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President: We must prevent negative impact of spring floods
13.03.2013 09:31 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Local and central government must hold preparations to prevent negative impact of spring floods. It was stated by the President in the course of the meeting on preventing flooding of certain areas as a result of spring floods, President Viktor Yanukovych Press Office reports.
According to the President, about 25% of Ukrainian territories are flooded. Viktor Yanukovych emphasized: «Local and central government must do everything to prevent tragic negative impact of spring floods».
The Head of State noted that governmental bodies should have foreseen different scenarios of developments in order to prevent flooding. «This year, we have an opportunity to improve our coordination because we have included the Emergency Service into the Ministry of Defense,» the President said.
«We have an opportunity to attract additional forces and equipment in order to help people overcome the annual challenge,» Viktor Yanukovych noted.
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