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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

 
Indonesia

MSF and Greenpeace's 'Rainbow Warrior' to bring urgent medical aid to Sumatra

Press Release 3 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

MSF continues medical consultations and provides body bags in Aceh

Project Update 3 Jan 2005
 
Indonesia

MSF increases relief efforts on west coast of Banda Aceh

Project Update 2 Jan 2005
 
Natural disasters

MSF prepares fourth full cargo shipment for tsunami earthquake zone

Project Update 30 Dec 2004
 
Natural disasters

A rapid look at the immediate MSF action at the Bay of Bengal quake disaster scene

Project Update 29 Dec 2004
 
Indonesia

MSF clinic opens in Aceh

Press Release 29 Dec 2004
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