Jan Vandemoortele
Jan Vandemoortele
credible decided found priority security since staff withdraw
It was found to be a credible threat. Since security is priority No. 1 for me, I decided to withdraw our staff from the field.
assessment below biting camps needs people rapid snow taste winter
Our rapid assessment of needs after the first biting taste of winter suggests that we need to do more for people in these unplanned camps below the snow line.
aware blow cannot heads rest until weather
We are aware that the weather could blow us off in a day. We cannot let our heads rest until the spring.
worried
We are very worried and are being very vigilant.
civilian colleagues focused including questions raise relief saving starting transition until
Until now, everything has been focused on relief, relief, relief, and on saving lives. But now, people, including the non-governmental organizations, the civilian authorities, the military, and the U.N. colleagues are all starting to raise questions about how to make the transition from relief to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
deliver eye goods keeping possible rains relief start trying
Yes, we are keeping an eye on that and trying to deliver as many relief goods as possible before rains start again.
borrowing food forced money operating pipeline scale
We need the money now or we will be forced to scale down food deliveries. So far, we have been operating on reserves, and borrowing ... and the pipeline is drying up.
focus next problem
We have to focus now on the next big problem which will be heating.