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Region showing increased signs of storm activities – DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has warned that the Atlantic and Caribbean Region is once again showing increased signs of activity as multiple storm systems are now being monitored by the National Hurricane Centre.
DDM monitoring 'Disturbance 2' on Caribbean path
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in a September 12, 2020, update says while it is monitoring a number of disturbances in the region, Disturbance 2 is the main focus for the Caribbean at this period.
VI monitoring 2 disturbances moving across Atlantic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has released new weather data on two disturbances working their way towards the region, as the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season progresses.
TS Warning lifted as 'Laura' drifts away from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Amidnst showers and gusty winds, a Tropical Storm Warning for 'Laura' has been lifted in the Virgin Islands today, August 22, 2020, as the storm moves away from the territory.
'Finalise your hurricane plans'- Premier Fahie urges VI
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Businesses and residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been told to finalise their hurricane plans, should Disturbance 1, known also as Invest 92L, develop into a tropical storm, with the possibilities of it becoming a Category 1 Hurricane as it travels across the Caribbean.
Fallen tree blocks roadway @ Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI - Sometime overnight, a large tree located in Port Porcell close to the roundabout, fell and has now blocked half the roadway in the area.
NAGICO urges citizens to ‘take precaution’ this hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially beginning on June 1, 2020, local insurance company NAGICO Insurances is encouraging the public to be vigilant this Hurricane Season and to implement precautionary measures.
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.
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