Afar: The Afar Regional State announced that essential support is being provided to the residents who are relocated in temporary shelters following the earthquake that occurred in Awash Fentale and Dulecha districts.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the government of Ethiopia has mobilized rescue workers to identify the level of seismic activity with a particular focus on the border regions of Afar, Oromia, and Amhara, Government Communication Service said in a statement on Saturday. It also emphasized that the government’s primary concern is the safety and well-being of its citizens.
Head of the Afar Regional State Youth, Culture and Sport Bureau, Ahmed Ibrahim stated that in response to the earthquake affecting the Awash Fentale and Dulecha districts, the relocation of residents from these areas has been implemented to ensure their safety. Accordingly, the residents of the districts have been receiving daily provisions of food and water in their temporary shelters.
The relocation efforts for the affected residents are being effectively implemented, noting that efforts are also being made to respond timely to the community and to mitigate further damage since yesterday, Ahmed stated. He indicated that the activities for relocating the residents are being carried out efficiently highlighting measures being taken to address the community’s needs promptly and to mitigate further damage since yesterday.
The government is undertaking various response activities not only in Afar but also in the Oromia region of Fentale district to address the aftermath of the earthquake. The situation is being monitored, and the ongoing efforts are commendable, he added.