Disaster Response Services and Tools
Number of emergency transports available at any given time
200
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
Sirens Cap.Cap Press Releases Interviews Social Media Radio Television Conch Shells Town Criers Radio Broadcast Interrupt VHF UHF Information is not available online
List of climate tools used in the Early Warning System
Automatic Weather Stations Rain Guages Water Loggers Seismic Stations
Intelligence and information distribution
Through the District Disaster Management Committee Constitution
Mechanism to identify threats and hazards
Public reporting WhatsApp platform District Disaster Management Committees Media Email Telephones
Operational Communications
VHF UHF
Business Continuity Plans/Tools (all sectors)
Not all sectors have BCPs
Community Resilience (CERT) in all areas/villages/towns/cities/districts
Micoud Soufriere
Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Mechanism
Most agencies have a disaster committee which will work towards disaster resilience or advance it to the national level (NEMO) should it become necessary. National Risk Register – https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/NationalRiskRegister2006.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161124-000 Risk Management Benchmarking Tool – https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/BtoolFAQ.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161118-000
Long-term Vulnerability Reduction Plans
Emergency Response Plan for the Homeless – https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/HomelessPlan.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161122-000 Hazard Mitigation Plan – https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/HazardMitigationPlan.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161122-000 Hazardous Materials Response Plan – https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/HazMatPlan.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161122-000 Community Evacuation Plan : Beausejour and Caye Manage https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/EvacPlanBeausejourGI.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161120-000 Evacuation Procedures : vol 1. https://nemo.gov.lc/Portals/0/Documents/National_Plan/EvacPlanVol1Ops.pdf?ver=2017-09-15-161120-000 Vol 2:
Mechanisms available to share lessons learned
Consultations NEMO Annual General Meetings Trainings and Workshops
Collaborative efforts/historical contributions with other countries and agencies/institutions, following a disaster.
Assistance and relief efforts provided to sister islands over the years when they have been impacted.
National structures available in the event of a disaster
Emergency shelters https://nemo.gov.lc/Shelter-Listing
Government websites available regarding disasters
NEMO – https://nemo.gov.lc/ Government of Saint Lucia – https://www.govt.lc/ Office of the Prime Minister – https://opm.govt.lc/ Saint Lucia Met Services – https://met.gov.lc/ Saint Lucia Air and Seaport Authority (for NOTAMS) – https://www.slaspa.com/
