The 2022 Annual Hurricane Season Conference which supports hurricane preparedness efforts in the Americas region, takes place from June 7 to June 9, 2022. The conference, which is organised by the International Federation’s Regional Office for the Americas (IFRC) will once again take the form of a virtual conference. The 2022 edition of the event will focus on localization, coordination, and preparation.
The Annual Hurricane Season Conference 2022
The 2022 conference will review the 2021 hurricane season and the management of tropical storms in the face of COVID-19. They agenda will also address some of the high-priority preparedness and response issues which could impact the 2022 season. Additionally, there will be a review of the two emergency calls in 2022. These were the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the earthquake in Haiti.
The virtual conference is an opportunity to share ideas and connect with partners, donors and potential volunteers. It is a forum where people from communities throughout the countries in the Americas can learn from each other’s experiences. The aim is to create strong action plans for responding to future disasters and crises which may arise during the 2022 hurricane season. And, it will offer some insights into the 2021 season and the lessons that were learnt.
FAQs
What is the International Federation’s Regional Office for the Americas (IFRC)?
The IFRC is a humanitarian network that consists of national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.
What does the IFRC do?
The IFRC works with its network to save lives, build communities that are resilient, strengthen local action and promote dignity.
What is the purpose of the pre-hurricane conference?
The annual pre-hurricane conferences help the IFRC, its network and other stakeholders in the region prepare for the annual hurricane season.
How can I register for the conference?
To register for the conference, visit the Pre-Hurricane Conference registration page. You will be prompted to complete a form and accept privacy and data protection policies.
Source: The Pre-Hurricane Conference 2022
