Jamaica

The aim of this disaster management plan is to secure the co-operation and involvement of the various communities in the identification of these problems so that there is a community focus and the inclusion of local knowledge at all times.

The Plan covers all Hazards, be it natural and man- made disasters, anthropogenic , disease, technological and any other emergency demanding a coordinated response within the Parish of St. Ann.

The purpose of this Comprehensive Disaster Management Plan is to provide a framework for which Portmore can organize schemes that aims for the safety and security of all residents for different communities, while cooperating as one cohesive municipality.

Understanding the causes of flood disasters, and ways to mitigate them, is an essential first step toward the integrated management of flood risk in cities. This can help decision makers guide investments out of hazardous zones, save lives and property

The Kintyre Community Based Disaster Risk Management Plan represents the operational procedures and strategies to be employed at community level in response to, recovery from and preparing for a number of hazards.

This report examines the considerable flood risk reduction services that mangroves provide to Jamaica, together with benefits related to fisheries production, and carbon sequestration.

The report supports the growing interest within the development

The study will use a case-study approach of selected areas in Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica to investigate the potential economic impacts of recurrent flood events and compare with a potential cost saving benefit of specific flood control interventions.

The primary objective of this CCA and DRM plan for Coxswain is to reduce the vulnerabilities and mitigate the climate change risks in the Rio Minho Watershed Management Unit.