ODPM Seeks To Foster Relationship With Media

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) is seeking a closer partnership with the media to create a new attitude of disaster preparedness and prevention in Trinidad and Tobago. The ODPM on Wednesday hosted representatives of media houses, as it prepares to roll out its Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Month in May. Chief Executive Officer of the ODPM, Retired Major General Rodney Smart, pointed out that the media is critical and formative when it comes to educating the public on disaster preparedness and prevention. Cabinet has given approval for the ODPM to establish a Multi Sectoral Committee that will guide efforts to make Trinidad and Tobago a more disaster resilient nation. Major General Smart is hoping for an even better relationship with the media on all levels, that is pre-disaster, during disaster, and post disaster.