Cyclones and natural disasters

Mayotte, rebuilding after Cyclone Chido

As Mayotte attempts to recover from the devastating passage of Cyclone Chido, the material and human damage once again highlights the fragility of overseas territories in the face of climate disasters. With roads cut off, homes damaged, and water and electricity supplies disrupted, the island is facing a major humanitarian crisis, where access to drinking water has become a matter of life and death.

A solidarity initiative for access to drinking water in Mayotte

Moved by the situation following Cyclone Chido, a resident of Savigny les Beaune in Côte d'Or launched an online fundraising campaign to support the people of Mayotte. Informed by his son, who was on the island, he created this fund to send ORISA® water purifiers to Solidarités International which was already active on the ground and familiar with this water filtration system. These devices offer a sustainable filtration solution to combat waterborne diseases in a post-cyclone context where access to drinking water becomes critical.

Natural disasters: a challenge for overseas territories

Cyclone Chido illustrates the growing urgency of strengthening prevention measures for access to water and the need to build contingency stocks for areas exposed to climate hazards, such as the French overseas departments and territories (DROM-COM). These extreme events, which are becoming increasingly frequent, highlight the need for better preparedness and self-sufficiency in drinking water for residents, local staff and all those who live or work in these island territories.

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Contingency stockpile set up by Solidarités International in Mayotte

Thanks to the generosity of donors, the fundraising campaign has enabled the purchase of 25 ORISA® water purifiers, which have now arrived in Mayotte and been handed over to Solidarités International. The NGO will be able to replenish its contingency stock on site, ensuring rapid deployment as soon as a need for drinking water is identified. This preventive action strengthens the resilience of local communities and their ability to cope with future natural disasters.

Démonstration du purificateur ORISA® par l’ONG Solidarités International auprès d’une communauté locale à mayotte

Water risks after a natural disaster

After a cyclone, flood or other climate disaster, water networks are often contaminated by mud, sewage or waste. This pollution makes the water unfit for consumption and promotes the spread of waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera.

Without access to safe drinking water, the most vulnerable populations (children, the elderly, isolated families) are exposed to major health risks. This is why effective prevention and emergency water purification solutions such as ORISA® filters, which can make water drinkable instantly, are so important.

Why is storing bottled water not ideal in the event of a natural disaster?

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    Space requirements

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    Transport difficulties in the event of evacuation

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    Environmental pollution

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    Dependence on continuous supply

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  • Sustainable
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The importance of foresight for overseas citizens

With the increasing frequency of cyclones, typhoons and other natural disasters, equipping oneself with a water filtration solution is becoming vital for residents of France's overseas departments and territories. ORISA® water filters are reliable and durable, guaranteeing access to drinking water even in emergency situations and providing a real resilience reflex for dealing with future crises.

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Expertise born out of humanitarian experience

ORISA® was designed based on the field experience of former humanitarian worker David Monnier, initially co-founder of the company, and developed in response to specifications established with the involvement of major French and international NGOs: Médecins sans Frontières, Croix Rouge Française, Solidarités International, Médecins du Monde, Handicap International, Terres des Hommes Lausanne, Premières Urgences.

“Adapting and making filtration technologies affordable for everyone, to meet the social and environmental challenges of our time.”

Anthony Cailleau, French representative for projects in Colombia, President and co-founder of Fonto de vivo. Contact person for development aid and international cooperation.

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