Disaster Assistance

USAID activities recognize Honduras's continuing vulnerability to natural disasters, especially hurricanes. Because much of Honduras’s emergency situations deal with hurricanes and landslides, water resource management is key in disaster prevention.  Since coastal zones and river paths are directly impacted by upstream activities, the program integrates the activities in the higher elevation areas with conservation and socioeconomic needs downstream. USAID activities are based on lessons learned from past experiences and are implemented nationwide.

USAID interventions are achieving the following results:

	enhancement of disaster preparedness and mitigation activities;
	improved resource conservation;
	improved compliance with environmental and emergency contingency laws and regulations; and
	enhancement of environmental education and awareness.