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.

Emergency & Disaster Relief Resources

Haiti - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti (10-14-2011)

Publication date:
October 14, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Haiti. The map includes information on those organizations working in each province, as well as which government agency is supporting each organization and the types of support being provided. This includes water, sanitation, and hygiene...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Haiti
Latin America and the Caribbean

Southern Africa - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Southern Africa (09-30-2011)

Publication date:
September 30, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA's FY 2011 DRR activities in Southern Africa focused on instituting early warning systems for floods and cyclones, building national and regional capacity for risk management, strengthening agricultural livelihoods to mitigate the effects of drought and food insecurity, and...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Southern Africa - Disaster Risk Reduction: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2011

Publication date:
September 30, 2011
U.S. Agency for International Development
Countries in the Southern Africa region face cyclical drought, floods, and cyclones, as well as food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and prolonged complex emergencies. These disasters present significant challenges to vulnerable populations, who often lack access to basic services and adequate...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

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