Disaster risk profile: Dominican Republic

This disaster risk profile for the Dominican Republic estimates the potential economic losses to buildings and property from natural hazards, focusing on tropical cyclones, earthquakes, and floods. The report provides baseline data to support disaster risk reduction, risk financing, and planning. The analysis shows that the country faces significant disaster risk, particularly from tropical cyclones and earthquakes. While floods pose lower risks, they remain substantial due to exposure of buildings and infrastructure. Overall, economic exposure is high because of the large value of residential and non-residential buildings across the country.