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As El Niño increases the threat of flooding, Somali Red Crescent Society teams are helping communities prepare before disaster strikes. Branches in Burco and Erigavo conducted simulation exercises to test flood response procedures, coordination and early warning systems. The Somali Red Crescent also trained 45 staff and community volunteers, who then reached 8,765 people through door-to-door preparedness and early warning activities. Preparedness starts before the rains arrive. By acting early, communities can respond faster and more safely.

We convened the National Emergency Coordination Forum (NECF) to conduct an indepth review of ongoing flood response efforts across Nigeria, strengthen inter-agency coordination against emerging public health threats, and harmonise preparedness measures ahead of the anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño phenomenon yesterday. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), security institutions, humanitarian organisations and development partners to assess emerging disaster risks and strengthen coordinated preparedness and response. Effective disaster management requires a proactive, multisectoral approach anchored on early warning, preparedness, risk reduction, timely response and sustainable recovery.