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‘We are dealing with sick people, not criminals’- DDM on Coronavirus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information and Education Manager at the Department of Disaster Management, Mrs Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel has called on members of the public and media to avoid victimising persons infected or suspected to be infected with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
DDM looking to establish up to 40 Hurricane Shelters - SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With some 91.8% of its budgeted $927,745.41 funds utilised by end of 2019, the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is looking to increase the territory's hurricane shelter facilities to no less than 40 in the coming year.
DDM testing Emergency Warning System on Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Department of Disaster Management will commence testing of its emergency warning system in the Virgin Islands on Friday, September 26, 2019.
‘Disturbance 1’ could become Tropical Storm Humberto
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Currently along 42W and moving west towards the Lesser Antilles near 20 mph ‘Disturbance 1’ is now gradually featuring less atmospheric rotation and weaker thunderstorms.
UPDATE: ‘Disturbance 1’ now 60% chance of tropical development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting that one of three new disturbances in the Atlantic Region continues to show serious signs of development as it moves west towards the Lesser Antilles.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On August 31, 2019, at 4:45 am, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.9 that was felt in the Virgin Islands.
4.0 magnitude earthquake affects VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 4.0 magnitude earthquake affected the Virgin Islands close to an hour ago, Wednesday May 1, 2019.
Be in “Ready Mode” for 2019 hurricane season – Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the 2019 hurricane season just three months away, Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert is urging residents to take the necessary measures to be prepared while the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) do their parts.
Oops rough seas, boaters beware!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - A few days ago The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) issued a warning of high surf imminent going into this weekend, Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Life-threatening waves set to hit VI – DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service through the Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has issued a high surf advisory for the VI with high surf imminent from tomorrow, Thursday, January 24, 2019.
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