Some of the details were revealed recently by Home Affairs Minister, Freundel Stuart during a seminar for liaison officers of the Civil Service at Warrens Complex.

According to the Attorney General the new policy called Comprehensive Disaster Management, will cover more ground than its predecessors.

He says the CDM policy will better prepare the country to respond to all types of hazards such as hurricanes and earthquakes, along with man-made disasters including accidents resulting in mass casualties or fatalities.

"In Barbados over the past year we have had to come to grips with the Arch Cot tragedy, the Joe's River Bus accident and other vehicle accidents that brought suffering to families and communities across Barbados. These incidents emphasize that emergency management must not be limited to the hazard of hurricanes."

During the meeting Attorney General Stuart also reminded liaison officers about their role in implementing the National Emergency Management Plan.

"You are required to ensure that there is an emergency management plan developed for each ministry, department, or statuary body with which you are affiliated and this is intended to be a serious responsibility."

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