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
Haiti - Storms: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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September 11, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
Throughout August a tropical storm and hurricane passed over Haiti resulting in heavy rains and winds. USAID/OFDA has allocated $7.5million in humanitarian assistance and the total value of USG humanitarian assistance is $20million. The GOH requested international support for the three phases of...Read more
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HaitiLatin America and the CaribbeanLatin America and the Caribbean - Newsletter: September FY 2008
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September 1, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID/OFDA have provided funding in Latin America and the Caribbean largely focused on humanitarian aid in response to recent tropical storms and hurricanes which effected Costa Rica, Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Also detailed are Chile's volcano early warning system, and land...Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Ongoing USG Humanitarian Assistance to Ecuador (03-27-2008)
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March 7, 2008U.S. Agency for International Development
This map shows the range of U.S. Government support to Ecuador. 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
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #2, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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March 7, 2008U.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
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanEcuador - Floods: Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2008
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February 29, 2008U.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
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EcuadorLatin America and the CaribbeanThrust: 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
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ChileLatin America and the CaribbeanHaiti - 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
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