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<title>Natural Hazard Mitigation Strategies in the Continental Caribbean: The Case of Belize</title>
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<creator>Usher, Kareem M.</creator>
<coverage>Belize</coverage>
<coverage>Amérique centrale</coverage>
<subject lang=fr>catastrophe naturelle</subject>
<subject lang=fr>aménagement</subject>
<subject lang=fr>mitigation</subject>
<subject lang=en>natural disaster</subject>
<subject lang=en>mitigation</subject>
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<description lang=en>The small nation of Belize is nestled on the Central American Continent bounded on its north by Mexico, the west and south by Guatemala and the Caribbean Sea on its eastern border. Located in the path of Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, the country is susceptible to atmospheric disasters. Most notably are the Hurricane of 1931 and Hurricane Hattie which claimed 275 lives and caused damages in excess of US$1 Billion. Consequently, Belize has implemented several responsible and original mitigation policies to safeguard its population and protect the bourgeoning tourism industry. In spite of those efforts, most of its coastal populations remain vulnerable to hurricanes and floods.</description>
<description lang=fr>La petite nation de Belize est nichée au cœur de l’Amérique Centrale, bordée au nord par le Mexique, à l'ouest et au sud par le Guatemala ; la mer Caraïbe constituant sa frontière orientale. Situé sur la trajectoire des cyclones tropicaux atlantiques, le pays est exposé aux catastrophes atmosphériques. Parmi les plus notables dans l’histoire de Bélize : l'ouragan de 1931 et l'ouragan Hattie qui ont fait 275 victimes et causé des dommages évalués à plus de 1 milliard de dollars. En réponse, le pays a mis en place diverses politiques responsables et inédites visant la réduction des risques afin de sauvegarder sa population et de protéger l’essor du tourisme. Malgré ces efforts, la majorité des populations côtières demeure vulnérable aux ouragans et aux inondations</description>
<publisher>Université des Antilles</publisher>
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