Earthquake: Ecuador appeals for aids

The government of Ecuador has appealed for financial support from the international community to aid the coastal areas in the north-west region which was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake (Richter scale). A statement from the Ecuadorian embassy in Abuja said the “Flash Appeal,” that was launched last week, calls for US$72.7 million to assist […]

The government of Ecuador has appealed for financial support from the international community to aid the coastal areas in the north-west region which was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake (Richter scale).
A statement from the Ecuadorian embassy in Abuja said the “Flash Appeal,” that was launched last week, calls for US$72.7 million to assist people in need over the next three months.
The statement said the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien has released $7 million through the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to rapidly scale up the life-saving assistance and to support the coordinated, coherent efforts of humanitarian partners.
The United Nations (UN) is providing complementary support to Government relief efforts. A day after the tragic incidence occurred, the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team (UNDAC) was deployed to support on-site coordination in the towns of Manta, Porto Viejo, Pedernales and Quito.