Situation Report (Sitrep)

Overview

A concise operational document intended to support the coordination of humanitarian response and provides an update on the current needs, response and gaps in a given emergency.

IM Input/Task

Provide inset maps and graphs, support in data analysis, and provide figures.

Main Skillset

Visualization

Focal Point

Reporting/Public Information

Frequency

Issued frequently in the early response phase until replaced by the Humanitarian Bulletin.

Distribution

ReliefWeb, ReliefWeb Response, e-mail, print, MailChimp

Audience

HCT, Cluster member agencies, IMOs, Government, I/NGOs, Donors, CSOs, HQ 

Data Sources

Clusters, HCT members and organizations, I/NGOs, Donors, government agencies, FTS

Resources

Template:

OCHA Situation Report word template

Digital Situation Report (DSR)