PWS&D Responding to Tropical Storm Damage in Central America

Over 150,000 people have been displaced due to damages from Tropical Storm Agatha. Photo: ACT

On 29 May 2010, Tropical Storm Agatha dumped more than 1 metre of rainfall in parts of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, claiming over 150 lives and causing widespread flooding, landslides and a giant sinkhole to open in Guatemala City. Over 150,000 people in Guatemala were evacuated, and nearly 30,000 are in temporary shelters. Damaged roads and bridges are slowing the delivery of relief items to the worst-hit areas.

PWS&D is responding through the ACT Alliance to help those most affected by providing food and emergency supplies, setting up temporary shelters, clearing debris and rebuilding livelihoods.

You Can Help

You can help Tropical Storm Agatha victims recover from this disaster through your prayerful and financial support. Make a donation today by calling the office at 1-800-619-7301 ext. 291, donating through your church, mailing a cheque or donating online. Please mark all donations “Guatemala Relief.”

Tropical Storm Agatha caused widespread flooding, landslides and damage to houses in Central America.
Photo: ACT

Houses damaged in Guatemala from landslides and flooding.
Photo: ACT

Presbyterian World Service & Development is the development and relief agency of The Presbyterian Church in Canada.