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JAMAICA Earthquakes and Hurricanes RISK PROFILE
What is a country disaster risk profile?
An estimation of the potential economic losses to property caused by adverse natural hazards.
Country Disaster Risk Profile Applications
- Develop key baseline data
- Evaluate impact of disasters
- Promote and inform risk reduction
- Inform disaster risk financing
Country At-A-Glance
GDP US$ 13.9 billion
Population 2,720,000
Total Building Exposure US$ (Replacement Value) 36.4 billion
Snapshot
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The hurricane risk in Jamaica is more significant than the earthquake risk.
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Annual Average Loss (AAL) from hurricanes is US$ 67.3M (0.5% of GDP) and from earthquakes is US$ 36M (0.3% of GDP).
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The Probable Maximum Loss for hurricanes (250 year return period) is US$ 3.5B (25.3% of GDP) and for earthquakes (250 year return period) is US$ 2B (14.6% of GDP).
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Single-family, wood studwall frame with plywood/ gypsum board sheathing, as well as reinforced masonry bearing walls with concrete diaphragms, are the buildings most vulnerable to hurricanes, each category accounting for 23% of AAL.