Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA)
Overview of Department:
The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is the lead agency on Montserrat responsible for emergency and comprehensive disaster management through prevention, mitigation, planning, preparedness, response and recovery.
Vision
DMCA’s vision is a comprehensive approach to hazard management: to facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive disaster-management programmes through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Mission
To prevent or reduce the impact of natural and man-made hazards and disasters on life, health, property and expedite recovery through education, warning systems and coordination of multi-agency resources.
Services
The DMCA provides the following services:
- Operational and Logistical Support in times of crisis and disasters;
- Communication and main provider of VHF radio system via interagency linkages;
- Oversee all operations of Zone V;
- Disseminate precise, timely and transparent information before, during and after a hazard impact, emergency or disaster, and carryout outreach activities;
- Rental of Assets;
- Rental of Facilities;
- Maintenance of critical infrastructure;
- Provision of standby generation plants for inter-agency support.
Department News
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Director of the DMCA Alvin Ryan
Today, the 1st of June, marks the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and forecasters advise that this season will bring near-normal levels of storm
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Message from the Governor (A.g) Mrs. Lyndell Simpson
As we approach the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, I would like to join the Honourable Premier and the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) to encourage
MONTSERRAT CABINET APPROVES PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ZONE V
Cabinet has approved a proposal to improve access to Zone V (Plymouth) for tourism starting Friday, 1 June 2023. The Montserrat Cabinet gave its nod
HOTLINE SET UP AT THE DMCA
Residents who require assistance with essential items, need to make an appointment for general lab testing and help with any other COVID related issues are
MONTSERRAT RECEIVES A TIMELY BOOST FOR ITS COVID-19 RESPONSE
On Friday August 7, 2020 Montserrat received a shipment of humanitarian supplies to support the island’s national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The supplies were
Main Contact Details
Address: Sweeney’s Montserrat | Tel: 664-491-7166 or 664-491-3076 Website: dmca@gov.ms |
Departments/Unit Contact Information
Operations & Logistics Officer: Kelvin White
Email: whitek@gov.ms
Main Tel: 664-491-7166
Information & Education Officer: Ms. Shirlian Queeley
Email: queeleys@gov.ms
Main Tel: 664-491-7166