CDRMT - Caribbean Disaster Risk Management Team

12/04/2022

Writing a disaster report! Remember to focus on the 3Ps - people, Property, Product!

17/09/2021

CDRMT’s Coronavirus COVID-19 Member Countries Update on Cumulative Total Cases and Deaths.
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16/09/2021

CDRMT’s Coronavirus COVID-19 Member Countries Update on Newly Reported Cases and Deaths.
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18/08/2021

Here are the main points of the CDRMT’s Haiti Earthquake Personal Account #2 Report.

17/08/2021

Here is the CDRMT’s Haiti Earthquake Personal Account #1 Report.

16/08/2021

Haiti Earthquake
Thank you from Carel Alexandre, The Postmaster General, Office Des Postes D’ Haiti.

16/08/2021

CDEMA’s 1st Situation Report for Earthquake in Haiti.

15/08/2021

Video shows aftermath of 7.2-magnitude Haiti earthquake

7.2-magnitude earthquake stuck Haiti Saturday morning leaving many dead and injured.

15/08/2021

Tropical Storm Advisory

14/07/2021

CDEMA’s Situation Report 3, Tropical Storm Elsa

02/07/2021

Hurricane Elsa
Listen to local weather news and follow instructions from the local authorities.

25/06/2021

Flooding in Suriname - CDEMA’s 1st Situation Report.

25/06/2021

Here are some flood precautions

25/06/2021

Flooding in Guyana - CDEMA’s 2nd Situation Report

25/05/2021

SVGPOST’s Director of Postal Service thanks her staff for their invaluable role and the entire regional and international postal families for their support during the explosive eruptions of La Soufriere volcano. 💫💫💕💕

15/05/2021

Protecting yourself from the ash- an Important message from Vincentian Artiste Skinny Fabulous!

14/05/2021

Valeta Best, Postmaster General, Barbados Postal Service commends staff members for their diligence and commitment during trying times, thr explosive La Soufriere volcanic eruptions! Barbados was severely impacted by ash fall. 💕💫💫💕

12/05/2021

The alert level at La Soufriere, SVG has been changed to orange. What does orange alert indicate? Check out the details in the posters.
Follow NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines for accessible information.

11/05/2021

Acting Director of Postal Service, Cynthia Hope-Browne says Thank You 🙏 💕 on behalf of SVGPost! Cynthia Hope-Browne was acting during the absence of the Director of Postal Service when the explosive volcanic eruptions occurred and steered SVGPost during the challenging times. 💫 💫 💫

03/05/2021

CDEMA’s 26th Situation Report
La Soufriere SVG

03/05/2021

La Soufriere SVG, scientific update
Date: 02/05/2021

La Soufriere, St. Vincent, SCIENTIFIC UPDATE 02/05/21 6:00PM

1. Seismic activity at La Soufrière, has remained low since the tremor associated with the explosion and ash venting on 22 April.

2. In the last 24 hours, only a few long-period, hybrid and volcano-tectonic earthquakes have been recorded and there was no further seismic tremor.

3. The volcano continues to be in a state of unrest.

4. Explosions with accompanying ashfall, of similar or larger magnitude to those that have already occurred in this eruption, can take place with little or no warning.

5. Caution should be taken in traversing river valleys on the volcano due to the increased risk of lahars (mudflows) during periods of rainfall on the volcano.

6. The volcano is at alert level RED.

7. Visit the International Volcanic Hazard Health Network for volcanic ash information and resources:
www.ivhhn.org/information
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Caption: Sandy Bay, St Vincent
Photo: Javid Collins, UWItv
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NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines
API - The Agency For Public Information : St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Department of Emergency Management
NEMO Saint Lucia
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency

29/04/2021

La Soufriere Scientific Update - 27/04/2021

La Soufriere SCIENTIFIC UPDATE - 27/04/21 6:00PM

1. Seismic activity has remained low with only a few long-period, hybrid and volcano-tectonic earthquakes have been recorded and there was no further tremor.
2. Signals from several lahars (mudflows) were recorded between 9 and 10 am today, during and after a period of rainfall.
3. A lahar is a rapidly flowing dense mixture of rock debris, ash and water. They have the consistency of wet concrete as they flow and can happen during and after eruptions.
4. Following the rainfall, large amounts of steam could be seen billowing up from a valley south of the summit.
5. This would have been generated when the runoff encountered buried volcanic deposits that were still hot.
6. The volcano continues to erupt. Explosions with accompanying ashfall, of similar or larger magnitude, can restart with little or no warning.
7. The volcano is at alert level Red.
8. Visit https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/resources.html for Global Ash Impact posters and material from the International Volcanic Hazard Health Network on volcanic ash and hazard guides.
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Photo analysis: multiple areas of venting and a possible lava spine*. It was noted that tephra** has filled the crater so that it now reaches the top of southwestern part of the summit. This can make it easier for pyroclastic density currents PDCs to get out of the summit crater.
*spine - a volcanic feature of solid lava squeezed out from a vent that grows upwards forming a tall feature. It can range from tens to hundred of meters inn height and width once it remains stable.
**Tephra - materials of all types and sizes that are erupted from a volcano and deposited from the air onto surrounding areas.
Photo credit: Roderick Stewart, MVO/UWI-SRC.
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API - The Agency For Public Information : St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines

29/04/2021

Photos from CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency's post

27/04/2021

Aerial photos showing the impact of volcanic ash on Sandy Bayon the east coast (windward side)of St Vincent and the Grenadines

23/04/2021

Personal Account #1
La Soufriere Volcano, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Date: 23/04/2021

23/04/2021

Tips for parents to keep their children safe while at the shelter

Safety is essential for your children at emergency shelters

Check out these tips on how a buddy system can help

NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines UNICEF

# stlucia

22/04/2021

Photos from CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency's post

21/04/2021

CDEMA’s 19th Situation Report - La Soufriere Eruption, St Vincent & the Grenadines

21/04/2021

Donations assist with water conditions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Regional and international partners generous donation of water tanks to St Vincent and the Grenadines.

