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COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE ’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 1 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS Index responsible for any usethatmay bemade of the information itcontains no waybetaken toreflect the official opinion of the European Union. Neither the partners nor the European Union are This document hasbeenproduced withthe financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in 07. 06. Support…21 05. Method… 18 03. Outcome...10 02. Findings...6 01. Introduction... 3 04. Message… 14

7.3. Communication strategy andactionplanfor early warning system messages… 24 7.2 (ews) messages… 23 7.1 6.4. Infrastructure… 21 6.3. Partners andsponsors… 21 6.2 Measurement andevaluation… 21 6.1 Budget… 21 5.4 Socialmedia…19 5.3 Print… 19 5.2 5.1 Radio…18 3.9 3.8 Children (ages 6-17)… 12 3.7 3.6 3.5 Men… 11 3.4 3.3 Older women… 10 3.2 Older men…10 3.1 Persons living with disabilities… 10 4.7. 4.6. Men… 16 4.5. 4.4. Older women… 15 4.3. Older men…15 disabilities… 15 4.2 Persons with 4.1 General messages/messages for community teamstoshare… 14 Appendix 1.1–Focus groups… 23 Communication strategy &actionplanfor dissemination ofearly warning system Communication strategy andactionplanfor early warning system messages… 24 Persons working indisaster riskresponse… 11

Television… 18 Women… 11 Youth (ages 18-35)… 12 The media…11 The media…16 Women… 16 01. Introduction. 3 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 01. Introduction desk review of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) workalready done inthe country TV and social media content produced. To achieve this, the consultant first conducted a specific, evidence-based communications campaign and strategy and tohavetargeted radio, The outputs of the communication’s consultancy were therefore to develop a country- or any responsible agency. supported bye.g. accurate and timely alertsand warnings data from the leadagency (NEMO) the knowledge and expertise one.g. disastermanagement and preparedness. Thismust be and dialogue (Focusgroups) presents anopportunityto convince the listening audience of trust anumber of community outreach programmes are required. Regularcommunication to improve accessand understanding to allpersons insociety. To buildorimprove citizen reach anentire population. Information must bedisseminated inabasic form (language) a specific format (text) may not bethe appropriate form for messages thatare intended to older and younger subgrouping in society vary. As a consequence, one general message in population. Forinstance, the methods of communication and typesof media usedbythe messages are disseminated there isahigh probability thatthey may not reach the entire landscape inmany institutions inSt.Vincent and the Grenadines. As such, although warning it tosay, these evaluations are not features of the present warning and communication an evaluation of communication strategies as some strategies become inefficient. Suffice the demands of the society. Therefore, disasterriskwarning and communication requires strategies thatare consistent withthe new methods of communication inorder tomeet during an event. The report identified there is a need to develop new communication the effectiveness of adisasterwarning systembefore and possiblyand more importantly technological event. Arobust communication systemistherefore paramount toincreasing the public enough time toadequately prepare and take action for animpending natural or lessen the impactsof potential hazards isthe dissemination of earlywarnings which affords Vincent and the Grenadines, 2018,stating thatone of the critical factors thatcan This wasnecessary afterreviewing the Multi-hazard EarlyWarning Systems Reportfor St. to St.Vincent and the Grenadines’ National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the OECStolend support An Early Warning System (EWS) Communications Consultancy wascommissioned bythe T of disasters intheregion. Protection andHumanitarianAidof theEuropean Union(ECHO)toreduce therisk and theRedCrescent (IFRC)are partneringwiththeGeneral Directorate of Civil Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),andtheInternational Federation of theRedCross Management Agency (CDEMA),theUnitedNationsOffice for theCoordination of United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP),theCaribbean DisasterEmergency level, and withregional earlywarning and response actorsatthe Caribbeanlevel,the , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Cubaat