UN system response 7. The UN Emergency Disaster Management Team continues its coordination meetings in close contact with NEMO and the donor community in Belize. NEMO's Foreign Assistance Committee has been informed about of the assistance that can be offered by the UN and its relevant emergency response agencies. The Nicaraguan Civil Defence has reported that the most affected departments are Leon, Chinandega, Managua, Granada and Rivas. Some 2,300 people have been evacuated and local schools are being used as temporary shelters.
Local authorities are coordinationg the provision of food and medical supplies.
Mr. Donato Kiniger-Passigli, direct Tel.