Saint Lucia: country document for disaster risk reduction, 2014

The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive overview of the status of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Saint Lucia and the progress made in reducing risk. The document also seeks to define national priorities and strategies and identify major challenges faced in reducing the loss of lives, as well as the impacts generated by economic, social and environmental risks. This document is also an important reference for the design of policies and strategies, for planning and implementation of DRR activities and for decision making for action by representatives of national systems, organizations and institutions that work on DRR in the country as well as international cooperation agencies. It is expected that the document will be used to influence authorities at various levels of national management, as well as to facilitate the establishment of channels for mutual help and cooperation.