Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Romania Flooding, 7-09-2010
In June and July, heavy rains caused flooding in Romania that affected more than 400 localities countrywide. According to the Government of Romania (GoR), the most severe flooding occurred in the northeastern counties of Iasi, Neamt, and Suceva, where major rivers, including the Danube, Prut, and Siret, remained above flood stage as of July 8. The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest reported that flooding resulted in 25 deaths and the evacuation of more than 18,000 people from affected areas. In addition, flood waters damaged or destroyed more than 9,000 houses, approximately 200 km of road, and more than 40,000 hectares of arable farmland, according to the GoR.
On July 9, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn declared a disaster due to the effects of the flooding. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $50,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest to non-governmental organization World Vision for the provision of emergency relief supplies.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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