National Disaster Relief
Over the years, the BDF has assisted local authorities in times of national disasters. In 1995, the BDF undertook rescue missions during floods that hit major parts of the country. In 1996, BDF members and equipment were deployed as Sua Pan in "Operation Save Sua" to save the berm wall of Botswana Ash(Botash) plant, which was being threatened by heavy floods. BDF soldiers laid 90,000 sandbags and 12,000 tyres in the operation. In the floods that hit Ramotswa and its surroung areas in February 2006, BDF teams carried out relentless rescue missions and saved hundred of lives.
Report any disaster occured at the following toll free numbers;
SSKB - 0800 600 766
Francistown - 0800 600 882
Selibe Phikwe - 0800 600 881
Maun - 0800 600 892
Thebephatshwa - 0800 600 767