The Directorate of Civil Protection in Haiti has stated that several activities have been planned for this year’s observation of the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on Thursday, 13th October.
Read more: Haiti events to mark International Day for Disaster Reduction
The Valley, Anguilla, October 7, 2011, Department of Disaster Management – October 13th is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR).
Disaster risk reduction is the spectrum of activities – from disaster preparedness to disaster-resilient building practices - that aim to limit the impact of natural disasters on communities.
Read more: Anguilla commemorates International Disaster Risk Reduction Day
Every year, the Virgin Islands and other countries around the world join the United Nations in celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDR). This year’s theme, “Step Up For Disaster Risk Reduction”, is about children and young people being partners in disaster risk reduction. Click here to read more.
