Jamaica: West Kingston community disaster risk management and climate change adaptation plan

West Kingston is an urban community that is in the western section of Kingston, Jamaica. Fire is the main hazard that affect the community. This is due mainly to the housing stock and electricity supply of the community that contributes to the fire situation. The community is also affected by the passage of Hurricanes or tropical storms when they affect the island. The West Kingston Community Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation Plan represents the operational procedures and strategies to be employed at the community level in response to, and preparation for a few hazards. 

The Plan will cover pre- and post-impact aspects of disaster risk management, that is, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. The Plan will also cover long term climate change adaptation strategies that will be important for the community to prepare for future variations in climatic conditions. The plan focuses mainly on climate and non-climate natural hazards identified by the community mainly earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, flooding, droughts and coastal erosion.