Namibia: Disaster management unit ready for floods

The Directorate of the Disaster Risk Management in the Office of the Prime Minister says it is prepared for any flood situation, as reported by New Era. "We are well-prepared because preparedness to us is a process and we are committed," said Jefta Itenge, the director of the Directorate of Disaster Risk Management. The directorate has deployed disaster field coordinators in all the 13 regions of the country and is coordinating floods operations with stakeholders at national and regional level, which includes operational partners and developmental partners.