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Efforts on to keep public informed about hazards

March 7, 2024

Having the general public and businesses well informed about hazards and other natural disasters is top of mind for communications and disaster specialists.

The Public Information and Education Committee recently met at the Department of Emergency Management to discuss how they intend to sharpen the focus in bringing accurate and timely information to give warning.

Programme Officer with the DEM Simon Alleyne says there are several things they need to ensure are correct.

The issue of multi-hazard impacts was also raised in the face of climate change, where weather phenomena occurs outside of the usual hurricane cycle.

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