Senior Social Services Officer Reshanna Trim and TEMA Programme Officer Melissa Yearwood-Jack join Virmala to discuss the Building Resilient Communities 2026 workshop, taking place on August 26th at Shaw Park Complex.
They explore the importance of mental wellbeing in disaster preparedness, practical ways families can prepare for emergencies, and how communities can support vulnerable groups. They also outline Tobago’s key hazards, essential emergency preparations, and how residents, Village Councils and community organisations can work with TEMA to strengthen resilience.