St. Kitts and Nevis has seen an increase in small earthquakes in its vicinity over the past few months. The last two quakes, a 3.4 and 3.7 were recorded on January 14th and 20th respectively.
In sensitizing the public, the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) has undertaken a Multiple Hazard Campaign in various areas in an effort to educate persons on Disaster Preparedness. Each month, a natural disaster will be selected to bring more awareness. January has been selected for earthquakes.
This is Michyla Bailey of the Charlestown Primary School on what earthquakes are:
Deputy Director and Communications Coordinator at (NDMD, Mr. Jacob Ngumbah gave the importance of such campaigns:
Mr. Jacob Ngumbah.
The campaign has also been launched in Faith-based organizations. This is Pastor Ron Daniel of the Wesleyan Holiness Church:
The next few months will focus on the geophysical hazards of Landslides, Tsunamis and Volcanoes.
