Preparing for disaster

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The European Office for Development Funds, the European delegation present in the country, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have launched a Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation program for the Dominican Republic with an initial budget of EUR6,95,000, equivalent to RD$282,688,470. The plan, presented at a gathering at the National Palace, aims to reduce vulnerabilities, human losses and damages caused in the wake of natural disasters. The program emphasizes work in the northeastern part of the country, which is considered to be particularly vulnerable, and will last for three years. The ONFED offices will oversee the project, with help from the Civil Defense, the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Environment, the Dominican Red Cross and the UNDP.

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