Haitian Government mobilizes ahead of the 2026 Hurricane Season

On Monday, May 11, 2026, the Minister of Planning and External Cooperation (MPCE), Dr. Sandra Paulémon, held a strategic working session with the Director General of Civil Protection (DGPC), Mr. Emmanuel Pierre. The meeting aimed to reinforce prevention and response mechanisms for the upcoming hurricane season. Accompanied by her Chief of Staff, Paul Ruddy Mentor, and the Director of Public Investments, Frantz Bastie, the Minister emphasized the need to align public funding with disaster preparedness efforts to better protect vulnerable populations across the country during peak storm periods.