A Case for Disaster Risk Management & Mitigation
September 29, 2017
This article was inspired by the quoted words of Eugene Skerritt: “There is a need for a new economic model for small island states with
Tag: hurricanes
Residents Must Step Up Hurricane Preparedness
August 8, 2017
Residents should increase their activities and be ready for any impending storm, says Her Excellency the Governor Elizabeth Carriere. During Tuesday’s press conference at the Governor’s
Disaster Management Agency Gets Acting Director
June 1, 2017
The Governor’s Office announced today, June 1 that there has been a temporary change in the management of the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA). A
Emergency Shelters Assessed
September 2, 2016
Her Excellency, the Governor Elizabeth Carriere and Government Officials conducted a tour of some of the island’s emergency shelters on Friday September 2, 2016. The Shelter
Training in Post Disaster Needs Analysis For GOM Staff
June 22, 2016
The Policy and Planning Unit of the Ministry of Finance has teamed up with the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) to deliver Post Disaster Needs
DMCA Statement at Start of Hurricane Season 2016
June 1, 2016
Her Excellency the Governor, the Government of Montserrat, The Disaster Management Coordination Agency and partners recognize the annual threat to Montserrat and the Caribbean region
HMS Mersey to Visit Montserrat this Week
May 30, 2016
HMS Mersey, the current Atlantic Patrol Task (North) platform will come to Montserrat for a short visit on Tuesday May 31 – June 1 2016 and
Hurricane Plan Should Include Property Protection Measures
May 24, 2016
As the 2016 hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1st, the Department of Environment is suggesting precautionary measures that can be taken to minimize
Montserrat to Participate in Annual Disaster Preparedness Conference in Miami Next Week
May 19, 2016
Tony Bates, UK Policy Adviser to the Governor and Head of the Governor’s office, and Billy Darroux, Director of the Disaster Management Co-ordination Agency, will