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CLOTHING

Find out all you can about the terrain and weather conditions of your destination well in advance so that you pack the appropriate clothing. It is likely that some of the items you may need will not be available when you get there.
DONE
a) Information on terrain/weather
b) List of clothing requirements
c) Required items obtained

HOME SECURITY & MAINTENANCE

You never know what might happen while you"re away. The simplest problem could cause unnecessary stress. At the very least, it would be helpful to leave the following details/phone numbers.
DONE
a) Heating and refrigeration specialists
b) Plumbers
c) Electricians
d) Small-appliance repair firm
e) Roofing repair company
f) Leave a set of spare keys with responsible adult
g) Re-route mail and cancel subscriptions
h) Telephone / Mobile phone/ Internet — cancel or put accounts on hold
i) Utilities — cancel or put accounts on hold
j) Gym/ Country/ health club membership — cancel or put accounts on hold
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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Leave your vehicle in good working order and make sure the following documents are readily accessible.
DONE
a) Service book
b) Log book (ownership record)
c) Insurance documents
d) Dealer"s address and contact numbers
e) Automobile club membership
Have a clear maintenance schedule for:
f) Tire rotation/change
g) Oil change
h) Tune-up

ESSENTIAL READING

Many of the following materials can be obtained from the internet. See the section “Internet Links” for internet addresses.
DONE
a) Handbook on United Nations Multidimensional Peacekeeping Operations, DPKO 2003
b) Relevant Security Council Resolutions (mission mandates) and Secretary General"s Reports for specific missions
c) Mission briefing notes (available from recruitment offices)
d) DPKO Gender Resource Package, DPKO, 2004
e) Living in a world with HIV / AIDS: Information for employees of the UN system and their families, UNAIDS 2004
f) *Security in the Field: Information for staff members of the United Nations system, United Nations, New York, 1998
* The material in this web site is also covered in the CD ROM “Basic Security in the Field”.
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