Words into Action: Barbuda Disaster Preparedness + Build Back Better

Barbuda was the first to feel the force of Hurricane Irma in 2017. When the storm made landfall, it hit the island at about 185mph. A two-year-old boy died and an estimated 90% of properties were damaged.

Supporting the UNDRR Words into Action guide Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response, this video discusses some of the challenges Barbuda faced during Hurricane Irma and shares lessons learned about risk-informed disaster preparedness.

Designed for all actors working to strengthen disaster preparedness, the guidelines offer valuable insights into national and local disaster risk reduction strategies.