National Council On US Libya Relations
Urgent Appeal: Flooding Aftermath of Storm Daniel in Libya
UPDATE: Learn more about the latest medical mission to Libya.
On 10 September 2023, torrential rainfall from Storm Daniel triggered the collapse of the Derna and
Mansour dams, sending floodwaters into the city of Derna below in the early hours of 11 September,
with disastrous consequences. Government officials have estimated that approximately twenty-five
percent of the city of Derna has been destroyed, with impact most felt in the areas along the banks of
the Wadi Derna. The Red Crescent of Libya has stated that at least 11,300 people have been killed. A
further 10,000 are still missing, presumed dead.
Faced with this unfathomable tragedy, survivors in the city of Derna urgently require emergency relief in
the form of temporary housing, medical supplies, clothing, food and other necessities. The National
Council on US Libya Relations (NCUSLR), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is collecting funds for the
provision of these emergency provisions by [insert name of the local charity], a non-profit organization
on the ground in Libya, with strong local knowledge and a proven track record of reaching those
requiring urgent assistance in Libya.
Please consider making a donation to assist the stricken survivors of the Derna floods.
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The mission of the National Council on U.S.-Libya Relations is to strengthen U.S. engagement in Libya for a successful democratic transition and effective state-building.
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