The county Government of Lamu is developing SOPs(Standard Operating Procedures) for the operation of EOC (Emergency Operation Centre) that is coming up at Command centre in Mokowe.

The SOP will guarantee that a standardized and uniform set of procedures is applied within the entire system of EOC Multi-agency that will effectively support DRM(Disaster Risk Management) activities, clearly define the roles and responsibilities at different multi agency engagement level and facilitate the coordination and collaboration with relevant agencies manning the Centre.

The workshop that brought together relevant stakeholders in the disaster and security sector was concluded on the 17th June.

The document will enable all the disaster and security stakeholders to work together to respond any emergencies in Lamu.

The drafting workshop brought onboard experts from Kenya Coast guard led by Colonel Boru-Director Maritime Ops, Lieutenant Commander Mr. Kimondo, KMA SAR(search and rescue) incharge, Mr. Aziz Amanda-head of joint operations (multi agency) Mombasa County Disaster Coordinator, Kilifi County NDMA, SFCG representative, Lamu County Chief of Staff Mr. Abdulnassir Issa.

The program was facilitated by USAID kuza.,and coordinated by the Director for Peace Building and Disaster Management, Mr. Shee Kupi.

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For further information contact; Lamu County Government office at communications@lamu.go.ke