It's the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The theme is “Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future,” focusing on how education can protect and empower children for a safer future.
#AreYouReady24
@UWI_StAugustine
@cdemacu
CSO engagement is a critical for building
#CommunityResilience
to prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
Canada 🇨🇦 is pleased to support
@cdemacu
at the 15th Meeting of the CSSSC of the CDEMA Coordination and Harmonization Council.
Yesterday, Thursday, 26th September 2024, the ODPM participated in the 15th Meeting of the Civil Society Sector Sub-Committee of
@cdemacu
(CSSSC), which was held at the Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain. This meeting continues into today, Friday, 27th September, 2024.
During last week’s webinar on ‘Integrity and Safety in Residential Construction’, Sr. International Assistance Officer Natalie Hutchinson highlighted how Canada &
@cdemacu
are working together to strengthen Comprehensive
#DisasterManagement
across the Caribbean.
#CanadaCaribbean
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@cdemacu
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Resident Coordinator
@sspringett1
today visited the 🇻🇨Grenadine islands of Union, Canouan, Bequia and Mayreau and witnessed devastation wrought by
#HurricaneBeryl
. In
#Union
, he hosted a coordination meeting with the UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Team and
@WFP
WFP offloaded 1,500 ready to eat kits to feed 4,500 people for 10 days and an interagency shipment of supplies arrived in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
@wfp_Caribbean
&
@cdemacu
are united to provide relief & support to countries impacted by
#HurricaneBeryl
.
Countries impacted by
#HurricaneBeryl
have been hit by high winds, torrential rains, and dangerous storm surges.
@WFP_Caribbean
and
@cdemacu
are working together to coordinate the delivery of crucial food assistance to those affected.
🔗Learn more:
🚨Responding to Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath🚨
On July 1st, Hurricane Beryl hit St Vincent, the Grenadines, Grenada, and Jamaica, causing severe damage. TSF is on the ground, delivering emergency telecom support alongside
@cdemacu
and
@UNOCHA
.🌪️📡
#HurricaneBeryl
#Connectivity
Today, the World Food Programme (WFP) continued its packing of 5,000 food packages for distribution in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.
Logistics Officer at WFP, Mr. Damain Bromley, gives an overview of the operations.
#RRMinAction
Today assessments continued, led by
@cdemacu
.
#HurricaneBeryl
wreaked havoc on the islands off
#Grenada
and
#StVincent
😢. Homes, schools, hospitals, and even emergency shelters have been destroyed; people need safe places to stay🏠.
@UNmigration
is gearing up to help.
IOM is part of the team on the way to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and St Vincent and the Grenadines today under the leadership of
@cdemacu
to lead by undertaking rapid assessment of the situation on the ground following the passage of
#HurricaneBeryl
.