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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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BACKGROUND The National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC) was established on 21st January 1998 following the devastating effects of the El Nino rains. It s manned on 24 hours basis by officers drawn from various ministries and departments of the Government. VISION ‘To be the leading focal point for Disaster Management and Response in Kenya’ MISSION ‘To monitor, co-ordinate, mobilize and respond to disaster incidents in the country’ ROLES - Coordination at the National level of all Disaster management activities before, during and after a disaster.
- Ensuring that all key personnel and volunteer agencies are informed of the activation of disaster contingency plans(s).
- Translating the decision of National Disaster coordination committee into action and /or instructions are transmitted and carried out by the ministries/departments to whom they are directed.
- Preparing all inventories for resources / assets country wide.
- Developing a prioritized list of needs for donors to meet shortfalls in relief supplies. Preparation of evacuation plans, shelter and refugee areas.
- Arranging clearance for aircrafts, ships as well as customs, visa clearance for overseas relief personnel and agencies.
- Preparation of media programmes for public information and press briefing at the centre. Carrying out annual review, evaluation and validation of National and sectoral disaster mitigation plans with a view of improving their effectiveness and efficiency.
- Prepares and issues a daily situation report (SITREP).
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 09:25 |
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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Last Updated on Friday, 22 January 2010 07:28 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 10:11 |
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Recent Disasters
Since beginning of the year 2009 Cholera outbreak has affected about 32 districts in Kenya with a cumulative total of 4190 diarrhoea cases reported. Among the reported cases, 548 were confirmed as positive cholera cases through laboratory tests with 90 deaths. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection characterized by a sudden onset of profuse watery diarrhoea.Vomiting also occurs in most patients. The infection is caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with faeces containing cholera germs known as (bacterium vibrio cholera). An oil tanker headed to Kampala overturned near Samutet area in Kericho district along the Kisumu Kericho highway when the driver lost control while trying to negotiate a sharp corner on 16th June, 2009 at around 1645hrs. The driver and his turn boy escaped unhurt. Members of the public rushed to the site to siphon fuel from the tanker. In the ensuing melee, a fire whose cause is yet to be established, erupted and engulfed the tanker together with the looters. 48 people sustained injury burns and were admitted at Kericho District Hospital. COORDINATION The national disaster operation centre on receiving information on the tanker tragedy the responders among them were KRC, St. Johns among others were informed. The district disaster committee led by the area DC and the MOH Kericho and members the public assisted the injured to hospital. NDOC requested military assistance from DOD for MEDEVAC from Kericho District Headquarters to Nairobi for specialized treatment. each ambulance ty l the victims expecteds at the site ensuring that they wereeTwo aircrafts i.e. a PUMA HELICOPTER and an A – Y 12 were provided Kenya Air Force- Moi Air Base-Eastleigh. They landed at Finlay and Kerenga airstrips to airlift the 13 victims. NDOC staff, Major Jason Nyandege accompanied the flights for further assessment of the scene of incident and coordination of the process. He was assisted by Dr. Betty Langat, the Kericho District Hospital Medical Superintendent. Please read more on history of tanker tragedies. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 09:08 |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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The National Disaster Operations Centre is currently headed by Col (Rtd) V L Anami. He was recently accompanied by one of his staff members, Lt Col (Rtd) J Ngethe, for a four days visit to coast province with the aim of assessing the recent Elnino rains affected and prone areas and also use the opportunity to familiarize himself with the provincial administration and local authorities at the province. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 08:37 |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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There have been a number of past disasters in Kenya in which the National Disaster Operations Centre responded to positively. Some of these disasters have led to massive loss of lives, property and displacements of people. There are some disasters that are worth mentioning in brief. Some of the Past Major Disasters in Kenya include but not limited to: 1. El Nino rains 2. Kikambala bombing 3. USA Embassy bombing. With the help of the Government and other partners, the National Disaster Operations Centre has done a lot to ensure that preventive measures are in place to reduce the impact of these disasters. Early warning systems are now a major factor in disaster management issues. USA Embassy Bombing On 7th August 1998, the USA Embassy in Nairobi was bombed by terrorists. Located in downtown Nairobi, the bomb impact was felt throughout the Central Business District. The impact damaged surrounding buildings, with the Ufundi Co-operative Building being completely destroyed. More than 200 people were killed, and over 3,000 others injured. Immediately, a team from the National Disaster Operations Centre was on the ground to assist in the search and rescue efforts. On the ground, the team carried out First Aid and evacuation of the injured and the dead, as well as counseling those who had witnessed the attack, the injured and those who had lost their relatives and friends. Kikambala Bombing
On Thursday, 28th November 2002, Kenya was once again hit by terrorists. A car bomb explosion rocked Paradise Hotel in Kikambala, Coast Province. Property worth millions of shillings were destroyed. 13 people were killed, seven of them being members of a traditional dancing troupe. More than 80 people were also injured, most of them seriously.
The powerful explosion extensively damaged the hotel building, sparking off a fire. Following the disaster, the attack, the National Disaster Operations Centre response team was rushed to the scene to lead in the rescue and recovery efforts. El-Nino rains
In May 2002, heavy rains, known as El Nino, hit parts of Kenya causing massive destruction, displacement of population, and loss of property and lives. These rains, never before witnessed in the country, fell in parts of Central, Western and Coastal provinces. In Muranga and Meru, in Central Province, landslides destroyed homes and farms, and led to the death of 10 people and loss of livestock. It is during this year that the country also saw heavy rains pound sections of the country, the worst affected being Budalangi in Western Province and Tana River district in Coast Province. More than 150,000 people were displaced. |
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