Map

Hazards

• Hurricanes
• Volcanic Activity
• Earthquakes

Past Events

Full Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full Technological Disaster History (external link)

Environmental Concerns

• Soil erosion
• Deforestation

Twin volcanic peaks form a dramatic backdrop, and a reminder of the seismic activity in Saint Lucia and the surrounding region. Its important agricultural industry has faced challenges from recurring hurricanes during the 1990s. Coordinates 13 53 N, 60 68 W Area 616 km2 Terrain Volcanic in origin; mountainous; fertile valleys Population 166,312

Government Strategies

Member of CDERA.

Well developed emergency management infrastructure with a strong legal framework. Numerous projects have been implemented by government with the assistance of development partners.

Disaster Preparedness and Response Act No 13 (2000)

Country Contacts

Dawn French
National Disaster Coordinator
National Emergency Management Office
PO Box 1517
Red Cross Building
Vigie, Saint Lucia
Tel (758) 452-3802 Ext. 8035
Fax (758) 453-2152
Email eoc@candw.lc
URL http://www.geocities.com/slunemo

St. Lucia Red Cross
Vigie Apdo. 271 Castries,
St. Lucia
Tel (758) 452-5582
Fax (758) 453-7811
E-mail sluredcross@candw.lc

Additional Resources

• Speech by the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia on disaster preparedness (External Link - CDERA)
• Saint Lucia Disaster Database (External Link, NEMO): A comprehensive list of past disasters, both natural and man-made.
• Volcanic Hazard Assessment (2003)