We are currently reviewing the national contingency plans for both countries since they normally focus on a response approach and with FbF we are now advocating for a shift into anticipation. This is supported by a better understanding of what are early actions about, from volunteers as well as the National Societies’ authorities as well as other partners such as hydrometeorological institutes. For instance, we are planning some capacity development initiatives (trainings) for National Intervention Teams, which have different capacities and specializations, such as WASH, shelter, logistics, finances, and others.
On the other hand, we have an important progress in terms of information exchange due to the agreements with the scientific sector and academia in both countries to support the access and meteorological information for hazards such as tropical storms, droughts and volcanic ashfall.