01/06/2026
June 1 is a time of increased or accelerated planning! While we prepare for the worst we hope for the best ! Time to dust off those ….. emergency plans 🚨 check out the release from DAIC!
⚠️ 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season — The DAIC is calling on Dominica's private sector to act now.
As June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce (DAIC) is issuing a clear message to every business in Dominica and the wider Caribbean:
Preparedness is no longer optional. Hurricanes are not the only threat. Businesses today face flooding, heat events, landslides, water shortages, power and communication outages, supply chain disruptions, and economic shocks. You must prepare for every hazard, not hurricanes alone.
The private sector is a critical pillar of national development, employment, and recovery. When businesses are not prepared, communities and livelihoods suffer. Resilient businesses build resilient communities.
Under the leadership of President Mrs. Olive Strachan MBE, Business Resilience and Sustainability is a key DAIC priority for 2026. The Chamber actively engages the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), CARICHAM, and the ARISE Network, where DAIC serves as the ARISE Focal Point for Dominica to strengthen private sector integration into Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems and regional resilience frameworks.
As the season begins, DAIC urges every business to:
✅ Review your emergency and business continuity plans
✅ Update your contact and communication systems
✅ Protect critical data and operations
✅ Assess supply chain risks
✅ Train staff and conduct preparedness exercises
✅ Stay informed through official channels
✅ Prepare for multiple hazards , not hurricanes alone
The DAIC will be sharing practical tools and resources with the private sector in the coming days. Stay connected with us for updates.
"Every business, regardless of their size, matters in building a resilient Dominica."
Mrs. Olive Strachan MBE, President, DAIC
Read the full media statement via the link in our bio. 🇩🇲💚