HURRICANE SEASON AND OTHER
EMERGENCIES PREPAREDNESS
2025
Context
Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, with over 190 million people affected between 2000 and 2024 and average annual economic losses of $58 billion. Climate change has intensified these events, especially during hurricane season, which poses a significant risk. Despite this, investment in preparedness remains low, with less than 1% of public budgets allocated to prevention. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and its National Societies promote a comprehensive and inclusive response, focused on planning, early warning, and community resilience, reaffirming their commitment to risk reduction and the protection of the most vulnerable communities.
Objectives
Explore the objectives aimed at strengthening strategy and operations in the Americas Region.
Official Program
Review the agenda focused on preparedness, resilience, and disaster response.
Facilitators
Meet the event facilitators and the sessions they will present.
Participant Requirements
To receive the Participant's Certificate.
Official Schedule
Below is the schedule of sessions that will be held in English between May and July 2025. You can join each session by clicking on the “Join here” link next to it.
If you would like to view the schedule of sessions in Spanish, which follows a complementary calendar and different time slots, please switch the website language to Spanish using the option at the top of the page.
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
10:00
Panama UTC-5
10:00
Health Trends in the Americas
Johannes Elsas / Pedro Porrino
Facilitator
Languages
English
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
(link in the calendar in Spanish)
/ Spanish session
Participant Requirements
To receive the participation certificate in the 2025 Hurricane Season Preparedness Actions program, individuals must meet the following requirements:
IFRC Facilitators
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Humberto Cedeño
IFRC
Assistant, Cash and Voucher Assistance
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Diego Benitez
IFRC - ARO
Office of the Regional Director Consultant
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Daniela Funez
IFRC - ARO
CVA Coordinator
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Mariano Alfonsi
IFRC - ARO
IM Officer
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Antoine Belair
IFRC
Operations Coordination Senior Officer
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Joanne Dunn
IFRC
Head of Safeguarding IFRC GVA
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Yeira Yanguez
IFRC - ARO
Officer, Procurement
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Maria Martha Tuna
IFRC - ARO
Operations, Evolving Crisis and Disasters Manager
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Gabriela Acosta
Venezuela Country Delegation - IFRC
Human Resources Senior Officer
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Marjorie Sotofranco
IFRC
Head of Country Cluster Delegation
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Johannes Elsas
IFRC - ARO
Health and Care Lead
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Valentina Rivera
IFRC - ARO
Migration Senior Officer
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Jessie Jordan
IFRC - ARO
Disaster Law Officer
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Stefano Riera
IFRC - ARO
Procurement Manager
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Edward Hidalgo
IFRC - ARO
Officer, Regional Logistics
Jorge Zequeira
IFRC - ARO
Security Coordinator
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Rebeca Muñoz
IFRC - ARO
AA Senior Officer
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Laura Silva
IFRC
Consultora equipo de salvaguarda IFRC GVA
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Juan Bazo
Climate Centre - IFRC
Climate
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Omar Robinson
IFRC - ARO
WASH Coordinator
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Liliana López
Colombia Country Delegation - IFRC
Head of Country Delegation, Colombia
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Stephanie Guadrón
IFRC - ARO
IM Senior Officer
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Katherine Fuentes
IFRC - ARO
PGI Coordinator
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Gustavo Hernández
CREPD - IFRC
Oficial de Preparativos para Desastres
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Nadia Ortega
IFRC - ARO
Climate Coordinator
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Pedro Porrino
IFRC - ARO
Emergency Health Coordinator
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Stephany Murillo
IFRC - ARO
Logistics Unit Manager
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Sumiko May
IFRC
Senior Officer, National Society Response Capacity Strengthening
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Lorenzo Violante
IFRC
Coordinator, Strengthening Movement Cooperation and Coordination
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Natashia Rodriguez
IFRC - ARO
Officer, Warehouse & Logistics
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Carla Guananga
IFRC - ARO
CEA Senior Officer
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Boris Gaona
IFRC - ARO
Surge Senior Officer
