Urgent Appeal for the Morocco Earthquake
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Urgent appeal for the Morocco Earthquake
Morocco has been devastated by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit late on September 8th, killing more than 2,900 people and leaving hundreds without their families and homes. According to the UN OCHA flash update, several aftershocks have been reported, with people still trapped under the rubble of their homes, road blockages and challenging geographic areas to access survivors. This will create huge challenges for those seeking to address the impact on the millions of survivors.
The United Nations estimates that 300,000 people were affected by Friday night’s quake, made more dangerous by its relatively shallow depth.
HelpAge along with its partners are looking to support the following anticipated needs:
Shelter
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Temporary shelter is one of the priority areas currently due to the destruction caused by the earthquake
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This is likely to be exacerbated due to warmer weather currently in affected areas
Food Security
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Food supply is likely to be badly affected due to the earthquake
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Markets and supply chains will be also disrupted as infrastructure is damaged
Health
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Medical facilities are likely to be damaged and not able to provide adequate support
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Rural areas are likely to have poorer levels of existing coverage – this problem will be exacerbated by the earthquake damage
Protection and MHPSS
- Older people could be affected by loss of relatives and housing
- Older people will be likely more at risk of rights and safety violations
“As the death toll rises in Morocco, we are very concerned about the potential impact on the country’s older population. The earthquake is going to have a particularly devastating impact on vulnerable people in hard-to-reach locations.” – Chris McIvor, Regional Representative for HelpAge International
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