Belmopan, May 24, 2024.
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management announces the formation of the National Wildfire Response Task Force. Led by the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), the Task Force will provide immediate response to wildfires affecting Belize, particularly those in the Toledo and Cayo districts.
The Task Force met today and is coordinating several operations across the country, including improvement of fire passes in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, response to threats in the Elijio Panti National Park, and continued support of communities in the Toledo District being affected by fires.
The National Wildfire Response Task Force is comprised of the National Fire Service, the Forest Department, the Association of Protected Management Organizations (APAMO), the Belize Tourism Board, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing, the National Association of Village Councils, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, the Belize Defence Force and Astrum Helicopters.
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For more information, please contact:
Mr. Daniel Mendez
National Emergency Coordinator
National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO)
822-2054/0995
nemohqbmp@nemo.org.bz
Ms. Giovanna Moguel,
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Blue Economy & Disaster Risk Management
pro@blueeconomy.gov.bz
