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Sheila Legetet March 15, 2019

DISASTER UNIT HELPS FIRE VICTIM TO REBUILD HIS FAMILY

The county has operationalized two fire engines to ensure rescue operations regarding fire incidents are done on time.

The Head of Disaster Management Lorreine Jerono, said these efforts have so far ensured that most fire incidents have so far been managed thus minimizing spread of fire and further Damagers

Speaking at Koimet Village in Koyo/Ndurio Ward when the team visited the family of Samson Tum, who lost their second born child to fire last year, Ms. Lorreine said the disaster team will continue sensitising residents on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and post-disaster recovery.

The family of Sum received basic items like food, clothing and construction materials during the visit by the team.

Nandi County has in the recent past encountered several fire incidents, with the disaster unit being able to conduct successful rescue missions in Belekenya, Himaki, Cheribisi and Eldoret Airstrip.

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