City of Kisumu Disaster Management Department Participation in Aqua Search and Rescue Training
The City of Kisumu Disaster Management Department had the privilege of participating in a capacity-building initiative organized and fully supported by the Kenya Red Cross, aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Aqua Search and Rescue (A-SAR) teams. This initiative supports ongoing efforts to ensure responders are well-prepared to act swiftly and effectively during mass water-related emergencies.
The A-SAR team, comprising members from the Lower Eastern, Central, and Western Kenya regions, successfully completed a three-day intensive training on boat handling, navigation, and the safe use of rescue boats during water rescue missions.
The training emphasized practical, hands-on skills through simulations designed to reflect real-life emergency situations, enabling participants to build confidence and improve operational readiness.
This exercise forms part of the ongoing Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) activities, which aim to enhance the aqua rescue capabilities of Red Cross Action Teams and partner agencies across Kenya.
