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Philippines: responding to Typhoon Tembin

Natural hazards

An earthquake, tsunami, flood or cyclone can have a devastating impact on entire communities.

Within a matter of minutes, natural hazards can affect the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds or even thousands of people can be injured, homes and livelihoods destroyed. Access to clean water, healthcare services and transport can also be disrupted. The impact of each event varies greatly and our response must adapt to each situation.

Needs must be quickly identified, but accessing a disaster zone can be complex when roads are cut off. The first responders are people already on-site: community members, local authorities and aid organisations already present.

We keep pre-packaged kits to deploy for rapid relief and life-saving assistance. With projects in over 70 countries, we often have aid workers nearby when a disaster strikes. They can be reinforced with additional teams if a larger response is needed.

 
Response to flooding in Southern Africa - Malawi
Cyclone Idai & Southern Africa flooding

Malawi: “This time, the flooding has destroyed houses, not lives”

Voices from the Field 29 Mar 2019
 
Nepal

Three months after the earthquakes, MSF reduces operations

Project Update 22 Jul 2015
 
Journal article

Reconstruction of the health sector in Haiti: a missed opportunity?

13 Jul 2015
Journal article
 
Nepal

MSF helicopter crashes in Nepal

Statement 2 Jun 2015
 
Nepal Quake Aftermath: Mental Health
Nepal

Psychological first aid helps Nepalese rebuild their lives

Project Update 1 Jun 2015
 
MSF Response to Nepal Earthquake
Nepal

The earthquakes took Nepal by surprise, the rains should not

Crisis Update 25 May 2015
 
MSF Response to Nepal Earthquake
Nepal

Evacuating the seriously injured from remote villages

Voices from the Field 25 May 2015
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