PM: Tech-driven policy being drafted to strengthen disaster risk management

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PUTRAJAYA: A policy is being drafted to strengthen disaster risk management which among others will push for the use of technology and expanding mitigation efforts, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Prime Minister said the policy would also spell out the need for a better understanding of disasters and the risks it brings and to boost the country’s preparedness for disasters.

“The aim is to ensure that the people are constantly aware of the risks brought about by disasters and have the ability and resilience to adapt to situations in the era of climate change,” he said in his keynote address at a webinar on “Disaster Risks in the Era of Climate Change” on Thursday .

 

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