In a recent press release, FEMA urged residents of Louisiana to buy or renew their flood insurance policies. The rationale for this advice is attributed to the fact that these policies can…
Books About Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
There are several books about tropical storms and hurricanes which give us a first-hand look into these fascinating weather phenomena. It’s the graphic details in the stories that intrigue and inspire us…
Short Courses in Emergency Management Hosted by CDEMA and UNICEF
CDEMA’s Regional Training Centre and UNICEF recently concluded a series of online short courses in emergency management. The courses, which were offered between October 14 and 22, 2020, attracted over 100 participants…
How to Create a Disaster Survivor’s Checklist
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) created a Disaster Survivor’s Checklist to assist United States residents affected by disasters. Although the checklist references specific FEMA resources, it is very useful if you…
FEMA Approves Additional Funds for Recovery Projects in Puerto Rico
From July 31 to August 06 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) along with Puerto Rico’s Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3) allocated $84 million to 105 recovery projects…
Psychological First Aid in Disaster Management in the Caribbean
Early in May 2020 I completed a course in Psychological First Aid in Disaster Management in the Caribbean. It was a virtual course offered through a partnership between the Pan American Health…
Best Sites to Track Tropical Weather
Tracking tropical weather used to be reserved for trained meteorologists who provided the latest weather forecasts on television. But thanks to technology, we do not have to wait anymore. The best sites…
Why You Should Create an Emergency Financial Plan
Creating an emergency financial plan is one of the most important activities you should complete at the beginning of the new year. This type of plan is a necessary tool for individuals,…
How the Caribbean’s Culture Sector is Building Disaster Resilience
Caribbean people realise that their culture and cultural heritage are valuable and significant and must be safeguarded. As a result, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in partnership with…
The Saharan Dust Outbreak and Tropical Storm Formation
A recent emergency alert by the Barbados Department of Emergency Management warned about a severe Saharan dust outbreak in the island. The alert explained that the severe dust haze would result in…