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Subject
Regional coordination in disaster preparedness and response.
Significance
With the June-November 2015 hurricane season approaching, Caribbean states are stepping up their disaster preparedness efforts. However, limited financial resources will continue to constrain efforts towards regional cooperation and mitigation.
Impacts
Limited military/security assets in the region encourage ongoing reliance on support from countries such as the United States.
Efforts to mitigate risk through construction, especially in earthquake-prone areas, have not yet received major emphasis.
Countries currently outside the main regional mechanism, such as Cuba, may increase coordination while stopping short of full membership.
Keywords:
Caribbean,
LA/C,
Antigua and Barbuda,
Bahamas,
Barbados,
Bermuda,
Cuba,
Dominica,
Dominican Republic,
Haiti,
Jamaica,
Martinique,
Puerto Rico,
Saint Lucia,
Saint Vincent,
Trinidad and Tobago,
economy,
industry,
international relations,
politics,
social,
aid,
emergency,
environment,
infrastructure,
insurance,
investment,
natural disasters,
poverty,
tourism
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2015
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