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CDEMA launches regional Disaster Fighters campaign for 2021 hurricane season

Bridgetown, Barbados May 27th, 2021 – As the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), with support from the World Bank, is launching an initiative to improve disaster preparedness and resilience in the region. Coined “Disaster Fighters”, the initiative includes participation from current and former cricketers, Caribbean musical talent, and other influential figures to spread critical survival messages related to hurricanes, volcanoes, COVID-19 and other hazards.

CDEMA receives Deployment Package from Global Affairs Canada

Bridgetown, Barbados May 25th, 2021 – The High Commission of Canada to Barbados and the OECS officially handed over a Deployment Package to CDEMA to support its Response Units on May 19, 2021. The package, worth over CAD$15,000, was funded through the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project and equips teams with backpacks, hats, insulated water bottles and waterproof mobile phone cases.

CDEMA Deploys DDSA Team to Assist in the La Soufriere Volcano Emergency Relief Efforts

Bridgetown, Barbados April 15, 2021 – CDEMA deployed a Detailed Damage Sectoral Analysis (DDSA) team on April 14, 2021 in support of the humanitarian efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines following the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere volcano that commenced on April 9, 2021. The DDSA team will support the government by providing an assessment of key sectors and guidance towards estimating needs and associated costs, which will inform the relief and recovery efforts.

  1. CDEMA and CANPA sign MoU to build psychosocial resilience in the Caribbean
  2. CDEMA concludes Regional Logistics and Relief Workshop with plans for National Policy
  3. CDEMA hosts Regional Logistics and Relief Workshop
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