Cayman Compass

During an emergency it is vital to keep up to date with official, verified information.

The Cayman Islands has honorary consuls who can act on behalf of their citizens on-island.

In the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks and threats, it is critical to assess the maturity of your organisation’s security capabilities to ensure that the most effective control-measures are implemented.

There is no way of knowing what damage a hurricane or natural disaster could have on your home, contents, vehicle or boat.

From an accident that disrupts your supply chain to a firestorm in social media, companies manage minor crises all the time. It is a part of business as usual.

A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

During a storm, natural disaster or - as is the case currently - a public health crisis, the police are charged with enforcement of the laws of the Cayman Islands and maintaining public safety.

When we experience an emergency such as the COVID-19 crisis, a hurricane or an earthquake like the one that struck Cayman in January 2020, we can have a variety of emotional reactions.

When a 7.7 earthquake shook Cayman and its neighbours in January 2020, an emergency alert intercepted the signals of 16 local radio stations.

Pets are part of the family. The best thing you can do for them is to plan in advance, so you are ready in the event of an emergency.

It is inevitable that a disaster of some sort will strike Cayman, whether on a national level in the form of a hurricane or through more localised incidents such as fires and community flooding.

Few could forget the plumes of smoke spewing from the large landfill fire in early March, which the Cayman Islands Fire Service teams fought in extremely dangerous conditions.

The World Health Organization defines tropical diseases as all diseases that occur solely, or principally, in the tropics. The term is generally used however, to refer to infectious diseases that thrive in hot, humid conditions.

As the Cayman Islands remains vigilant in the fight against COVID-19, it is imperative to be informed about the virus.

It is possible that a tsumani could pose a threat to the Cayman Islands, but the government and emergency services often hold exercises to prepare for such a disaster.

Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year, day or night.

One of the most important things to prepare for when a hurricane is approaching, or another natural disaster strikes, is the ability to keep everything you use clean.

Here’s how to be ready, food-wise, for whatever emergency may come your way – whether that means power outages, localised flooding or a public health emergency that keeps you stuck inside. 

Hurricane tracking can sometimes be unpredictable, so it’s important to prepare for the worst whenever there’s a hurricane anywhere in the western Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico.

Royal Navy officers from the RFA Argus ran through a hurricane exercise in mid-June to assist with disaster preparedness in Cayman.

Emergency shelters will be operating with physical distancing protocols.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for public sheltering. Protocols such as social-distancing requirements will limit the number of people who can gather inside shelters, reducing overall capacity.

Having a well-stocked first aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies.

To keep your family and home safe, have a plan in place before a storm or other natural disaster, making sure everyone knows where to go and what to do in an emergency.

Residents should ensure that their official documents are up to date at all times.

Hurricane and storm warnings; what to do before, during and after the storm; hurricane terms.

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage.

Hurricane season is officially here, and it's expected to be a busy year for storms in the Atlantic. Two named storms, Arthur and Bertha, formed ahead of the official season, with the third named storm, Cristobal, hitting the Gulf Coast in early June.

It has already been quite a year for the Cayman Islands in terms of natural disasters. It began with a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Cayman Islands in January, followed by a raging fire at the George Town landfill in early March and then the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic

Cayman’s National Hurricane Plan is what is termed a ‘hazard specific’ plan and it sits under the main National Hazard Management Plan.