Compendium

How to Install Self-Help Tarp

Title

How to Install Self-Help Tarp

Publisher

admin

Date

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Filename

Self-Help_Instructions_for_Roof_Tarp_Installation.pdf

Source

Shelter Cluster

Group

Compendium

Language

English

Tags

Other Affected people Plastic sheeting / Tarpaulin Timber / Wooden poles / Coco lumber Wire / Rope / Strapping Disaster Upgrade / Repair / Retrofit Booklet and multi-page documents Construction Safety of workers Cyclone / Storm (wind and rain) Roof United States of America

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Scores

Adaptability

- The messaging is very explicit to the context. Would need strong revision and translation to be suitable for other contexts, however some techniques would remain the same. Examples of adaptations: building shape, types of roof covering, material availability, terminology. Potential to adapt images of people to represent other cultures/ethnicities.

Text Clarity

- Some of the language is technical (e.g. furring strip) - could be explained during training or adaptations could be made to the text.

Context Appropriateness

- Very contextually appropriate. Uses specific building structures, types of roof covering, material availability and terminology.

Technical Complexity

- The level of technical complexity would likely be unsuitable for affected populations to follow. The document would need to be simplified, shortened and appropriately translated if rolled out as an IEC, and/or well-supported with thorough training and orientation.

Image Clarity

- Graphics are really clear and well positioned throughout.

Technical Accuracy

- Very accurate, and specific to two types of roof material (CGI and asphalt).

Potential Risk

Additional Explanation

No, it needs additional explanation

Rollout

Unknown.

Overall

As it stands, the IEC is effective as a training tool in a specific context. Specific IECs/messaging could be extracted from the document to create more digestible and well-understood messaging for generalist populations. Would need to be accompanied by ToT roll-out to maximise impact. For a skilled user this is simple messaging.

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