Tropical storm event - Hurricane Matthew 2016

Socioeconomic characteristics

GDO capita - $754, 24% in extreme poverty

Planning and monitoring activity

hundreds temporary shelters designated, UN prepositioned relief stocks

Primary impacts

546 people killed, 175,000 sought refuge, up to 90% of crops lost

Secondary impacts

public health crisis, agricultural collapse, fishermen lost boats

Short term relief

world food programme gave out high energy biscuits, public buildings turned into temporary shelters

Long term recovery

water sanitation and hygiene improved, hosuing reconstruction