Caribbean prepared The “Caribbean Preparedness” program aims at strengthening the response capacities of emergency actors to face multiple risks in the Caribbean territories. CONTEXT Most of the Caribbean countries are located in the hurricane belt, which...
Paré, pa Paré A program to prepare for natural hazards and build resilience in Guadeloupe Since 2018, the French Red Cross has been involved in actions that aim to strengthen the risk culture among the Guadeloupean population in partnership with institutional actors...
When and how to wear a face mask following a volcanic eruption? Which mask to choose N95 or FFP2: very effective at filtering ash, but may be too large for a child’s face Surgical mask: good ash filtration if the mask is correctly fitted to the face Other face...
Children are exposed to the same risks as people in other age groups, but the risk of exposure may be increased due to their small size and the fact that they are less likely to take preventive protective measures. ⚠️ In the event of exposure to high concentrations of...
