On the initiative of the Mayor of Geroskipou, Nikos Palios, a meeting was held today, 5 March, at the Municipal Hall with representatives of Civil Defence.
The meeting addressed civil protection matters at a time of heightened risk to the safety of the population. The involvement of local authorities in crisis management was also discussed.
The Mayor requested and received a briefing on the number of shelters that exist within the boundaries of the Municipality of Geroskipou. Significant unmet needs were identified, as only seven (7) shelters exist within the municipal boundaries, all of which are located in Geroskipou – there are no shelters in the other four municipal districts.
The Mayor proposed that the Christoforos Chatzilambris Health Centre in Koloni and the Geroskipou Multi-purpose Children’s Care Centre be added immediately to the list of shelters. He noted that the number of shelters in Cyprus could be increased through the granting of planning incentives for large developments and newly-constructed buildings.
The Mayor also requested the installation of warning sirens in the municipal districts of Konia, Timi, Agia Marinouda and Acheleia.
It was agreed that, in the coming period, an event would be held to inform the public about the various operational plans of Civil Defence and about taking self-protection measures.