Press Release – Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Government of Jamaica

Sep 14, 2020

Hurricane Gilbert Served as a Catalyst for Disaster Risk Management Framework

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Head of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says Hurricane Gilbert served as...

Sep 11, 2020

National Emergency Tone

Aug 26, 2020

Earthquake Felt in Jamaica

Press Release #1Issued on: Wednesday August 26, 2020 sent at 4:30 pmEarthquake Felt in Jamaica The Office of Disaster Preparedness...

Aug 24, 2020

Tropical Storm Laura Passing North of Jamaica Today

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management, ODPEM, says Tropical Storm Laura is passing north of Jamaica today. ODPEM...