http://www.odpm.gov.tthttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/events/article.aspx?id=77377/28/2008 1:55:21 PM7/24/2008 5:09:40 PM7/24/2008 5:04:05 PMhttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=77277/24/2008 4:09:31 PMHow READY are you?5/27/2008 3:45:12 PMHow ready are you?5/27/2008 3:41:30 PMhttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/events/article.aspx?id=575911/7/2007 4:28:39 PM11/2/2007 2:33:39 PMhttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/events/article.aspx?id=574110/30/2007 9:34:09 AMThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management on Sunday, October 7, 2007 received a request from the Ministry of Social Development National Family Services Divisionhttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=572510/8/2007 4:13:17 PMAccording to the Meteorological Service both islands along with Grenada and its Dependencies will experience showers and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds in excess of 60 km/h beginning before nightfall. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56939/17/2007 2:33:44 PMAll emergency services and partner agencies are on stand-by ready to respond should there be any reports of incidents resulting from the heavy rains and gusty winds. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56929/17/2007 2:32:01 PMA Tropical Storm Warning means the island will begin to feel the effects of Tropical Storm conditions in less than 24 hours. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56919/17/2007 2:28:39 PMTobago NEMA reported that nine shelters were opened as a precautionary measure, adding that only one family is being temporarily housed at this time. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56899/17/2007 2:15:13 PMJUNE 1 of this year was officially declared the Disaster Preparedness Month by the Minister of National Security Senator the Honourable Martin Joseph. Minister Joseph was speaking at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management’s launch of its first ever Disaster Preparedness Month. 9/14/2007 3:34:20 PMhttp://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56368/29/2007 1:46:55 PMThe Meteorological Service in its Hurricane Dean Advisory no. 2 issued at noon states that on Friday, August 17, Trinidad should experience periods of heavy showers/thunder showers, accompanied by gusty winds up to 50 km/hr, particularly in northern districts. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56358/29/2007 1:41:29 PMAs such, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management has stood down its activation of the National Emergency Operations Centre.http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56348/29/2007 1:32:25 PMThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management wishes to advise the public that the sea disturbance off Radix Point, Trinidad is being monitored and investigated at this time.http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56338/29/2007 1:27:42 PMThe Meteorological Service continues to keep a close watch over the active Tropical Wave that is affecting Trinidad and Tobago as stated in its Severe Weather Bulletin #3.http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56328/29/2007 1:18:51 PMThe Meteorological Service has reported (Severe Weather Bulletin No 1 of July 17, 2007) that an active tropical wave will begin affecting Trinidad and Tobago by late evening. Heavy showers and isolated thunder showers are expected to affect the islands and there is also the possibility of gusty winds in excess of 50 km. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56318/29/2007 1:14:49 PMThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management wishes to remind the public that preparedness measures must continually be applied. Although we are in the Hurricane season, Trinidad and Tobago is vulnerable to other hazards like earthquakes.http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56308/29/2007 1:09:38 PMThe Meteorological Service has reported (Severe Weather Bulletin No 1 of July 9, 2007) that over the past seven (7) hours Trinidad experienced heavy showers, thunder showers, and gusty winds associated with the ITCZ and the passage of a Tropical Wave.http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56298/29/2007 1:03:43 PMThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management wishes to remind the public that preparedness measures must continually be applied during the Hurricane season. http://www.odpm.gov.tt/resources/article.aspx?id=56278/29/2007 12:40:54 PMPlanning and coordination services for times of emergencies/disasters:- facilitating the preparation of response and recovery plans and hazard mitigation programmes by agencies having principal responsibility in those areas. This includes consultancy services which provide specialist insight on the development, review and testing of disaster plans and mitigation initiatives to the public. 