The Government will undertake a comprehensive review and restructuring of Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response framework, in light of the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
“One lesson Melissa has taught us is that there can be something greater than Melissa, worse than Melissa. So, it means that, now we have to take a look at our disaster apparatus. That is why the Prime Minister [Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness] has done a review of the disaster structure of the country, and we’re going to be reshaping and remoulding it,” Mr. McKenzie stated.
