Welcome to the
Department of Emergency Management's website.

The Department of Emergency Management is the government department responsible for the development and implementation of the Emergency Management Programme in Barbados. It has the responsibility for coordinating emergency management activities in Barbados.

Our Mission

To develop, promote and maintain a comprehensive National Disaster Management Programme which will: Educate all citizens about the various elements of Disaster Management. Create appropriate mechanisms which will promote and advance Disaster Management activities at all levels of the society. Promote and institutionalize the practice of appropriate preventative and mitigation measure for all possible hazards. Promote the development and maintenance of effective warning, response and recovery plans for all sectors of the society.

Tip of the Day

When you evacuate to a shelter, remember to bring food that is nonperishable, needing little or no cooking, such as ready-to-eat meats, fruits, vegetables and canned juices. High energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix and other snack foods. Special dietary foods such as- diabetic, low salt, liquid diet and baby food formulas.

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Department of Emergency Management, No30 Warrens Industrial Park , St. Michael Barbados BB22026, Copyright © 2008 DEM. All rights reserved.