Decommissioning is a core element of emergency management, but it is often overlooked.
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes decommissioning as “dismantling structures, assessing residual supplies, identifying reusable items, and safely disposing of waste.” When this step is neglected, it results in resource loss, environmental damage, and negative relations with affected communities.
Though the article focuses on regions in Africa, the key message that decommissioning should never be an afterthought is one that should be applied to any emergency response effort.
Read on to learn more.
Source: https://www.afro.who.int/news/decommissioning-strategic-pillar-emergency-preparedness-and-response
