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

Yemen : Complex Emergency - Fact Sheet #1, FY 2014

Published: 
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
This fact sheet provides an overview of the emergency response to the complex humanitarian emergency in Yemen.Read more
Regional focus: 
Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #7, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
October 1, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Severe rainfall created humanitarian challenges including: conflict, flooding, malnutrition, and infestation. USAID provided assistance with WASH, flood alleviation , food security, and nutrition in Ethiopia.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

East Timor - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
September 30, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
Timor Leste is decommissioning internally displaced person camps and moving displaced persons to transitional shelters and places of origin and providing WASH facilities during transition.Read more
Regional focus: 
Timor-LesteEast Asia and Pacific

East Timor - Complex Emergency: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
May 16, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
This fact sheet provides an overview of humanitarian response to the complex emergency in East Timor during the 2008 fiscal year.Read more
Regional focus: 
Timor-LesteEast Asia and Pacific

Ecuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
March 7, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and meeting the most pressing needs of women and children.Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Ecuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Published: 
February 29, 2008
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID response to severe flooding in Ecuador to provide WASH facilities, food security, and other items needed by the residents of the 13 effected provinces.Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin 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

Indonesia - Success Story: Humanitarian Transportation Bridge Enables Tsunami Response to Remote Islands, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012

U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a success story showcasing a humanitarian transportation bridge built to enable tsunami response to remote islands in Indonesia.Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

When Legionnaire's Disease Strikes, City Turns to Xylem for Water Disinfection

Xylem, Inc.
The quick installation of a Xylem ultraviolet system is helping Warstein, Germany combat an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease caused by bacteria in the municipal wastewater treatment plant.Read more

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