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Engineers, humanitarian relief, and water supplies
01.07.1994
The provision of water supplies in disaster relief situations is one in which engineers can make a real contribution to alleviating suffering and misery, but it is not all hardware. -
Being prepared — finding and training relief workers
01.07.1996
However many and well-meaning, relief workers can only make a positive difference when a major disaster strikes if their humanitarian values are complemented by efficiency and effectiveness. Agencies can guarantee a pool of competent, available staff — with some careful investment.