DG PDMA-Sindh lauded PRCS, UNDP for strengthening resilience of communities to respond effectively to coastal hazards.

KARACHI -- Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has been endeavouring to enhance and strengthen the disaster response capabilities of communities at all tiers.

In this regard, to build the capacity of its project staff, the PRCS-Sindh in collaboration with the UNDP has organized a five-days 'Training of Trainers' on Earthquake, Tsunami and coastal hazards preparedness.

According to the press release issued by Pakistan Red Crescent Sindh Provincial Branch, in collaboration with UNDP, PRCS has been working on community resilience through strengthening Tsunami and Earthquake Preparedness (STEP) in coastal areas of two districts of Sindh and one of Baluchistan through community-led activities.

Addressing the closing ceremony held on February 26, 2021, Syed Salman Shah Director General Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA-Sindh) commended the UNDP for designing this project and also lauded the role of PRCS for effectively implementing in the selected coastal areas.

He further said that PRCS has a large team of volunteers and is well-recognized in both rural and urban communities. 'For such projects, the PRCS is a reliable and experienced organization with vast resources on the ground', stated DG PDMA. In concluding remarks, he said that PDMA Sindh has also worked on similar projects, so in the future PDMA Sindh is looking forward to cooperating with UNDP and PRCS.

Kanwar Waseem Provincial Secretary PRCS-Sindh said that tsunami affects communities in many ways and to reduce the loss of life and properties/infrastructure, this project is closely working with the coastal communities of selected districts to prepare them for earthquake and tsunami through awareness, improved community warning systems and evacuation capability...