Hurricane Matthew

  • Hurricane Matthew made landfall in southwestern Haiti early Tuesday, crashing ashore as a powerful Category Four storm.

    The U.S. Government stands ready to quickly assist the governments and citizens of countries affected by Hurricane Matthew.

  • Hurricane Matthew: How You Can Help. AFP Photo / Hector Retamal

    Learn how you can help those affected by Hurricane Matthew

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Residents repair their home after the passing of Hurricane Matthew, in Sous Roche in Les Cayes, Southwest Haiti
AFP / Hector Retamal

USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance has deployed an elite Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to the central Caribbean. These disaster experts will coordinate with governments of affected countries--including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Belize-- and humanitarian organizations on the ground to bring vital humanitarian assistance to those in need, if requested.

USAID has also strategically pre-positioned emergency relief supplies -- including shelter materials, blankets, hygiene kits, household items, and water purification equipment -- to ensure they are available to help the affected communities.

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11/15/2016: Caribbean Hurricane Matthew - Fact Sheet #12

An estimated 53,400 children resume classes as schools begin reopening in Grand’Anse and Sud.

USAID/OFDA provides plastic sheeting to support nearly 400,000 hurricane-affected people.

USAID provides an additional $7.3 million for emergency food and multi-sector assistance.

11/10/2016: Operation Save Lives: Delivering humanitarian assistance in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew destroyed approximately 60 percent of roads in southwestern Haiti.

Many storm-affected communities were isolated from the help they needed.

USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) quickly deployed to provide humanitarian assistance in Haiti on behalf of the American people. Faced with impassable roads and flooded rivers, USAID called upon the unique capabilities of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), which launched Joint Task Force (JTF)-Matthew to support the critical first days after the storm.

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How You Can Help

The best way to help those affected by a disaster overseas is to make a monetary donation to a reputable humanitarian organization working in the disaster zone.

As a U.S. government agency, USAID does not accept donations for its crisis response effort. Organizations listed below are experienced and are participating directly in Hurricane Matthew relief efforts.

Disclaimer: The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of non-U.S.Government sites or the information, products, or services contained therein.

Last updated: November 16, 2016

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