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

Chad - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Chad (02-27-2009)

Published: 
February 27, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in Chad, including WASH aspects, as of 02/27/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
ChadSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-26-2009)

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Costa Rica - OFDA/Lac Shelter and Settlements Workshop, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summary of OFDA/LAC experiences in creating shelters for displaced persons and the requirements and metrics that USAID uses to ensure sustainable structures.Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #10

Published: 
February 26, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 20, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. OCHA noted that approximately 68 percent of total cases reported to date have originated in Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland West, and Masvingo provinces, in...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-18-2009)

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Democratic Republic of Congo - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Democratic Republic of Congo (02-18-2009)

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This factsheet provides an update of ongoing USG assistance to the complex emergency in DRC, including WASH aspects, as of 02/18/2009.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #9

Published: 
February 18, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 13, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the outbreak remained uncontrolled. In addition, OCHA noted that while new case rates in many urban districts appear to have stabilized in recent weeks, rates in rural areas continue to increase...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweLatin America and the Caribbean

Zimbabwe - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Zimbabwe (02-10-2009)

Published: 
February 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows areas affected by the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, including the number of Cholera cases in each district. Additionally, the map shows where USAID and the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance are providing assistance, as well as the types of assistance being provided. This map...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweSub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe - Cholera Outbreak Factsheet #8

Published: 
February 10, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
On February 6, OCHA reported that the outbreak in Zimbabwe remained uncontrolled. While reported new case rates in urban areas except Harare appeared to have stabilized for the week of January 25 to 31, rates in rural areas continued to increase. According to WHO, cases in Masvingo, Mashonaland...Read more
Regional focus: 
ZimbabweEast Asia and Pacific

Ethiopia - Complex Emergency: Situation Report #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2009

Published: 
February 6, 2009
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consecutive seasons of failed rains, exacerbated by a rapidly growing population, rising inflation, endemic poverty, and limited government capacity, have led to chronic food insecurity and water shortages in Ethiopia. Approximately 7.2 million people receive food or cash assistance through the...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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