Map
Hazards
- Severe flash floods
- Hurricanes
- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
- Landslides
- Floods
Past Events
- Earthquake damage for 2004: $19 million USD.
- Hurricane Marilyn (1995)
- Hurricane Luis (1995)
- Hurricane David (1979): 56 killed; 75% left homeless
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
Lush forests have been endangered by development. A
copper mine project was successfully halted in 1995, due
to public outcry. |
Profile
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Dominica is the most mountainous island of the
Caribbean, due to high amount of volcanic activity.
| Coordinates |
15 25 N, 61 20 W |
| Area |
754 km2 |
| Terrain |
Rugged mountains of volcanic origin |
| Population |
69,029 (2004) |
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Government Strategies
Member of CDERA.
Country Contacts
Mr. Cecil P. Shillingford
National Disaster Coordinator, Government of Dominica
Post Office Building,
Bayfront
Roseau
(767) 448-2401 Ext. 3296
Fax: (767) 448-2883
E-mail: j73cs@yahoo.com
Health Disaster Coordinator, Ministry of Health
Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
(767) 448-5248
Fax: (767) 448-6086
E-mail: ade90@yahoo.com
Mr. Karreea Pirard-Byne Director General
Dominica Red Cross
Federation Drive
Goodwill
(767) 448-8280
Fax: (767) 448-7708
E-mail: redcross@cwdom.dm
Additional Resources
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