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KEY ACTIVITIES
Emergency Preparedness and Response 1,240 Fire stands
In Q1 2023, disaster preparedness and response continued to be a priority with particular focus on fire prevention and response. The temporary and highly flammable nature of the shelter materials approved by the Government combined with extreme weather conditions and high density of the camps increases, especially in the dry season (December to March). UNHCR’s response strategy is to build refugee volunteers’ capacities through training and equipping to fire incidents, protecting themselves and their communities as first responders. In Q1, UNHCR also donated 29 three-wheeler vehicles equipped with water pumps/tanks to IOM camps (adding to existing three-wheeler capacity), installed approximately 50 water tanks (1,000 litre capacity) in 16 UNHCR managed camps and facilitated awareness and capacity building sessions. The effectiveness of the response strategy was observed during several Q1 fire incidents, where trained volunteers were critical first responders.
First Onsite Response Team (FORT) 17 Camps coverage
First onsite response team (FORT) supports response efforts during large-scale emergencies. UNHCR’s multi-functional team encompasses diverse expertise in emergency response, including public health, mental health, legal protection, community-based protection, child protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene. FORT supports partners, refugee volunteers, and government counterparts as part of the broader emergency response.