Disaster management

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, CDEMA, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Montserrat’s disaster preparedness and resilience efforts. This, on the heels of an official 3-day visit to the island by CDEMA’s Executive Director Elizabeth Riley. In an interview with ZJB News Wednesday, Riley said her visit comes at a critical time, providing an opportunity to reconnect and better understand the government’s national priorities. During the visit, Riley met with Government Officials and other key stakeholders discussing CDEMA’s Strategic Plan 2022–2027; the Government of Montserrat’s priority areas requiring support from CDEMA; Updates on support provided by the CDEMA Coordinating Unit to Montserrat; and other matters of mutual interest. Riley said a major focus was the island’s newly approved country work programme for disaster resilience. Meantime, Director of the Disaster Management Coordination Agency Lt. Col. Alvin Ryan has described the visit as a success, and praised the continued support and collaboration of CDEMA.