The Logistics Cluster, when activated in an emergency, is responsible for providing logistics coordination, information management and, where there is a gap in logistics infrastructure, it acts as a ‘Provider of Last Resort’ by offering common logistics services to support the humanitarian community in their response operations. The Logistics Cluster was formally activated on 27 April. Logistics Cluster Cells have been established in Kathmandu, Deurali and Chautara. Meetings are held on a regular basis in all locations in order to maximise the use of available resources, avoid duplication of efforts and allow an uninterrupted flow of relief material. Information is disseminated on a daily basis both through the mailing list of organisations on the ground and via the Logistics Cluster website. 129 Information Management (IM) products and updates have been published and 10,100 unique users have visited the site, producing 16,800 page views. 750 users are currently subscribed to the dedicated mailing list. The Logistics Cluster has a dedicated GIS officer able to take requests from the humanitarian community for logistics mapping. Relevant maps are available for download on the Logistics Cluster website, including a road access map, a map of helicopter landing zones to assist air operations, and district trekking trail maps to facilitate porter operations and repairs.
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Publisher:
WFP, LOGISTICS CLUSTER
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Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster
in English
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, EARTHQUAKES, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, DISASTER RELIEF, DISASTER VICTIMS, LOGISTICS, LOGISTICS COORDINATION, AID COORDINATION, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, AIR TRANSPORT, ROAD TRANSPORT, STORAGE, LOGISTICS HUBS, REMOTE ACCESS, RELIEF CORRIDORS, RELIEF TRANSPORT
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Thematic Group:
WFP
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Food and Emergency humanitarian logistict support
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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