vulnerability of infrastructure

Bahoruco. – With the aim of reducing vulnerability to seismic events, the National Office of Seismic Evaluation and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie), in coordination with the Provincial Government of Bahoruco and the Mayor's Office of Neiba, developed an inter-institutional coordination day aimed at raising awareness and training on the importance of building a preventive culture in the Dominican Republic. The initiative was focused on strengthening citizen preparation fo…

Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes and Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden today presented the findings of Luxembourg's national survey on risk and threat perception. Conducted as part of the implementation of the National Resilience Strategy (NRS), the survey represents an important milestone in strengthening the country's preparedness for future crises. At a time when Luxembourg has been experiencing an exceptional heatwave that recently triggered a red alert and …

In his speech delivered on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Head of State indicated that the first financial resources had already been mobilized to enable rapid intervention on the ground. “Building on the experience acquired during previous Ebola outbreaks, the country now has strengthened capacities to prevent, detect, isolate, care for and protect populations. A global response plan budgeted at $319 million has been developed.…

Following the recent period of intense heat with temperatures reaching up to 40°C, and in view of weather forecasts predicting a risk of locally severe thunderstorms during the night from Sunday to Monday, the Cell for the evaluation of storm and flood risks (CERI), meeting on Sunday morning, provides an interim assessment of the situation and calls on the public to maintain a high level of vigilance. Since last weekend, operational activity of the Corps grand-ducal d'incendie et de secours (CG…

Santo Domingo.–The National Office for Seismic Assessment and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie) reaffirmed its commitment to national security and intensified its call for permanent preparation against seismic risks, pointing out that the recent earthquakes registered in Venezuela constitute a reminder of the importance of reducing structural vulnerability. The institution reiterated that the periodic evaluation of critical infrastructures in the country - such as hospital…