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U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE (BHR) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Background: On January 25, 1999 at 1:19 p.m. EST, the epicenter of an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale struck central Colombia. More…

(Cites U.S. special relationship with Central America) (2590) WASHINGTON -- Given the special relationship that exists between the United States and Central America, this country "could do no less than provide immediate and extensive assistance" to the victims of Hurricane Mitch,…

NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Beth Schaefer, News & Information Officer Phone: (301) 680-6355 Fax: (301) 680-6370 MANAGUA, NICARAGUA -- The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) continues to assist victims of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua. Current projects include two building…

(Clinton Central American trip to show U.S. concern) (730) By Eric Green USIA Staff Writer WASHINGTON -- President Clinton's trip to Central America in March will "dramatize" his personal commitment to help rebuild the region following the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch, says…

For further information contact: Daniel Epstein, Tel (202) 974-3459, Fax (202) 974-3143, Office of Public Information February 24, 1999- Hurricane Mitch: The Strike and the Response Mitch, the most powerful hurricane to hit Central America in two centuries, left behind…

For further information contact: Daniel Epstein, Tel (202) 974-3459, Fax (202) 974-3143, Office of Public Information When Hurricane Mitch struck Central America, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in support of the Ministries of Health, mobilized more than 60 experts from…

(Discusses plan to aid hurricane victims) (5180) WASHINGTON -- Mark Schneider, assistant administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), testified before Congress February 24 on the Administration's response to the hurricanes that recently struck Central…

For further information contact: Daniel Epstein, Tel (202) 974-3459, Fax (202) 974-3143, Office of Public Information In recent years, the countries of Central America, including those affected by social conflict, have continued to invest in the health sector and have…

Washington, D.C., February 23 -- The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the release of a federal action plan ordered by President Clinton for the long-term recovery of families and communities in Puerto Rico affected by…

Mercy Corps International, The Rebuilding Center and the Used Building Materials Association are sending new and used building supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Mitch. They will celebrate the project, called "AmeriCasa," and Portland-area donations of reconstruction materials for Central…