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Gabon: Violent wind in Mouila DREF operation n° MDRGA003 final report

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IFRC
GLIDE n=B0 ST-2010-000083-GAB

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

Summary: CHF 78,481 was allocated from the IFRC Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 4 May, 2010 to support

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Gabon: Violent wind in Mouila DREF operation n° MDRGA003 Update n° 1

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IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross and Red Crescent emergency response. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation's disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

Period covered by this update: 04 May to 30 June 2010.

Summary: CHF 78,481 was allocated from

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Gabon: Violent wind in Mouila (MDRGA003)

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IFRC
CHF 78,481 (USD 72,233 or EUR 57,755) has been allocated from the Federation's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support the Gabonese Red Cross Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 230 families, i.e. 1,150 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.

Summary: Violent wind and tornado hit the Mouila locality in the Ngounié region of Gabon on 16 April, 2010. So far, the disaster has caused several damages: deterioration of about 280 houses, destruction of household basic property, and the obstruction of