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Hurricane maximum wind speeds around Bermuda have more than doubled on average over the last 60 years due to rising ocean temperatures in the region.

In a disaster reduction training initiative instigated by the Bermuda Red Cross, 100 seniors have been armed with the skills to help themselves and others in an emergency situation. The training included training on how to stay safe during a hurricane.

If a global prize was to be awarded to the city or country that achieves the peak of disaster resilience, Bermuda might be a fitting first winner. The frequency of hurricanes has helped stress test the building stock, and ensure the traditional construction styles have been sustained. More recently there has been a robust and well-policed building code to ensure adequate wind resistance for all new construction on the island.

This report reviews information on drought characteristics and management in the Caribbean region, identifies the relevant national and regional agencies and focal points involved in drought management, and brings together information on their work at

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency is introducing a new awards scheme to recognise distinction in reducing disaster risk including the Jeremy Collymore Award for Research in Disaster Response and Disaster Risk Management.

The Bermuda National Gallery is getting set to host the 2015 Student Art Competition, under the theme 'Local Action, Global Impact: A Community Project on the World', with a call for submissions now open. Students are asked to consider the three issues of sustainable development: Climate Change, Biodiversity and Disaster Risk-Reduction...

This report presents the findings of an assessment undertaken by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) during 2010-2011 which assessed the institutional and technical capacities and needs of the Caribbean region to support Multi-hazard Early Warning

This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Bermuda, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood, volcanic eruption, tornado, wildfire and hurricane.