National Emergency Management Organization (Belize)

National Emergency Management Organization

Agency overview
Formed	1 February 1999 (1999-02-01)
Jurisdiction	Belize
Agency executive	Daniel Mendez [1] , National Emergency Coordinator

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is a Belizean national agency for 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]

On 5 March 2025, NEMO opened a new office in Belmopan. ^[6]

References

1. Mendez, Daniel; Jenna, Hoare (2 December 2024). "Belize delegation attends 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management". UNICEF. Belmopan . Retrieved 14 December 2024.
2. "National Emergency Management Organization". Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
3. "CELP Profile Belize" (PDF). Organization of American States. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
4. "National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO - Belize)". Devex. Retrieved 5 December 2024.
5. "CDB Funds Multi-Hazard Impact-Based Forecasting and Early Warning System for Belize River Watershed". Caribbean News Service. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
6. Zolia, Palma (5 March 2025). "National Emergency Management Organization inaugurates Belmopan office". Breaking Belize News. Retrieved 9 March 2025.