Commander Alvin Gayle, Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management joined Nationwide News Network to discuss the recent Auditor General’s Report and provide clarity on the findings relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management operations.
Full interview: /live/8cKXoLt7dbQ?si=JSknGl_hubZ7CY4R
Breakout sessions continue at the NDRMC Working Session 🇯🇲, as stakeholders discuss key recommendations from Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa 2025 AAR.
Discussions focused on shelters, psychosocial support for first responders, and strengthening community-based disaster management.
#ODPEM #HurricaneMelissa #AAR #ReadyJamaica
Breakout sessions are underway at the National Disaster Risk Management Council Working Session 🇯🇲, facilitating strategic discussions on priority recommendations emerging from Jamaica’s National After Action Review (AAR) for the Hurricane Melissa Response 2025.
Stakeholders examined critical gaps, operational lessons learned, and priority reforms related to shelters, psychosocial support for first responders, and strengthening community-based disaster management structures.
#ODPEM #HurricaneMelissa #AAR #ReadyJamaica #DisasterRiskReduction
The National Disaster Risk Management Council Working Session continues 🇯🇲, with Commander Alvin Gayle, Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), leading the strategic session and review of the Prime Minister’s 2025 charge and action items.
The session focuses on strengthening national coordination, readiness, and implementation across key disaster risk management priorities.
#ODPEM #DisasterRiskManagement #ReadyJamaica
Critical discussions are underway as Committees of Council present updates on national priorities, operational gaps, and strategic actions ahead of the 2026 Hurricane Season. 🇯🇲
Presentations from Celia Lindsay, Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), highlighted the importance of public information and education. Suzette Morris, Director of Social Security at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), focused on humanitarian assistance and social support systems, while Wayne Henry, Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), emphasized the role of recovery planning in strengthening Jamaica’s resilience and disaster preparedness efforts.
#ODPEM #HurricanePreparedness #ReadyJamaica #DisasterRiskReduction
Critical discussions are underway as Committees of Council present updates on national priorities, operational gaps, and strategic actions ahead of the 2026 Hurricane Season. 🇯🇲
Presentations from Ms. Michelle Edwards, Senior Director of Mitigation, Planning & Research, and Mr. Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, highlighted the importance of readiness, coordination, and proactive planning in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness efforts.
#ODPEM #HurricanePreparedness #ReadyJamaica #DisasterRiskReduction
#HappeningNow The National Disaster Risk Management Council working session is currently underway. The session provides the opportunity to assess our national readiness, examine and address any operational gaps, review strategic priorities and strengthen the coordination mechanisms that are necessary to protect lives, properties and national assets.
The lessons learnt from Hurricane Melissa is central to our discussions and the plans for this upcoming Atlantic hurricane season
Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. 🇯🇲
Today’s panel discussion on All Hazards and Operational Readiness brought together key agencies including the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Mines and Geology Division, Earthquake Unit, Water Resources Authority, National Water Commission, Maritime Authority of Jamaica and Petrojam to examine national readiness arrangements and strengthen coordination ahead of hazard events.
Discussions focused on forecasting capabilities, early warning systems, risk monitoring, business continuity measures, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a more resilient Jamaica.
#ODPEM #DisasterPreparedness #ReadyJamaica #Resilience #AllHazardsApproach
The National Disaster Risk Management Council Working Session is underway as key stakeholders come together to strengthen coordination, review priorities, and advance Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and resilience efforts 🇯🇲
Collaboration today helps build a safer tomorrow.
#ODPEM #DisasterRiskManagement #ResilientJamaica #PreparednessMatters
#HappeningNow: Meaningful discussions and strategic collaboration at the Joint Working Session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council Committees, as we continue strengthening Jamaica’s disaster preparedness, operational readiness and national resilience ahead of the 2026 Hurricane Season.
Pleased to engage with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), along with other important stakeholders and partner agencies, as we work collectively to safeguard our communities, protect essential services, and enhance national resilience through coordinated planning and preparedness efforts.
Hurricane preparedness is everyone’s responsibility 🌪️💙
As we prepare for the season, let’s ensure persons with disabilities are included, informed, supported, and protected every step of the way. Small acts of preparedness and community support can make a big difference before, during, and after a storm.
#HurricanePreparedness #ODPEM #DisasterPreparedness #InclusivePreparedness #ResilientJamaica 🇯🇲
