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Hurricane Richard DREF operation n° MDRBZ002 final report

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GLIDE n° TC-2010-000221-BLZ

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) is a source of un-earmarked money created by the Federation in 1985 to ensure that immediate financial support is available for Red Cross Red Crescent response to emergencies. The DREF is a vital part of the International Federation’s disaster response system and increases the ability of National Societies to respond to disasters.

Summary: 53,996 Swiss francs were allocated from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 6 November 2010 to support the Belize Red Cross Society in delivering assistance to 250 families with non-food relief items, and 250 families with food parcels.

The most vulnerable people affected by the hurricane had improved access to basic nonfood items and assistance that enabled them to resume essential household activities. The Belize Red Cross Society (BRCS) received the support of the IFRC’s DREF to replenish the emergency relief supplies and food parcels that were distributed.

In addition, the American Red Cross supported the early recovery shelter component of the National Society’s plan of action through the distribution of cash vouchers to 70 families from the communities of Gracie Rock and Hattieville.

This report is final in terms of narrative and financials. The operation is now closed, with a final balance of 9,051 Swiss francs unspent and returned to the DREF.