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

Ouagadougou's Water Supply and Water Supplies for Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
The current status of the Ouagadougou water supply is precarious. Water in the reservoirs, available for use as of March 10, will be exhausted by June 10 if the average daily reduction of volume experienced in January is allowed to continue. While it is entirely possible that current supplies can...Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a description of the activities of the consultant regarding both the USAID water project and his advisory role with the United Nations. In addition, it describes the status of USAID water supply assistance as of March 1985 and presents recommendations for future actions.Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

Helping Ghana Search for Water

Published: 
September 1, 1984
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a four-week WASH consultancy to Ghana beginning in July 1984. It was made at the request of the AID Ghana mission and AID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) to address the critical shortage of drinking water in many parts...Read more
Regional focus: 
GhanaSub-Saharan Africa

Report of the First Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development

Published: 
March 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Report from the first meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development held at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 11-12 1982.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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

Water and Wastewater Sector Strategy Paper

U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper constitutes a first look at the options available to AID in its relationship with the Government of Egypt and in the management of an unprecedented program in wastewater in Cairo, Alexandria and the Canal Cities.Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

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

Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia (09-30-2012)

U.S. Agency for International Development
Map of USAID/OFDA Disaster Risk Reduction Programs in Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia.Read more

West Africa - Pounds of Prevention: a Disaster Risk Reduction Story, Fiscal Year (FY) 2012

U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID in partnership with the UN have invested in working to prevent outbreaks of Cholera and developing the necessary tools to quickly respond to outbreaks as well as studying past outbreaks of Cholera in West Africa.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

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