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Disaster management in the Caribbean

J L Poncelet1

  • 1Carribbean Disaster Preparedness Sub-Regional Program, PAHO@WHO, Quito, Ecuador.

Disasters
|September 25, 1997
PubMed
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The Caribbean has shifted from ad hoc disaster responses to organized strategies over 20 years. This study examines these trends and suggests improvements for future disaster management in the region.

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Area of Science:

  • Disaster Management
  • Caribbean Studies
  • Risk Reduction

Background:

  • The Caribbean faces significant disaster risks.
  • Historically, disaster response was fragmented.
  • A need for coordinated regional and national strategies was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key trends in Caribbean disaster management over the last two decades.
  • To analyze the transition from reactive to proactive disaster management approaches.
  • To propose enhancements for future disaster management frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of regional and national disaster management policies and initiatives.
  • Analysis of disaster response and mitigation strategies over 20 years.
  • Comparative study of disaster management evolution across Caribbean nations.

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Main Results:

  • Significant progress in institutionalizing disaster management frameworks.
  • Increased regional cooperation and information sharing.
  • Shift towards integrated disaster risk reduction strategies.

Conclusions:

  • The Caribbean has successfully moved towards more organized disaster management.
  • Continued investment in capacity building and collaborative efforts is crucial.
  • Further integration of climate change adaptation into disaster management is recommended.