a national and community Response. Working withAntigua and Barbuda, , the , operational capacityfor animproved preparedness mechanism for the CaribbeanRegional effective early warning system, as well as aims to improve information management and and CommunityLevelintheCaribbean”project supportsconcrete actions for an he “Strengthen IntegratedandCohesivePreparednessCapacityataRegional,National 4 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS around natural hazards and whattodo inthe event of ahazard. messages, butalsowascreated withthe understanding thatthere are basic knowledge gaps Campaign Planwaswrittenaround EWS.Thisplanfocused not onlyonEarlyWarning-specific Following these interviews and focus group discussions anoverarching country Communications • Representatives of the Media and Government Media Units • Anorganization representing persons living withdisabilities • Persons working inGender • Members of Community DisasterOrganizations address them. These groups included: essential. These discussions gave further insight into the gaps that exist and how to possibly were held incountry withgroups whose inputinto the Communication Strategy were deemed Further, following the desk review, Interviews and FocusGroup Discussions (Appendix 1.2) be people-centered, withspecial focus onthe most vulnerable. (Appendix 1.1) are stillusefulcommunications mediums. Allcommunications strategy and material need to households are vulnerable to more than one hazard. In terms of reach, television and radio populations headed bywomen. Basedonthe topography of the island, alarge proportion of of things begantobecome clear, the most vulnerable populations included the elderly and assessments alsohadfindings relevant tothe EWSwork. At the desk review stage, a number and region around EWS.Thiswassupplemented byworkdone inClimate Change asthese 02. Findings 6 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 02. the Media and the Community of Persons Living withDisabilities. 60, Men over 60, Persons working in Disaster Risk Response/Management, Gender Experts, Key populations thathavebeenidentified for the purpose of thiscampaign were: Women over understanding thatmass messages are not aseffectivetargeted messaging. previous campaigns, butinstead anacknowledgement of how far we’vecome interms of tailoring messages and points of contact toeach.Thisisnot necessarily anindictment on have not considered disaggregating population groups bysex, age and abilityleveland groups. Previous communications interventions onDisasterRiskResponse inSt.Vincent Outside of physical and structural vulnerability, exposure tohazards differsacross population enough tothe volcano thatdestruction ishighly likely inthe event of avolcanic eruption. hazards. Most houses inSt.Vincent are locatedinareas atriskof flooding, landslides or near of households are located in areas vulnerable to either a single hazard or a combination of An additional point of concern isthatnot onlyare individuals vulnerable, butthe majority storm surges, landslides and flooding. the country are vulnerable toother hazards, including butnot limitedto:Volcanic eruptions, multiplicity of hazards. Not only is the island in the “Hurricane Belt” but different areas of St. Vincent, bynature of itsgeographical location and topography, isvulnerable toa Saint Vincent and the Grenadines –Overland Magum Community Report–Draft 1."KAP/BReport.2019. 2. IFRC."Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP)Survey DisasterRiskManagement &EarlyWarning Systems 1. https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-population/ psyche of the entire population. country suddenly. The severity and scale of the impact has made an indelible mark on the more likely totake stepstoprepare inthe aftermath of the 2013floods, which hitthe nonchalant aboutimpending hazards. Thiswascountered withthe fact thatpersons are A commonality across target groups include aconsensus thatthe population isgenerally also revealed thatthey are one of the leastservedpopulation groups interms of preparation. socioeconomic exposure tothe worsteffectsof hazards. Focusgroups and interviews have most vulnerable populations –not onlyinterms of physical vulnerability, butinterms of understandable ways. Finally, the community of persons living with disabilities is one of the distributing hazard and disaster information, butalsoininterpreting and sharing itin is happening in their specific areas. In addition, the media is a key partner in not only that community disasterteams should beabletoprovide more detailed insight aboutwhat access to information when we consider preparation activities. Third, it is an expectation event of ahazard. Second, it is now betterunderstood thatnot everyone hasthe same that women and men are impacted differently byhazards and havedifferent needs inthe These populations inparticular were chosen for afewreasons; first,it is now understood Findings S estimated tobe110,719. a chainof 32 islands that makes up the Grenadines. As of 2019, the population was t. Vincent and the Grenadines comprisesof the main island, St.Vincent aswellof as 1

