Disaster Response Services and Tools
Number of emergency transports available at any given time
100
Mobilizing Resources and Expertise
When calamity strikes, swift and strategic action can save countless lives. The Disaster Response Services section details the specialized services available in the Western Hemisphere to address various disaster scenarios. From rapid response teams to logistical support units, this segment provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and talents at our collective disposal.
Public information and an implemented Early Warning System
Public Information through various means – website, social media, radio, megaphones, satellite phone, 2-way radio EWS – hydromet network, seismic and volcanic monitoring network
List of climate tools used in the Early Warning System
automatic weather stations with water level sensors
Intelligence and information distribution
as agreed upon by security forces – Police and Customs
Mechanism to identify threats and hazards
local Met Service Hydromet Network Global Weather Models Regional Weather Radar Network local/regional volcanic-seismic monitoring network
Operational Communications
2-way radios
Business Continuity Plans/Tools (all sectors)
No Official Information Available
Community Resilience (CERT) in all areas/villages/towns/cities/districts
CERT trained volunteers in ALL 7 Districts and the Kalinago Territory
Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Mechanism
through the Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD)
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction Plans
National Resilience Development Strategy (NRDS) Climate Resilience and Recovery Plan (CRRP) Country Work Programme (CWP)
Mechanisms available to share lessons learned
After Action Review (AAR)
Collaborative efforts/historical contributions with other countries and agencies/institutions, following a disaster.
receipt of Foreign Assistance through bilateral arrangements and the CDEMA donor partner group post Tropical Storm Ericka and Hurricane Maria
National structures available in the event of a disaster
National Emergency Planning Organization (NEPO)
