Hurricane Matthew - Emergency Relief Items in Haiti - IOM 2016

October 2016 – On October 4 Hurricane Matthew a Category 4 storm tore through the Caribbean causing widespread damage flooding and displacement in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew has resulted in the largest humanitarian crises in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake with an estimated 1.2 million people affected. Complete information on humanitarian impact is expected as relief efforts get underway. With GAC’s support the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is helping to meet the immediate needs of hurricane-affected people in Haiti. Project activities include: (1) coordinating and distributing relief items such as shelter and hygiene kits and water treatment supplies; and (2) providing relief materials to rehabilitate damaged structures.

The expected outcomes for this project are: (1) increased access to relief items; (2) increased access to emergency shelters; and (3) enhanced coordination of the response. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.