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110 OUT OF 350 HAZARDS KNOWN TO THE WORLD THREATEN ARMENIA
Hasmik Dilanyan
"Radiolur"
21.10.2011 16:59
Armenia is "rich" in technical and natural disasters. About 110 out
of 350 hazards known to the world threaten our country. Specialists
say this is connected with the fact that the lowest point above the
see level in Armenia is 300-350 meter, the highest point reaches 4
000 meters.
We have 100 water basins, which contain more than 1 bln cubic meters
of water. There are about 1 500 flammable and explosive objects,
26 chemical plants in the republic. Landslides are also a major danger.
The geographical location of our country and the threatening hazards
make our rescue service be alert and compel the corresponding agencies
to take all measures to reduce risks.
"So far we have been engaged in eliminating the consequences of
disasters, while it was necessary to prevent those," Rector of the
Crisis Management State Academy Hrachya Matevosyan told reporters
today.
The problems caused by disasters cannot be solved only by taking
measures during emergency situations. Prevention of dangers is a more
effective way of solution of problems.
The Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the UNDP Armenian Office
and the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction presented the
National Risk Reduction Strategy of the Republic of Armenia, which
aims to increase the disaster-resisting capacities of the country.
Hasmik Dilanyan
"Radiolur"
21.10.2011 16:59
Armenia is "rich" in technical and natural disasters. About 110 out
of 350 hazards known to the world threaten our country. Specialists
say this is connected with the fact that the lowest point above the
see level in Armenia is 300-350 meter, the highest point reaches 4
000 meters.
We have 100 water basins, which contain more than 1 bln cubic meters
of water. There are about 1 500 flammable and explosive objects,
26 chemical plants in the republic. Landslides are also a major danger.
The geographical location of our country and the threatening hazards
make our rescue service be alert and compel the corresponding agencies
to take all measures to reduce risks.
"So far we have been engaged in eliminating the consequences of
disasters, while it was necessary to prevent those," Rector of the
Crisis Management State Academy Hrachya Matevosyan told reporters
today.
The problems caused by disasters cannot be solved only by taking
measures during emergency situations. Prevention of dangers is a more
effective way of solution of problems.
The Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the UNDP Armenian Office
and the National Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction presented the
National Risk Reduction Strategy of the Republic of Armenia, which
aims to increase the disaster-resisting capacities of the country.