In brief

Programme summary:

Natural and weather related disasters are increasing in frequency. The countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean remain vulnerable to the impact of these natural and man-made disasters.

In 2006 and 2007, the Pan American Disaster Response Unit (PADRU) provided operational, logistics and preparedness support to the region's National Societies in response to 33 emergencies,

In Brief

Period covered by this Final Report: 28 November 2006 to 28 January 2007.

History of this Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF)-funded operation: CHF 25,000 (USD 20,757 or EUR 15,723) was allocated from the Federation's DREF on 28 November 2006 to respond to the needs of this operation.

- This operation was be implemented in

In Brief

Period covered by this update: 1 December 2006 to 29 January 2007.

History of this Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF)-funded operation:

- CHF 25,000 (USD 20,757 or EUR 15,723) CHF was allocated from the Federations DREF on 28 November 2006 to respond to the needs of this operation.

- This operation is expected to be implemented

In a world of global challenges, continued poverty, inequity, and increasing vulnerability to disasters and disease, the International Federation with its global network, works to accomplish its Global Agenda, partnering with local community and civil society to prevent and alleviate human suffering from disasters, diseases and public health emergencies.

In brief

Programme Summary: Developing countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean remain alarmingly

Residents of four parishes, who were adversely affected by the recent heavy rains that lashed the island, causing severe flooding in some areas, will soon receive assistance to recover part of their losses.

Addressing yesterday's (December 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Information and Development, Donald Buchanan explained that Cabinet has taken a decision to offer assistance to the victims of the flooding in St. Thomas, St. Mary, Portland and St. Ann.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on (November 29), assured residents of Port Maria in St. Mary of the full support of Government, as efforts continue to restore normality to the town, following the flooding caused by last week's torrential rains.

The assurance was given after Mrs. Simpson Miller toured the town to gain first hand knowledge of the effects of the disaster, which has negatively impacted commercial and social activities in the area.

Accompanying her on the tour were Minister

This assurance was given by Member of Parliament for the area, Errol Ennis, after a tour of affected communities on Saturday, November 25.

He noted that heavy equipment had already been engaged to clear blocked roads in some affected areas, adding that urgent attention would be given to those roadways which have either been destroyed or badly damaged.

Mr. Ennis extended sympathy to those

NATURE OF EVENT

The flash flood warning has been lifted for the island. The atmosphere is becoming more stable but there are still large amounts of moisture which can easily trigger rainfall.

COMMUNITIES AFFECTED

The table and the Map below detail communities that have been reported affected over the period of the event.