International Recovery Platform

Six and a half years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, recovery and reconstruction have been steadily progressing in terms of infrastructure and town development. However, there are still many problems to be tackled in some areas.

This document is a summary of the Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) conducted to estimate damages of Tropical Storm Gita in American Samoa.

This drought impact and needs assessment (DINA) was conducted using remote sensing technology to validate findings. This DINA goes beyond determining the damages, losses and resulting needs; it aims for a multi-sectoral, phased recovery strategy focused on strengthening resilience to future disasters and effectively preventing the cyclical risk of famine.