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
FOOD VOCHER RELIEF PROGRAMME – COLLECTION DATES AND TIMES
The Government of Montserrat has announced the collection dates and times for residents to receive food vouchers across the island. The Food Voucher Relief Programme
GOVERNMENT OF MONTSERRAT FOOD VOUCHER RELIEF PROGRAMME ROLLS OUT ON AUGUST 10TH
The Government of Montserrat’s Food Voucher Relief Programme will roll out on Thursday, 10 August 2023, to assist residents on the island who need economic
Montserrat Attends Two-Day Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Montserrat’s attendance at a two-day workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Trinidad has yielded some positive results for the island. Permanent
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
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