Abstract: In Orlando-Figueroa v. United States, a case involving the solicitation of bribes in exchange for cleanup contracts following Hurricane Georges, the court opinion opens succinctly: “Disasters are said to bring out the best and the worst in people.” As climate change begets more extreme weather events, governments must rise to meet the challenge of combatting “the worst” types of behavior such events bring out. Where climate change has a large effect and where corruption is already widespread – as is the case in Sint Maarten and other similarly situated small island developing states (SIDS) – governments are particularly susceptible. With a focus on four legal frameworks (criminal, ethical, environmental, and building, zoning, and public procurement) and their role in combatting corruption following an extreme weather event, this paper guides Sint Maarten in implementing a robust anti-corruption law and policy framework in the wake of Hurricane Irma, specifically tailored to its unique environment, culture, and history.