OFSDAT has worked to unite communities, countries, and the entire continent to tackle looming disaster risks and also to improve hydro-meteorological hydromet services.
When disasters strike, what options do African countries have? How prepared are people to tackle growing climate, weather and water risks—with more hostile climate environments, limited access to finances, and increased social and economic pressures, amidst a global pandemic?
OFSDAT has worked to unite communities, countries, and the entire continent to tackle looming disaster risks and also to improve hydro-meteorological hydromet services.
With improve hydro-meteorological hydromet services, most vulnerable communities, connecting regional organizations in Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Africa with government agencies and local communities are protected.
Coastal southeast African countries are susceptible to flood and drought cycles, extreme storms, and cyclones, placing them in the top 10% of most vulnerable countries to natural hazards, disasters and resulting crises.
OFSDAT has made it a duty to send early warning and flood forecasting for high risk area, provided hydro-meteorological information to farmers in key locations and to communities most in need.
All these helped to enhance disaster readiness, mitigation, and preparation. Now, people, communities and businesses alike benefit from daily forecasts and impact-based warnings that protect lives, boost livelihoods and advance Africa’s overall development.
Impending disasters always loom, but the key to averting and mitigating devastation is preparedness.
Join us to support Africa in strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience so that her developmental progress can be achieved.