Emergency And Disaster Prepardness Tips
Geographically, Jamaica is a country that is prone for natural disasters mainly Hurricanes and Earthquakes and less frequently the flooding. The institution has most of the areas covered to its best possible levels to mitigate the natural disasters in compliance with the regulations stipulated by the Office of the Disaster Preparation and Emergency Management (ODPEM), an agency of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and the contact details for the ODPEM are:
ODPEM
2-4 Haining Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica
Email: odpem@cwjamaica.com
Tel: 1 (876) 906-9674 / Toll free: 888-225-5637
By the Jamaican Law, all facilities are required to develop emergency response plans to be reviewed by the ODPEM. The DRM Act 2015 Section 5 (2) (c) (ii) states, ” initiate, coordinate, inspect, evaluate and support – the development and testing of emergency response plans by appropriate agencies including the emergency services, the security forces, the private sector, non-governmental and voluntary agencies”.
SAFETY TIPS — Readiness for hazards and emergency situations:
Other Safety Tips
What’s in your Survival/Emergency Kit?
The following are essential items you will need to better prepare for the hurricane season.
Survival Kit 1: Water
Survival Kit 2: Food
Store at least a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation of cooking and little or no water. These types of foods include:
Survival Kit 3: First-Aid Kit
Survival Kit 4: Tools And Supplies
Survival Kit 5: Sanitation
Survival Kit 6: Clothing And Bedding
The hurricane season in Jamaica officially spans from June 1 to November 30. August and September are the peak months with rainfall highest between June and November. BIMS advises you to be prepared for these storms the warning of which will be provided in advance.
Before the storm
During the storm
After the storm
If you have power, check your BIMS email for updates pertaining to campus reopening and class schedules. Also, tune in to local radio stations for hurricane updates.
The hurricane season in Jamaica officially spans from June 1 to November 30. August and September are the peak months with rainfall highest between June and November. BIMS advises you to be prepared for these storms the warning of which will be provided in advance.
Before the storm
During the storm
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