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...
Central African Republic: Floods - Oct 2011
Disaster description
Since 11 October 2011, torrential rains have been falling in most localities of the Central African Republic (CAR). These rains caused flooding that affected 587 families (roughly 2,935 people) in the 7th subdivision of Bangui (Ouango Sub Prefecture), the capital of CAR, and in the Male Local Council of the Paoua Sub Prefecture located about 510 km from Bangui. (IFRC, 25 Oct 2011)
