Topic: emergency guide
Hospital services
HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY (HSA)
The HSA operates the Anthony S. Eden Hospital (formerly George Town Hospital) on Grand Cayman and Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac.
HSA...
Cayman Islands emergency organisations and programmes
CAYMAN HYPERBARIC SERVICES
The Cayman Islands has a hyperbaric chamber, or recompression chamber, located at the Anthony S. Eden Hospital (formerly George Town Hospital).
The chamber...
Travel documents
Before a storm approaches, or any other potential emergency, make certain all essential documents are in order.
Check over all your paperwork to ensure documentation...
Download the emergency alert app
To keep the community safe in a disaster, Hazard Management Cayman Islands has a mobile app to deliver real-time emergency notifications about major incidents.
Residents...
Emergency training
CIAA EMERGENCY EXERCISE
To comply with international standards, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority stages a full-scale emergency exercise at both Owen Roberts International Airport and...
Mental health matters
SIGNS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED HELP
• Feelings of anxiety and sadness
• Hopelessness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Changes in appetite
• Difficulty making decisions or staying focused
• Fatigue,...
Plan for pets
To prepare your pets for a hurricane or disaster, create a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications and sanitation supplies, and have a...
Medical kits and procedures
Being prepared can make a real difference when it comes to dealing with emergency situations.
Ensuring homes and workplaces have the necessary equipment can drastically...
First aid kit
Always be prepared for emergencies by having a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in the workplace. It can prove essential, or even...
Public shelters
A vital part of every family or individual’s disaster plan, is where to shelter should a hurricane hit.
If your home is hurricane-proof and in...
Mosquito-borne viruses
Some mosquito-borne viruses which occur in areas of the tropics are a threat in the Cayman Islands.
In recent years there have been outbreaks of...
Food safety guidelines
The effects of storms and other natural disasters can compromise food safety. To minimise the risk of becoming sick from the food you consume,...
The Cayman Islands tsunami risk
In September 2023, the US National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) assessed the Cayman Islands’ risk for a tsunami, using 36 potential earthquake scenarios...
Safety in a tsunami
A tsunami is a large wave, or series of waves, generated by major earthquakes beneath the ocean floor, or major landslides into the sea.
When...
Cayman’s location and earthquake risk
The Cayman Islands is located on the Cayman Ridge, on the southern border of the North American tectonic plate, with the Caribbean plate to...
Surviving an earthquake
Preparing for, and knowing what to do during and after an earthquake, can prevent injury and save lives.
BEFORE
• Secure items such as pictures, televisions...
Fire prevention tips
FIRE SAFETY
SMOKE ALARM SAFETY
The best way to protect your home and family is to install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside...
Escaping a fire
Having regular fire drills and knowing what to do if a blaze breaks out is vital to save lives.
Practise these procedures to be prepared:
•...
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a rating system that classifies hurricanes based on their maximum sustained wind speed, and rates their strength from...
2025 Atlantic storm names
The World Meteorological Organization is responsible for naming Atlantic storms and hurricanes, using a rotating list of names that are recycled every six years.
Above-average hurricane season is forecast
Colorado State University has predicted a higher-than-average hurricane season for 2025.
Guide to storm alerts
An overview of hurricane classifications and terminology.
Consuls to contact
The Cayman Islands has honorary consuls who can act on behalf of their citizens on-island.
Make an emergency plan
Keep your family and home safe by having an emergency plan in place.
Keeping your mental health in check
Experiencing an emergency – such as the ongoing pandemic or the massive George Town landfill fire in March of 2021 – can trigger a variety of emotional reactions, all of which can be common responses to difficult situations.
COVID Precautions
While restrictions have been relaxed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, the Cayman Islands remains vigilant in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.
Mind the mosquitoes
In Cayman, mosquitoes are not only annoying pests, but some species carry serious viral illness.
Prepare your pets
Planning ahead is the key to keeping your pets safe if disaster strikes.
Policing during an emergency
During a storm, natural disaster or a public health crisis, the police are charged with enforcement of the laws of the Cayman Islands and maintaining public safety.
What to do in a tsunami
The Cayman Islands could be hit by a tsunami so you must be prepared should a warning be issued.
Can I eat it?
Food safety is paramount during an emergency, whether that means power outages, localised flooding or a public health emergency that keeps you stuck indoors.
Sanitise it
One of the most important things to prepare in the event of a hurricane – or another emergency – is the ability to keep everything you use clean and sanitary.
First aid kit
A well-stocked first aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies.
Be prepared for an earthquake
You never know when an earthquake might strike, as the people of the Cayman Islands discovered last year.
Message from Danielle Coleman, Director, Hazard Management Cayman Islands
The 2020 hurricane season goes into the history books as the most active season on record, and the costliest.
CERT teams help in crises
Join your Community Emergency Response Team to assist in an emergency.
Fire prevention and safety
Many home fires are preventable. A little bit of planning can go a long way to protect your loved ones and your property.
Batten down the hatches
There are several steps residents can take to give their home and belongings a fighting chance against a storm.
The National Hurricane Emergency Plan
Cayman’s National Tropical Storm and Hurricane Plan is what is termed a ‘hazard specific’ plan and it sits under the main National Hazard Management Plan.
Hurricane season forecast – Cayman’s outlook for 2021
As we start to look at the upcoming hurricane season it is critical to take a look back at the past season.
First Aid Kit
A well-stocked first aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies.
Emergency Shelters: Know where to go
If your home is hurricane-proof and is in a safe location, it is the best place to ride out a storm.
Sort out travel documents
Cayman Islands residents should ensure that their official documents are up to date and secure for the hurricane season, and other potential emergencies.
Atlantic storm names for 2021
After the most active hurricane season on record in 2020, there will be some changes to how storms are named.
COVID-19 Shelter Protocols
While the Cayman Islands is more relaxed now with social distancing, public gatherings and other COVID-19 protocols, public shelters are still exercising caution.
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed.
Disaster Supply Kit Checklist
A disaster supply kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Prepare a kit in advance and have it handy in case you have to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
Hurricane and tropical storm alerts
When a tropical cyclone is likely to affect the Cayman Islands, warnings will be issued.
