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NEOC activated @ Level 1 as VI placed on Hurricane Watch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently under a Hurricane Watch in association with Tropical Storm Ernesto, which means that hurricane conditions are possible in the area within the next 12 hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.