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Cross Red Crescent appeal launched for countries affected by Hurricane
Stan 7 October 2005 Thousands of people are in desperate need of food, clean water and shelter, after Hurricane Stan hit several countries in Central America leaving destruction in its path. More than 270 people have been reported dead. Stan has caused flooding and landslides in Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Belize and Haiti. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an emergency appeal for 1,568,000 Swiss francs to enable the Red Cross to respond to immediate needs. This follows the earlier release by the Federation of 250,000 Swiss francs from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF). The funds will be used to provide more than 51,000 people affected with shelter materials, food, blankets, kitchen sets and hygiene articles over the next six months. Some 10,250 families affected by the floods (2,250 families in Costa Rica, 3,000 families in Guatemala, 1,000 families in Honduras and 4,000 in Nicaragua) will benefit from the distribution of relief items. Crops have been damaged by the flood waters, impacting on the availability of food, and belongings have been either damaged or washed away by the force of the water. Given that the disaster may potentially worsen, continuing assessments will indicate whether a longer-term approach to assistance is required. The Red Cross National Societies in the affected countries play an integral role in their national emergency response systems, which coordinate disaster response activities. At the local level, the National Societies are working together with authorities and community leaders. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Eva M. Calvo, Media Officer Tel. + 41 22 730 43 57 / + 41 79 217 33 72 Media Service Duty Phone (Out of hours) Tel: + 41 79 416 38 81 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 181 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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