MCC Director Irene Paxia grew up in Italy, and knows first-hand how language barriers can waste precious time in emergencies.

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When emergencies take place attention is often focused on immediate relief: making sure water,food, and medical treatment are available.

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To help reduce these barriers, MCC is working with Fort Wayne's police,fire, and ambulance services, who are first on the scene in emergencies.

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While Haiti remains a priority, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Hilde Johnson tells VOA there are many other emergencies that are critical and must be addressed.

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Blank says World Vision regularly provides earthquake assistance and usually has supplies positioned throughout the country, such as blankets,food, water and medicine, for just such emergencies.

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Meanwhile,senior and mid-level military officers in the Ugandan capital Kampala and in neighboring Entebbe town are said to be taking part in simulations aimed at improving their ability to respond to disasters and other emergencies.

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