2 7 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS event of hazards. Men are usually the ones doing preparations and alsothe ones who go out Concerns specific to men include the fact thatthey are more physically vulnerable inthe few allowances made for their specific needs. community preparation. Of particular note is that when they do make it to shelters, there are that men are capableof taking care of themselves and assuch need not beconsidered in undertake physical preparation activities. Older men, inparticular may sufferfrom the belief Vulnerabilities uniquetoolder persons include the fact thatsome may not beableto empty cylinders/buckets toensure (my neighbors) are prepared.” have water. Water iscritical for me.” -“Ilookaround my neighborhood toseeifthere are This wassupportedbyanolder participant inthe Gender focus group who said “Ialways and thatthere wasadecent supplyof non-perishables. people they know remain prepared, which included ensuring thatwaterwasalwaysstored Participants inthe Media Unit focus group suggested thatthey grew upseeing the older may haveahigher baseline levelof preparation, atleastinterms of food and waterstorage. they may personally face. about potential hazards. Their livedexperiences make them lessconcerned aboutany risksthat Population-specific concerns include the fact thatolder peoplein general, are lessconcerned supported thispoint, saying “The signals usually are veryeffective-abig bell“Town criers” happened tothe bells?The bullhorns? Why are wenot using the oldmethods?” another person Participants inthe Gender Expertsfocus group tookitastepfurther withone asking “What the hearing impaired. longer being used. Suggestions were alsomade tousecolour-coded flagsinorder toinclude questions raised aboutwhy methods usedinthe pastsuch asringing church bellswere no this including recommending thatpolice flagpolesbeutilisedonce more. There were also Participants inthe focus group for community disasterteams hadafewcomments on as Clinics and Police Stations. suggestion made istohaveprint material placedincommonly-used community spacessuch as coloured warning flags, ringing of bells, sounding sirens and having towncriers. Another Warning isbeneficial, thatthere’s stillimmense valueincommunity-centred warning, such Tangential tothatpoint ispersons believing thatalthough the useof technology inEarly Early Warning Systems may havedifferent meanings depending onthe field peopleworkin. communication may belacking”. It wasalsosuggested inthe Gender ExpertsFocusGroup that A Participant inthe Media Unit focus group suggested that“an understanding of the channels of of whatexactly tolookoutfor. Systems asaconcept, and alsoatermthatisfairly self-explanatory, they may not beaware Another commonality isthe fact thatalthough persons may beaware of EarlyWarning Saint Vincent and the Grenadines –Overland Magum Community Report–Draft 1."KAP/BReport.2019. 3. IFRC."Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP)SurveyDisasterRiskManagement & EarlyWarning Systems 3 It has also been suggested that certain subsets of this population 8 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS EWS Explainer Handbook Social Media Videos Social Media Posters Print Posters Television Spots Radio Spots Placement emphasise the importance of being cautious. well asthings like waterborne diseases. EWSmessages tailored tothem should, of necessity, in the aftermath tocheck onimpact.Thismakes them more vulnerable toprimary impactsas 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldfuwXklbDA&t=10s 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldfuwXklbDA With thisinmind, the suggested communications approach isasfollows: unique needs of different population groups wouldbeastepinthe right direction. trusted source. The development of inclusive communications materials, tailored tothe An opportunityexists across allpopulations tostrengthen the idea thatNEMO isthe sole recently inSt.Vincent’s history, plusthe societal stigma involvedinliving withadisability. Disabilities, this