#3o DeCastro Street,
Road Town, Tortola,
British Virgin Islands.
VG1110
Website: www.bviddm.com
The Disaster/Emergency Fund was set up to provide assistance to citizen and residents who were greatly affected by any major emergency/disaster and are unable to recover rapidly. Following a thorough review of all claim documents submitted by the affected party in addition to the investigation report prepared by the DDM, the Disaster/Emergency Fund Committee will make a decision in regards to compensation. If approved, funds will be disbursed for essential items ONLY. Relief assistance may take the following forms: Food relief; Shelter or emergency accommodation grant; material or equipment for livelihood such as in Fisheries and Agriculture; medical assistance; and financial grants.
Process
Step 1: Customer completes and submits the Emergency Relief & Assistance Form to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).
Step 2: The claimant or a suitable representative would be required to attend the site visit to be conducted by the DDM.
Step 3: Claim is prepared and submitted to the Disaster Fund Committee for consideration.
Step 4: Claimants are notified directly by the Disaster Fund Committee of whether or not their claims have been accepted and the decision of the Committee.
Turn Around Time
1 to 2 Weeks
Additional Notes
Attach any relevant pictures/reports, insurance documents pertaining to the incident.
Department Contact Information
Department of Disaster Management
Business Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Email Address: ddm@gov.vg
Tel: (284)468-4200
Fax: (284)494-2024