Consequence Management: A Dual Approach

Abstract

The U.S. Agency for International Development /Bureau for Humanitarian Response/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/BHR/OFDA) is responsible for providing non-food, humanitarian assistance in response to international crises and disasters. The USAID Administrator is designated as the President's Special Coordinator for International Disaster Assistance, and OFDA has the responsibility to coordinate the USG's response to humanitarian emergencies and disasters abroad. OFDA provides humanitarian assistance in response to a declaration of a foreign disaster made by the U.S. Ambassador or the U.S. Department of State.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP013458

Entities

People

  • Michelle Jennings

Organizations

  • United States Agency for International Development

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central America
  • Department Of State
  • Disasters
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Floods
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • International Organizations
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Disasters
  • Public Health
  • Therapy
  • Warning Systems

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.