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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
 
Mongolia

Preparing for winter in a remote Mongolian province

Project Update 20 Dec 2010
 
Pakistan

Relief for some flooded areas of Pakistan but work continues in the south

Project Update 24 Nov 2010
 
Myanmar

MSF calls for increased response to Cyclone Giri aftermath

Press Release 10 Nov 2010
 
Pakistan

The 'useful victims' of Pakistan's flood

Project Update 28 Oct 2010
 
Pakistan

Provision of safe water remains critical as Pakistan flood victims return to their devastated homelands

Project Update 28 Oct 2010
 
Pakistan

People returning home after Pakistan floods has impact on feeding programmes

Project Update 25 Oct 2010
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