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An earthquake, tsunami, flood or cyclone can have a devastating impact on entire communities.

Within a matter of minutes, natural disasters can affect the lives of tens of thousands of people. Hundreds or even thousands of people can be injured, homes and livelihoods destroyed. Access to clean water, healthcare services and transport can also be disrupted. The impact of each disaster varies greatly and our response must adapt to each situation.

Needs must be quickly identified, but accessing a disaster zone can be complex when roads are cut off. The first responders are people already on-site: community members, local authorities and aid organisations already present.

We keep pre-packaged kits to deploy for rapid relief and life-saving assistance. With projects in over 75 countries, we often have aid workers nearby when a disaster strikes. They can be reinforced with additional teams if a larger response is needed.

 
Response to flooding in Southern Africa - Malawi
Cyclone Idai & Southern Africa flooding

Malawi: “This time, the flooding has destroyed houses, not lives”

Voices from the Field 29 Mar 2019
Zimbabwe
The confluence of the three rivers, Nyahode, Rusitu and Chipita, was a source of terror to the residents of Copper. Dr Elizabeth Irungu
blogs.msf.org

Grit and determination: One day in the race to reach people after Cyclone Idai

 
Natural disasters

Asian tsunami: Overview of MSF activities in India, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia

Project Update 31 Jan 2005
 
Natural disasters

Aceh tsunami - one month later, the first volunteer looks back

Voices from the Field 27 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

MSF aid operations in the tsunami zone

Project Update 6 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

MSF surgical team starts operation in Sigli, east of Banda Aceh

Project Update 5 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

MSF clarifies donations for Asian tsunami disaster relief

Press Release 4 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

Teams expand action and, to date, over 200 tonnes of goods have been brought to Banda Aceh.

Project Update 4 Jan 2005
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