8/27/2007 1:38:19 PMThe role and functions of the NEMA are enunciated in Cabinet Minute No.1060 dated May 19, 1988 and staff appointed May 1, 1989. The primary functions of the NEMA are planning and coordination. NEMA is not expected to be a line agency rather its role is "to facilitate the preparation of response and recovery plans and hazard mitigation programmes by agencies having principal responsibility in those areas". The primary functions are summarized as follows: 8/27/2007 11:23:50 AMThe National Emergency Management Agency was established through a Cabinet Minute on May 19, 1988 and staff appointed on May 1, 1989. The agency‘s predecessor, the National Emergency Relief Organisation (NERO) focused predominantly on relief.8/27/2007 11:21:56 AM8/27/2007 11:02:08 AMA hazardous material accident can occur anywhere. Communities located near chemical manufacturing plants are at risk.8/27/2007 10:51:40 AMA volcano is a conical hill or mountain built up by the ejection of material from a vent. "Volcanic" as an adjective refers to all types of extrusive igneous (molten lava and pyroclastic flows)activity.8/27/2007 10:50:59 AMTrinidad and Tobago has a well-defined dry season, which normally extends from January to May. Each dry season, numerous fires occur on our hillsides, along roadways and throughout the country biological landscape.8/27/2007 10:50:22 AMDownload this 15 page booklet on Tropical Cyclones affecting Trinidad and Tobago between 1725 and 2000.8/27/2007 10:49:02 AMAs a hurricane approaches land, several factors combine to cause a rise in the sea level. This is called a storm surge. The actual formation begins over the deep ocean.8/27/2007 10:47:56 AM8/17/2007 5:22:02 PM8/17/2007 2:52:51 PM8/15/2007 9:24:36 AM8/14/2007 2:48:03 PM8/14/2007 2:47:25 PMContent coming soon.8/13/2007 5:01:25 PMA flood is an overflow of water beyond the normal confines of the channel8/13/2007 8:45:29 AMEarthquakes are caused by the movement of plates (huge slabs of rock) making up the surface of the Earth. In volcanic islands, earthquakes may also be caused by the movement of magma beneath a volcano.8/13/2007 8:44:27 AMThe Hurricane season usually occur between June 1 and November 30 Hurricane Watch - Possible hurricane effects in 36 hours Hurricane Warning - Possible hurricane effects in 24 hours8/13/2007 8:43:25 AM8/7/2007 5:45:09 PMThe Hurricane season usually occur between June 1 and November 30 Hurricane Watch - Possible hurricane effects in 36 hours Hurricane Warning - Possible hurricane effects in 24 hours8/7/2007 10:09:49 AMA flood is an overflow of water beyond the normal confines of the channel8/6/2007 6:09:56 PMThe Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management will implement pro-active measures to mitigate the impact of all hazards that threaten the people of Trinidad and Tobago and provide effective response and recovery in the aftermath of a disaster.8/6/2007 4:19:53 PMEarthquakes are used by the movement of plates (huge slabs of rock) making up the surface of the Earth. In volcanic islands, earthquakes may also be caused by the movement of magma beneath a volcano.8/6/2007 3:10:04 PMHere are some websites with some valuable information that we think you will find useful. 8/2/2007 1:33:26 PM7/24/2007 12:12:51 PM7/24/2007 12:11:12 PM7/24/2007 12:06:36 PM7/24/2007 11:22:47 AMPlanning and coordination services for times of emergencies/disasters:- facilitating the preparation of response and recovery plans and hazard mitigation programmes by agencies having principal responsibility in those areas.7/24/2007 11:17:49 AMBy its very mandate the ODPM is committed to formulating an all-hazard approach to emergency/risk management. This all-hazard approach encompasses a comprehensive framework that includes mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery7/24/2007 11:15:40 AM"to facilitate the preparation of response and recovery plans and hazard mitigation programmes by agencies having principal responsibility in those areas".7/24/2007 11:14:01 AMThe Government of Trinidad and Tobago is a signatory to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA), September 1989. The Minister of National Security is a Council Member and the Director, ODPM is a Board Member of CDERA. There are two Articles also define ODPM‘s role and functions these are Articles 12 and 13. 7/24/2007 11:12:34 AMA disaster-emergency condition exists, when an event attributable directly or solely, either to the operation of the forces of nature or human intervention or to both, generates the extensive damage and destruction to life or property7/24/2007 11:04:38 AMODPM‘s role extends beyond response after a disaster happens. Our public awareness programmes include the dissemination of Emergency Plans for the family and the wider community. 7/24/2007 10:57:10 AMUse these emergency guides to ensure that you, your family, your school and your co-workers are prepared in the event of a disaster.7/24/2007 9:56:34 AM