20/04/2021

Photos from CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency's post

20/04/2021

The United Nations will launch a Global Funding Appeal for La Soufrière Volcano Response in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and affected countries tomorrow 20 Apr 2021 at 9.30 am AST

Executive Director (ag) of CDEMA Elizabeth Riley will be featured in the launch alongside PM of SVG Dr Ralph Gonsalves, UN Resident Ccordinator Didier Trebucq and Directoe General of the OECS Commission, Dr. Didacus Jules

The US$29.2M appeal will provide a framework for strategic, coordinated and inclusive response for recovery/reconstruction.

Watch Live:youtu.be/sRsirIk96u4

UN Barbados and OECS Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

20/04/2021

La Soufriere Scientific Update
Date: 20/04/2021, 6AM

La Soufriere SCIENTIFIC UPDATE - 20/04/21 6:00AM
1. Seismic activity has continued the pattern established after the explosive activity on 18 April.
2. Small long-period and hybrid earthquakes continued to be recorded. Two rockfalls were also recorded.
3. No volcano-tectonic earthquakes or tremor have been recorded in the last 12 hours.
4. The seismic station at Bamboo Range recorded the signal from a lahar (mudflow) at 4 am, which lasted for about 30 minutes and may have flowed along a valley on the south- eastern side of the volcano.
5. The volcano continues to erupt. Its pattern of seismic activity over the last few days is typical of the growth and destruction of lava domes.
6. Explosions with accompanying ashfall, of similar or larger magnitude, can occur with little or no warning and persons are advised to stay out of the red zone.
7. The volcano remains at alert level RED.
8. Visit the International Volcanic Hazard Health Network for information and resources on living with volcanic ash: www.ivhhn.org/information
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Photo caption and credit: Ash blankets the fields in the Richmond Valley. Richard, Robertson, UWI-SRC.
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API - The Agency For Public Information : St. Vincent and the Grenadines
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency
NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Department of Emergency Management
NEMO Saint Lucia

19/04/2021

Thank you for your generous donations to SVGPost. Let’s keep donating.

19/04/2021

La Soufriere Scientific Update
Date: 19/04/2021, 6AM

La Soufriere, St. Vincent SCIENTIFIC UPDATE 19.04.21 6:00AM

1. The episode of continuous seismic tremor generated by explosive activity at La Soufrière, lasted until about 9 pm on 18 April.

2. Following this, small long-period and hybrid earthquakes started to be recorded again, at a rate similar to before the explosive activity. This rate dropped significantly at about 1 am on 19 April.

3. No volcano-tectonic earthquakes were recorded in the last 12 hours.

4. One rockfall was recorded, at 1:39 am. Rockfalls can be generated by a growing lava dome, but this cannot be confirmed without visual observations.

5. The continuous GPS network has shown a change in horizontal and vertical movement since the initial depressurization noted immediately following the April 9 explosive phase.

6. The continuous GPS (Global Positioning System) network is used to track changes in ground shape on and around the volcano. As magma moves beneath the volcano, changes in pressure cause the volcano to change shape (inflate/deflate).

7. These changes may suggest magma influx from deep within the sub-volcanic system, however more investigation is needed to confirm this interpretation.

8. The volcano continues to erupt. Its pattern of seismic activity over the last few days is typical of the growth and destruction of lava domes.

9. Explosions with accompanying ashfall, of similar or larger magnitude, can occur with little or no warning impacting St. Vincent and neighbouring islands.

10. The volcano is at alert level Red

11. Visit thttps://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanic_ash/resources.html for Global Ash Impact posters. These are the latest research-informed material for concise best practice information for critical infrastructure managers to effectively manage ash-producing volcanic eruptions.

12. Visit the International Volcanic Hazard Health Network for volcanic ash information and resources:
www.ivhhn.org/information
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Photo Caption: Eruption at La Soufriere on April 18th. There have been at least 30 identifiable eruptions since April 9th.

Photo: Thomas Christopher, UWI-SRC/MVO
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NEMO St. Vincent and the Grenadines
API - The Agency For Public Information : St. Vincent and the Grenadines
NEMO Saint Lucia
Department of Emergency Management
CDEMA - Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency

19/04/2021

Telecommunications Support Update
La Soufriere SVG

18/04/2021

A glimpse of the damages caused by La Soufriere volcanic eruption 🌋 in SVG

18/04/2021

At 4:49pm on 18/04/2021 there was another explosive eruption at La Soufriere.

The La Soufrière volcano erupted today, April 18th 2021 at 4:49pm

Please see the detailed update from UWI Seismic Research Centre

18/04/2021

Photos from NBC Radio St Vincent and the Grenadines's post

18/04/2021

Falling volcanic ash and debris reduce visibility making it difficult to see roadways, markings wnd obstacles when driving. Fallen ash also creates thin layers on the roads, reducing traction.

18/04/2021

The flowers are covered in volcanic ash from the La Soufriere St Vincent & the Grenadines.

Photo credit: Raffique Samuel