Honduras
What's New?
Representatives from the Disaster Management and Business Continuity Committee of AmCham San Pedro Sula, Honduras visited with the DMA team in Washington, DC on September 14, 2009 to share information about their current projects. The committee is now looking into expanding community preparedness efforts with local authorities to benefit employees, their families, and communities.
>> The shelter project, Escuela Agricola del Valle is ready for the 2009 hurricane season. The shelter will service 18 communities in the distric of Choloma and will have the capacity to receive both residents and their domesticated animals. Read Article>>
Important Documents
>> Summary Report of DMA in Honduras (click here)
>> COPECO Presentation to the Private Sector for the DMA in Honduras (click here)
>> Agreement between PADF and AmCham Honduras (click here)
>> Protocol - AmCham Disaster Risk Committee (click here)
Community Emergency Plans:
- Choloma (click here)
- San Francisco (click here)
- San Manuel (click here)
DM & BC Contact
American Chamber of Commerce Honduras-San Pedro Sula
Juan Carlos Hernandez
Regional Manager
amchamps@sulanet.com
504-557-6402
Edificio Park Plaza, Contiguo a Policl?nica Hondureña
Barrio Guamilito, 5 y 6 Calle, 11 Avenida, N.O.
Segunda planta, Local #12
San Pedro Sula Honduras
http://www.amchamhonduras.org/
Ntl Disaster Authorities
Comision Permanente de Contingencias
In August 2008, the fundraising tournament generated $10,000 US to help cover the staff, logistic, and other related costs of managing the committee's 5 current initiatives with 10 corporate partners worth $314,585 to help 20,244 direct beneficiaries and 242,594 indirect beneficiaries in 21 communities.