National Emergency Coordination
When seconds matter,
Barbados is ready.
Real-time alerts, the official shelter network, and household preparedness tools — coordinated by the Department of Emergency Management.
31
Cat. 1 Shelters
11
Parishes Covered
30
DEO Districts
24/7
Coordination
Citizen Tools
Built for the people of Barbados
All Hazards
Eight major hazards we plan for
DEM uses an integrated, all-hazards approach across the full disaster continuum: prevention & mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Hurricane
Jun 1 – Nov 30
Tropical Storm
Jun 1 – Nov 30
Earthquake
Year-round
Tsunami
Year-round
Flooding
Wet season
Landslide
Wet season
Storm Surge
Hurricane season
Drought
Dry season
Atlantic Hurricane Season
June 1 – November 30
Hurricanes bring heavy rain, strong winds and large waves which often damage homes, vehicles and trees. They are graded 1–5 on the Saffir–Simpson scale based on intensity.
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CAT
2
CAT
3
CAT
4
CAT
5
CAT
Headquarters