INTEC and Civil Defense train more than 50 members in resilience and response to emergencies linked to climate change.

SANTO DOMINGO. -  El Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) and Civil Defense held a training workshop for more than 50 evaluators and activists, with the aim of strengthening their preparation for emergencies associated with climate change and advancing the application of the Housing Resilience Indicator (IRECLIVA).

The workshop had a dual purpose: first, to equip the teams with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to phenomena such as hurricanes, heavy rains, floods, and earthquakes; and second, to train them in conducting surveys to measure IRECLIVA, a tool used to assess the resilience of homes to natural disasters.

During the event, Dr. Antonio Torres, from the University of Havana, gave a lecture on the training process linked to the indicator. Likewise, Yanelba Abreu presented the evaluators with the first results of the pilot field test conducted three months ago, a preliminary step to implementing the survey on a larger scale.

The director of Civil Defense, John Salas, highlighted at the closing ceremony that these types of initiatives are essential to strengthening staff skills.

"Events like this workshop are a fundamental part of Civil Defense's preparation to respond to any natural phenomena, especially those related to climate change," he stated.