Cyclone risk awareness village in Saint-Martin
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.An awareness village on cyclone risk in a multi-risk context
The French Association for the Prevention of Natural and Technological Disasters (AFPCNT)'s mission is to promote a culture of risk and develop the resilience of populations and territories in the face of major risks. It carries out this mission in France and in overseas territories.
In the territory of Saint-Martin, the AFPCNT is represented by a local group which brings together different actors in risk reduction: civil society organizations, the Collectivité, representatives and operators of the government, businesses, actors of construction, insurers, etc.
In the context of climate change, extreme weather events, particularly hurricanes, are becoming more frequent and more intense. Hurricane Irma had a profound impact on the territory and demonstrated the need to develop prevention and preparation actions for the Saint-Martin populations.
This year, the Association and its local partners are organizing an awareness village on cyclone risk in a multi-risk context. This project aims to raise awareness of this risk among the general public, schools, tourism professionals and associations, through educational and participatory activities.
A wide variety of activities will be offered
The event will be held on the occasion of the opening of the hurricane season, on June 7 and 8, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hôtel de la Collectivité.
The day of June 7 will be devoted to awareness-raising activities for schools while the day of June 8 will be open to the population. For example, participants will be invited to test the Ouragame game, a game about post-disaster reconstruction, and to participate in putting together a survival kit.
In addition, the Compagnons Bâtisseurs will offer a traveling action with the Bricobus to raise awareness among populations about the resilience of construction to major risks. The firefighters will also offer a rescue-clearing demonstration, etc.
A wide variety of activities will be offered on the stands of local partners: Companion builders, PIRAC, the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of Saint-Martin (CESC), the Antilles Guyane Insurers Committee (CAAG), Métimer, the Collectivité of Saint-Martin, the prefecture of Saint-Martin, the Territorial Unit of Saint-Martin of DEAL, the Saint-Martin Nature Reserve, SEMSAMAR, architectural firms such as the Y AGENCY firm and the Association boaters from Saint-Martin.
Together, let's prepare for the upcoming hurricane season by being an actor in our own safety!
The forecast program
- Thursday June 6: side event, game bar evening, Les deux dice
- Friday June 7: entertainment stands for schools, Ouragame workshops, Bricobus, etc.
- Saturday June 8: entertainment stands for the general public and conferences within the cyclone village (theme to be specified)