The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) under the Ministry of the Interior was established by ACT 517 of 1996 with responsibility to manage all aspect of humanitarian emergencies in particular areas of preparedness, response and recovery in Country.

FUNCTIONS

• Prepare Municipal Assembly disaster plans for preventing and mitigation the consequences of disasters;
• Monitor, evaluate and relay information pertaining to any disaster occurrences to the Municipal Assembly and headquarters.
• Ensure the establishment of adequate facilities for technical training and the institution of educational programmes to provide public awareness, warning systems and general preparedness for its staff and the general public.
• Ensure that there are appropriate and adequate facilities for the provision of relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction after any disaster:
• Co-ordinate the Municipal Assembly, Regional & headquarters support for disaster or emergency