Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
Drought warning during the first trimester 2015 and 2016. The island experiences a dry season from February to June |
Earthquakes |
Yes | 3 February 2017, Dominica was jolted by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 but there have been no reports of injuries or damages. |
Epidemics |
Yes | As of August 2016 Zika virus has been identified in this country; no epidemic outbreak reported. Chikungunya epidemic outbreak on 2014. |
Extreme Temperatures |
No | N/A |
Flooding |
Yes | Flooding associated with cyclone, storms or tropical depression rainfall. |
Insect Infestation |
No | N/A |
Mudslides |
Yes | Mudslides associated with cyclone, storms or tropical depression rainfall. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
Yes | Nine of the Caribbean’s sixteen active volcanoes are located in Dominica. Two steam explosions (phreatic activity) in the Valley of Desolation in 1880 and 1997. |
High Waves / Surges |
Yes | High vulnerability to Tropical Cyclones accompanied by large and destructive waves. Dominica's coastline is particularly prone to sea surge and sea level rise. |
Wildfires |
No | N/A |
High Winds |
Yes |
High vulnerability to Tropical Cyclones. The yearly
hurricane season officially starts June 1 and ends on November
30. |
Other Comments |
See more information http://www.weather.gov.dm/current-conditions |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
No |
N/A |
International Conflict |
No | N/A |
Internally Displaced Persons |
No | N/A |
Refugees Present |
No | N/A |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No | N/A |
Other Comments |
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
Jun-Nov |
Storms or tropical depression rainfalls cause landslides or collapses of bridges, with partial interruptions of highways for short periods of time. |
Secondary Road Transport |
Jun-Nov |
Many secondary roads can become impassable during hurricane season due to bridge damage and landslides. |
Rail Transport |
N/A | N/A |
Air Transport |
Jun-Nov |
While air transport is often grounded during storm, most air transport options resume quickly and can be used to transport goods in affected areas. |
Waterway Transport |
Jun-Nov |
Waterway transport may be affected during the hurricane seasons for short periods of time |
Dominica experiences two main periods, a dry season from February to June and a hurricane season from June to November. The hurricane season presents prolonged and intense rain falls causing landslides and collapses of bridges, with partial interruptions of primary and secondary roads which contributes to the increase in transport rates and consumer prices.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
Jun-Nov |
The island lacks of public and private storage facilities for storage of goods, especially for perishable items. There is no silos for products in bulk. |
Handling |
Jun-Nov | The wet season affects the power and water supply lines, impacting in handling operations and restricting access of manpower. |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
Emergency response operates through the National Emergency Planning Organisation (NEPO) and the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) which provides the coordination and framework for emergency response.
It has been identified the importance to work in conjunction with local communities in the management and coordination of disaster risk reduction through the existence of various community disaster organisations, district organisations, and the participation of community leaders. Some community groups have been equipped with relevant tools and equipment as part of the effort of an early response mechanism, given the topography of the country and resource constraint that could prevent the quick response from the authorities.
Institutions and agencies such as DOMLEC, DOWASCO, St. John’s, Ambulance and Dominica Red Cross place heavy emphasis on community participation in the management of resources and mitigation and adaptation efforts. These communities serve in some cases as first responders who report incidents to the relevant authorities. The Local Government system has been leveraged in that respect and plays an integral role in the management of localised crisis situations with effective results in mitigation activities.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
The international humanitarian community has increased their support and number of organizations present after Hurricane Maria hit the island. Furthermore, sector groups have been established in order to coordinate with different partners around the island and provide effective solutions.
Sector/Working Group contact list Dominica
Sector |
Lead and co-lead |
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Telephone number |
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Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) |
Glenroy Toussaint |
+1 767 245 0658 |
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Jan-Willem Wegdam |
+1 767 245 3718 |
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Education |
Melena Fontaine |
+1 767 295 8879 |
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Raul Rodriguez Choto |
+1 767 315 9557 |
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Emergency Telecommunications |
Bennette Thomas |
+ 1767 275 6246 |
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Food Security & Livelihoods |
Benjamin De Barros |
+1 767 615 0516 |
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Daniele Barelli* |
+1 246 263 8968 |
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Sam Carrette |
+1 767 225 2403 |
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Health |
Davis Letang |
+1 767 266 3260 |
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Dana van Alphen* |
+1 246 266 8125 |
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Logistics |
Luis Ayllon |
+1 767 612 0917 |
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Protection |
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Child Protection |
Jemma Azille-Lewis Nicole Toussaint |
+1 767 245 2872 +1 767 265 0548 |
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Paola Scelzi |
+1 767 225 0280 |
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Gender-based Violence |
Melissa Morgan |
+1 767 317 9992 |
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Sajida Birhmani |
+1 767 225 9664 |
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[Social Protection] |
Chris Turton* |
+1 767 225 7925 |
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Shelter/Housing |
Hilarian Jules |
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Dave Hampton |
+1 767 225 4297 |
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WASH |
Dr. Martin Christmas |
+1 767 617 2271 |
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Bernard Ettinoffe |
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Iva James |
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Antonio Andres |
+1 767 245 1754 |
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Communications and Community Engagement WG |
Natasha Greaves-Daniels |
+1 767 285 9238 |
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Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support WG |
Desiree Pemberton |
+1 767 225 4600 |
*Not all in-country but included for communication purposes
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List