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2 clusters · 7 sources · 22 days · First seen · Last updated

Sierra Leone flood emergency response

Overview

Following heavy rainfall on August 3 that caused significant destruction in Freetown and the Western Area Urban District of Sierra Leone, the European Union announced a €175,000 emergency aid package.

The funding, described as an “expression of European solidarity,” will be distributed through the Sierra Leone Red Cross Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The assistance is intended to support 5,100 people across 27 communities, providing multipurpose cash transfers, emergency shelter, health support, and water and sanitation services to prevent disease outbreaks.

Local reports indicate the floods resulted in at least four deaths, the destruction or damage of over 700 homes, and the contamination of 18 community boreholes.

Entities

European Union · Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa · Freetown · Sierra Leone Red Cross Society · International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Timeline

  1. 19 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    European Union provides €175,000 emergency aid for Sierra Leone floods

    The European Union is providing €175,000 in emergency aid to Sierra Leone to support 5,100 people affected by devastating floods in Freetown and the Western Area Urban District.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    ECOWAS pledges $250,000 to aid Ghana flood victims

    ECOWAS approved a US$250,000 donation for Ghana’s flood victims, with the foreign minister saying the funds will be transferred to affected communities.

Sources

gleanersl.com · libertyonlinetv.com · newscentral.africa · sierraleonemonitor.com · sierraloaded.sl · thecalabashnewspaper.com · truthmedia.sl