National Emergency Management Organization (Belize)
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The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is a Belizean national agency to coordinate the national response towards hurricanes and floods.[2]
Organization
NEMO receives 250,000 Belize dollars from the Ministry of Finance.[3] In the instance of a natural disaster, NEMO would apply for an allocation from the Ministry of Finance.[3] Leadership in NEMO lies in the Cabinet and Prime Minister of Belize.[4]
History
NEMO was established as a result of the Disaster Preparedness and Response Act in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch.[3]
In 2024, NEMO received part of a $1.26 million USD grant from the Caribbean Development Bank allowing the organization increase capacity.[5]