Local and Regional Delegates who have the task of addressing matters relating to Natural Disasters were here last week to be part of a launch of an important project.
The disaster Risk Reduction Project was launched on Thursday August 20th at the NIS Conference Facility.
The SVG Red Cross Society is the Executing agency for the project.
Delivering the main address at the launch, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves cautioned the delegates to ensure that the requisite institutional arrangements are in place to coordinate responses to Natural Disasters.
The Prime Minister added that Leadership is vital when dealing with important issues such as Disaster Management.