The Civil Protection Unit’s Preparedness And Its Role In Disaster Management: The Case Of Nyanga Rural District.

ABSTRACT The study seeks to establish various disasters occurring in Zimbabwe and how they are managed special reference being given to Nyanga District, and howthe Civil Protection Unit in the area is prepared to manage various disasters. Nyanga District suffered major losses in terms of life, property, and infrastructure and ecosystem destruction. The preparednessand overall role of Civil Protection Unit in managing disasters came under spotlight. The main thrust of the research was to investigate the preparedness of Civil Protection Unit in Nyanga District in dealing with disasters as well a…