Govt calls for a comprehensive disaster plan

LOCAL Government and Public Works deputy minister Albert Mavhunga has emphasised the critical importance of a comprehensive disaster risk management plan, particularly for safeguarding vital infrastructure like the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden.

Speaking during a working session on the disaster risk management plan at Parliament Building, Mavhunga highlighted the central role of the Cabinet Committee on Environment, Disaster Prevention and Management (CCEDPM) in co-ordinating disaster risk reduction efforts.

He pointed out Zimbabwe’s vulnerability to a wide array of hazards, emphasising the need for a thorough and continuous assessment in the planning process.

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