08 Nov 2017

The recent events such as flooding and earth tremors have raised awareness about the need to prepare for natural disasters.

Addressing Parliament on the State of the Nation on November 6, President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama explained that a National Disaster Command Centre was being developed and was currently at the design works phase with the project expected to be complete in a year’s time.

He said the centre would play a key role as it would allow for timely and crucial decisions to be taken during disaster operations.

President Khama said a team of Search and Rescue Technicians was currently undergoing months of training in various rescue roles, such as light motor vehicle rescue, confined space, high angle and structural collapse rescue techniques.

Upon completion of their training, the President said the team would complement the efforts that would be made through the establishment of the command centre. ENDS