Seychelles Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessment (DaLA ... - GFDRR

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Foreword
Tropical Storm “Felleng”’s proximity to Seychelles on the week of the 27 th January
brought with it heavy rain causing severe flooding in five districts: Anse Aux
Pins, Au Cap and Pointe Larue which were declared “disaster zones” and Cascade
and La Digue island which were also significantly affected. Hundreds of households
were affected, dozens of families were displaced, infrastructure was damaged
beyond repair and many farms were destroyed.
We are grateful that no one was killed or seriously injured from the disaster, but this
event was a wakeup call for the entire nation and perhaps a reminder similar to that
of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed the lives of three people - a reminder
that Seychelles is not safe from disasters.
This “Seychelles 2013 Post-Flood Damage, Loss and Needs Assessment” report is
proof of Seychelles’ government’s resolve and commitment to ensure the safety and
well-being of our people as well as the conservation of endemic flora, fauna and the
country’s other limited natural resources. The Seychelles government recognizes the
necessity to continuously improve disaster risk reduction and management within our
country. We are responsible for safeguarding every individual citizen and visitor to our
island nation.
This report provides a detailed breakdown of the sectors affected, economic losses
and damages, and the equipment and manpower needs to rebuild better and to create
legislation that incorporates disaster risk reduction and management throughout
so that we continue to develop into a country that is more resilient to disasters – a
disaster-resistant nation safe for all.
Pierre Laporte
Minister of Finance
Professor Rolph Payet
Minister of Environment and Energy