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December 14th, 2023
NEOC building expected to be completed within 4th quarter of 2024

McNAMARA, Tortola, VI- The construction of the new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) in McNamara, Tortola is progressing, with the concrete roof pour now complete.

February 17th, 2021
New state-of-the-art NEOC building will help 'save lives'- Gov Rankin

McNAMARA, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will soon get a state-of-the-art building that will be able to withstand hurricane-force winds and keep comfortable and secure the people who selflessly work to keep the territory safe during and after disasters.

July 30th, 2020
All clear issued; No reports of major damage from Potential Tropical Cyclone 9

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The all clear has been issued in the Virgin Islands following the passage of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 that brought heavy rains and powerful winds yesterday, July 29, 2020.

July 28th, 2020
Gov't offices close from 1:00pm July 29, 2020 as weather system approaches

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Territory placed on Tropical Storm Warning as a disturbance approaches the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that public offices will close from 1:00pm tomorrow, July 29, 2020.

August 29th, 2019
NEOC deactivated; Weather no longer a threat - DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U Jaspert, after consultation with the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre has deactivated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

November 18th, 2017
National Emergency Operations Centre to be deactivated Nov 20

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has announced that the National Emergency Operations Centre, which was put in place following Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, will be deactivated on Monday November 20, 2017.

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