Hurricane Preparedness
Message by Mr. Terence R. Walters, National Disaster Coordinator, NaDMA to mark the start of the 2023, Hurricane Season June 1st – November 30th
June 1st marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season which ends officially on November 30th. As we reflect on the 2022 Hurricane season, we are reminded that Grenada was not impacted by a major storm or hurricane, but there were periods of severe weather which caused floods, landslides and fallen trees. Of […]
Caribbean Artists and TikTok Influencers Join Forces to Communicate Hurricane Season
CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. June 29, 2021: TikTok Influencers, top West Indian cricketers and music stars are joining arms as the new “Disaster Fighters,” a team of influential figures, to disseminate informational messages on fighting the impact of hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, COVID-19 and other hazards. Starting June 28th, West Indian cricketers, DJ Bravo of […]
CARICOM Leaders Prepare for Hurricanes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have received proposals for dealing with the possibility of responding to a hurricane within the COVID-19 outbreak. At their 11th Special Meeting held by video conference on Monday 17 August, the Heads of Government recognised that such an occurrence would add a significant layer of complexity and would […]