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Disaster Assistance at a Glance
Recent Disaster Declaration:
Floods and Mudslides, Winter Emergency
OFDA Response:
Emergency relief supplies, economy and market systems, regional food procurement.
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Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Floods and Mudslides, 05-26-2009
Beginning on April 21, 2009, heavy rains led to floods and mudslides in 25 of Tajikistan’s 58 districts. The largest mudslide affected approximately 6,000 people in Khuroson District, Khatlon Province. According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, floods and mudslides killed more than 28 people and affected approximately 15,000 individuals, including 3,600 people displaced due to damaged housing. In addition, floods severely damaged more than 40,000 hectares of farmland, according to the Government of Tajikistan (GoT). The GoT reported that recent emergency response efforts have depleted relief commodity stocks, particularly tents, food, water and sanitation supplies, and other early recovery materials.
On May 26, U.S. Ambassador Tracey A. Jacobson declared a disaster due to the effects of the floods. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Tajikistan to Save the Children/US for construction of sanitation facilities and distribution of emergency relief supplies, including hygiene kits and kitchen sets.
Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Food Insecurity, 02-13-08
Beginning in January 2008, extreme cold weather and social and economic factors led to food insecurity, power shortages, and damage to agricultural assets and water systems in Tajikistan. At least 260,000 people needed immediate assistance, according to the U.N. World Food Program and partners. On February 25, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that food insecurity had affected an estimated 2 million people. In addition, most regions of the country had no power. The Government of Tajikistan requested international assistance and the U.N. issued a flash appeal.
On February 13, U.S. Ambassador Tracey A. Jacobson declared a disaster due to food insecurity, exacerbated by extreme winter weather and an energy crisis. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $992,618 to Save the Children, CARE, and Mercy Corps for the provision of fuel, heaters, clothing, household supplies, and health services.
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