Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: Ecuador
Highlights
Several missions have visited affected areas for a multisector assessment (MIRA). Partners and affected communities are contributing to the process.
The Flash Appeal (US$72.7 million) has little financing.
Donors are urged to contribute to the projects that benefit the affected people.The dispersal of people is still a concern. People in formal and informal shelters are being assisted with basic relief measures.
The number of casualties increased to 660 and health assistance has been provided to 51,3762 people (4,605 injured during the first 72 hours of the emergency). 23 persons are still missing and nearly 7,000 buildings have been destroyed. The number of people in shelters has decreased to 22,754.