is as a direct result of there not existing schools thatcater to them until fairly population isfunctionally illiterate. According tothe National Society of Persons with A cross-cutting issuefor Persons Living withDisabilities isthatalarge proportion of this also havedifferent issuesdepending oncommunity and family support. sign language interpreters ontelevision. Persons withphysical orintellectual disabilities will to hear hazard warnings aired onthe radio – and currently there are no allowances made for and tomove toshelters inthe event thatitbecomes necessary. Deafpersons may not beable example, itwillbemore difficult for those who are visually impaired toprepare for hazards, considered, butdifferent segments of thispopulation havedifferent areas of vulnerability. For populations. Not onlyare messages not created withtheir specific communication needs Persons Living withDisabilities are, aspreviously mentioned, one of the most vulnerable shelter situations. event of hazards. Women tend tobemore vulnerable tovarious forms of abuse, especially in Another point of concern isthe fact thatmen and women’s safetyneeds are different inthe they secure the physical environment. It wasalsonoted thatmen tend toactwithlessurgency. discussed thatmen tend toexpect thatwomen willtake care of household preparations while expect women to do all the preparation.” Some more nuance was added to this when it was preparation falls onthe shoulders of women. Aparticipant inthe Gender focus group said “Men Concerns specific towomen are numerous. Forone, adisproportionate amount of household 5 Children &Youth (6-17) Young People (16-35) Young People (16-35) Women 20-60 Men 25-50,Older Men Men 25-50,Older Men, Older Women, Women 25-50 4 Primary Target 03. Outcome 10 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 03. 3.3. 3.2. 3.1. With thatinmind, the outcomes for eachtarget population are asfollows: after impactof hazards. Health-focused messages tailored tothe uniqueneeds women have, especially during and vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages that emphasize preparing yourselffirstthen assisting concrete stepsthatcanbetaken. support availabletothem. Reminders aboutthe importance of adequate preparation and A comprehensive setof messages thatinform older women aboutthe typeof resources and vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages thatemphasizepreparing yourself firstthen assisting concrete stepsthatcanbetaken. support availabletothem. Reminders aboutthe importance of adequate preparation and A comprehensive setof messages thatinform older men aboutthe typeof resources and in preparation. Messages willalsobecreated thatemphasizecommunity action insupporting older persons term preparation actions. audio-visual messages. These willrunthe entire spectrumof EWS,long, medium and short- An inclusive, symbol-based set of messages, supplemented with tailored audio, visual or Outcome Older women Older men Persons living with disabilities I Messages need tofulfilafewcriteria: to take atdifferent times. 3. EWSMessages must beclear. Persons should beaware of whatactions they’re expected 2. EWSMessages must betargeted. Different populations havedifferent needs. sensitive. 1. EWS Messages need to be relatable. Language used must be inclusive and gender- regional bestpractices and findings from research and the focus groups, Early Warning f we’re tousethe increase inresponsiveness post2013floodsasaguide, along with 11 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 3.6. 3.4. 3.5. vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages that emphasize preparing yourselffirstthen assisting exact typesof possibleimpacts. Clear, easytounderstand messages for alltarget populations. Relatablemessaging onthe vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages thatemphasizepreparing yourselffirstthen assisting family. to take tostaysafeinthe event of ahazard, during, and after. Tipsonsecuring the wider Concrete, budget-considerate, practical ideas for preparation. Emphasisonwhatactions after impactof hazards. Health-focused messages tailored tothe uniqueneeds women have, especially during and vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages thatemphasizepreparing yourselffirstthen assisting what actions totake tostaysafeinthe event of ahazard, during and after. activities thatcanbuildoneachother. Tipsspecific tocaring for family needs. Emphasison Concrete, budget-considerate, practical ideas for preparation. Emphasisontiered preparation, The media Men Women 12 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 3.8. 