This report covers the period between 28 October and November 11. No more reports are expected to be issued.
I. Highlights/Key Priorities
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National State of Public Calamity due to TD E-12 and Departmental State of Public Calamity in Santa Rosa due to seismic activity and TD E-12 still in form.
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Presidential Elections took place on November 6th, 2011. General Otto Perez Molina from the Patriotic Party (Partido Patriota) will take possession on January 2012 after receiving 55% of total votes.
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Updated reports indicate: Dead 39 Injured 18 Missing 4 Affected 309,110 Sheltered 2,675 Official shelters 32
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Number of shelters and sheltered people has been significantly reduced. However, number of people in non-official shelters still remains in 3,500 approximately.
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A 2.2 Million US$ CERF request has been approved by OCHA. Clusters included in CERF are Food, Health, Nutrition, Shelters and WASH. Activities will be focused in 7 departments after analysis done by UNETE/OCHA. More information is detailed in further sections.
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An Emergency Cash Grant worth US$ 50,000 has been approved by OCHA NY. Acquisition of materials for emergency conditioning of shelters after reception of an official petition will initiate next week.
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UNDMT remains holding joint (HCT) and sectorial meetings (Food, Education, Health, Protection, Shelters and WASH) to share information and coordinate joint responses.
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An Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) mission was deployed to Guatemala and other Central American countries affected by TD E-12 after request done by President Alvaro Colom.
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CONRED has still not provided evaluation of gaps in needs and updated information on donations received.