Nevis Disaster Management Department

The Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) is the statutory agency responsible for coordinating all phases of disaster risk reduction and emergency management on the island of Nevis. Located in Church Ground, the department operates as a specialized arm of the Nevis Island Administration to enhance the island's resilience against natural and man-made hazards. Its mandate focuses on comprehensive disaster governance, encompassing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for a wide array of threats including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and floods.

The department’s technical remit covers a broad spectrum of environmental and climate-related challenges, such as coastal erosion, sea level rise, drought, and heat waves. To support public safety, the NDMD maintains and publishes essential resources including shelter maps categorized by parish, national and local disaster plans, and standardized emergency operations procedures. The agency is also responsible for developing specific protocols for rapid-onset events, such as tsunami evacuation plans and storm surge mitigation measures, to ensure an organized communal response during crises.

In addition to policy development, the NDMD facilitates community engagement through the establishment of Community Emergency Response Teams and the dissemination of public information regarding fire safety, landslide risks, and climate change adaptation. The department provides real-time hazard monitoring and weather reports through its official mobile application and digital platforms.