Earthquake monitoring capacity improved in Region 9

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC), in conjunction with the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), National Data Management Agency (NDMA), and with the support of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), recently executed upgrades to the four (4) Raspberry Seismographs located in the South Rupununi. The Seismographs have been installed to detect earthquakes and other seismic activities in the area.

Each piece of equipment now has a reliable internet connection which will foster remote monitoring and data collection. The connection was provided by the NDMA. Furthermore, each seismograph was inspected for performance issues and maintained as was necessary. Residents of communities that experienced seismic activity in the past have lauded the upgrades to the devices and indicated their dedication to safeguarding the equipment.

The multi-agency team was able to conduct this operation on the heels of a high-level meeting between senior CDC personnel and Region Chairman – Region 9, Bryan Allicock. Mr. Allicock stressed on the importance of such operations and equipment, and pledged the Region’s full support towards this Disaster Risk Management aspect. [CDC Press Release]