Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Floods
- Landslides
- Volcanoes
Past Events
Hurricane Emily (2005): Moderate damage
Hurricane Ivan (2004): Largescale damage;
39 killed
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Soil erosion
- Beach and coastline erosion
- Waste management
- Water supply
- Water pollution
- Sedimentation of coastal and river waters
- Deforestation
- Biodiversity loss
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Profile
On the edge of the Caribbean hurricane belt, Grenada
is vulnerable to Hurricanes from July-November.
Grenada is also vulnerable to many other natural
hazards. Kick-'em-Jenny, a submarine volcano located
10 km north of the island of Grenada, is the southern-most
active volcano in the Lesser Antilles. The last major
eruption occurred in 1990.
| Coordinates |
12 07 N, 61 40 W |
| Area |
344 km2 |
| Terrain |
Mountains of volcanic origin |
| Population |
89,502 |
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Government Strategies
National
Disaster Plan (external Government link)
Grenada has a comprehensive disaster strategy
available on the website of the National
Emergency Relief Organization, including a National
Disaster Plan, Shelter Management Plan, National Pollution
Contingency Plan, Volcanic Activity Response Plan, and Emergency
Operations Procedures.
Country Contacts
Mr. Sylvan McIntyre, Acting National Disaster Coordinator
National Emergency Relief Organization, Emergency Operations Centre, Fort Federick
St. George's
(473) 440-0938
Fax: (473) 440-6674
E-mail: nero@caribsurf.com
http://www.spiceisle.com/nero
Ms. Atrsa Frank AG Director General
Grenada Red Cross
Upper Lucas Street
P.O. Box 551
St. George's
(473) 4401483
Fax: (473) 440-1829
E-mail: grercs@caribsurf.com
St. George's University School of Medicine
University Centre, PO Box 7
St. George's
(473) 444-4357
Fax: (473) 444-4823
E-mail: sgu-info@mssl.com
http://www.stgeorgesuniv.edu
Additional Resources
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