Map
Vulnerabilities
- Hurricanes (frequent)
- Tsunamis
- Mud Slides
- Earthquakes
- Storm Surges
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Past Events
- Hurricane Luis (1995)
- Hurricane Marilyn (1995)
- Hurricane Lenny (1999)
Environmental Concerns
Inadequate potable water supply in remote areas
Coral Reef destruction
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Profile
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Anguilla is situated in a part of the Caribbean
that makes it vulnerable
to numerous natural hazards, most notably hurricanes
and earthquakes. Being a small British dependency
in a hazard-prone location, disaster management plans
have been placed in effect, though health services
are relatively basic.
| Coordinates |
18 15 N, 63 10 W |
| Area |
102 km2 |
| Terrain |
Flat, lowlying island of coral and limestone |
| Population |
13,008 |
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Government Strategy
Anguilla
Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy (2005-2009)
(Source: Government of Anguilla)
Member of CDERA.
Country Contacts
Mr. Russel Reid, National Co-ordinator
Anguilla Public Library
The Valley, Anguilla
(809) 497-5402
Fax: (809) 497-5402
E-mail: library@offshore.com.ai
Mr. Wycliffe Richardson, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
PO Box 296
The Valley, Anguilla
(264) 467-5666
Fax: (264) 497-2378
E-mail: axaepc@anguillanet.com
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