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Tsunami Excersize
Over the next couple of months, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) will intensify its hazard awareness and training programme following a region-wide tsunami exercise held Wednesday 26th March.
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New Headquarters for CDEMA
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) will have a new headquarters at Lower Estate, St Michael, Barbados.
Welcome to the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) website.
While exploring the world of Disaster Management, you will be able to find information on
not only the traditional relief aspects of a disaster, but also the more effective,
pre-disaster risk reduction aspects, which are critical elements of any sustainable emergency/disaster management process.
This web-based tool also serves as a link for professionals,
volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of disaster management.
CDEMA (Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency)
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is the new name of the regional disaster management body formerly known as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA), which operated from 1991 to August 2009. The official date of transition from CDERA to CDEMA was September 1, 2009.
Hazards
The following provides a listing with details on the type of disasters which can affect Antigua and Barbuda
Hurricane Earthquake Drought Fire Flood Landslide Storm Surge Thunderstorm Tsunami VolcanoesDisaster Management
Disaster can happen at anytime therefore it is imperative to have a sound strategy in the event one does occur.
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Response
Disaster Recovery
