Calling Here
International dialing code: +254
Languages spoken: Swahili (32.3%), Kikuyu (22%), English (10%), Luyia (6.3%), Luo (5.2%).
- Common greetings in Swahili include “Habari” (Hello) and “Jambo” (Hello).
- In English, “Hello”, “Good morning”, etc., are common.
Hazard Preparedness
Create a Flood Emergency Plan
Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.
- Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
- Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
- Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).
Create an Emergency Kit
Ensure self-sufficiency during severe weather by assembling an emergency kit with essentials: water, non-perishable food, first aid, medications, flashlight, radio, batteries, sanitation items, and important documents.
- Include basics: Water (1 gal/person/day for 3-7 days), Non-perishable food (3-7 days), Battery/hand-crank Radio (NOAA preferred), Flashlight, Extra batteries.
- Add: First aid kit, Medications (7-day supply), Whistle, Dust masks.
- Pack: Plastic sheeting/duct tape (for sheltering), Moist towelettes, garbage bags, basic tools.
Avoid Dangerous Wildlife
Minimize risks in savanna environments by learning to identify potentially dangerous local wildlife (large predators, venomous snakes, large herbivores). Practice avoidance techniques like making noise, securing food properly, and maintaining a safe distance.
- Research specific large predators (lions, hyenas), venomous snakes, large herbivores (elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hippos near water) common to the region.
- Maintain situational awareness; scan surroundings frequently.
- Make noise when traveling through brush to avoid surprising animals.
Official Emergency Resources
Local Alert Channels
Emergency Coverage
Numéros d'urgence dans les pays concernés
Numéros de police, pompiers et ambulance pour les pays concernés.
