Following an international
request for assistance from the Government of the Islamic Republic of
Iran, an UNDAC (United Nations Assessment and Coordination) Team was
deployed to Bam following the earthquake which occurred on 26 December
2003, click here to access the
Mission Report. An environmental expert, member of the UNDAC Team,
also conducted an
environmental assessment, click here to
access the Bam Earthquake Environmental Assessment.
Joint Unit Assessment
Mission in the Seychelles, February 2003
The Joint Unit
is conducting an assessment mission to the Seychelles (from 31 January
to 14 February) in connection with a tropical storm disaster. This
second assessment (which is a follow up to a previous assessment that
was conducted in March 2003, click
here to access mission report) is expected to provide guidance and
recommendations to the local authorities to improve the national
disaster plan.