Zanzibar Disaster Communication Strategy

The purpose of the Zanzibar Disaster Communication Strategy (ZDCS) is to ensure the operability, interoperability and continuity of communications to allow emergency responders to communicate as needed, on demand, and as authorized at all levels of the government. The ZDCS is specifically designed to support the Zanzibar Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (ZEPRP). It outlines the organization, operational concepts, responsibilities, and procedures to accomplish emergency communications requirements. To strengthen emergency communications capabilities nationwide, the plan focuses on the use of technology, coordination, planning, training and exercises at all levels of the government. The ZDCS is divided into three components namely: Basic Strategy, Functional Annexes, and Appendices