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The United Nations General Assembly has designated October 13 as the date to celebrate the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR), to promote a global culture for disaster reduction, including its prevention and mitigation, as well as preparation activities.

The International Day for Disaster Reduction - #IDDR is a day to recognise the efforts individuals and communities have undertaken to reduce their risk to disasters and increasing the awareness of the importance of disaster risk reduction. It is also a day to urge all citizens and governments to be involved in efforts to establish communities and nations that are more resilient to disasters.

Please click here for the entire IDDR statement by the Executive Director of CDEMA.

Bridgetown, Barbados , October 1st, 2017 (CDEMA) - As the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) prepares to exit the Virgin Islands (UK) some rehabilitative work was done on the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School in Baugher’s Bay. The remaining 14 member team, led by Lt Commander Graham Rocheford (Barbados Defence Force) re-painted the bathroom facilities for boys and girls and fixed the urinals and toilets that were damaged as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Bridgetown, Barbados , September 15th, 2017 (CDEMA) - CDEMA is pleased to announce the launch of its online donation facility. Persons who wish to donate to the Hurricane Irma Relief fund may do so here.

Thank you for your kind consideration in helping the affected CDEMA Participating States recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.

Bridgetown, Barbados , September 11th, 2017 - For donation of Hurricane Irma relief supplies, please email your pledges to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or please contact your respective National Disaster Organization (NDO). Please click the following link for the NDO contact list http://bit.ly/2gVZuW5

  1. CDEMA Stands in Solidarity with Countries Affected by Hurricane Irma
  2. Belize and Cuba emerge winners of the CDEMA sponsored Coverage of Disaster Risk Award at the 2016 Caribbean Broadcasting Awards
  3. GUYANA: Emergency Situation at Jawalla Village, Region 7
  4. SURINAME: Severe weather conditions, causing damage to multiple structures.

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