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Forefront
Forefront – Hurricane preparedness examined as 2026 season begins
With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on Monday, this week’s Forefront examines what preparedness looks like for a rapidly growing Cayman Islands.
Host Tammi Sulliman is joined by Danielle Coleman, Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, and Shamal Clarke from the Cayman Islands National Weather Service for a discussion on the 2026 hurricane outlook, climate patterns influencing storm activity, and the evolving technology helping forecasters monitor severe weather threats.
The episode also explores broader preparedness challenges, including the impact of population growth on infrastructure, drainage, shelter capacity, utilities and emergency planning, as well as the role government, businesses and residents all play in building national resilience ahead of hurricane season.
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