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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Hazards


  • Hurricanes
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Flooding
  • Landslides

 

Past Events


  • Hurricane Ivan (2004): Many homes damage by storm surges
  • Flooding (1992)
  • Full Natural Disaster History (external link)
    Full Technological Disaster History (external link)

    Environmental Concerns


    • Pollution of coastal waters
    Profile

    Tropical storms have wrecked havoc on the agricultural sector in St. Vincent
    and the Grenadines, destroying significant portions of crops in 1994, 1995, and 2002. La Soufrie, an active volcano, dominates the island and last erupted in 1979.

    Coordinates 13 15 N, 61 12 W
    Area 389 km2
    Terrain Volcanic, mountainous
    Population 117,534

    Government Strategies


    Member of CDERA.

    Emergency Management as well as Environmental Plan to mitigate the effect of both natural and man-made hazards.

    Country Contacts


    Additional Resources



    Related Documents from the Virtual Disaster Library
    Article #1267     Format: PDF   410 KB
    Report: Disasters Reports Number 2 : Jamaica, St. Vincent, and Dominica
    Pan American Health Organization
    Article #1104     Format: PDF  
    Government: Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Environmental Management Strategy and Action Plan, 2004-2006
    Homer, Floyd; Shim, David
    Article #1022     Format: PDF  
    Report: Disaster Reports Number 2: Jamaica, St. Vincent, and Dominica (PAHO)
    Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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