The heavy rains which had affected much of Central America,
had killed an estimated 123 people, forced tens of thousands from
their homes and destroyed crops, livelihoods and
infrastructure.
“The 500 families assisted thus far have left the centres
where they had taken refuge and have now returned to damaged
homes. The humanitarian assistance provided by IOM and its
partners will allow them to make the necessary repairs to their
homes so that they can resume their lives in a safe environment,”
explains Christopher Gascon, IOM’s Regional Emergency
Coordinator.
The shelter repair kits include roofing sheets, wooden beams
and planks, basic hardware such as screws and nails as well as tool
kits. So far 100 homes have been repaired.
IOM partner NGOs are providing technical engineering support
assessing damage to homes and supervising the repairs to ensure
maximum quality.
“There is a great effort underway to help the families repair their homes and restart their daily routines. The local governments, the communities and the NGOs are all working together,” adds Gascon.
Other humanitarian relief supplies includes house-cleaning
kits (brooms, buckets, shovels and detergent), along with comfort
kits (mattresses, pillows and linens) as well as kitchen and
hygiene kits.
IOM and its four local partners PLAN International, World
Vision, World Lutheran Federation, and CONAMUS, are focusing their
efforts in the departments of Ahuachapán, La Libertad, La Paz and
Usulután.
An additional 200 families targeted by IOM will receive their
humanitarian supplies by the end of next week in a response funded
by the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
For more information, please contact Adriana Granados at IOM El Salvador, Tel: +503 2521 0500. Email: agranados@iom.int
