Region 9 gets upgraded earthquake detection, monitoring equipment

Through a combined effort of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), National Data Management Agency (NDMA), and with the support of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), upgrades to the four Raspberry Seismographs located in South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) have been executed.
This information was revealed by a press release from The Civil Defence Commission (CDC).
From the release, Guyana times understands that the Seismographs have been installed to detect earthquakes and other seismic activities in the area.
The release added that each piece of equipment now has a reliable internet connection which will foster remote monitoring and data collection.
The connection was provided by the NDMA. Furthermore, each seismograph was inspected for performance issues and maintained as was necessary. Residents of communities that experienced seismic activity in the past have lauded the upgrades to the devices and indicated their dedication to safeguarding the equipment.

The multi-agency team was able to conduct this operation on the heels of a high-level meeting between senior CDC personnel and Regional Chairman of Region Nine, Bryan Allicock. Allicock stressed on the importance of such operations and equipment, and pledged the Region’s full support towards this Disaster Risk Management (DRM) aspect.
This project is financed under Activity A 1.5: Support the Advancement of Community based DRM initiatives, including expansion of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS).
Implementation of the MHEWS Road Map for Guyana is part of the Building the Resilience of the CARIFORUM States to Disaster Risks and Climate Change Impacts (BRICS) project financed by the European Union Delegation through EDF 11 being implemented by CDEMA.
According to thinkhazard.org, Guyana has a very low earthquake hazard level, with less than a two per cent chance of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. (G2)