PROPERTY TAX will be one of the tools the government will use to tackle illegal structures and illegal cutting of the hills, which contribute to flooding, Local Government Minister Faris Al-Rawi said.
ODPM: Take disaster preparedness seriously
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WATER WORLD: Flooding is an issue which occurs annually in TT and the ODPM is warning that disaster preparedness needs to be taken much more seriously by the public. FILE PHOTO/LINCOLN HOLDER -
CEO of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) retired Major General Rodney Smart says while public attitudes towards disaster preparedness are gradually changing, there is still a lot of work to be done to mitigate against this risk in TT.
Speaking at a press conference on National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness (NDPP) month at the ODPM s Mausica office earlier in the week, Smart said several public information campaigns will be rolled out in May to engage with citizens at the individual, family and community levels to build capacities and preparedness for disasters.