Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Landslides
- Earthquakes
Past Events
Landslide (2004): 2 killed
Earthquake (1997)
Flooding (1993): 5 killed
List
of Past Natural Disasters (External Link)
List
of Past Technological Disasters (External link)
Environmental Concerns
- Soil erosion
- Deforestation
- Water pollution
- Oil pollution of beaches
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Profile
Located on the Southern portion of the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago
lies outside the path of most hurricanes and tropical
storms. Its disaster management infrastructure is also
well-developed.
| Coordinates |
11 00 N, 61 00 W |
| Area |
5,129 km2 |
| Terrain |
Mostly plains with some hills and low mountains |
| Population |
1,088,644 (2005 est.) |
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Government Strategies
Dave Williams Director
National Emergency Management Agency
NBS Radio 610 Building
17-19 Abercromby St.
Port of Spain
(868) 623-2078
Fax: (868) 625-8926
E-mail:
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, 4A Orange Grove Road
Trincity, Tacarigua
(868) 640-1285 / 8905 / 8653
Fax: (868) 640-8988
E-mail: nematt@wow.net
http://www.nema.gov.tt/
Port-of-Spain Sub-Regional Office, 5th Floor, Victoria Park Suites, 14-17 Park Street
Port-of-Spain
(868) 627-2665 / 624-1557
Fax: (868) 627-9627
E-mail: ifrctt01@ifrc.org
Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross
7a Fitzblackman Drive, Wrightson Road Extension, Apdo. 357
Port of Spain
(868) 627-8215 / 8128
Fax: (868) 627-8215
E-mail: ttrcs@carib-link.net
Ministry of Health
10-12 Independence Square
Port of Spain
(868) 625-0110
Fax: (868) 623-9528
E-mail: rdoon@tstt.net.tt
http://www.healthsectorreform.gov.tt/
Additional Resources
Seismic
Research Unit - The University of the West Indies, St.
Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago
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