Sierra Leone: Wild Fires - Jan 2013
Overview
The risk of fire increased as a result of the dry Hamatan wind that blew across Sierra Leone in January 2013. Several villages in the Northern and Southern Provinces were affected by fire disasters between 2-28 Jan, destroying 279 houses and making 450 families (2,257 individuals) homeless. Plastic sheets, kitchen sets, buckets, mosquito tents, soap, mats, blankets and shelter kits were distributed. As of 9 Feb, massive rehabilitation and reconstruction of houses is going on in each of the affected locations. (IFRC, 19 Feb 2013)
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Summary: CHF 167,769 was allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 15 January 2013 to support the National Society in delivering assistance to some 2,253 beneficiaries in four locations/districts affected by the fire disaster.
The initial objective of Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) intervention was to support the impoverished fire disaster victims in Bo, Pujehun, Bonthe and Moyamba districts who were left languishing in neighbouring villages as a result of the disaster.
Period covered by this update: 16 January to 9 February, 2013.
Summary: CHF 167,769 was allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 15 January, 2013 to support Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS) in delivering assistance to 2,253 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.
CHF 167,769 has been allocated from the IFRC’s Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) to support Sierra Leone National Society in delivering immediate assistance to some 2,253 beneficiaries. Unearmarked funds to repay DREF are encouraged.
Summary:
Currently, Sierra Leone is facing heightened risks of fire outbreaks due to the hot and dry season.