3.9. 3.7. that heavy internet/smartphone usersaren’t leftbehind. Content created should also have a robust social media/Digital presence. Thisis to ensure in-school education. outs, (colourfulillustrations, colouring books6-10group). These should besupplemented by EWS Messages should bedistributedineasilyaccessibleformats such asworkbooksand hand- vulnerable populations. Community-targeted messages thatemphasizepreparing yourselffirstthen assisting Community-specific preparation messages depending onhazard. populations. Relatablemessaging onthe exact typesof possibleimpacts. Strengthening their abilitytoshare clear, easytounderstand messages for alltarget Youth (ages 18-35) Children (ages 6-17) Persons working indisasterriskresponse 04. Message 14 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 04. 4.1. w Ensure allimportant documents are stored inawaterproof, dry area. number and typesof containers) w to include know location of nearest emergency shelter) friends and relatives to ensure they’re alsoprepared 5. FollowNEMO for all updates. (Need emergency radios 3.Have atleast3days supplyof waterand food stored 4.Callatleast4 w Message encourage sheltering athomes of family and friends asfirstoption) w w Ifyou’re going toashelter, go BEFOREthe hazard hits. w NEMO isthe trustedsource for allhazard/disaster information. w When going toashelter, ensure youcarryatleast3days’ supplyof food. w 3isthe key when going toashelter: w When youhear/see hazard warnings, share them withsomeone else. w When youhear/see hazard warnings, don’t waittoprepare. community teamstoshare General messages/messages for If youliveinavulnerable area, find shelter/stay with family orfriends. (We need toalways Take 5toPrepare –1.Gather yourdocuments 2.Have atleast2setsof batteries for your Ensure youhave at leastthree days’ water stored (recommendation astothe specific an easilyaccessiblearea. • • • • • • • • Messages specific tothe elderly Carryany babyformulas, medications, etc. Bring enough toiletries and hygiene products tolastatleast3days Allmedication and supplements youmay need. 3days’ supplyof hygiene products 3days’ supplyof food and water Bring 3days’ supplyof clothing Zipit:Putallyourdocuments together inawaterproof bag,then putthatbaginto 15 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 4.4. 4.3. 4.2. w Lookand listenoutfor the tiered warnings: (Need asimplerword toreplace tiered). w Ifyouseeorhear anadvisoryget intouch withyourcommunity disasterrepresentative. of needing togo to ashelter. w w of needing togo toashelter. w w Persons with disabilities Persons with Older women Older men There’s no shame inneeding help toprepare. Ask for help once youhear about anadvisory. There’s no shame inneeding help to prepare. Ask for help once youhear aboutanadvisory. Remember tobring atleast3 days’ supplyof non-perishable food and waterinthe event Remember tobring atleast3days’ supplyof non-perishable food and waterinthe event be writtentoalsoencourage them toseekshelter withfriend and family and beprepared tomove toshelter. location of nearest emergency shelter. • • • Red: Hazard is imminent. Head for shelter with supplies and documents. (This should Amber:Hazard is2-3days away, havedocuments closetohand, get emergency supplies Green: Allisfine, ensure all documents are stored safely. Ensure waterisstored. Know 16 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 4.6. 4.5. 4.7. w NEMO and other government agencies are the onlytrustedsources. w Don’thesitate tocontact NEMO for clarity onany advisoryreleased. w Becautious when going outpost-hazard. (Create hazard-specific warnings) w Stopand waitbefore going outafterhazard impact. w Becautious when making preparations for hazards. of needing togo toashelter. w w Inthe event of animminent hazard, secure alldocuments and extra clothing w When youare made aware of anadvisory, tellsomeone you know. The media Men Women Remember tobring atleast3days’ supplyof non-perishable food and waterinthe event 05. Method 18 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 05. 5.2. 5.1. w 3month runof 15-secEarlyWarning tipsaround news broadcast time. w Dailytime stampsrunfor 6months withEarlyWarning Tipsaround news broadcast time. w 3xweeklyPSAs for 3months aboutthe typeof resources availablearound preparation. out for other members of yourcommunity. w Method Television Radio Daily PSAs for 3months emphasizing different activities for preparation, aswelllooking O 2. Using multiple methods isthe surest waytoreach alarge audience. 