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flag Belize Red Cross tests early action plans using forecasts to trigger rapid disaster responses.

flag The Belize Red Cross is testing an anticipatory action strategy, one of two Caribbean pilot programs, to act before hurricanes, droughts, or wildfires hit. flag By using forecasts to trigger pre-planned responses, the organization aims to access funding from the Disaster Response Emergency Fund in advance, enabling faster, life-saving actions like evacuations and supply distribution. flag Two protocols are being developed—one comprehensive with up to 500,000 CHF and a simplified version with 200,000 CHF—following stakeholder consultations and review sessions to finalize the plans.

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