Publications
The information available here comes from a variety of agencies, both local and international. Some of the reports are Cayman-specific and some address disaster assessment and hazard mitigation more generally.
- United Nations' International Day for Disaster Reduction
- October 13 each year marks the United Nations’ International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR). The day forms part of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction’s (UNISDR’s) global awareness campaign to raise awareness of disaster risk reduction, aiming to spark public interest and ultimately help prevent, reduce and minimize loss and damage from disasters.
Hurricane Planning and Preparedness- Residents Should be Prepared. Monitor the National Weather Service for Regularly Updated Local Information about Cyclone Threats.
Government Administration Building Earthquake Drill- Recently HMCI met with departments and also circulated emails with earthquake awareness information. We do hope that you have reviewed the information and saved the email for future reference.
- Earthquakes
- Preparing for All Hazards
- Disaster Preparedness and Hazard Management Bill 2009 (Draft)
- National Hurricane Plan
- A Strategic Framework for Disaster Risk Management for the Cayman
- This is the guide for Cayman's national risk management programme.
- Preliminary Vulnerability Assessment of Grand Cayman
- Presented to the Government of the Cayman Islands by Natural Disasters Assessment Consulting Group.
- ECLAC Report
- "The Impact of Hurricane Ivan in the Cayman Islands"
- Cayman-specific
- Information and reports on post-Ivan restoration activities
- UNDP/ECLAC Workshop
- "Vulnerability to Natural Disasters and Damage Assessment"
- General Information
- on Disaster Mitigation