The damage after tropical cyclone Eloise in Beira, Mozambique in 2019. Aid teams are on the ground in northern Mozambique to to provide support after tropical storm 'Ana' made landfall in the country on Monday. File photo.Humanitarian organisations in northern Mozambique have deployed teams to undertake assessments and respond to community needs after tropical storm “Ana” made landfall in the area.
Aid workers are concerned that the tropical storm could cause extensive damage and displace thousands of people. The IFRC says it has released 140,041 Swiss francs from its disaster relief emergency fund to support local preparedness efforts and to prepare to support 20,000 people in the aftermath of the storm. It said it expected a further 100,000 people to receive recovery assistance after the storm.
“Preparedness is key, it lessens the affect of disasters on the vulnerable families and communities, we are proud to have a national society that has been putting preparedness measures in place through its committed staff and volunteers on the ground in anticipation of this storm,” Heita said.
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