Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Disasters |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
The traditional drought period is December to March. Where severe drought is experienced, agricultural production and forestry are generally affected, partly through bush fires. |
Earthquakes |
Yes |
The last major earthquake was in 1907. |
Epidemics |
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Extreme Temperatures |
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Flooding |
Yes |
There is periodic flooding throughout the course of the year due to hydro-meteorological events. |
Insect Infestation |
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Landslides |
Yes |
There are periodic landslides throughout the course of the year due to hydro-meteorological events. |
Volcanic Eruptions |
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High Waves / Surges |
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Wildfires |
Yes |
These can be particularly prevalent during the dry season (December – March). |
High Winds |
Yes |
There are periodic high winds throughout the course of the year due to hydro-meteorological events, especially during the hurricane season (June 1st – November 30th). |
Other Comments |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
N/A |
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International Conflict |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
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Refugees Present |
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Landmines / UXO Present |
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Other Comments |
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For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters Country Profile.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
June - November |
The Atlantic hurricane season from 1st June to 30th November impacts much of the Caribbean, including Jamaica. Resulting tropical cyclones and other hydro-meteorological events often cause damage to infrastructure (roads and bridges), due to flooding and landslides. |
Secondary Road Transport |
June - November |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
Rail Transport |
June - November |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
Air Transport |
June - November |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
Waterway Transport |
June - November |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
Due to the geographic location of Jamaica in the Caribbean, it should be noted that there are no distinct seasonal variations that will negatively impact logistics capabilities and capacities.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
June – November |
The Atlantic hurricane season from 1st June to 30th November impacts much of the Caribbean, including Jamaica. Resulting tropical cyclones and other hydro-meteorological events often cause damage to infrastructure (roads and bridges), due to flooding and landslides. |
Handling |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
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Other |
Hydro-meteorological events periodically impact accessibility and operations/utility. |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
GOVERNMENT
See the Jamaica Country Document on Disaster Risk Reduction 2014: http://dipecholac.net/docs/files/870-cd-jamaica-web.pdf
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Jamaica Government Contact List
HUMANITARIAN COMMUNITY
The UN entities with active offices in Jamaica are: Caribbean Sub Regional Office, FAO, IMF, IOM, ISA, PAHO/WHO, UNAIDS, UNDP, UNDSS, UN Environment CEP, UN Environment, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNRCO, World Bank.
See the United Nations in Jamaica website for more information: https://www.un.int/jamaica/jamaica/un-offices-jamaica
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List