During a disaster, hygiene matters more
from Direct Relief News Hosted by Direct Relief
In Southeast Asia, Tropical Storm Podul and Tropical Depression Kajiki collided to produce widespread flooding throughout the region, displacing roughly 100,000 people in the country of Laos. As shelters swell with evacuees, personal hygiene becomes more important than ever. In these close quarters, disease and infection are easily spread. That's because, without basic supplies, like soap, it's difficult for evacuees to maintain habits that prevent primary health care problems. To stymie the spread of coughs, colds, and infections, Direct Relief has partnered with the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Center to provide flood victims with personal care kits. These kits contain personal hygiene products like soap, towels, and toothbrushes—items many people forgo when evacuating their homes. While evacuees confront a barrage of post-disaster concerns, these kits help victims take care of the basics, so they can focus on rebuilding.
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