Tropical Storm Fiona has formed, and as of this afternoon, the Virgin Islands along with several of our regional neighbours are under Tropical Storm Watch.
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) encourages all Virgin Islands residents to view and become familiar with the 2022 Land Based Emergency Shelter List.
The public is advised that there will be a distribution of hurricane preparedness supplies, COVID-19 related items and general hygiene supplies on Friday, July 15 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Social Development Department located at John’s Hole.
The Office of the Deputy Governor, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), and Resilience Teams will be hosting a series of disaster preparedness drives on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke.
Topic: Disaster Preparedness, Social Welfare | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 28 June 2022 - 11:15am
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has solidified its working relationship with the Red Cross by signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Government agencies and key partners are working together to make sure the Virgin Islands is prepared following the prediction of an active hurricane season by experts.
Though we may not welcome it, the Atlantic Hurricane Season is once again upon us. This means that as happens every year between the 1st of June and the 30th of November, we and the rest of the Caribbean are at an increased risk for storms and hurricanes.
Today, the 1st of June, marks the Atlantic Hurricane Season and for the seventh consecutive year, forecasters advise that this season will bring above average levels of storm activity to the region. We therefore must all play our part to be as prepared as possible.
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is inviting residents of Anegada to learn about how to improve their home or business’ level of readiness ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
