1. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 1 Excreta Disposal in Emergencies Session 3 Sanitation Assessment

2. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 2 The Planning Cycle

3. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 3 1. IRA 2. WASH Survey Tool 3. Agency reporting template 4. WASH Data Tool Information management tools

4. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 4 Disaster Event 1 wk 4-6 wks Post immediate response More detail to specific WASH indicators 3-6 months Recovery Ongoing monitoring of situation WASH Survey Tool WASH CAT WASH RAT Tri-Cluster IRA WASH CAT Regular or Periodic Monitoring WASH Survey Tool Immediate response Rapid assessment of locations for planning and initial appeals WASH assessment tools By generalists WASH specialists Agency reporting templates

5. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 5 Initial rapid assessment (IRA) Use of the standardised IRA Tool for needs assessment in emergencies: Tri-Cluster Initiative: WASH, Nutrition, Health First 72 hours Fixed questionnaire For generalists - affects question design Forms the ‘baseline’ against which later assessments will be measured

6. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 6 Comprehensive Assessment Tool (CAT) CAT standardises the WASH needs assessment in emergencies, using a few key indicators in the 6 sub-sector areas of: Water supply Excreta disposal Hygiene promotion Vector control Solid waste Drainage

7. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 7 WASH Cluster Comprehensive Assessment Tool (CAT) CAT collects more detailed assessment data for the sector, and also: Coordinates & monitors agency capacity and activities Flow-chart analysis aids decision-making Acts as a progress monitoring tool

8. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 8 CAT: continued monitoring

9. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 9 Sphere Standards Sphere handbook provides Consistent minimum standards for humanitarian support Meeting essential human needs Restoring life with dignity

10. E3 WASH Cluster – Emergency Training E 10 Discussion: needs assessment Discuss practicalities and experience of using these tools IRA, CAT and Sphere.