The Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission (DPPC) formerly known as the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) was first established in June 1974 following the outbreak of famine in the two northern provinces of Ethiopia, namely, Wollo and Tigray. Since then, it has undergone several transformations the latest of which is its re-establishment, in August, 1995, as the DPPC under Proclamation No-10/1995.
The Objectives of the Commission:
· To prevent disasters by tackling their root causes (i.e Prevention).
· To build, in advance, the capacity necessary to reduce the impact of disasters (i.e. Preparedness),
· To ensure the timely arrival of necessary assistance to victims of disasters (i.e. Emergency Response).