Storm Daniel, Libya
People Helped
Humanitarian Needs
Storm Daniel swept across northeastern Libya on September 10, killing many thousands of people, with another 9,000 missing and feared dead. Thousands more were displaced. Rainfall from the storm caused the collapse of two dams, resulting in severe flooding and displacement in northeastern Libya. The city of Derna was most severely impacted by the floods.
An estimated 884,000 people were impacted in a country that has already faced multiple security and logistical challenges. Among the most affected by the storm were pregnant women, mothers with young children and people with disabilities. In addition to destroying and damaging homes and property, the storm cut off roads, telecommunications and power lines, causing disruptions in supply chains and leading to food shortages. The aftermath of flooding raises the risk of waterborne diseases, while an unknown number of medical facilities have been wiped out.
Humanitarian Response
CARE has been present in Libya since 2022, operating programs that support vulnerable populations, including emergency health services, rehabilitation of health facilities, training and capacity building of local healthcare staff. While CARE’s existing staff in Libya are focused on longer-term programming, CARE is able to deploy emergency technical experts to support the team and local partners in implementing a high-quality, culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive humanitarian response.
The response will be targeted to those most affected by the flooding in various areas, with a special consideration for the specific needs of women, the elderly and children. Hygiene Kits will be distributed door-to-door to make sure recipients get the relief items and receive relevant information on health and gender related issues. Hygiene awareness sessions on hygiene practices and cholera/water borne disease prevention will be conducted by CARE-trained community health workers and trained local women rights organizations or groups. Dignity kits will also be distributed to women. Shelter kits will also be provided.
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