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Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Department of Government in Jamaica | Jamaican disaster preparedness coordinating body

Seen in 32 reportsLast reported Sep 19

Reports this week: 0
Active events: 0
Connections: 24

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The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security are coordinating relief efforts for affected residents.

Some support3 reports1 development inside
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management instructed residents to vacate a temporary living area.

Some support2 reports
A ministry has begun collaborating with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) regarding disaster response efforts.

Some support2 reports1 development inside
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is the Jamaican disaster preparedness body, which is currently facing scrutiny regarding IT concerns raised by the Auditor General following a donation from Amber.

Some support3 reports
Cabinet approved the establishment of the NDFC and the Auditor General evaluated Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

Some support1 report1 development inside
The Public Accounts Committee examined the financial management of donations received by ODPEM following Hurricane Melissa.

Some support1 report
ODPEM is being questioned regarding missing documentation for supplies intended for the Jamaica Defence Force.

Some support1 report
ODPEM handed over Starlink devices to the JCF, leading to parliamentary challenges and audits over the devices' use.

Some support1 report

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Robert Montague addressed the usage of disaster relief funds managed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management for Hurricane Melissa.

Some support1 report

Around Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management this week

News at the entities that move Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management most

auditor general Structural
An MP requested an audit of housing program funding, and the Auditor General provided oversight on public expenditure related to housing.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Tue 16:30
Gayle Structural
On September 22, 2026, fatal incidents occurred involving Gayle, Todd Baylis' partner, Kristen French, and Leslie Mahaffy. Additionally, the Toronto Police Association requested policy changes for parole hearings.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Tue 09:55
cabinet Structural
The Cabinet cleared a 3% Dearness Allowance hike for employees, citing rising inflation.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Mon 15:47
Jamaica Structural
Jamaica and Korea competed in the WorldSkills Competition.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Mon 16:25
Holness Structural
Jamaica received a grant from the World Bank, and Andrew Holness defended the government's spending in the country.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Wed 06:54
Public Accounts Committee Operational
The Public Accounts Committee questioned the Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding its decisions concerning NGOs.

Moves Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Wed 18:35

Connections

The 20 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.

government Structural

The Office of Disaster Preparedness operates under the formal authority and mandate of the government.

Some supportAug 15

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → government
government → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
auditor general Structural

The Auditor General formally scrutinizes the spending and relief efforts managed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Some supportSep 12

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → auditor general
auditor general → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Gayle Structural

Gayle serves as the Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Some supportJul 29

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Gayle
Gayle → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
cabinet Structural

The Cabinet formally approved the establishment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (NDFC).

Some supportJul 25

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → cabinet
cabinet → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
state Structural

A operates as the specialized disaster preparedness body within the governmental structure of B.

Some supportAug 2

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → state
state → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Jamaica Structural

The agency operates as a mandated government body within the jurisdiction of Jamaica, responding to national crises.

Some supportAug 19

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Jamaica
Jamaica → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Holness Structural

Holness holds a key leadership role within the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, directing its operational response.

Some supportAug 19

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Holness
Holness → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Santa Cruz Transactional

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management officially identified Santa Cruz as the location affected by structural damage.

Some supportAug 8

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

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Jamaica Defence Force Operational

ODPEM is functionally responsible for managing and supplying resources required by the Jamaica Defence Force.

Some supportJul 29

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Jamaica Defence Force
Jamaica Defence Force → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development Operational

Both agencies are jointly implementing the government's response to Hurricane Melissa through a shared Shelter Recovery Programme.

Some supportSep 6

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Jamaica Constabulary Force Transactional

ODPEM handed over Starlink devices to the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Some supportJul 27

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Jamaica Constabulary Force
Jamaica Constabulary Force → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
ministry Operational

The ministry and the Office of Disaster Preparedness coordinate on disaster response and aid distribution efforts.

Some supportAug 12

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → ministry
ministry → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Robert Montague Structural

Robert Montague exercises oversight regarding the fund usage and operational accountability of the Office of Disaster Preparedness.

Some supportJun 14

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Robert Montague
Robert Montague → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Public Accounts Committee Operational

The Public Accounts Committee examines the financial management of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Some supportJul 29

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Public Accounts Committee
Public Accounts Committee → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Richard Solomon Mentioned together

Richard Solomon commented on the disaster preparedness efforts of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Some supportAug 8

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Richard Solomon
Richard Solomon → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Julian Robinson Operational

Julian Robinson has challenged the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management during a parliamentary session.

Some supportJul 27

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Julian Robinson
Julian Robinson → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Melissa Transactional

The Office managed relief funds in response to the event named Melissa.

Some supportJun 14

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Melissa
Melissa → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Melissa Mentioned together

Person Melissa is circumstantially linked to disaster relief efforts managed by ODPEM.

Some supportJul 29

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Melissa
Melissa → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Christopher Brown Transactional

Christopher Brown was involved in an audit where he questioned unused devices belonging to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Some supportJul 27

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Christopher Brown
Christopher Brown → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Cooper Shared context

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management provided emergency support within the area of Cooper's Pen.

Some supportSep 19

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management → Cooper
Cooper → Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

History

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August 2026

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July 2026

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June 2026

1 event

Jun 14, 2026Robert Montague addressed the usage of disaster relief funds managed by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management for Hurricane Melissa.