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Being prepared with Hazard Management Cayman Islands
Tobi sits down with Danni Coleman, Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, to find out how her team prepare Cayman for natural hazards. Plus, expert advice for how you can prepare for hurricane season.
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Cayman Compass
Cayman ramps up planning ahead of hurricane season
Hurricane season begins 1 June and agencies like Hazard Management Cayman Islands have been ramping up the planning and preparedness message on social media platforms, in person at hardware stores and in schools, and at local businesses and non-government organisations.
“Each year, we see greater public engagement with Preparedness Month, and the value of these efforts is clear,” said Mark Codling, deputy director of preparedness, planning and mitigation at Hazard Management.
“With the reality of more frequent and unpredictable weather systems, extending our outreach through June gives residents additional time and support to prepare effectively. Building a culture of readiness is a year-round priority, and every step taken in advance helps strengthen our community’s resilience.”
While the probability of a significantly damaging impact for the Cayman Islands in any single year is reasonably low, our geographical location in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea means that the possibility exists that Cayman could be impacted by a cyclone.
