This document discusses natural hazards and disaster management in the Caribbean region. It defines natural hazards and disasters, and outlines factors that influence a hazard's impact. It then describes disaster management as organizing resources to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The document summarizes the disaster management process and categories of natural disaster management. It provides details on regional initiatives like the Pan-Caribbean Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Project and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency. The role of national agencies in countries like Jamaica is also summarized.