infrastructure

  Prioritize hospitals, shelters and schools; document repairs and timelines.

• Stockpile essential WASH supplies and equipment

  Keep chlorine, purification tablets, spare parts, tools and PPE available.

• Store chemical and consumable supplies correctly

  Keep items labeled, dry, ventilated and away from direct sunlight.

• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and repair tools

  Track quantities, locations and preferred suppliers for quick procurement.

• Launch hygiene promotion and public risk communication

  Share simple messages on handwashing, safe water storage and boiling advice.

• Prioritize service continuity for vulnerable groups

  Map and support elderly, disabled, pregnant people and health facilities.

• Establish coordination channels with authorities and partners

  Create contact lists, reporting lines and regular briefings for partners.

• Develop simple emergency SOPs for WASH teams

  Define roles, repair steps, safety measures and reporting templates.

• Train staff and volunteers on emergency WASH tasks and safety

  Include PPE use, safe handling of contamination and basic repairs.

• Arrange safe sanitation and waste management solutions

  Provide emergency toilets, desludging plans and safe sludge disposal.

• Monitor WASH indicators and disease signals regularly

  Track water access, contamination alerts and diarrheal disease reports.

• Secure emergency procurement and funding pathways

  Pre-authorize budgets, supplier agreements and rapid purchasing steps.

• Run drills and update plans based on lessons learned

  Conduct at least one tabletop or field exercise and record improvements.

• Document response actions, repairs and expenditures

  Keep logs, photos and receipts to support recovery and accountability.

• Engage community leaders and household representatives in planning

  Include diverse voices and feedback loops for equitable decision-making.

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