Water Mission Initiates Disaster Response in Southeast Asia Following Earthquake
Water Mission is deploying a team to Myanmar and Thailand after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused severe damage and loss of life. With a focus on providing clean water and sanitation, the organization has extensive experience in disaster response globally. They have served over 8 million people since 2001 and are mobilizing resources to assist affected populations.
Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is mobilizing a Disaster Response Assistance Team to Southeast Asia following a devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake affecting Myanmar and Thailand. This earthquake has led to significant destruction of infrastructure including buildings, homes, and roads. The initial focus of Water Mission’s efforts will be in Thailand to evaluate the needs for safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across the affected regions.
The earthquake has reportedly resulted in over 150 fatalities, with numerous individuals still unaccounted for. Given the ongoing assessment, these figures are likely to increase. Access to clean and safe water is vital in disaster situations, as it plays a crucial role in preventing waterborne diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations like young children.
“Water Mission has responded to more than 60 disasters around the world, including similar large earthquakes over the last two years in Turkey and Morocco,” stated Water Mission CEO and President George C. Greene IV, PE. The organization’s Disaster Assistance Response Team specializes in rapidly mobilizing resources and collaborating with local partners to deliver emergency support effectively.
With over two decades of experience addressing natural disasters and humanitarian crises, Water Mission has provided immediate and long-term safe water solutions globally. Recent responses include hurricanes in the US and Caribbean, flooding in East Africa, earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco, cholera outbreaks in Malawi, and aid during the conflict in Ukraine. Since its inception in 2001, Water Mission has benefited more than 8 million people worldwide.
For further details on Water Mission’s disaster response initiatives and ongoing efforts to assist those affected by the earthquake, visit [Water Mission – Disaster Response in Myanmar](https://watermission.org/solutions/disaster-response/myanmar).
Water Mission is actively responding to the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and Thailand following a severe earthquake. The organization’s expertise in disaster response highlights its commitment to providing critical water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions. With extensive experience in various global disasters, Water Mission aims to prevent water-related illnesses while supporting the affected communities.
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