# Emergency Response to the Cyclone

The cyclone severely affected several coastal regions of Madagascar. In response to this emergency, **Caritas Madagascar** mobilized from the very first hours in coordination with the **BNGRC** (National Bureau for Risk and Disaster Management).

## A rapid mobilization

As soon as the cyclone alert was announced, our field teams:

- Assessed priority needs in affected areas
- Distributed emergency kits (food, drinking water, blankets)
- Set up temporary shelters for displaced families
- Coordinated with local authorities for access to isolated areas

> "We were able to intervene in less than 48 hours thanks to our diocesan network present across the entire territory." — Caritas Madagascar Regional Coordinator

## Key figures

| Indicator | Result |
|---|---|
| Families assisted | 1,200 |
| Emergency kits distributed | 850 |
| Temporary shelters set up | 45 |
| Dioceses mobilized | 6 |

## Next steps

Caritas Madagascar's action doesn't stop at immediate emergency relief. A medium-term reconstruction plan is being developed, including:

1. Rehabilitation of damaged school infrastructure
2. Support for the resumption of agricultural activities
3. Psychosocial support for the most affected families

For more information about our humanitarian actions, feel free to [contact us](/contact).

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*Article written by the Caritas Madagascar communications team.*