TEOC
The Tobago Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) has continued to see improvement in its infrastructure; to date, the facility is supported by the following:
ACCU weather stations
This provides the EOC with localized weather information including barometer pressure; wind speeds and directions; temperatures and software data recording.
Emergency Standby Power:
During the loss of electricity the Tobago Emergency Operation Centre (TEOC) is powered by a 75 kilo watt FG Furgusson Attenuated Generator and complimented by an ATS with 2728 litres of diesel storage capacity.
The system is self tested every seven (7) days with a 30min auto run; maintenance is conducted once a month by contractor or the technicians of the Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (DIPU).
Emergency Water Supply:
The Tobago Emergency Operation Center (TEOC) is supported by 4000 gallons of water. This is maintained by the Division of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (DIPU) and is supervised by the Logistics Section Chief.
Shelter Management:
Our 79 shelters across the country are clearly marked for easy identification. Of these communities, six have established the necessary infrastructure and organizational structure, and have received Community Disaster Preparedness Kits and are outfitted with cots, blankets, first aid kits, forks, shovels, pickaxes, lanterns, generators, chainsaws, tarpaulins battery operated radio.
Tobago Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Center:
The Tobago Community Emergency Response Team was born from the need to have trained and certified personnel responding quickly and in an efficient and reliable manner to save lives in the event of an emergency or disaster in rural communities of Tobago. More Details
CERT Programme:
The Community Emergency Response Team programme is a new initiative which provides communities with an immediate response during times of emergencies or disasters. The objective is to train teams who are multi skilled in the area of:
These communities will be outfitted with the necessary tools, emergency supplies and equipment; these will be embedded in the communities and will support first responders during any emergency event.
