Natural Hazard Mitigation Strategies in the Continental Caribbean: The Case of Belize

Natural Hazard Mitigation Strategies in the Continental Caribbean: The Case of Belize

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The small nation of Belize is nestled on the Central American Continent bounded on its north by Mexico, the west and south by Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea on its eastern border.Located in the path of Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 3 piece horse wall art the country is susceptible to atmospheric disasters.Most notably are the 7gm pravana Hurricane of 1931 and Hurricane Hattie which claimed 275 lives and caused damages in excess of US$1 Billion.Consequently, Belize has implemented several responsible and original mitigation policies to safeguard its population and protect the bourgeoning tourism industry.

In spite of those efforts, most of its coastal populations remain vulnerable to hurricanes and floods.