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Reaching urgent care Providing disaster relief

amidst the pandemic
to the affected Even as India grappled with the effect of COVID-19, Response Disaster
multiple disasters struck the Indian landmass. Social
distancing norms made it difficult to reach communities
physically. However, overcoming this challenge, Reliance
Foundation sent pre-warning advisories and continued to
provide people with relevant information during and after
disasters. Two successive cyclones made landfall on the
east and west coasts of India.
Reliance Foundation assisted the government in relaying
audio advisories and public address campaigns on
disaster preparedness and evacuation for at-risk coastal
communities. Reliance Foundation also provided post-
disaster advisories on plant protection and livestock
management, and pre- and post-disaster support
through cyclones, floods, landslides and pest attacks.

Disaster Relief Material

READY-TO-EAT FOOD MATERIALS
Vasrambhai Solanki, President, Bhidiya Koli Samaj Boat Association, Gujarat, received forecast about Tauktae cyclone through the voice message service as
well as the RFIS’s Fisherman WhatsApp group

DRINKING WATER

16 states, 3 UTs 10+ lakh 20+ lakh 35+ * DRY RATION

and 132 districts individuals * people * Cyclones and floods
*
responded to

Covered under RF Disaster Response Reached through disaster relief Received disaster STAPLES
kits and support services response advisories

*Since Inception
SANITATION MATERIALS

Reliance Foundation Disaster Response works specifically to assist communities Reliance Foundation provides warning and life-protecting
information, including evacuation alerts prior to disasters.
to prepare, respond and recover from disasters across varied socio-economic- Reliance Foundation also provides pre-disaster advisories
geographic conditions in the country. to safeguard livelihoods including fishing vessels, crops, agri KITCHEN UTENSILS
produce and livestock resources. In the aftermath of severe
The programme has an experienced team that proactively looks to mitigate disasters, Reliance Foundation teams reach out to people in
affected areas, distributing immediate relief items through an
disaster, minimise damage and protect lives and livelihoods. The work is carried inclusive and transparent process.
out in collaboration with the government machinery and partners to reach early The contents of the relief kits are customised according to the SHELTER KITS
warning advisories and relief to affected communities along with rescue and socio-cultural contexts of the region. Nutrition standards are
also taken into consideration while preparing dry ration and
rehabilitation support. ready-to-eat food materials.

Reliance Foundation has also been continuously building
capacities of local communities, volunteers and networks
in improving disaster response activities and leveraging
technology in disaster risk management.