The April 13 announcement of the formation of a coalition cabinet has led to a reduction in tensions in areas of Kenya affected by post-election crisis. Existing camp shelter resources upgraded in response to protracted displacement needs compounded by the onset of the March rains. USAID/DART continue to conduct field assessments throughout affected regions of central and western Kenya to identify humanitarian needs and facilitate coordination and information sharing regarding response and early recovery efforts. UN appeal reflects increased funding for early recovery and food security interventions in support of returns and resettlement and the restoration of livelihoods and farming, once security conditions permit. According to USAID's FEWS NET, food security conditions are deteriorating throughout Kenya as a result of the poor performance of the short rain season and disruption to trade and production. As a result 830,000 people are in need of emergency food assistance. The GOK issues a cholera outbreak alert in response to reported cases, noting concern for the further spread of the disease among host communities and concentrated IDP camp populations. The MOH and WHO distributed chlorine for the treatment of water supplies in an effort to contain the spread of the disease.