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Tropical Wave showing signs of development in Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic is currently showing a 10 percent chance of development, according to the National Hurricane Centre.
3.37 magnitude earthquake felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A gentle reminder that we live in an earthquake-prone environment was given last evening, June 22, 2020, when at approximately 10:43 PM, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.37.
Saharan dust affecting VI; Reached hazardous levels- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is advising persons with respiratory ailments to be on high alert as Saharan dust travels across the Atlantic Ocean and is currently impacting the Virgin Islands.
UK discussing further support to OTs for Hurricane Season- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Atlantic Hurricane Season this year predicted to be very active and the Region also grappling with COVID-19, Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert said it will be an unprecedented challenge and that the United Kingdom (UK) is discussing ‘extra resilience’ support.
‘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).
Cold front expected to increase shower activity across VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Passing showers will continue to prevail across the Virgin Islands throughout the day today, March 8, 2020, with winds gradually increasing.
3 new sirens installed; Another 6 coming- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has installed three new sirens as part of the National Early Warning and Multi-hazard Alert System used to provide immediate warning to the public in the event of any significant hazard impact.
DDM continues to ‘closely’ monitor seismic activity in region
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With daily earthquakes in the Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands region, some of which have been felt in the [British] Virgin Islands, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has been monitoring the situation closely while urging the public to have their emergency plans in place, including in the event of a tsunami.
Rain & hazardous sea conditions persist in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands can expect more rain and rough sea conditions today and tonight, January 20, 2020, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
'Be ready for the possibility of an earthquake'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an onslaught of strong earthquakes hitting neighbouring Puerto Rico and more recently Dominica and surrounding islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to be ready for the possibilities of an earthquake hitting the territory.
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