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Disaster Assistance at a Glance
Recent Disaster Declaration:
Earthquakes
OFDA Response:
Emergency relief supplies, protection activities
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Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Earthquake, 10-08-2008
On October 5, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southeastern Kyrgyzstan near the border with Tajikistan and China, killing 74 people, injuring 142 others, and displacing 211 families, according to the Government of Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Emergencies (MOE). The earthquake also severely damaged the main access road to the most-affected areas of Chon-Alai and Alai districts, located approximately 220 kilometers from the city of Osh, where communication was already poor.
On October 8, U.S. Ambassador Tatiana C. Gfoeller declared a disaster due to the effects of the earthquake. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through USAID/Kyrgyzstan to procure building materials for rapid shelter repair and construction in anticipation of the first snowfall. In addition, USAID/Kyrgyzstan shifted funds from existing programs to support winter preparedness for affected individuals.
Additional Disaster Declarations:
Earthquake, 01-10-2008
According to the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, four earthquakes, including one of magnitude 6.0 on December 26, 2007, and three smaller ones on January 1, 2008, struck a remote area of southern Kyrgyzstan, approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Osh. The Government of Kyrgyzstan’s MOE reported that the earthquake displaced at least 968 families and caused widespread damage to housing and infrastructure. Kyrgyz emergency response agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and U.N. agencies provided emergency relief supplies to affected families. However, unseasonably cold weather and prolonged sub-freezing temperatures and snow storms hampered relief efforts.
On January 10, U.S. Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch declared a disaster due to the impact of the earthquakes on the populations in Osh Region. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek to Mercy Corps to address child protection issues, including support for psychosocial services and the rehabilitation of a multi-functional community structure.
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