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Following the torrential downpour of December 2023, part of the St. Louis hill was identified by local and international geological experts as a high-risk area requiring stabilisation to prevent future landslides and rockfalls. The project site is identifiable by the visible scar on St. Louis Hill overlooking Serret Road. Last year, in search for a […]

In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs (MLGCA), the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) has launched a pilot risk profiling project on La Digue. As part of DRMD’s mandate to coordinate inter-agency efforts, the task force was divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A, responsible for assessing […]

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, Pointe Au Sel. The primary goal of this retreat was to reflect on the challenges and successes of the year 2024, while […]

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 […]

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) annual Fire Alert Drill, conducted on La Digue, at the Petrol Station, Wednesday 27th November 2024. Setting the La Digue petrol station in a flame of smoke […]

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 program. Held in the Seventh Day Adventist church, St. louis, the induction program aimed to identify the areas of interest of volunteers, focusing on […]

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 Expertise, and the Government of Kenya, is currently hosting the National Biological Risk Assessment and Scenario Development workshop for biological experts. The workshop is being held from Monday, 25th […]

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 planting activity aimed at strengthening resilience against coastal erosion, storm surges, and potential tsunamis. This initiative underscores the critical role that environmental solutions, such as tree planting, play […]

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, Seychelles participated in a training to embark on the Tsunami Ready Programme led by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission and the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, […]

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 and timely response. To address this need, the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), in partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DoS) and the […]