Objectives
Disaster
risk management in the Republic of Mauritius will provide a safe
environment for the population from natural and man-made disasters by
emphasizing prevention and mitigation as national priorities, and by
maintaining a high standard of preparedness for all hazards. The
principle of risk reduction will be integrated into development planning
at all levels and across all sectors, with all residents of Republic of
Mauritius actively engaged in the disaster risk management process.
The
NDRRMC is the primary coordinating agency for national disaster
management activities in the Republic of Mauritius, and takes a
pro-active all hazard, multi-agency approach to risk management that
emphasizes building capacity at all levels from the individual to the
institutional.
The objectives of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2016 are mainly:
(a) Be responsible for coordinating the implementation of:-
(i) the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Policies; and
(ii) the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategic Framework and Plans developed by the NDRRMC.
(b) Promote a culture of safety and resilience at all levels through the use of knowledge, innovation and education.
(c)
Coordinate the implementation of the obligations of the State/Republic
of Mauritius under disaster management treaties to which the State is a
party, through its disaster risk management policies, frameworks, plans,
programmes and projects.
(d) Review or amend the National Disaster Scheme (NDS) as and when required.
