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According to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Situation Report No. 50 (dated 26 May, 2020), there are 23,792 cases in 33 countries/territories (including 24 CARPHA Member States), in the Caribbean Region. The risk of further importation of cases...
WMO hosted a successful four-day virtual workshop on impact-based forecasting and risk scenario planning in the Caribbean in order to boost coordinated disaster management and response in a region of low-lying countries which are vulnerable to hazards such as hurricanes...
Bridgetown, Barbados, April 27th, 2020 (CDEMA) – The CDEMA is inviting applications for the position of Executive Director who will be responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the Agency and for ensuring accountability and good governance. The Executive Director...
COVID 19 Regional Surveillance Update for 21 st May The George Alleyne, Chronic Disease Research Centre, U W I
- Among the 20 CARICOM Member States and Associate Members, there have been 436 new confirmed cases and 5 new confirmed deaths in...
Bridgetown, Barbados, May 21st, 2020 (CDEMA) - SYNERGY 2020 will be held on Monday May 25th and will take the format of an online “War-Gaming” discussion from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (AST). The focus will be on the simultaneous...
The start of the May rains reminds us that the threat of floods and shortly, the hurricane season, must now start to occupy the minds of the region's disaster risk management apparatus. This may seem daunting in the face of...
SITUATION UPDATE
According to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Situation Report No. 45 (dated 13 May, 2020), there are 17,317 cases in 33 countries/territories (including 24 CARPHA Member States), in the Caribbean Region. The risk of further importation of cases...
Bridgetown, Barbados, May 13th, 2020 (CDEMA) - In response to the high demand for personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other medical supplies due to COVID-19, the United States has donated more than US $104,000 worth of PPE and other medical...
SITUATION UPDATE
According to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Situation Report No. 42 (dated 6 May, 2020), there are 14,184 cases in 33 countries/territories (including 24 CARPHA Member States), in the Caribbean Region. The risk of further importation of cases...
Bridgetown, Barbados, May 4th, 2020 (CDEMA) – Through a tangible demonstration of commitment towards the fight against COVID-19 in the region, the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU), the apex regional association for Credit Unions through its Foundation donated US$ 25,000...
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- Again...Heartfelt Congratulations to @RHughJackson! Cheers to you Sir!!
We proudly salute UWI alumnus Mr. Ronald Jackson, on being appointed to the United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery For Building Resilience Team (DRT). #UWITV #UN pic.twitter.com/kgxO9tpeLz
— UWI TV (@UWITv) May 28, 2020 - Is the Caribbean ready for this hurricane season? Join this free webinar focusing on the Tourism industry, hosted by the @ctotourism on Wednesday May 27th.
#PreparedCaribbean #ResilientStates #SaferLives https://t.co/9fsAzlvBRn - Thanks to all who participated in #SYNERGY2020. We had over 95 participants from national, regional and international agencies. Thanks for your interest and participation. #PreparedCaribbean #RRM #ResilientStates #SaferLives https://t.co/jBP9bWZ70W
- The Canada Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Fund A Success Story On Reading Vulnerabilities To Natural Hazards And Climate Change In Caribbean Countries
- What is Comprehensive Disaster Management? Provides an overview of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Strategy and Framework
- What is CDEMA? This video provides a synopsis of the role and functions of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA)
- The Regional Coordination Centre (RCC) - CDEMA This video provides an overview of the operations facilitated through the Regional Coordination Centre (RCC) based at the CDEMA Coordinating Unit in Barbados.
- RRM Reponse Teams - CDEMA This video highlights the regional response teams that are deployed through the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) to provide support to any of impacted State in the CDEMA System.
- Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) - CDEMA This short animated presentation created using Powtoon gives an overview of the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM). It outlines the regional response doctrine and the framework of the RRM.
