Ethiopia’s National Disaster Risk Management Center (NDRMC) conducted a natural disaster simulation exercise to improve Ethiopia’s response to emergencies. USAID Mission Director Leslie Reed and NDRMC Commissioner Mitiku Kassa observed the exercise to see firsthand how the center is strengthening its emergency response systems. The National Incident Management System was established in the United States to coordinate disaster response among federal and local authorities, and other agencies, and has been adopted in Ethiopia to strengthen NDRMC’s emergency preparedness, coordination and response. The United States has also embedded a disaster response expert from the U.S. Forestry Service who works together with NDRMC staff on a daily basis to strengthen their capacity. Overall, the United States has provided approximately $4 billion in development and humanitarian assistance to Ethiopia over the past five years.

Source: Ethiopian News March 06, 2019 09:11 UTC