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Belize
19 August 2016

Belize is recovering from the Tropical Cyclone Earl

The DREF objective is to respond to the immediate needs of 440 families affected by Hurricane Earl.
Hurricane Earl hits Belize
5 August 2016

Hurricane Earl hits Belize

Hurricane Earl made landfall in Belize in the early hours of Thursday, 4 August, causing severe flooding.
Humanitarians meet in the Caribbean to review and update contingency plans for Hurricane season
9 June 2014

Humanitarians meet in the Caribbean to review and update contingency plans for Hurricane season

Red Cross convened its annual preparedness meeting, hosted by Belize Red Cross.
Leading by example to bring comfort to those in distress
31 March 2014

Leading by example to bring comfort to those in distress

Jessie was recently on duty travel, flying from El Salvador to Panama on a TACA Airlines flight when she noticed a fellow passenger in discomfort wriggling in his seat and in pain.
Belize Red Cross responds to Tropical Storm Arthur
4 June 2008

Belize Red Cross responds to Tropical Storm Arthur

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first event of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, pounded several districts of Belize over the weekend causing severe flash flooding and some unconfirmed deaths.
Red Cross youth discuss “the real deal” of HIV/AIDS on air
7 October 2005

Red Cross youth discuss “the real deal” of HIV/AIDS on air

For an hour and a half, two Saturdays a month, a youth-oriented radio station in Belize City, Belize that promises “More Music on your Radio Everyday” lowers the sound levels to allow for more serious talk.
21 December 2001

Seasonal cheer for hurricane victims in Belize

Two thousand children in southern Belize got an unexpected visit, and some very welcome holiday cheer this week, when Santa became the latest volunteer for the Toledo District Branch of the Belize Red Cross (BRC).
Recovering after Hurricane Iris hits Belize
11 October 2001

Recovering after Hurricane Iris hits Belize

Thousands of people left homeless after Hurricane Iris - a category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 225 km/hr, devastated the southern coast of Belize, on the evening of October 8, are now facing the grim task of reconstructing their lives.

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