Morocco to Invest in Disaster Preparedness with $760 Million Stockpile Plan

In response to repeated natural disasters and a recent earthquake, Morocco plans to invest 7 billion dirhams ($760 million) in storage platforms nationwide to stockpile essential emergency supplies. The project includes building 36 storage facilities and equipping them with vital resources to bolster disaster readiness.

In a move to enhance disaster preparedness, Morocco has announced a substantial investment of 7 billion dirhams ($760 million) aimed at establishing storage platforms countrywide. This initiative comes as a direct response to the September 2023 earthquake that tragically claimed over 2,900 lives in the High Atlas Mountains.

Morocco has been plagued by a series of natural calamities including flash floods, wildfires, cold spells, and droughts over recent years. With a focus on mitigating such crises, the nation plans to allocate 2 billion dirhams towards constructing 36 new storage facilities, spanning a combined area of 240 hectares.

The project also sets aside 5 billion dirhams for emergency supplies like tents, beds, and water purification systems. These resources are designed to bolster response efforts against a variety of threats including floods, landslides, and chemical hazards.

(With inputs from agencies.)