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Monster Hurricane Milton on collision course with Florida
VI CONSORTIUM
MIAMI, Florida, USA- As Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton and evacuate where possible, emergency responders are positioning themselves to manage both pre-landfall preparations and post-storm recovery efforts.
TS Fiona: ‘Have emergency plans ready’- Acting Governor Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Tropical Storm Fiona expected to pass near the Virgin Islands this weekend, Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has urged persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) to have emergency plans in place in case further action is needed.
Preparations underway for active Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government agencies and key partners are working together to make sure the [British] Virgin Islands is prepared following the prediction of an active hurricane season by experts.
‘I am proud of the progress we have made since 2017’ hurricanes- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taking stock of the road to recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he is proud of the progress the Virgin Islands (VI) has made.
Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts today, June 1, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts today, June 1, 2022, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a 65 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 25 percent chance of a near-normal season and a 10 percent chance of a below-normal season.
Prepare for independence or risk being caught off guard- Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- A senior Opposition legislator has warned that the Virgin Islands should get serious about getting ready for independence as that may end up being forced upon it, catching it in an unprepared state.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Laura forms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tropical Depression 13, which formed in the central Atlantic late Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020, has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Laura, shattering the record for the earliest L-named storm on record in the Atlantic basin. It is expected to move near or north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
2 disturbances being monitored in Atlantic- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Two weather disturbances are being monitored in the Atlantic, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) stated on August 9, 2020, adding that one was highlighted in its August 7, 2020, update and another just recently formed not too far from the African Coast.
Preparation for VG Easter Fest ‘coming on pretty good’- Franklin Walters
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Preparations for the 53rd Virgin Gorda Easter Festival slated for April 11 -13, 2020 is well underway, Chairman of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Sub-Committee Mr Franklin Walters is reporting.
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