Map
Hazards
- Floods
- Hurricanes
- Droughts
- Earthquakes
- Industrial Accidents
Past Events
Severe Flooding (2004)::
688 killed
Hurricane Georges(1998): 347 killed, est.
$111 USD damage
Hurricane David (1979): Over 1,000 killed
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Damage to coral reefs
- Soil erosion into the sea
- Water shortages
- Deforestation
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Profile
Lack of services and local infrastructure has left
many areas on the Domincian Republic especially vulnerable
to natural hazards, particularly Hurricanes and their
effects
| Coordinates |
19 00 N, 70 40 W |
| Area |
48,730 km2 |
| Terrain |
Rugged highlands and mountains with fertile
valleys interspered |
| Population |
8,950, 034 (2005 est.) |
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Government Strategies
The government of the Dominican Republic
has formulated a Strategic Framework for Vulnerability Reduction
and Disaster Preparedness. These efforts are supported UNDP,
as well as multilateral organizations usch as IDP, PAHO,
and ECHO.
Country Contacts
ECHO Regional Office
Av. Tiradentes Esq. Roberto Pastoriza
Edif. Plaza J.R. 8° piso
Ensanche Naco
Santo Domingo DN
(809) 227-0525
Fax: (809) 227-0510
E-mail: delegation-dominican-rep@cec.eu.int
Defensa Civil Republica Dominicana
Av. Ortega y Gasset, Plaza de la Salud
Santo Domingo
(809)472-8614
Fax:
E-mail: d.civil@codetel.net.do
http://www.defensecivil.gov.do
Mr. Bernardo Rodriguez Vidal, Coordinator
Asociacion Dominicana de Mitigacion de Desastres
Santo Domingo
(809) 532-0512
Fax:
E-mail: desastre@desastre.org
http://www.desastre.org
Dominican Republic Red Cross
Calle Juan E. Dunant No. 51 Ensanche. Miraflores
Apdo. 1293
Santo Domingo
(809) 682-3793
Fax: (809) 682-2837
E-mail: cruz.roja@codetel.net.do
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