International Assistance in Disaster. Assistance given by international organisms or other countries. It is important that this assistance be convenient, correctly requested and defined accordingly to the affected country needs. . 0.60
Assistance. Part of the function of a subprogram called protective aid, rescue and assistance. It comprises the restoration of essential services such as electricity and storage of medicines, food, clothing, installation of aid stations and medical services, an the improvisation and lodging in hostels or emergency shelters. . 0.48
Request for Disaster Assistance. Official approach made by the authorities of a disaster-stricken country to other governments, international organizations or voluntary agencies requesting aid in face of the calamity (Material V - Gunn, S.W.A. Multilingual Dictionary of Disaster Medicine and International Relief, 1990) . 0.47