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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel (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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel (809) 456-2856
Fax (809) 456-2476
St. Vincent & the Grenadines Red Cross
Halifax Street
Apdo. 431 Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel (784) 456-1888
Fax (784) 485-6210
E-mail svgredcross@caribsurf.com
Kingstown Hospital. Health Disaster Coordinator
Galsworthy Road
Kingstown upon Thames
Survey KT2 7 QB
Tel (784) 456-1955/1185 (W)
Fax (784) 457-1014
E-mail mosimi@caribsurf.com
URL http://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk
Additional Resources
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