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Disaster Assistance at a Glance
Recent Disaster Declaration:
Tropical Storm
OFDA Response:
Shelter, Water, Emergency Relief Supplies
OFDA Preparedness:
Disaster preparedness, capacity building
Latest OFDA Report:
Floods and Tropical Storm Fact Sheet #3 (57kb
PDF)
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Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Tropical Storm, 10-31-2007
Beginning October 28, heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Noel caused severe flooding in the southern, central, and western regions of the Dominican Republic. The tropical storm and associated flooding killed 41 people, with 38 others reported missing, and displaced more than 50,000 individuals, according to initial reports from the Government of the Dominican Republic (GODR). In addition, flooding damaged numerous roads and bridges and affected the country’s electrical power infrastructure. The tropical storm also damaged agricultural crops, including approximately 95 percent of banana, plantain, and tomato plantations in the southern provinces of Azua and Peravia, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The GODR’s Emergency Operation Center directed relief operations in coordination with GODR ministries and worked with non-governmental organizations, including the Dominican Red Cross.
On October 31, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Roland W. Bullen declared a disaster due to the effects of the tropical storm and floods. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through USAID/Dominican Republic for the local purchase and transport of potable water, shelter materials, and other emergency relief supplies. On October 31, USAID/OFDA began deploying a five-person assessment team to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo and USAID/Dominican Republic in determining whether additional assistance is needed.
For information on USAID's hurricane recovery and reconstruction programs, please see here.
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