The Department of Disaster Management provides for the coordination and integration of comprehensive disaster management into sustainable development policies, planning and programming with a special emphasis on disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. This is achieved through the Disaster Management Policy, 2003; Disaster Management Act, 2003; a five-year Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy and Programming Framework; and the National Disaster Management Plan, under the direction of National Disaster Management Council.

Mission

To protect lives and maintain a resilient, sustainable economy and society by forstering comprehensive disaster management and climate change adaptation as a way of life.

Vision

Working toward resilience and safeguarding life, livelihoods and the sustainable development of the Virgin Islands.