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.
Offshore Patrol Vessels controlled by the Barbados Defense Force – a list of critical vehicles that can be made available in the event of a disaster is kept by the Department of Emergency Management
Through the: – Government Information Service – the official communication arm of the government – Barbados Meteorological Services – the official forecast agency of the government – Department of Emergency Management – agency responsible for national emergency coordination
CAP.CAP; BMS Insight App; BGIS Alert App; NOAA, barbadosweather.org; https://rcc.cimh.edu.bb/
No official information available
Depends on the type of hazard they are various agencies who monitor and and alert: *Barbados Meteorological Services – Meteorological, Geophysical *Ministry of Health and Wellness – Health *Ministry of Energy and Business Development (Natural Resources Department) – Geophysical *Barbados Fire Service – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives *Ministry of Environment and National Beautification – Environment, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives *The Barbados Police Service – Transport *Ministry of Innovation Science and Technology – Infrastructure
UHF, VHF, HF and SATCOM, other military communications systems
Most sectors should have Business Continuity Plans/Tools in place
CERT exits in two (2) communities; however, district emergency organizations (volunteer arm of the National Disaster Office) exit in 29 of the 30 constituencies.
Environmental Impact Assessments, Hazard Impact Assessments, Social Impact Assessments, Coastal Risk Assessment
There is a framework in place comprising of a wide cross section of stakeholders working on disaster risk reduction initiatives to reduce hazards; in addition to working on prescribe climate related disaster risk reduction solutions to various sectors.
After action reviews and debriefs are conducted to outline actions taken and if remedial measures are to be taken to improve response.
through various agencies; Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Regional Security System (RSS), Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and USAID.
If this relates to emergency shelters: They are several facilities designated as public emergency shelters.
