ODPEM

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Creation, the Honourable Matthew Samuda, highlighted the importance of integrating climate change finance and water resilience into Jamaica’s disaster management framework.

His remarks underscored the need for stronger coordination between climate adaptation strategies and national disaster preparedness efforts to build long-term resilience ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

27/05/2026

The Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, delivered the main address at the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, advancing disaster preparedness ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

27/05/2026

Commander Alvin Gayle, Director General of ODPEM, is currently tabling key reports and national plans during the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister. 🇯🇲

The discussions form part of Jamaica’s continued efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, coordination, and national resilience ahead of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

21/05/2026

Today, TPDCo and ODPEM partnered to hand over Tsunami Awareness Signs to coastal communities in St. Elizabeth, Manchester, and Clarendon.

The signs will serve as important public education tools, helping residents and visitors identify tsunami-prone areas and evacuation information while promoting a culture of preparedness and resilience.

Pictured (L-R): Councillor Winston Maragh, Joyce Robinson, TPDCo's Shadonio Brooks, Councillor Kijana Johnson, Mayor of May Pen Joel Williams, TPDCo's Daryl White Wong, and ODPEM's Novia Morgan.

Jamaica

21/05/2026