National Emergency Management Organization (Belize)
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| Formed | 1 February 1999 |
| Jurisdiction | Belize |
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The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is a Belizean national agency for the national response towards hurricanes and floods.[2]
Organization
[edit]NEMO receives 250,000 Belize dollars from the Ministry of Finance.[3] In the instance of a natural disaster, NEMO would apply for an allocation from the Ministry of Finance.[3] Leadership in NEMO lies in the Cabinet and Prime Minister of Belize.[4]
History
[edit]NEMO was established as a result of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Act in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch.[3]
In 2024, NEMO received part of a $1.26 million USD grant from the Caribbean Development Bank allowing the organization increase capacity.[5]
On 5 March 2025, NEMO opened a new office in Belmopan.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Mendez, Daniel; Jenna, Hoare (2 December 2024). "Belize delegation attends 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management". UNICEF. Belmopan. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "National Emergency Management Organization". Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b c "CELP Profile Belize" (PDF). Organization of American States. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO - Belize)". Devex. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
- ^ "CDB Funds Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecasting and Early Warning System for Belize River Watershed". Caribbean News Service. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ Zolia, Palma (5 March 2025). "National Emergency Management Organization inaugurates Belmopan office". Breaking Belize News. Retrieved 9 March 2025.