PIRAC
French Red Cross Caribbean Regional Response Platform
The Caribbean region is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world. It is mainly composed of states fragmented into isolated island archipelagos, which makes the delivery of humanitarian goods costly and more restricted. In this context, disaster risk preparedness and awareness are essential to increase the resilience of local populations. Indeed, in the face of global warming, the populations of the region must be prepared for the multiplication and intensification of hazards.
The French Red Cross operates in the Caribbean through the Regional Intervention Platform of the Americas-Caribbean (PIRAC), which allows us to concentrate our skills and means of response as close as possible to vulnerable populations. This increases the responsiveness and capacity to respond in the event of a disaster and allows for rapid action. PIRAC has been supporting the Red Cross in the region in the implementation of various actions since 2000.
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Hurricane Melissa: our teams mobilize in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, an unprecedented storm Hurricane Melissa struck southwestern Jamaica violently on 28 October. Described as a “monster,” it is one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the region. In view of the scale of the damage and the severity of the...
Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica: after the storm, the water crisis
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on 28 October 2025, with winds reaching nearly 300 km/h, it did not only tear off roofs and flood entire neighborhoods. It also deprived thousands of families of something essential: safe drinking water.Across the island, water...
How can humanitarian and climate challenges in the Caribbean be addressed?
Regional cooperation in response to shared challenges On 2 and 3 December 2025, we brought together in Guadeloupe the Caribbean Red Cross National Societies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the Presidents and...
Inauguration of the new Regional Humanitarian Warehouse: a key moment for Caribbean cooperation
A look back at the official opening of the Regional Humanitarian Warehouse: a highlight for Caribbean cooperation The official opening of our new Regional Humanitarian Warehouse took place this week in the presence of the presidents of the Red Cross societies of...
Feasibility study – early action protocol
At COP30, a crucial question arises: are we capable of acting before a climate catastrophe strikes? PIRAC and the Dutch Red Cross's data and digital team, 510, conducted an in-depth feasibility study exploring the potential of a sub-regional early action protocol for...
Launch of the regional awareness campaign “IT’S YOUR MOVE”
June 2025 – October 2026 The Caribbean is increasingly exposed to natural hazards and the effects of climate change. Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions… these are just some of the risks Caribbean populations face daily. Climate change is intensifying...
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