Since its inception, BRAC is closely monitoring the development of Cyclone Remal and coordinating
with relevant government agencies, humanitarian clusters, and partners at national and local levels.
More than 14,000 BRAC personnel are working at the field level to combat the cyclone.

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has mobilised a robust preparedness plan deploying 80,000 volunteers and establishing 4,000 shelters along the coast. Photo taken from a video

Key initiatives include: activating the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) at BRAC Head Office;
conducting urgent meetings with District and Upazila Disaster Management Teams of all coastal
districts; ensuring all field staff are on standby; disseminating warnings through community radio;
cleaning and preparing local BRAC offices to provide shelter to vulnerable families; installing water
treatment plants in Bagerhat, Khulna and Satkhira for safe drinking water.

BRAC volunteers, Gram Shongothon (village organisation) members, Shasthya Shebikas (SSs) and
Shasthya Kormi (SKs) are disseminating awareness messages through door-to-door visits.