emergency relief items compendium of generic specifications

It should be emphasized that the equipment supplied must consist of a light weight material, but must be packed in a
strong double-walled carton. Generally, equipment which can be purchased locally is to be preferred. It is very important
that the refugees are aware of how to use the cooking utensils and related equipment and that this equipment can be
useful to them, even after the emergency situation is stabilized.
Stoves that require wood or other fuels for operation should be selected rather than those based on an electric principle.
Stoves based on a solar energy principle might be necessary in areas where wood or fuel is unavailable.
Furthermore, it is crucial that cooking utensils are disinfected when appropriate. Disinfection can be carried out effectively
by various methods, such as:
Boiling water for minimum 5 minutes
Chlorine solution, 100mg/litre for 30 seconds
Quaternary ammonium compounds, 200mg/litre for 2 minutes
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