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As part of the work-based experience (WBE) program for post-secondary schools, the Disaster Risk Management Division welcomed four second-year students from the National Institute of Health and Social Studies (NIHSS) pursuing a Diploma in Social Work on Monday 22nd April 2024. Over the one-month internship, the students were able to experience and understand the function […]

The Disaster Risk Management Division and representatives from international partners convened on Tuesday 7th May 2024 at the Divisions headquarters to discuss the unknown substance that was first reported on 8th April 2024. An in-person and virtual meeting was held in regards to the unknown substance that has affected those who came into contact with […]

Mr. Daniel Cetoupe, Chief Risk Management Officer of DRMD elaborated on the activities conducted. Moreover, Mr. Cetoupe added that international partners have agreed to assist Seychelles in detection of the gaseous substance. Once more, the public are advised to contact the national emergency number 999 in the case of any emergencies. Any information in relation […]

The Planning and Preparedness Unit of Disaster Risk Management Division went to Independence House and met with the Project Officer of the establishment. The discussion with Mr Steve Hertel, Project Officer of Independence House, was centred around the need for the evacuation plan of the establishment to be revised and tested as it is within […]

The meeting was held at the Central Police Station headquarters, Wednesday 10th April 2024, with Sergeant Jeanine Fred-Maria, the Health and Safety Officer and a registered nurse by profession of Seychelles Police Force. According to the Disaster Risk Management Act 2014, Part II 4(1)(h), it is within the DRMD’s mandate to review and monitor plans […]