1. Different populations get information indifferent ways. reasons: f necessity, messages should bedistributedusing multiple methods, for twomain 19 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 5.4. 5.3. All material should alsobeshared withexecuting partners. 3 postedevery2weeksonrotation. w week onrotation w Instagram and WhatsApp,2postedperweekonrotation w w 230-secgraphic videos ontiered stepstopreparation –from easiest tomost difficult. Health Centres and Schools for the Disabled. w have apresence atthese places. activities targeted at men. (some targeted at women should also be included as they also w need toreflect a gender balance). have apresence atthese placeseventhough itmight not beasmuch asthe women wealso EWS activities targeted atwomen (some targeted atmen should alsobeincluded asthey also w Social media Print 3 print postersfor displayatPolice Stations, Community Spacesand Barstargeted atEWS 5 EWS-specific graphics, distributed via Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, 3posted per 3 graphics on low-literacy materials, distributed mainly through Facebook and WhatsApp. 2 visual print postersexplaining warning symbols for low-literacy populations, placedat 3 print postersfor displayinHealth Centres, Community Spacesand Schools targeted at 10 Short informative graphics onhazards and real impacts, distributedvia Facebook, 06. Support 21 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 06. 6.4. 6.3. 6.2. 6.1. Infrastructure Partners andsponsors Measurement andevaluation Budget w $18,000USD tobespent onthe following Support N.B. These measurements willbetaken from NEMO controlled mediums. Social Media Measurement: Measurement willtake the form of: Social Media Graphics) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • WhatsAppGroups of various community groups UNDP Social Media Pages of NEMO and Partners Existing broadcast networks RedCross Other Government Agencies UNDP Radio Stations TVStations #of partner shares of content #of shares of content #of interactions withcontent #of handbooks distributed #of physical placements of posters #of time stampslotssecured #of radio spotssecured #of television spotssecured $10,000USD onplacement (radio, TV, social media ads) $2,500USD onprinting and shipping of printed material. $5,500USD oncreating material (Radio PSAs, TVPSAs, Handbook Design, Posters, 07. Appendix 1.1 - Focus groups 23 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS Irene Cornwall Garvin Seymour Emily Ryan Elna Michael Sonia Millington Colin Ferdinand Heather Stewart Cyril Doyle Rochelle Baptiste Adam Bellingy Jean Pierre Kavanaugh Everol Price Veronica John Elvina Abraham Trevor Huggins 07. 7.1. Name October 29th,2019 Facilitator –Jean-Pierre Kavanaugh system (ews) messages for disseminationofearly warning Communication strategy &actionplan Appendix 1.1–Focus groups Colonaire (North Central Windward) Dickson (North Central Windward) Colonaire (North Central Windward) (North Windward Fancy District Community Spring Village (North Leeward) Red Cross () Girls Guide Association (Kingstown) Barrouallie RedCross (Kingstown) Owia /Georgetown (North Windward) Orange Hill(North Central Windward) Consultant Rosebank (North Leeward) Georgetown (North Central Windward) Rillan Hill(SouthLeeward) Georgetown (North Central Windward) Organisation /location (784) 451-1354/497-0654 (784) 457-6318 (784) 492-0795 (784) 454-6032 (784) 430-8320 (784) 495-5534 (784) 434-3975 (784) 533-6148 (784) 531-4909 (784) 498-1299 (876) 827-7467 (784) 593-4594 (784) 492-3649 (784) 528-5474 Contact no 24 COMMUNICATIONS PLAN TO SUPPORT SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES’ EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS 7.3. 7.2. Porsia Haywood-Cottle Marla Nanton-James Jennifer Richardson Rhonda Sutherland Akisha Yearwood Lafleur Quammie Jeanie Ollivieare Beverly Richards RoseMarie Lewis Symich Olliverre Percy Ferdinand Barbara Charles Nichola Evans NEMO Conference Room-Wednesday, October30,2019. Meeting withInformation Units Facilitator –Jean-Pierre Kavanaugh Fisheries Conference Roo-Wednesday, October30,2019. Meeting withGenderRepresentatives Facilitator –Jean-Pierre Kavanaugh plan for early warning system messages Communication strategy andaction plan for early warning system messages Communication strategy andaction Shanika John Arlitta Scott Name Name Organisation /location Organisation /location Child Development Division Gender Affairs Division Gender Affairs Division Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Education Marionhouse SVG Media Unit, MOE Media Unit, MOE MOHWE MOHWE MOHWE NCCP NCW API API