DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT CYCLE

MITIGATION

The lessening or limitation of the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters.

PREPAREDNESS

The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, professional response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to, and recover from, the impacts of likely, imminent or current hazard events or conditions.

RESPONSE

The provision of emergency services and public assistance during or immediately after a disaster in order to save lives, reduce health impacts, ensure public safety and meet the basic subsistence needs of the people affected.

RECOVERY

The restoration, and improvement where appropriate, of facilities, livelihoods and living conditions of disaster-affected communities, including efforts to reduce disaster risk factors.

MITIGATING DISASTERS!

Disasters take on many forms. We are all responsible to try to mitigate these.

FLOODING

LANDSLIDES

FIRE

TSUNAMI

STORMS

HEAVY WIND

LATEST NEWS

December 17, 2024
Disaster Risk Management Division Holds 3rd Staff Retreat to Reflect on Challenges and Successes of 2024. In an effort to strengthen its team and enhance the effectiveness of its operations, the Disaster Risk Management Division held its 3rd Staff Retreat, Friday 13, December 2024 at the Crown Beach Hotel ..
December 17, 2024
In commemoration of the International Volunteer’s Day, 5th December 2024, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) takes a moment to acknowledge and honour all the individuals/organisations engaged with the division as volunteers for the year 2024. The Division warmly thanks and appreciate all individuals who expressed their interest of becoming a registered volunteers under the Disaster Risk Management Act, 2014, who are willing to dedicate the ..
December 17, 2024
The very first SEYPEC Fire Alert Drill on La Digue; Empowering Petrol Station Operators, Preparing for any eventuality. As the key stakeholder and the national body for Disaster management in Seychelles, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) participated in the Seychelles Petroleum Company Ltd (SEYPEC Ltd) annua ..
November 28, 2024
Ongoing Volunteer Campaign for Disaster Preparedness and Community resilience. On Sunday, 24th November 2024, the Education, Research, and Information (ERI) unit of the DRMD was warmly welcomed by the members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the volunteer induction progra ..
November 28, 2024
Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecurity in Seychelles. The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), France E ..
November 27, 2024
Tree Planting for World Tsunami Awareness Day: A Step Toward Resilience. In recognition of World Tsunami Awareness Day, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, organized a tree plantin ..
November 27, 2024
Tsunami Ready Training Programme 2023 In 2004, Seychelles was hit by the Indian Ocean Tsunami. This experience was a wake-up call for Seychelles. To prevent a new disaster, the country is taking several actions. In November 2023, Seychell ..
November 8, 2024
Tabletop Exercise: Effective CBRN Planning and Response for Policymakers and CBRN Managers. The first hours and days following a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) event are crucial for assessing the situation, mobilizing appropriate resources, and ensuring an effective an ..
November 5, 2024
Youth Day Pass Experience: Insights on Tsunami Detection and Monitoring at the Seychelles Meteorological Authority. The world Tsunami Awareness Day, commemorated annually every 5th November, serves as a reminder of the fragility of our environment and the resilience of our spirit since the Indonesian Tsunami 2004. ..
November 4, 2024
Strengthening Disaster Management:  The Second Biennial Workshop. The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) and the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs (MLGCA) host the second Biennial workshop, today, October 4th, 2024, at the Anse Etoile Communit ..
October 17, 2024
Nurturing Seychelles Youth Brigade for Disaster Risk Reduction Day! To commemorate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Day 2024, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) collaborated with the Seychelles National Youth Council (SNYC) to host an introductory workshop for ..
October 15, 2024
Forecasting Results of the National Climate Outlook Forum 2024/2025. As rainy season approaches, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) participated in the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF) 2024/2025, arranged by Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA), la ..