Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Floods, July 10, 2010
On June 30, Hurricane Alex made landfall on the northeastern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, bringing heavy rainfall that caused flooding, road blockages, and infrastructure damage in low-lying areas of Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon states. In addition, on July 8, Tropical Storm Two made landfall in hurricane-affected areas of northeastern Mexico, bringing additional rainfall. In response, the Government of Mexico (GoM) declared a state of emergency in 87 municipalities in the three affected states. As of July 8, more than 17,000 people remained in approximately 110 evacuation centers in affected areas, according to GoM state and national authorities. In addition, the GoM reported that the hurricane and tropical depression damaged or destroyed nearly 26,000 houses in Nuevo León, Coahuila, and Oaxaca states.
On July 10, U.S. Ambassador Carlos Pascual declared a disaster due to the effects of the floods. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through USAID/Mexico for the local purchase and delivery of emergency relief supplies. USAID/OFDA also activated a five-person assessment team and deployed a USAID/OFDA Military Liaison Officer as a humanitarian advisor to U.S. Northern Command.
Additional Disaster Declaration:
Floods, 11-05-2007
Since late October, heavy rains have resulted in flooding and the overflow of rivers and dams in Chiapas and Tabasco states in southern Mexico. According to initial reports from the Government of Mexico (GOM), floods have affected more than 1.2 million people, including approximately 60,000 who evacuated or relocated into 403 temporary shelters. On October 29, the Governor of Tabasco State declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by the heavy rains. Chiapas State has similarly requested federal assistance from the GOM.
On November 5, U.S. Ambassador Antonio O. Garza determined that the disaster warranted U.S. Government assistance and requested USAID/OFDA disaster support. A five-person USAID/OFDA assessment team deployed to Mexico, and worked with USAID/Mexico and GOM counterparts to identify the most immediate needs and appropriate USAID/OFDA assistance. The team included three disaster specialists performing assessment in Tabasco and Chiapas states and a Regional Advisor and Information Officer in Mexico City.
Additional Disaster Declaration:
Hurricane, 08-27-2007
On August 21 at approximately 0300 hours local time, Hurricane
Dean struck the states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán
as a category five hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
After passing over the Bay of Campeche, Hurricane Dean re-entered
Mexican territory as a category two hurricane on August 22
through Tecolutla, Veracruz State. Dean continued through
Central Mexico as a tropical storm, affecting Hidalgo, Jalisco,
Colima, Michoacán, and Puebla states. The storm killed
at least seven people, caused severe damage to the agricultural
sector in some areas, and damaged thousands of houses, including
more than 3,000 in Hidalgo State alone. The hurricane affected
an estimated 161,000 people in the two states of Veracruz
and Hildalgo, according to the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
On August 27, U.S. Ambassador Antonio O. Garza, Jr., requested USAID/OFDA
assistance in response to the effects of Hurricane Dean. USAID/OFDA is providing
$250,000 through the American Red Cross to the Mexican Red Cross for the local
purchase and transport of roof repair materials, hygiene kits, and other essential
relief supplies to affected areas. On August 20, a three-person USAID/OFDA
assessment team arrived in Mexico in advance of Hurricane Dean's approach.
Following the passage of the hurricane, USAID/OFDA staff conducted field assessments
in coordination with the GOM and continued to monitor the situation in conjunction
with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
For information on USAID's hurricane recovery and reconstruction programs, please see here.
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