Project for the improvement of emergency communication system in Jamaica
The purpose of the project is to provide a platform for emergency/disaster communication among various critical agencies of government, first responders, major stakeholders, auxiliary services and community volunteers. Its objective is to enhance Jamaica’s Public Safety, National Security and Disaster/Emergency Communication System. The goal or outcome expected therefore is for improved preparedness, response and recovery from the impact of disasters and or emergency incidents at the national, parish and community levels, as well as, more effective co-ordination and communication (includes voice and transfer of data) among key stakeholders.
The project aims at preparing the environment for mitigating human and economic damage at times of disaster occurring in the country. It will establish the base for realising fast and stable information transmission between related agencies and general public safety when a disaster occurs. The project is informed by a robust and comprehensive survey conduct by Japanese engineers commissioned by JICA