Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Earthquakes
- Floods
Past Events
Hurricanes Frances (2004): Moderate damage;
no fatailities
Hurricane Georges (1998)
Hurricane Hortense (1996)
Hurricane Bertha (1996)
Table
of Past Natural Disasters (External Link)
Table
of Past Technological Disasters (External Link)
Environmental Concerns
Inadequate fresh water access |
Profile
| Coordinates |
21 45 N, 71 35 W |
| Area |
430 km2 |
| Terrain |
Low, flat limestone; extensive marshes and mangrove
swamps |
| Population |
20,556 (2004 est.) |
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Government Strategies
Disaster management has improved in structure
over recent years--official Disaster Management Plan in
effect for the islands.
Health emergencies handled by Primary Health
Care Disaster Management Plan. 9 island-wide health clinics
are the backbone of any coordinated health response to disaster.
Country Contacts
Mr. Terry Smith
Permanent Secretary, Disaster Management and Prison
Ministry of Social Services
Ponds Street, Grand Turk
Turks & Caicos Islands
Tel (649) 946-2801
E-mail tinsmith@gov.tc
Turks and Caicos Red Cross
Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tel (649) 946-2761
E-mail tciredcross@tciway.tc
Additional Resources
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