Hurricane Beryl – UNDAC Deployment
In this interview, Luxembourg’s UNDAC Member Yves Legil reflects on his rapid deployment to Union Island after Hurricane Beryl, describing the scale of destruction, coordination challenges, and the resilience shown by affected communities.
Djibouti Advisory Mission
UNDAC, with a Luxembourg‑deployed roster member, supported the CADRI capacity diagnosis in Djibouti, analysing disaster risk management systems and contributing to actionable recommendations to strengthen preparedness, response, and climate resilience.
Türkiye Earthquake
On 6 February 2023, at 04:17 TRT (01:17 UTC), a Mw 7.8 earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. The epicenter was 37 km (23 mi) west–northwest of Gaziantep. The earthquake had a maximum Mercalli intensity of XII (Extreme) around the epicenter and in Antakya.
Mont Ngafula – IHP Support
Luxembourg deployed an IHP expert to support UNDAC in the DRC floods, providing logistics and ICT support, organising field visits and enabling the team to focus fully on coordination and assessments.
Flood Response Mont Ngafula – UNDAC Deployment
Following severe floods in Kinshasa in December 2022, Luxembourg deployed a UNDAC expert to support coordination, assessments, and response planning for thousands affected by widespread damage and displacement.
