ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Public Information and Education (PIE) sub-committee of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) is reminding the public of the importance of flood preparedness, a Government Information Service (GIS) press release stated.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While the number of cheques distributed are unknown, residents who were affected by the 2010 October floods caused by hurricanes and tropical storms began uplifting their compensation since early January 2011, VINO was reliably informed.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The People’s Progressive Movement in partnership with the Social Development Department and The BVI Red Cross will be hosting a TV telethon this evening Monday October 18, 2010 to raise funds for victims of the recent floods that struck a week ago.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents are now faced with the daunting task of cleaning up after incessant rains and strong winds tore through the Territory over the past two days.
A flood hazard map produced by the Department of Disaster Management should go a long way to alleviating flooding in the Johnson’s Ghut area.
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