LC Disaster Management Project II

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The project aims at further reducing the country's vulnerability to adverse natural events (hurricane, floods, etc.) through investment in risk management activities. The project has the following four components: Component 1) Physical Prevention and Mitigation Work: (a) coastal protection works for Dennery Village; (b) rehabilitation and reconstruction of two bridges; (c) drainage, river walls and slope stabilization. (d) retrofitting of schools; (e) retrofitting of health centers; (f) procurement of additional stock of gabion baskets, mattresses and geotextile; (g) technical audits for the coastal protection works at Dennery Village; (h) training and capacity building for the technical service division. Component 2) Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Response: (a) construction of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and central warehouse; (b) additional satellite warehouses; (c) installation of water tanks in shelters; (d) technical assistance and training for the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO); (e) specialized disaster equipment. Institutional Strengthening: (a) building code training and sensitization; (b) technical assistance in territorial planning; (c) vulnerability assessment and hazard mapping; (d) study on vulnerability and risk transfer of government assets. Component 4) Project Management: (a) technical assistance to the Project Coordination Unit (PCU), with the recruitment of a project accountant, a technical engineer and support staff. Project management services, office equipment and supplies are also included. (b) technical Audits.

FY17 - Public Administration,FY17 - Social Protection,FY17 - Transportation,FY17 - Water, Sanitation and Waste Management

World Bank Group

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Aerospace & Defense, Water Supply and Storage, Warehouse, Waste Processing and Treatment, Telecommunications, Commercial, Government, Residential