BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and national and regional partners, is convening a two-day National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) Gap Analysis Workshop to strengthen the Federation’s capacity to anticipate, prepare for and respond to disasters.
The workshop, being held at NEMA Headquarters in Lime Kiln, Basseterre, on October 20–21, 2026, forms part of the global Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, which seeks to ensure that everyone is protected by effective and accessible early warning systems.
The engagement brings together key stakeholders to examine the current state of early warning systems in Saint Kitts and Nevis, identify existing gaps and operational challenges, and determine priority actions to improve national preparedness and resilience.
Discussions are focused on strengthening the coverage, communication, coordination and overall effectiveness of early warning systems. Particular emphasis is being placed on identifying opportunities to ensure that timely, accurate and accessible warnings reach communities and enable individuals, households and institutions to take appropriate action before, during and after hazardous events.
The gap analysis is expected to help inform priorities for strengthening the Federation’s multi-hazard early warning capabilities, while supporting improved coordination among the agencies and partners responsible for risk monitoring, forecasting, warning dissemination and emergency response.
Effective early warning systems are a critical component of disaster risk reduction. By connecting hazard information with timely communication and preparedness measures, they help save lives, reduce losses and protect livelihoods and critical infrastructure.
Through this collaborative initiative, NEMA and its partners are reaffirming their commitment to advancing disaster risk reduction and building a safer, more prepared and disaster-resilient Saint Kitts and Nevis.
