Disasters

According to the Secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction, a disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on strengthening institutional arrangements, examples of public awareness programs, and others that support disaster risk mitigation and response.

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Disasters Resources

Promoting Coastal Community Resilience

Published: 
January 1, 2007
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Agency for International Development
This Coastal Community Resilience (CCR) Guide was developed, building on lessons learned and experience gained in the Indian Ocean region after the 2004 tsunami, to address coastal hazards and reduce risks to vulnerable communities. The framework described in this CCR guide was developed in...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Final Report: Water Yards for Potable Water and Livestock in Central Region, Somalia

Published: 
March 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents final report by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) on a project (4/93-12/93) to rehabilitate water sources in nine villages in Adale District in Somalia's Central Region. Because of civil strife, wells and water yards in the district had deteriorated, water-borne diseases...Read more
Regional focus: 
SomaliaSub-Saharan Africa

AID Amendment No. 1 of Grant No. 612-0231-G-00-2012-00 to Save The Children Fund (Uk) for Follow Up Drought Mitigation Work

Published: 
August 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided to Save The Children Fund (UK) under a child survival project in Malawi to implement the second phase of an ongoing USAID-funded drought relief project. The grantee will: (1) drill 50 boreholes and rehabilitate 75; (2) implement community-based management programs for these water...Read more
Regional focus: 
MalawiSub-Saharan Africa

Assessment of Problems and Needs for Water Supplies At Ethiopian Drought - Victim Camps

Published: 
December 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
In November 1984, A.I.D. sent two consultants from the Water and Sanitation for Health project to Ethiopia to develop recommendations for emergency water-supply relief at camps for drought victims. The consultants found that the areas around camps in Wello and Tigray clearly qualify for emergency...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Aid Grant to the Fiji Council of Social Services to Provide Partial Support for a One Year Emergency Assistance Program to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to Rehabilitate Farms Devastated By the Severe 1983 Fiji Drought

Published: 
July 31, 1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this Grant is to provide partial support to a Government of Fiji program to provide agricultural commodities to farms devastated by 1983 natural disasters. This will be accomplished through the cooperation of the Grantee with the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.Read more
Regional focus: 
FijiEast Asia and Pacific

Water Treatment in Emergencies

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The treatment of water supplies in emergency situations is important to protect people's health. When natural disasters, drought, or social unrest cause a loss of supply of portable water or when, for any reason, a water supply is disrupted or a supply change is necessary, measures should be...Read more

Report on Review of Plans for Flood Control and Reclamation on the Pampanga River in Central Luzon

Published: 
December 1, 1962
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is confined to flood control and reclamation plans, together with other pertinent discussions for the Pampanga River Basin.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government's humanitarian assistance efforts overseas. The Office responds to an average of 70 disasters in more than 50 countries every year, ensuring that aid reaches people affected by rapid onset disasters, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and...Read more

Thrust: First Annual Report

U.S. Agency for International Development
The seismic sea wave, or tsunami, has been one of the most destructive natural hazards within the Pacific Basin. Mitigation procedures are especially vital to these coastal populations in areas close to the source of the tsunami. Developing countries, with minimal or no regional warning systems,...Read more
Regional focus: 
ChileLatin 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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