This Programme Area involves the assessment and mapping and modelling of various hazards such as hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, and landslides, etc., which are likely to affect the VI. This information provides the public and private sectors with the ability to develop appropriate hazard mitigation strategies and measures in order to prevent or reduce the occurrence of a disaster in the Territory. Public sector agencies and individuals within the community are responsible for the implementation of hazard mitigation activities in order to protect life and property. Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) will be conducted and integrated further with the Impact Assessment process. Moreover, these shall be strengthened further into the planning and development process. Capacity building and enhanced tools are envisioned for building code adherence and building authority enforcement.