Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Volcanic eruptions
- Flooding
- Landslides
Past Events
Hurricane Ivan (2004): Many homes damage by storm surges
Flooding (1992)
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Pollution of coastal waters
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Profile
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Tropical storms have wrecked havoc on the agricultural
sector in St. Vincent
and the Grenadines, destroying significant portions
of crops in 1994, 1995, and 2002. La Soufrie, an active
volcano, dominates the island and last erupted in
1979.
| Coordinates |
13 15 N, 61 12 W |
| Area |
389 km2 |
| Terrain |
Volcanic, mountainous |
| Population |
117,534 |
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Government Strategies
Member of CDERA.
Emergency Management as well as Environmental
Plan to mitigate the effect of both natural and man-made
hazards.
Country Contacts
Howie M. Prince, Coordinator, National Emergency Management Office
Office of the Prime Minister
Kingstown
(784) 456-2675
Fax: (784) 457-1691
E-mail: nemosvg@yahoo.com
National Emergency Organisation
Ministry of Housing, Local Gov't & Community Development
P.O.Box 174
Kingstown
(809) 456-2856
Fax: (809) 456-2476
E-mail:
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Red Cross
Halifax Street,
Apdo. 431
Kingstown
(784) 456-1888
Fax: (784) 485-6210
E-mail: svgredcross@caribsurf.com
Additional Resources
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