TIRANA, Aug 12/ATA/ USAID experts continue to provide technical support to National Civil Protection Agency, as part of the immediate support, in the medium and long term, towards the establishment and strengthening of civil protection in the satellite fire identification and forecasting system, according to the best practices of FEMA-Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Civil Protection Agency announced on Thursday.
Two days ago, USAID experts hit the ground running in Vlora. USAID Saves Lives advisors from US Forest Service are partnering with Albania to track the fires, connect firefighters with leaders on the ground, and create a strategy to safeguard Albania lives, homes, and businesses.
U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim during her visit at Pashaliman Naval Base two days ago, was accompanied by the Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi, Chief of Defense Bajram Begaj, and National Civil Protection Agency Director Haki Cako. Ambassador Kim also met with experts from the U.S. Forest Service, brought in Albania through USAID to assess the fire situation and advise the Albanians how best to respond. //a.i/
