Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Tropical Storms
- Drought
Past Events
Hurricane Jose (1999)
Flooding (1999)
Hurricane Georges (1998)
Hurricane Luis (1995)
Hurricane Marilyn (1995)
Tropical Storm Donna (1960) 107 deaths
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Forestry management
- Water management
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Profile
Considered one of the Caribbean's most prosperous nations, primarily
due to tourism and its offshore financial services
sector. This comes despite the extremely hazardous area
of the Caribbean in which the country is situated. Chronic
drought and occasional hurricanes make disaster preparedness
an important facet of ensuring health and prosperity. |
Government Strategies
Antigua
and Barbuda's Initial National Communication on Climate
Change (Government document)
Member of CDERA.
Country Contacts
Patricia Julian, Director
National Office of Disaster Services
P.O. Box 1399, American Road, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda
Telephone: +1-268-562-2144
Fax: +1-268-462-4742
Email: nods@candw.ag
Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross
Old Parham Road
Apdo. 727
St. Johns, Antigua
Tel (268) 462-0800
Fax (268) 460-9595
E-mail redcross@candw.ag
Ministry of Health and Home Affairs
Cecil Charles Building
Cross Street
St. Johns, Antigua
Tel (268) 462-3522 / 2675
Fax (278) 462-5003
E-mail healthandsocial_2000@hotmail.com
Additional Resources
Post-Georges
Disaster Mitigation in Antigua/Barbuda and St. Kitts/Nevis
(external link)
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