Yesterday, the Embassy handed over a new building, valued at just under 2 million Belize dollars to the Forestry Department. This new facility will serve as the location for daily operations, and it will be able to accommodate joint meetings with NEMO, during times of disaster. The building houses a reception area, a conference room, 3 offices, storage space, a breakout room, 3 bathrooms, and 5 bunk rooms.

The donation was made possible through the Embassy's Security Cooperation office, and it was funded by the US Department of Defense Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP), through the US Southern Command. HAP is also furnishing the Emergency Operating Center and the Disaster Relief Warehouse in Toledo, along with training.

Other HAP projects in Belize include a fire station in Belmopan, and a 4-room school building in San Isidro Village.