St. Catherine Parish disaster risk management plan
St. Catherine’s vulnerability to multiple hazards both natural and human-induced is one of the main challenges to the attainment of sustainable development. St. Catherine’s vulnerability, particularly to natural hazards is largely a function of its geographical setting, especially with respect to hurricanes, earthquakes, and the location of population concentrations, topography and geology.
The aim of this disaster management plan is to secure the co-operation and involvement of the various communities in the identification of these problems so that there is a community focus and the inclusion of local knowledge at all times. It also aims to contribute to sustainable development through hazard vulnerability reduction, minimize physical, social and economic dislocation through disaster management and planning, and incorporate disaster management and planning into the everyday activities of all the citizens of St. Catherine.