Americas

Latin America and The Caribbean

Riverside has worked in Latin America and the Caribbean since 1997, directly responding to and mitigating the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Riverside efforts have also improved the operations of the Panama Canal, one of the most important waterways in the world.
Some examples of Riverside's projects in Latin America and the Caribbean include:

Response to Hurricane Mitch and Hurricane Jeanne
As part of Hurricane Mitch and Hurricane Jeanne Reconstruction Programs, Riverside has developed, installed and trained personnel in the use of flood forecasting/early warning systems, and flood inundation mapping systems in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Haiti. These systems ensure that local emergency management personnel have the tools, training, and technology to make informed and accurate flood warning and evacuation decisions.

Panama Canal Operations
Riverside has experience working with the Autoridad del Canal de Panama (ACP) improving reservoir inflow forecasting and reservoir operations. Riverside helped the ACP install the National Weather Service River Forecast System, develop a multi-reservoir model simulating the operation of Gatum and Madden Lakes, and train ACP personnel on utilizing these tools. Using these technologies and training, the ACP can forecast lake levels and help decision-making for canal gate operations and draft restrictions for ships transiting the canal.

Mexico River Forecasting Systems and Water Management Planning
Riverside continues to work extensively in Mexico developing river forecasting systems for short-term flood warnings, and helping modernize Mexico's water resources management, data collection techniques, and advanced data management systems.

For a complete list of Riverside projects in Latin American and The Caribbean, please click here.