The main aim of this study was to explore post crisis coping strategies of the 2006 flooddisplacedrnvictims of Dire-Dawa in the three resettlement camps (Jerba, Gende, and Mariamrnsefer). The study intended to look at the challenges victims face to cope, the coping strategiesrnemployed and their outcomes, and finally the influential factors behind the choice of copingrnmechanisms. As a theoretical framework, sustainable livelihood framework (SLF) was employedrnTo this end, out of a total of 624 flood-displaced victims in the three resettlement camps, 18%rnwere selected proportionally for the purpose of this study. Accordingly, 112 respondents werernselected. To achieve the objectives mentioned, data were gathered through questionnaire, keyrninformant interview, focus group discussion and observation. The questionnaire was distributedrnfor all 112 sample respondents; FGD was conducted with 16 of the participants of this study. Inrnaddition, to cross-check the results of the survey, interview was made with 7 key informantsrn(women, leaders of the resettlement camps, and chair person of the Dire Dawa DPPA bureau).rnThe data obtained through questionnaire were analyzed using simple descriptive statisticalrnmethods such as frequencies, percentages, charts, tables, and graphs. For the qualitativernanalysis (for the data obtained through focus group discussions, key informant interview,rnobservation, open-ended questions) direct quotes and discussions were made.rnResults of the study revealed that, economic, social/organizational and cultural copingrnmechanisms were employed in response to challenges exerted by flood incidence. Thernsocial/organizational and cultural coping strategies were found to be the most effective whereasrnsome of the economic coping mechanisms were found to be least effective (e.g. childrenrninvolvement in livelihood activities). The researcher of this study recommends that mechanismsrnshould be designed by city administration and NGOs to avert the consequent problems of thoserncoping strategies which have undesirable outcome (reduction of meals, children school dropout).rnThe communities studied should also be benefited from micro credit services so as to diversifyrnincome generating activities and ensure sustainable livelihood