By Robert Tapfumaneyi
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) is putting in place a number of response mechanisms to the anticipated Cyclone Chalane expected to hit the eastern parts of the country in a few days’ time.
These include offering some of its mission schools as evacuation centres for those affected by the harsh weather phenomenon.
“To date, a number of mission schools have been designated as evacuation centres, the ZCC has put aside a small fund on standby for food support,” ZCC secretary general, Rev Kenneth Mtata told NewZimbabwe.com Sunday.
He added, “The ZCC trained pastors in psychosocial support (PSS) during Cyclone Idai disaster will now be activated to complement DSS in trauma counselling given fresh memories of traumatic Idai and Covid-19.
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