Emergency & Disaster Relief

According to Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, in a disaster situation, the provision of safe water and sanitation solutions, and especially hygiene promotion, are vital to reduce the spread of epidemic diseases. Resources available in this sub-theme include case studies of disaster response, overviews of ongoing support to emergencies, and other resources related to WASH provision in disasters.

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Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 17, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA is committing $2 million to the U.N. WFP along with $750,000 to NGO partner World Visions to support distribution of emergency relief supplies and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities. USG is providing $30million in humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Haiti.Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/FFP is providing an additional $7million contribution that will enable USAID/FFP to meet 40% of the food requirements as set out in the U.N. flash appeal launched on 9/12. President Preval stated that infrastructure (bridges and transport) are key priorities. Water has begun to recede...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 15, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Improved sanitation and hygiene conditions and clean-up ops were emerging as priority response activities following initial distributions of food, safe drinking water, and relief commodities to most communities affected by recent storms. Some isolated, inaccessible communities have yet to receive...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #3, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 13, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/DART members reported challenging access and critical humanitarian conditions exist. Food distributions have improved but adequate food, safe drinking water, health services, and improved sanitation and hygiene services remain urgent. UNICEF reports sufficient water containers but areas...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 12, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
The OCHA reported a river north of Gonaives overflowed and is causing further flooding. Lower areas in Gonaives remain inaccessible preventing broader relief efforts. Hygiene kits, water relief supplies, etc. have been delivered to affected areas.Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 11, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout August a tropical storm and hurricane passed over Haiti resulting in heavy rains and winds. USAID/OFDA has allocated $7.5million in humanitarian assistance and the total value of USG humanitarian assistance is $20million. The GOH requested international support for the three phases of...Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

Haiti - Success Story: Helping Communities Rebuild, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012

U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing the effort to help communities in Haiti rebuild after the 2010 earthquake.Read more
Regional focus: 
HaitiLatin America and the Caribbean

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