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USAID Provides Assistance to Bolivia Flood Victims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 3, 2006
0123-06-009
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
WASHINGTON, DC - Due to the widespread impact of flooding in Bolivia, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing over $300,000 in emergency relief supplies and transportation. Emergency relief items include rolls of plastic sheeting for temporary shelter purposes, large water tanks, water containers, blankets and personal hygiene kits.
Unseasonably heavy rainfall since mid-January in eight of Bolivia's nine departments, or administrative regions, has caused widespread flooding, landslides and the overflow of major rivers. According to the Bolivian National Civil Defense, the flooding has caused 5 fatalities, affected approximately 34,000 families, damaged or destroyed 600 homes, isolated many rural communities, and caused extensive damage to agricultural lands. Preliminary reports from the Government of Bolivia and international organizations indicate that the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Beni are the most affected. Continued seasonal rainfall is forecast across Bolivia for the coming weeks.
Currently, four USAID consultants are in Bolivia working with the Mission to conduct assessments and identify needs. USAID will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates as necessary.
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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