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LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR

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September 9, 2025

How Prepared Is the Region to Face Hurricanes?

Hurricane Erin tore through the Caribbean last month. The storm is pictured in a satellite image on Aug. 18. // Photo: NASA.

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  • Hurricane Erin, this year’s first Atlantic hurricane, in mid-August tore through the waters of the Caribbean—for a time as a powerful Category 5 storm—leading to multiple watches and warnings in the region and killing at least 11 people. Last May, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted a 60 percent chance of an above-normal hurricane season. How prepared are Caribbean and Central American nations for this year’s hurricane season? What are the major weak spots in terms of hurricane preparedness in the region? What more can countries in the potential path of hurricanes do in order to fortify their disaster response capacity?

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Candice Ramkissoon, senior technical officer at the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute in Trinidad and Tobago: “Hurricane Erin has underscored both the progress made and the persistent gaps in the Caribbean’s hurricane preparedness. Across several countries, volunteer teams were mobilized, shelters readied and transport services, including flights and seaport, suspended ahead of the storm. Yet, Erin revealed key vulnerabilities. Its rapid intensification—a growing climate-driven trend—left shorter preparation windows and stretched existing forecasting systems. Even without a direct landfall, the storm caused coastal flooding, rough surf and significant tourism disruptions, highlighting just how exposed the region remains. Stronger, more coordinated preparedness is critical. This includes upgrading forecasting tools and climate models to better predict rapid intensification and integrating regional data into planning. Early-warning…”

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